Ep. 436 The Multidisciplinary Approach to Combatting CLI Globally with Dr. Jos van den Berg

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In this episode, Dr. Jos van den Berg discusses the benefits of joining the Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) Global Society, including discounts on Amputation Prevention Symposium (AMP) meetings, access to a specialized journal, and participation in Multidisciplinary CLI Network (MCLIN) discussion boards.

Dr. van den Berg is an interventional radiologist at University of Bern in Switzerland and Europe Office Chairman and Member of Board of Directors for CLI Global Society. Dr. van den Berg also serves as a reviewer and editorial board member of multiple high-impact scientific journals.

With members across the globe, the CLI Global Society emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to combat CLI, aiming to prevent amputation and death through education, patient advocacy, and awareness about CLI. Dr. van den Berg also sheds light on the complexity of CLI management in Europe due to varied reimbursement systems among countries and the society’s efforts to tackle these challenges. The episode also touches on the society’s future goals, including expanding its global presence and continuing to offer extensive resources and networking opportunities to its members.

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SHOW NOTES

00:00 - Introduction

02:08 - Meet Our Guest: Dr. Jos van den Berg

05:42 - Deep Dive into CLI Global Society

07:53 - Exploring the Impact and Initiatives of CLI Global Society

14:42 - Challenges and Differences of CLI Management in Europe

21:08 - Innovations and Future Endeavors in CLI Treatment

23:45 - Closing Thoughts and the Importance of Membership

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RESOURCES

CLI Global Society:

https://www.cliglobalsociety.org/

Multidisciplinary CLI Network (MCLIN) Global CLI LIVE Meeting (every 2nd Friday of the month, 7am EST):

https://www.cliglobalsociety.org/education/mclin/#myaccount

AMP CLI Meeting:

https://www.hmpglobalevents.com/amptheclimeeting