Dr. Bahareh Fazeli
Ceo of the Association
- Specialist in Clinical Immunology
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Society of Peripheral Arterial Diseases
- Director of the international research group on Buerger’s disease
Dr. Hossein Taheri
Head of the Association
- Sub-specialist in Vascular surgery
- Member of the European Union Association of Peripheral Arterial Diseases
Association services
Examination and testing
In order to screen and diagnose Buerger’s disease, vascular examinations are performed along with the ankle-brachial index. Also, in case of suspicion of other causes of vascular blockage and narrowing, a blood test is performed. Visits, examinations, and tests are free for Buerger patients, and a 30% discount for other vascular patients such as diabetics
Wound biopsy and bandaging
One of the complications of peripheral vascular diseases is the formation of wounds on the organs that do not heal after more than a month. Also, to prescribe the best and most effective antibiotic, it is prepared from Wound culture. Wound bandaging and microbial culture from wounds will be free for Buerger patients and a10% discount for people with other peripheral vascular disease
Smoking cessation sessions
Buerger’s Association is that no person loses their limbs due to Burger’s The mission of the disease. Due to the close relationship between the incidence and progression of Buerger’s disease with tobacco and smoking, complete smoking cessation is necessary at the levels of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of Buerger’s patients. The Burger Association with the support of the Anonymous Nicotines Association has organized smoking cessation sessions at the association’s premises. You can contact the forum for information on the time of the meetings
Providing medicine and hospitalizing the patients
Blood-thinning medications and anti coagulant drugs such as Apixaban, vasodilator drugs such as Pletal, and anti inflammatory drugs such as indomethacin are provided by the association for free for Buerger patients. If the patient needs hospitalization to receive an Alprostadil injection or amputation, the hospitalization expenses will be paid by the association
Prosthetic and artificial leg preparation for Buerger patients
With the help of the Iranian Red Crescent and welfare, the Buerger Society provides prosthetic legs for patients who have suffered limb amputation for free and accompanies the patient to return to social life fast
Ankle-brachial index (ABI)
This test is performed along with measuring the pressure of the big toe in order to screen, diagnose and respond to the treatment of peripheral vascular diseases, including Buerger’s disease. This test is free for Burger’s patients, but for people with other peripheral vascular diseases, it is offered with a 30% discount
