Carl Fastabend, MD, FACC, founder and medical director of the Vein Center of Southwest Louisiana, served as a guest speaker and instructor at the Deep Venous Summit in New Orleans. The course took place earlier this month in New Orleans and was attended by cardiovascular and venous specialists from across the country. Dr. Fastabend is the only full-time, comprehensive vein specialist in Louisiana. He has participated in important clinical research projects and is a regular speaker at training sessions around the country for physicians interested in learning about vein disease and modern treatment modalities.