About Us

The International College of Angiology is an association of scientists from all parts of the world, working in the field of vascular medicine and surgery, dedicated to the continued advancement and education in Angiology. The College was founded in 1958, in order to encourage, support, and facilitate research and education in the problems of vascular disease.

During the World Congress of Angiology, which was held in Atlantic City in June of 1958, a group of the leading authorities met to discuss an expanded program for the College. Plans were adopted to include as Members of the Scientific Council, all physicians and research scientists in the field of Angiology, irrespective of geographic locale, thereby providing a common forum for the interchange of ideas, research and clinical experiences. The International College of Angiology provides the structure for these scientists to cohesively carry out their independent research, as well as to shorten the interval between the translation of research findings into clinical practice.

Angiology is defined as the study of the circulatory or vascular system. Recognizing that we treat patients and not diseases, there is a broad overlapping with present specialties to necessitate that we become more definite in our scope as we progress into specialization. For example, certain problems in neurology and neurosurgery are solely concerned with the circulation of the brain and spinal cord, as are special areas of cardiology, internal medicine, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, pathology, orthopedics, pharmacology, ophthalmology, nuclear medicine, oncology, diagnostic and therapeutic radiology, etc. The problems associated with the functions of the heart as a muscle are related to, as well as being different from, the vascularization of the heart. There is even a strong view among the anatomists, that the heart is a special "vessel."

The International College of Angiology is an interdisciplinary scientific organization chartered in 1958, and composed of physicians and scientists who have expressed interest and proficiency in the study of the circulation. The College serves the growing need of medical, clinical, and research scientists by providing the opportunity for the convenient interchange of clinical experiences and technical research associated with circulatory diseases. Our programs are designed to enhance the professional capabilities of physicians concerned with the vascular system and the therapy thereof, contributing to patient healthcare on the community level.

With maturity came new responsibilities. The College has accepted the challenge to define and speak for the specialty practice of Angiology, in addition to fostering its growth and development, and has earned the recognition in the specialty of Angiology by many professional organizations.