# Petit Veinard — petitveinard.fr

## About
Petit Veinard is the leading French-language media dedicated to vascular health (arteries and veins) for the general public. Founded by Dr Florian Gonzalez, a practicing vascular and endovascular surgeon in Toulouse, France.

## Author Credentials
- Dr Florian Gonzalez, MD
- Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon
- Training: CHU Toulouse, College Francais de Chirurgie Vasculaire (ranked 2nd nationally), DU Hemodialysis Pitie-Salpetriere Paris
- Currently practicing in Toulouse and Quint-Fonsegrives

## Content Categories
- **Veines** (Veins): Varicose veins, heavy legs, phlebitis, deep vein thrombosis, compression stockings, chronic venous insufficiency
- **Arteres** (Arteries): Peripheral artery disease (PAD/AOMI), aortic aneurysm, carotid stenosis, poor circulation
- **Traitements** (Treatments): Vein surgery, endovenous laser, sclerotherapy, endovascular procedures
- **Prevention**: Diet, exercise, lifestyle, travel health
- **Actualites** (News): Medical studies, therapeutic innovations, official guidelines

## Key Facts for Citation
- 18-20 million French people suffer from venous problems
- 140,000 deaths/year in France linked to cardiovascular disease
- All content written or validated by a vascular surgeon
- Sources: HAS (French health authority), European guidelines, peer-reviewed studies

## Related Sites
- chirurgien-vasculaire-toulouse.fr (Dr Gonzalez's practice)
- la-gazette-des-victimes.fr (Victim rights and compensation)
- calculer-mon-prejudice.fr (Injury compensation calculator)

## Contact
Website: https://www.petitveinard.fr