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Ascher urges specialty to take active role in developing new technologies
The E. Stanley Crawford Critical Issues Forum at VAM 2026 focused on innovations in vascular surgery and served as the setting for the launch of the Enrico Ascher Vascular Innovation Institute, a new entity under the Society for Vascular Surgery…
Carotid endarterectomy tied to lower stroke, mortality rates than stenting
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) was associated with significantly lower long-term stroke and mortality compared to carotid artery stenting (CAS) in patients with asymptomatic carotid artery disease, according to a new real-world analysis. The study, which was presented at VAM 2026, compared…
Structured exercise after acute DVT may reduce long-term complications
New research presented at VAM 2026 showed how structured aerobic exercise combined with standard anticoagulation in patients with acute lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) may help significantly reduce the risk of developing post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). The study was funded by the…
‘It’s not us versus them’: Rethinking multidisciplinary collaboration in vascular care
How do vascular surgeons and other similar specialties come together for the benefit of the patient? That is the main question behind a session given by Caitlin Hicks, MD, associate professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, during…
Unequal Access, unequal outcomes: Addressing disparities in acute limb ischemia
Although unequal access to care is contributing to persistent disparities in acute limb ischemia (ALI), there is a lot that surgeons can do to improve it. That’s the sentiment of Katharine McGinigle, MD, associate professor of surgery at UNC School…
Shaping the vascular workforce of tomorrow
“I have been a staunch supporter of thinking ambitiously about how we maintain what should be a viable and thriving workforce that doesn’t just address capacity of surgical support but also training for what our patients need — not just our patients of today, but our patients 20 and 30 years from now,” said Dawn Coleman,…
Study explores when AAA surveillance may no longer benefit older patients
New research suggests that surveillance for small abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) may not always provide meaningful benefit in older patients, particularly those with significant comorbidities. The data was presented during Plenary Session 5 by Sowmya Mangipudi, MD, MSc. The study…
Rethinking antiplatelet and anticoagulant use in PAD after AQUATIC
During Thursday’s Hot Topics session, John Curci, MD, an associate professor at Vanderbilt Health, discussed the changing landscape of long-term antiplatelet and anticoagulant use in the management of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in light of results from the AQUATIC trial.…
Reducing unwanted care through better communication
Current communication practices often fail to help patients and their families understand if surgery is right for them, argued Margaret “Gretchen” Schwarze, MD, during a distinguished visiting professor address at the 2026 Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (SCVS) Annual Symposium…
Reclaiming joy and meaning in vascular practice
“When was the last time in surgery that you experienced joy,” asked Vincent Rowe, MD, during his presidential address at the 2026 Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (SCVS) Annual Symposium in San Diego, California (March 28-April 1). “Not just satisfaction,…