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SVS receives slew of VAM 2026 ‘Hot Topics’ session proposals
Proposals for the new “Hot Topics” session at the 2026 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) recently drew in a slew of responses for the inaugural iteration of the program feature. Hot Topics sessions are designed to feature short, high-impact presentations on…
Stanford vascular surgery blends team bonding and exercise in first SVS Step Challenge gathering
The Stanford Division of Vascular Surgery launched its first in-person SVS Foundation Vascular Health Step Challenge on Sept. 7, bringing together more than 100 participants to raise awareness for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) during PAD Awareness Month. Jason Lee, MD,…
SVS Foundation set to launch Enrico Ascher Vascular Innovation Institute at VAM 2026
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation will formally establish the Enrico Ascher Vascular Innovation Institute as a new entity under its research and innovation portfolio, following generous support from the Ascher family. Set to launch at the 2026 Vascular…
Vascular surgeons descend on DC: Maiden SVS leadership conference takes advocacy efforts to legislative doorstep
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) held its inaugural Advocacy and Leadership Conference Sept. 14–16, drawing vascular surgeons, trainees and healthcare advocates from across the country to the nation’s capital for three days of policy education, leadership training and direct…
SVS international chapters strengthen global ties in vascular surgery
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) continues to expand its global footprint through its 13 international chapters, fostering collaboration and visibility for vascular surgeons worldwide. With SVS members now in 59 countries, the International Relations Committee (IRC), formalized in 2005,…
SVS set to take part in ACC smoking cessation webinar
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) will take part in an upcoming webinar titled “Breaking the Habit, Saving Lives: The National Quality Initiative Push for Smoking Cessation” at the 2025 American College of Cardiology Quality Summit, Tuesday, Oct. 14. The…
Multidisciplinary approach to diabetic foot ulcers in rural America leads to NIH grant
Samantha Minc, MD, MPH, associate professor of surgery at Duke University, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) R03 grant to support her research project, “Understanding diabetes and peripheral arterial disease [PAD]-related amputation in North Carolina.” The R03…
Updated intermittent claudication guidelines reflect a decade of new evidence
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) recently published comprehensive update to its clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for the management of intermittent claudication (IC), urging clinicians to prioritize conservative treatment strategies and patient-centered care. The new recommendations, which appeared in the…
SVS Highway to Health campaign aims to make PAD a household term
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is ramping up its national Highway to Health campaign to educate the public about peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and the importance of early detection as part of September’s PAD Awareness Month. Anahita Dua, MD,…
Gregorio A. Sicard, past SVS president, advocate for Latin American surgeons, celebrated surgical educator, dies aged 81
Gregorio A. Sicard, MD, a transformative figure in vascular surgery and a revered mentor to generations of surgeons, has died. He was 81. Sicard was widely recognized for pioneering contributions to the field, particularly in developing and advocating for endovascular…