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Enrollment starts in postmarket studies of WavelinQ endoAVF system
Enrollment has begun and the first patients have been treated in the postmarket surveillance study, CONNECT-AV, of the WavelinQ (BD) endovascular arteriovenous fistula (endoAVF) system. CONNECT-AV is a prospective, single-arm, open-label study that will follow patients treated with WavelinQ (BD)…
Wearable device for AV fistula remote monitoring shows promise—but faces commercial challenges
A new wearable device designed to remotely monitor arteriovenous (AV) fistulae function in dialysis access patients uncovered promising data, leading one set of researchers to conclude the technology offers hope for improved care and lower costs among a challenging patient…
Upcoming webinars: May to feature exchanges on coding, employment
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Community Practice Committee will host two webinars in May designed to support members in community-practice settings. Members may register now for either or both. The Coding Webinar starts at 7 p.m. CDT on…
SAVS issues 2021–2022 officer line-up
The Southern Association for Vascular Surgery (SAVS) has announced its officer slate for 2021–2022. Incoming president is William A. Marston, MD, professor in the department of surgery at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, North…
SoundBite peripheral crossing system gains FDA approval
Soundbite Medical Solutions has announced Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) approval for the SoundBite crossing system—Peripheral (SCS-P) with the 0.014” active wire (14P). The SoundBite crossing system—Peripheral (14P) is a recanalization tool, designed to help physician’s placement of conventional…
Peer-to-peer coaching program created to strengthen wellness support
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) and the Academy for Surgical Coaching are developing a first-of-its-kind coaching program that strengthens wellness support for vascular surgeons. Studies show they—along with physicians across specialties—are experiencing an increase in burnout, anxiety, depression and…
VAM: Session on diversity set to feature on Friday of SVS annual meeting
Racial and ethnically based disparities exist in healthcare. To highlight these disparities, and what the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is doing to address them, the 2021 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) will feature a special session on diversity, equity and…
Plans revealed for pilot study on performance of EVAR for AAA in office-based labs
Details of a planned pilot study investigating the merits of performing endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) on abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) in office-based labs (OBLs) and other free-standing ambulatory facilities emerged during the recent Critical Issues America annual meeting (April 16–17)…
Registry data show EVAR is safe, durable and effective out to five years
Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) is safe, durable and effective, the five-year interim results of the Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment (the GREAT registry) show. In this analysis of more than 3,000 abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) patients treated with an…
SVS seeks nominees for prestigious community practice award by May 1
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is on the lookout for candidates for the next Excellence in Community Service Award, with the deadline for submissions falling on May 1. The accolade is bestowed on an SVS member who has exhibited…