This year’s E. Stanley Crawford Critical Issues Forum addressed the current status of the vascular surgery workforce, its existing geographic distribution, the potential for a worsening shortage, and proposed solutions to ensure future vascular care delivery. Nationwide Photographers Panel members…

Postoperative delirium has a high prevalence among vascular surgery patients, increasing morbidity, mortality and length of stay (LOS),according to Rima G. Styra, MD, and her colleagues at the University of Toronto (Canada). In Friday’s Scientific Session 5, Dr. Styra will…

The Safety and Efficacy Study for Reverse Flow Used during Carotid Artery Stenting Procedure (ROADSTER) multicenter trial reported the lowest stroke rate in high-risk patients compared with any prospective trial of TFCAS, according to Mahmoud B. Malas, MD, of the…

Young vascular surgeons looking to make their marks and balance their lives, as well as more experienced surgeons seeking tips for more effective practice and career management, should consider the session led by Jeffrey Siracuse, MD, of Boston Medical Center,…

Mark the closing of the Exhibit Hall by attending the Closing Reception, set for 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday in the Auditorium on Level 2 of the Hynes Convention Center. VAM attendees have one more chance to visit with vendors…

For those considering a career as a vascular surgeon, deciding on a training program is an important decision. Should it be a vascular fellowship (5+2) program, or one offering an integrated vascular residency (0+5)? Does following in the footsteps of…

The team approach has changed the entire field of medicine in the past 10-20 years and, in fact, is critical to optimal patient outcomes. That’s according to Anil Hingorani, MD, who will co-moderate a special forum Friday, “Improving Clinical Metrics…