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New analysis probes BEST-CLI trial against real-world setting data
A new analysis of chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) treatment outcomes was presented at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions (May 18–20) in Phoenix. Since the initial results of the BEST-CLI trial found surgery superior to…
Primary patency after venous stenting best in NIVL patients, study finds
A recent study concludes that non-thrombotic iliac vein lesion (NIVL) patients have better primary patency after venous stenting than patients with venous thrombotic disorders. Olivier Espitia, MD, from CHU de Nantes in Nantes, France, and colleagues report this main finding…
Bias and the silver bullet: Gender partiality seen within AI algorithms for AAA identification
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a central focus within various spheres, from commerce to medicine—including applications in patient care. Sharon Kiang, MD, talks to Vascular Specialist about the specter of bias and how a “hybrid” approach between AI and human…
Advocacy exists to serve: Surgeons, patients and our mission
One of the most gratifying aspects of working to advocate for surgeons is that, at its heart, this is completely transparent and is done simply to serve. Serve what? To serve surgeons, by supporting their ability to flourish in practice,…
Physical pain a risk factor for vascular surgery trainee burnout, survey reveals
A recent survey has indicated that physical pain is “prevalent” among vascular surgery trainees and represents a risk factor for burnout. Eric Pillado, MD, MBA, a vascular surgery resident at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, shared this…
VAM attendees chime in on BEST-CLI and BASIL-2
VS@VAM journalist Will Date and videographer Jean-Philippe Bensoussan caught some VAM 2023 foot traffic outside the BEST-CLI and BASIL-2: Debate, Analysis and Implementation session last week to get their take on the two trials and how it has impacted their…
‘Vigilant’ surveillance and low threshold for further interventions ‘crucial’ following rescue of prior EVAR with PMEG
The findings of a recent study on reinterventions and sac dynamics after fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair (FEVAR) with a physician-modified endograft (PMEG) for index aneurysm repair and following prior EVAR led researchers to conclude that “vigilant” surveillance and a low…
Two-year DETOUR2 study results presented at VAM 2023
Endologix has announced the 24-month results of the DETOUR2 study, presented at VAM 2023, the annual meeting of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), by one of the study’s principal investigators, Sean Lyden, MD, chairman of vascular surgery at the…
SVS announces new vice president and treasurer following 2023 election
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has announced the latest additions to its officer roll following the 2023 elections for Society vice president and treasurer. Keith Calligaro, MD, of Pennsylvania Hospital and a professor of clinical surgery at the University…
Nephrologist insights for vascular surgeons at hemodialysis access session
Friday afternoon in Potomac D will see VAM play host to a series of presentations on access for hemodialysis that will offer education on arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs), grafts (AVGs) and maturation—as well as strategies for managing their failure. The session…