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‘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…
Improved fistulas and cost-effectiveness promised in plenary 5 abstract presentation
Friday morning’s Plenary Session 5 (8:00–9:30 a.m.) is set to feature new data on an external support device that may deliver more functional arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) while also offering an improvement in cost-effectiveness. Presenting an abstract on research into the…
Future research needed to ‘optimize’ use of imaging technologies during aortic procedures
Imaging technologies in the aortic space will be a key feature of Saturday’s Plenary Session 8 (11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) in Potomac A/B, with speakers set to share data on Philips’ Fiber Optic RealShape (FORS) technology and Centerline Biomedical’s…
Study shows performance on the vascular qualifying examination does not predict performance on the certifying examination
A national cohort study of vascular trainees taking the Vascular Qualifying Examination (VQE) and the Vascular Certifying Examination (VCE) found performance during the former is “not predictive” of first-time pass achievement in the latter—but, the findings highlight the “[necessary]” identification…
Novel drug candidate for slowing AAA growth demonstrates safety in humans
The local delivery of a glucose-derived compound in small- and medium-sized abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) has been deemed safe, with “promising” early efficacy data indicating its potential in stabilising or slowing AAA sac growth. According to Stephen Cheng, MBBS, MS,…
BEST-CLI investigators implore a move beyond endo vs. open ‘battle’ in the name of scientific advance
The principal investigators behind the BEST-CLI trial struck a conciliatory tone during the inaugural Frank J. Veith Distinguished Lecture yesterday morning in which they laid bare the blood, sweat and tears shed on their journey to complete the landmark study.…
Generational divide: Do baby boomers and millennials see eye-to-eye on vascular surgery training needs?
Older-generation vascular surgeons are keen to hone their endovascular skills, while the younger generation are looking to develop their capacity to treat aortic pathologies—but surgeons at all stages in their career favor hands-on learning to continue their development. These are…