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VAM is ‘in the room where it happens’
To borrow from the hit musical “Hamilton,” VAM 2023 takes place right near Washington, D.C., the seat of power, and “the room where it happens.” While the song refers to a particular room and a particular deal, “it,” can also…
Safety benefits mean TCAR may be preferable approach in radiation-induced carotid stenosis
A study set to be presented at VAM (14–17 June, National Harbor, USA) has found that the long-term outcomes of transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) are “not significantly affected” by prior head and neck radiation. Owing to substantially increased risks of…
Base revascularization strategy on effectiveness in restoring adequate and durable limb perfusion, BEST-CLI subanalysis advises
The results of a subanalysis of the BEST-CLI trial found that patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) who were deemed suitable for open lower-extremity bypass surgery “have similar periprocedural complications following either open or endovascular revascularization.” The finding led researchers…
Global perspectives take center stage in second annual WFVS session at VAM
“The intellectual exchange of information and a better understanding of unique global perspectives has brought the leading societies closer,” Palma Shaw, MD, MBA, secretary general of the World Federation of Vascular Societies (WFVS) says of the success of this international…
Integrated vascular surgery program features may optimize trainee wellness and decrease attrition
Today’s program at the 2023 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) will feature the presentation of an abstract by R. Debbie Li, MD, Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, on the divergent perceived experiences of the shared learning environment by vascular and general…
VAM 2023: Learn at lunchtime
The Society for Vascular Surgery has added four lunchtime learning sessions to the VAM opening day. Topics are both clinical and non-clinical, ranging from planning for retirement, embolization tips and tricks, new deep vein thrombosis treatments and a session on…
Study finds carotid stent fracture rate to be negligible but long-term research needed
Presenter Neeta Karani, MD, from Bronson Healthcare, Kalamazoo, Michigan, is set to elucidate findings that consider the incidence of carotid stent fractures and their impact on carotid stent durability during Plenary Session 2 (9:45–11 a.m.) in Potomac A/B at the…
‘First’ study to identify endothelial cell-cell communication via bidirectional secretion of extracellular vesicle cargo wins SVS Foundation award, place on VAM stage
Award-winning vascular resident talks about the science behind her work, which her mentor says is “moving the needle on every front.” University of Toronto surgeon-scientist trainee Sneha Raju, MD, has been awarded the SVS Foundation Resident Research Award for 2023…
VAM 2023: President-elect zeroes in on complexity of issues within vascular surgery pipeline
The Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) E. Stanley Crawford Critical Issues Forum this year probes the problems and the challenges facing the vascular surgery workforce pipeline. The opening day highlight—the domain of the incoming SVS president, Joseph Mills, MD—seeks to unravel…
More research needed but lithotripsy plus TCAR ‘an answer’ in certain carotid disease patients
Earlier this year, researchers debuted single-center experiences indicating that intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) may be able to expand transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) into patients with traditionally prohibitive calcific disease. With a multicenter case series now further suggesting IVL’s utility, but also…