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    Novel phenotypic AAA classification may help better stratify aneurysm risk

    Surmodics announces commercial release of Pounce XL thrombectomy system

    Gore announces FDA approval and first commercial implant of large-diameter thoracic...

    SCVS 2025: TBE device provides ‘safer’ option than TEVAR for blunt...

    ACC.25: Semaglutide improves walk distance for PAD patients with diabetes

    SCVS 2025: Multicenter data show favorable role for FEVAR over chimney...

    Vascular Specialist–March 2025

    One-year WAVE trial results show patency advantage for Wrapsody versus PTA

    Study details radiation exposure learning curve among vascular trainees 

    Imperative Care expands Symphony thrombectomy portfolio with new FDA approval

    Download SVS Highway to Health member toolkits

    SVS webinar to explore AI innovations

    EVC 2025: Multidisciplinary, multi-stakeholder efforts key to setting venous disease research...

    Novel thrombectomy system for VTE used successfully in first tranche of...

    ‘How to thrive, not just survive, as a vascular surgeon’

    SVS issues call for members to serve on committees

    Vascular surgery trainee autonomy driven by well-being, study finds

    Obituary: Janet Powell

    Corner Stitch: Becoming a community-engaged vascular surgeon

    Inari Medical, now part of Stryker, launches Artix thrombectomy system

    Senate scrutiny of HHS nominees poses key moment for vascular surgery...

    Philips issues Class I recall for Tack endovascular system

    So you want to marry a surgeon?

    Stereotaxis seeks to broaden use of its robotic magnetic navigation system...

    Shockwave Medical announces US launch of intravascular lithotripsy catheter

    ‘Battlefield first aid’: A peer-to-peer prescription for dealing with adverse surgical...

    The torrid number of hospital mergers and integrations do not create...

    SVS leadership and membership integral to ‘far-reaching’ BEST-CLI trial

    Open surgery, endovascular intervention and robotics: The coming ‘third revolution’ in...

    2024 in review: Message from the SVS executive director

    Intermittent Topical Wound Oxygen: ‘It needs to no longer be seen...

    The future of vascular surgery (and the role a hybrid OR...

    AVF 2025: A call for ‘second-generation steps’ in venous stenting

    Ketamine reduces postoperative opiate use and pain scores as part of...

    FFRCT diagnosis of coronary ischemia with ischemia-targeted coronary revascularization more than...

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    Humacyte announces commercial launch of Symvess for extremity vascular trauma

    Prognostic tool for CVO stenting set to enhance therapeutic decision-making and...

    New analysis details learning curve effect behind ‘significant improvement’ in performance...

    Vascular Specialist–January/February 2025

    Foundation grant projects

    Shape Memory Medical announces first European enrolment in AAA-SHAPE pivotal trial

    Stryker completes acquisition of Inari Medical

    Study demonstrates textbook outcomes occur less than a quarter of the...

    Members: Take advantage of Mentor Match

    Countdown to New Orleans: VAM 2025 set to explore innovation

    tcar restenotic carotid lesions

    BEST-CLI trial spline model analysis breaks new ground in assessing the...

    Deep vein arterialization: Much remains to be learned but use poised...

    InspireMD and NAMSA to partner on CGUARDIANS II pivotal clinical trial

    Akura Medical enrols first patient in QUADRA-PE study

    ROADSTER 3 provides key evidence that ‘goes beyond registry data’ on...

    Penumbra launches Element vascular access system for VTE

    SVS calls for comments on Vascular Surgery MIPS Value Pathway

    Past SAVC Award recipients reflect on impact

    US ARC uncovers ‘dramatic’ decrease in use of prophylactic spinal drains...

    Vascular Verification Program verifies first community hospital 

    Legislation targets stability for physicians amid Medicare cuts

    Study highlights declining venous stent patency rates after one year

    Data and device tweaks herald ‘practice-changing’ future for bioabsorbable scaffolds

    Deadline for inaugural SVS visiting professorship to advance young surgeons’ careers...

    Serranator

    Cagent Vascular initiates the Serranator POINT FORCE observational registry

    Gore announces first commercial implant of Excluder conformable AAA endoprosthesis with...

    Tracci assumes presidency of Southern Vascular

    FDA announces plans to address medical device shortage risks

    SVS gets moving on PAD-related grant

    Meet the new SVS Executive Board members

    ESVS publishes 2025 vascular trauma guidelines

    aortic-related mortality

    New data support role of F/BEVAR for treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic...

    Gore receives CE mark for lower profile Viabahn VBX endoprosthesis

    One-year SAVVE trial results are ‘most encouraging data ever produced for...

    Researchers develop machine learning models to predict IVC filter complications

    Boston Scientific to acquire IVL developer Bolt Medical

    Large database study finds no difference in outcomes between three carotid...

    adverse

    Study finds adverse outcomes after decreased use of paclitaxel-coated devices

    Study reports lack of evidence to support theory that hospital integration...

    Novel sirolimus-eluting scaffold system demonstrates ‘potential to address Achilles’ heel’ of...

    Marriage and other things I’m probably doing wrong

    How physician assistants help vascular surgery teams provide ‘continuity of care’

    Vascular trainees better prepared for open aortic practice than commonly reported,...

    The endovascular revolution and open aortic training: ‘It’s not necessarily a...

    How the RevCore and VenaCore thrombectomy catheters combine to broaden treatment...

    Vascular Specialist–December 2024

    ATEV

    FDA approves Humacyte’s Symvess for vascular trauma

    Wrapsody device

    Merit Medical announces FDA approval of the Wrapsody cell-impermeable endoprosthesis

    Positive one-year data for new venous valve portends promising future in...

    Novel bioabsorbable perivascular wrap aims to reduce AVF failure

    When RCTs are essential for novel vascular access device regulation

    Venous VQI celebrates decade milestone

    In search of the ‘holy grail’: New analysis brings aneurysm rupture...

    Pioneering Florida limb preservation program laser-focuses on evidence-based, customized care for...

    Endothermal ablation significantly outperforms surgery for varicose veins in long-term randomized...

    Microlearning: The non-clinical realties of vascular surgery

    VAM 2025 abstract submission period opens

    In focus: Outpatient vascular practice

    Government Grand Rounds: What happens next? The importance of the lame...

    CPVI course: Learning the latest intricate skills and techniques to treat...

    BIO-OSCAR SOC trial examines standard of care in PAD treatment

    Applications open for 2025 James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award

    VRIC 2025: Consider the Vascular Research Initiatives Conference a path to...

    Microbot Medical announces FDA submission for commercialization of Liberty endovascular robotic...

    Corner Stitch: How to make the most of your research year(s)—personal...

    Artivion granted FDA humanitarian device exemption for the AMDS hybrid prosthesis

    The SVS needs your Excellence in Community Practice Award nominations!

    First patient enrolled in InspireMD’s CGUARDIANS II pivotal study

    Innovation in vascular surgery: Balancing progress with patient safety

    Track your wRVUs, because no one else does it better

    ‘This is just the beginning’: SVS launches patient-facing website in opening...

    VASC.AI: Canadian vascular surgery researchers develop vascular-specific bot aimed at aiding...

    Service: Giving back

    Novel measure suggests 20% of elective carotid revascularizations fail to achieve...

    Bentley announces first-in-human implantation of BeFlared bridging stent

    Wrapsody device

    WAVE trial AVG cohort also benefits at six months with Wrapsody

    BEST-CLI: Trial results endure in analysis of patients who presented with...

    Rates of MAE and reintervention following F/BEVAR remain ‘stable,’ Aortic Research...

    Incorporation of Shockwave E8 Peripheral IVL into the treatment of patients...

    Tackling difficult acute limb ischemia cases with an endovascular-first approach using...

    Vascular Specialist–November 2024

    ATEV

    Humacyte clinical results published in JAMA Surgery

    One-year data from VenoValve US pivotal trial emerges

    PMA application submitted for VenoValve device

    Research suggests arm vein is the best alternative bypass conduit to...

    Review with VESAP6

    ‘Voices of Vascular’ series celebrates Ochoa for Hispanic History Month

    Jimenez joins JVS-CIT as DEI editor

    SVN hosts virtual roundtable on PAD awareness

    Perioperative care in open aortic vascular surgery: join upcoming webinar

    SVS and APSA convene for quarterly meeting

    SVS launches leadership podcast series

    Class of 2024–25: VQI announces third annual set of Fellowship in...

    Vascular Research Initiatives Conference abstracts due

    Regional societies see presidential changing of the guards

    SVS unveils latest round of members to become Distinguished Fellows

    CEA ‘remains useful and relevant’ in era of improving medical therapy

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of October 2024

    Endologix announces 36-month results of DETOUR2 study

    New analysis shows patients treated with Penumbra’s CAVT technology for PE...

    Shockwave Javelin peripheral IVL catheter meets prespecified efficacy and safety performance...

    Bolt Medical announces completion of RESTORE ATK and RESTORE BTK pivotal...

    Two-year LIFE-BTK data show sustained benefits of drug-eluting resorbable scaffold for...

    First patient enrolled in study of integrated laser atherectomy and IVL...

    R3 Vascular

    FDA grants R3 Vascular IDE approval for ELITE-BTK pivotal trial of...

    TCT 2024: Drug-eluting resorbable scaffold proves cost effective at one year...

    CMS grants transitional pass-through payment for Medtronic’s Symplicity Spyral and Recor’s...

    Education and representation at core of inclusivity efforts for DEI committee

    The clash between mission and revenue for not-for-profit, tax-exempt hospitals

    Invisible ties: The unique journey that landed one medical student on...

    Endoscopic vein harvest under the microscope

    VAM 2025 abstract submission period set to open Nov. 6

    Former SVS president named ACS president-elect

    Surmodics announces early results from PROWL registry of Pounce thrombectomy system

    The Japanese concept of ikigai and how mentorship might help specialty...

    TCT 2024: PEERLESS trial finds large-bore mechanical thrombectomy superior for intermediate-risk...

    TCT 2024: One-year data from SIRONA trial show similar results for...

    NESVS 2024: Simons becomes first woman president of New England Society...

    TCT 2024: PATCH study reports initial positive results for sutureless vascular...

    Thrombolex begins enrolment in RAPID-PE study of Bashir catheter

    Who harmed who?

    SVS launches Highway to Health campaign to help people maintain vascular...

    Abre

    ABRE subanalysis highlights obesity ‘paradox’ in post-venous stenting outcomes

    CEA: The importance of doctor-patient conversations about quitting smoking for better...

    ABS seeks vascular surgeon nominations for council position

    SVS launches VascuLEARN

    Hybrid aortic arch: ‘We believe there is still a role for...

    Female patients found to be at increased risk from adverse outcomes...

    Study details aspects of early care improvements after publication of SVS...

    TRIOMPHE

    Endospan completes enrolment of primary arm in TRIOMPHE IDE clinical study

    CVRx announces new CPT Category I codes for Barostim baroreflex activation...

    SVS member picks up prestigious American Heart Association accolade for scientific...

    Novel RCT framework set to improve design and reporting of endovascular...

    The Shockwave E8 experience: Featuring the new Shockwave peripheral IVL workhorse

    Pounce Thrombectomy Platform use in acute limb ischemia: Vascular surgeons weigh...

    Pulse IVL system US pivotal trial enrolls first patient

    Vascular Specialist–October 2024

    ‘Investing in the people of vascular surgery’

    Contego Medical’s Neuroguard IEP system receives US FDA approval for carotid...

    VenaCore device offers long-awaited interventional solution for challenging venous occlusions

    Laser atherectomy redefined: Breakthrough 355nm technology opens next frontier in treatment

    Research suggests potential link between strenuous physical activity and increased VTE...

    Bioprosthetic venous valve imparts sustained clinical improvement at one year regardless...

    InspireMD receives IDE approval from FDA for CGUARDIANS II pivotal trial

    Smoking: BEST-CLI trial points to protective effect against MALE in those...

    A team sport: A prescription for the future of vascular surgery

    Medinol announces first-in-human implantation of drug-eluting peripheral stent in Australia

    Carotid intervention linked to improved survival versus medical management in symptomatic...

    Cook Medical creates custom-made aortic device for fenestrated FET procedure

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of September 2024

    Surmodics receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Pounce XL thrombectomy system

    Novel AI-assisted DVT diagnostic pathway aims to ‘democratize’ point-of-care ultrasound

    SVS president champions continuity, collaboration and unified future

    APDVS launches vascular surgery curriculum e-book for medical students

    Government Grand Rounds: A call to action for the 119th Congress

    The CLTI conundrum: My spirited journey through the CLTI saga

    SVS encourages participation in compensation survey

    SVS empowers surgeons with patient-reported outcomes toolkits

    SVS disseminates educational needs assessment survey to members

    Are we overtreating aortic aneurysms in the elderly?

    Eastern Vascular Society presidency transfers from Ozsvath to Lal

    boston scientific

    Boston Scientific completes acquisition of Silk Road Medical

    SVS announces merger creating Section on Ambulatory Vascular Care

    Abou-Zamzam assumes Western Vascular Society reins

    Wrapsody WAVE trial demonstrates superior patency versus standard of care in...

    Philips announces FDA approval for enhanced LumiGuide guidewire, marks 1000th patient...

    Our patients need more Spanish-speaking vascular surgeons: An argument for medical...

    VQI analysis of CLTI practice following BEST-CLI finds no pick up...

    SVS task force assesses progress made, remaining gaps in optimal board...

    Muck takes over Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society presidency

    Pilot study looks at undiagnosed vascular disease in homeless

    Argon Medical announces launch of peripheral venous thrombectomy system

    Former SVS president named chair of AAMC board of directors

    New OBL column to launch in October issue

    ‘Select CLTI patients may be safely treated in the office-based lab’

    Vascular Specialist–September 2024

    Shockwave Medical expands US peripheral IVL portfolio with enhanced catheter

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of August 2024

    SVS president convenes 2024 Executive Board retreat

    Study sheds light on vascular-specific advanced practice provider experience

    Being a vascular nurse: Notes from SVN president ahead of Vascular...

    SVS Vascular Quality Initiative launches Carotid Care Quality Champion program

    Stepping up for vascular health: Challenge commences

    Koya Medical announces full results from TEAYS study of Dayspring device

    VVT Medical receives endorsement letter from AVF on CPT coding guidance...

    Submit session proposals for VAM 2025

    SVS Executive Board accelerates strategic priorities

    SVS calls for nominations

    ‘Night at the Museum’

    In transition: SVS Young Surgeons achieve full section status

    SVS’ inaugural leadership and advocacy conference

    Decoding differences for proper billing and reimbursement

    Auryon

    AngioDynamics announces CE mark approval in Europe for the Auryon system

    The good, the bad and the bloody: Reflections on the road...

    social support

    Study: Social support associated with better PAD health outcomes

    Who’s covering second? Rogue hospital human resource departments

    New ESC guidelines combine peripheral arterial and aortic diseases for first...

    First-in-human study of SonoThrombectomy system completed

    Inari Medical updates ClotTriever XL IFU amid FDA recall notice

    SCVS issues call for abstracts as deadline approaches for 2025 symposium

    Eastern Vascular Society set to stage day of service during 2024...

    SVS Foundation’s Step at VAM challenge raises more than $30,000

    SVS sets modest dues increase to drive enhanced member benefits

    ‘Choosing the right devices for the right patients’: Surgeon-scientist secures NIH...

    Physician-modified endografts ‘safe and effective’ for thoracoabdominal and complex AAA repair

    Vascular Specialist–August 2024

    SCOREPAD seeks to address ‘alarmingly high’ mortality in CLTI patients with...

    Survey of off-label treatment of complex repair pinpoints factors behind underreported...

    Societies seek consensus on NIVL management amid ‘paucity of rigorous data’

    SVS urges revisions for independent cardiology certification board

    Centerline Biomedical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for new IOPS Viewpoint catheter

    Vascular Therapies completes enrollment in the ACCESS 2 study

    SVS History Work Group’s landmark project culminates in new book

    Silk Road celebrates milestone of 100,000 TCAR procedures

    CIRSE begins CALCIO trial enrolment for treatment of CLTI with Shockwave...

    Thrombolex and Aidoc announce strategic partnership to advance breakthrough PE treatment

    tcar restenotic carotid lesions

    CEA and TCAR should be ‘first-line’ interventions for weekend carotid revascularization,...

    Machine learning-based model could aid in determining EVAR suitability

    One-year STRIDE study data show ‘meaningful’ limb salvage, mortality and QoL...

    PRESERVE II trial shows robust five-year outcomes

    ‘Well, here we are—but right now I wish I wasn’t’: Early-career...

    SVS Annual Business Meeting showcases 2024 Foundation award recipients

    SVS Women’s Section delves into vascular trauma treatment intricacies amid ‘paucity...

    Vascular care is a ‘team sport’ founded on infrastructure, personnel and...

    Corner Stitch: Navigating pregnancy as a vascular surgery trainee

    Government Grand Rounds: The role of stakeholders in legislative and administrative...

    Exploring the effectiveness of Topical Wound Oxygen therapy in diabetic foot...

    Acellular tissue-engineered vessel granted FDA Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designation for...

    grant

    Life Seal Vascular awarded NSF SBIR grant to advance sac management...

    VAM 2024 recordings available now

    SVS Foundation board welcomes new members

    Beyond private equity: A new sheriff in town

    Grasping the nettle: The need to tackle PAD problem head on...

    A calling seeded in childhood: Uniting vascular surgery for the betterment...

    Vascular Specialist–July 2024

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    Sonovein FDA pivotal study treatments completed: Theraclion reaches key milestone on...

    ATEV

    Humacyte’s ATEV granted FDA Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designation for advanced...

    Walk for PAD awareness this September

    Pick up VESAP6

    Smoking cessation remains a ‘ripe target’ for improved medication adherence in...

    SVS raises alarm over healthcare consolidation in comments to FTC, DOJ,...

    Incentives and coaching offer promise for improving supervised exercise therapy completion...

    Gore announces first commercial implant of Gore Tag thoracic branch endoprosthesis...

    VAM 2024: Paper exploring stroke rates in arch TEVAR emerges as...

    Endovascular CFA treatment associated with increased rate of long-term CFA-specific reintervention,...

    New data on TAMBE outcomes in complex aortic aneurysms revealed

    Patient selection may explain ‘counterintuitive’ relationship between carotid stenting volume and...

    TCAR and endarterectomy both ‘reasonable’ but stenting linked to worse outcomes...

    Linda Harris elected SVS vice president

    Young vascular surgeons on the PAD frontier: ‘This is the time...

    ‘Implementation of EPAs marks a paradigm shift in how we prepare...

    SOOVC outlines strides made to provide platform for surgeons conducting research...

    Leaders in their field: SVS bestows two awards for lifetime achievement

    Women’s Section to place a lens over vascular trauma

    Zenith iliac branch graft ‘durable and highly effective’ in PRESERVE II...

    Early vascular evaluation can ‘significantly supplement’ wound healing and limit resource...

    Vascular Specialist@VAM Conference Edition 3

    New comparative study shows no differences between HeRO and fAVG

    ‘We are in this together’: SVS president set to issue call...

    outpatient

    The shift to outpatient care: ‘A good business plan is mandatory’

    Early vascular evaluation can ‘significantly supplement’ wound healing and limit resource...

    The Colombian Chapter strategy: ‘We’ve got to get the word out’

    Chickasaw Nation study exemplifies how diversity can boost patient access to...

    Karith Foster presents vision on how to transform diversity at VAM...

    Vascular community embraces learning from past operating room experiences in ‘My...

    ‘Remarkable’ variation in international vascular care calls for better adherence to...

    Navigating clinical guidelines discrepancies between SVS, ESVS patients

    Overcoming barriers and finding solutions for diabetes-related amputations among underserved populations

    SVN wraps conference with joint PA section programming

    Sex-based analysis finds BEST-CLI data generalizable to female patients

    Vascular community has a role to play in ensuring safety of...

    Attendees welcomed to ‘more inclusive, more innovative, and more educational’ VAM

    Full smorgasbord of vascular surgery to be showcased during Friday’s International...

    Vascular Specialist@VAM Conference Edition 2

    Toe and flow session aims to break down barriers to multidisciplinary...

    Sex-based analysis finds BEST-CLI data generalizable to female patients

    TCAR and endarterectomy both ‘reasonable’ but stenting linked to worse outcomes...

    Patient selection may explain ‘counterintuitive’ relationship between carotid stenting volume and...

    One-year results confirm safety and efficacy results of conformable AAA device...

    Community affairs: Optimizing, protecting and enhancing clinical practice

    Vascular surgery trainees face the future armed similarly with both open...

    Radiation safety session seeks to address variability and improve access to...

    APP united: Society for Vascular Nursing and SVS PA Section to...

    Analysis will kickstart conversation on F/BEVAR outcomes

    Artificial intelligence: Breakfast session explores opportunities and risks for vascular surgery

    Pediatric vascular trauma: ‘Collaboration really matters in this space’

    Endovascular CFA treatment associated with increased rate of long-term CFA-specific reintervention,...

    Unmet needs and paradigm shifts: VESS scientific sessions set to plumb...

    Toe and flow session aims to break down barriers to multidisciplinary...

    SVS, AVF bring the latest innovations in venous disease treatment to...

    Data and discussion forefront carotid session at ‘pivotal moment’

    VAM 2024: Putting out the fires of intraoperative vascular emergencies

    Vascular-VP: ‘The blueprint for what a quality vascular program should look...

    Welcome to VAM 2024!

    Vascular Specialist@VAM Conference Edition 1

    Drilling down on the roots of pathologic inflammation and wound healing...

    SVS resident and student program boosts interest in vascular surgery amid...

    Rutherford lecture at world federation session set to feature vascular low...

    Dedicated session offers insight on ebbs and flows of SVS, ESVS...

    Pediatric vascular care in focus: Raising awareness of supportive care processes

    Pushing the boundaries of vascular care: VQI meeting kicks off at...

    VAM 2024: Presidential welcome

    boston scientific

    Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire Silk Road Medical

    Verified vascular! Quality care in vascular disease

    VasQ: The next standard-of-care innovation

    CEA vs TCAR: Surgeons should be familiar with both procedures and...

    VAM 2024: Enhancing clinical practice and patient interaction in CLTI

    SVS launches registration for 3rd annual CPVI Skills Course

    ‘The forgotten stepchild of vascular surgery’: The quest to push forward...

    First post-FDA approval implant of Duo venous stent system announced

    AVS receives IDE approval from FDA for pivotal intravascular lithotripsy study

    Vascular Specialist–June 2024

    VAM 2024: Changes to carotid stenting landscape in United States set...

    From the editor: House of Cards

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    pMAC

    BEST-CLI and the BASIL trials: Motion sees audience move in favor...

    Shape Memory Medical announces first patient treated in the AAA-SHAPE randomised...

    Aspirex achieves 78% two-year primary patency rate in P-MAX postmarket observational...

    Choosing the right venous stent for the right situation

    When are lymphedema pumps the answer?

    Tackling inequities in venous care

    Register for 2024 Vascular Health Step Challenge at VAM

    The role of deep venous arterialization comes under scrutiny

    UK-COMPASS: Aortas, open surgical skills and gratitude

    FastWave Medical announces successful 30-day first-in-human data on peripheral IVL technology

    SVS approves FY 2024-2025 budget, sets priorities

    APDVS says goodbye to two long-term leaders during spring meeting

    SVS Foundation awards announced

    ‘I’m a big fan of firsts’: Nationally renowned speaker on DEI...

    ‘What if we could translate the most durable Dacron repair into...

    LINC 2024: C-GUARDIANS data represent lowest event rates in published trials...

    PAD guideline update from ACC, AHA and others centers multispecialty care

    We are not ‘and vascular’: SVS set to launch ambitious new...

    Studies highlight need for tailored treatment options for women with peripheral...

    Lightning Bolt 7 ‘stands alone’ in aspiration thrombectomy for acute limb...

    ‘We need to continue to be deliberate’: Dedicated society for women...

    Vascular Specialist–May 2024

    The Thompson Retractor OneFrame System: A ‘complete partner’ for aortic aneurysm...

    ‘Who let a vascular surgeon in the room?’: Leadership in the...

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of April 2024

    US FDA approves expanded indication for Gore Excluder conformable device

    JVS-VL papers go under the microscope

    New randomised data show cyanoacrylate glue performs strongly on patient satisfaction

    CMS considers new approaches to quality payment program with MVPs

    SVS membership empowers surgeons in and out of the OR

    End of an era: Schanzer and Robinson leave legacy of VAM...

    Vascular surgery Entrustable Professional Activities available to view

    The ability of ChatGPT to further patient education and aid surgeons

    Statewide performance metric ‘profoundly’ increases rate of EVAR surveillance

    technology

    Springtime in the world of vascular training

    Abbott’s Esprit BTK scaffold system given US FDA approval for CLTI...

    Interim analysis provides early window into real-world Alto stent graft outcomes

    Questions linger: BASIL-3 does not find for drug-eluting technologies for CLTI

    Prosthetic valve implantation shows “vast” improvements in deep chronic venous insufficiency

    Penumbra announces FDA clearance of Lightning Flash 2 for the treatment...

    CX united: Vascular world set to converge with challenging cases

    Paclitaxel controversy: Yes, device restrictions did cause harm

    SVS launches Vascular Board Certification Model Task Force

    SVS announces candidates for 2024–25 vice president

    Latest iteration of SVS program seeks to help foster development of...

    The power of grassroots and grasstops advocacy

    Research provides ‘stepping stone’ for future application of AI in vascular...

    Physician-assembled unitary stent graft platform for debranched TAAA repair found safe...

    How intersociety collaboration to promote private practice could help vascular surgery...

    Bad reading: How to claw back negative revenue?

    Study details link between increased functional status and improved survival in...

    Greenhalgh legacy set to continue at CX 2024

    Increasing access and decreasing scientific bias: How open access is changing...

    Vascular Specialist–April 2024

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    FlowTriever device found to dramatically improve breathing among intermediate-risk acute pulmonary...

    Novel ultrasound-facilitated thrombectomy with microbubbles shows promise in acute porcine model...

    Johnson & Johnson to acquire Shockwave Medical

    New data show single-session Indigo aspiration system without overnight thrombolytics is...

    SVS announces VAM keynote speaker series

    Study hints at long-term cost-effectiveness of CDT and PMT over oral...

    Getinge and Cook Medical enter US commercial distribution agreement for iCast...

    First-in-human study of Pounce thrombectomy system in acute iliofemoral DVT demonstrates...

    Endovascular showdown: CX 2024 sets the stage for BASIL-3 first-time data...

    FDA Breakthrough Device designation granted for DynamX BTK for use in...

    Personalized, precision medicine is key to the future of aortic repair

    Bentley, Cook Medical enter US distribution agreement for BeBack device

    SCVS 2024: Bismuth becomes 2024–25 Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery president

    Hans-Henning Eckstein: 1955–2024

    First patient enrolled in IDE study of Aquedeon Medical’s Duett vascular...

    Florida IDE trial data support use of physician-modified F/BEVAR over open...

    Ruth Bush takes over as AVF president in Tampa

    Purchase tickets for SVS Foundation Gala’s ‘Night at the Museum’

    Gain discount on premier vascular review resources

    SVS seeks nominations for vice president

    SVS invites new compensation study participation, former participants to update information

    Multi-society PAD Pulse Alliance aims to highlight importance of patient education

    VRIC 2024 to hear from leading light on role of immunity...

    New data underscore physician experience levels required to derive benefit from...

    US FDA Breakthrough Device designation granted for Biotronik’s Freesolve BTK resorbable...

    Vascular external support system use found to boost key functional outcomes...

    VAM abstract submissions hit near-historic high

    Medical students advocate for women’s vascular health

    I’m just a bill: An overview of health-related committees on Capitol...

    Grit: The value of growth mindset and persistence as a vascular...

    The devil we don’t know: The case against private equity in...

    Kurt S. Schultz

    Longer fasting before venography appears to impact stent size selection, new...

    Vascular surgery resident reflects on Match Day experience

    New analysis points to lack of vascular surgical voices in news...

    Tackling DVT head on: Single-session, wall-to-wall thrombus removal with the ClotTriever...

    Vascular Specialist–March 2024

    IVUS use in claudicants not associated with improved outcomes, claims data...

    CLOUT registry: Interim two-year rates of PTS ‘significantly lower’ than those...

    Single-center analysis suggests improved longer-term outcomes with endarterectomy versus TCAR

    ISC 2024 examines TCAR ‘explosion’ alongside advances in intensive medical therapy

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of February 2024

    AVF 2024: Outgoing president addresses history, future direction of American Venous...

    Non-pneumatic compression device performed better than advanced pneumatic compression for lower...

    Adoption of AI into workflow associated with faster time to assessment...

    VESS 2024: Determining success in vascular surgery across the generations

    Frank J. Veith joins ViTAA Medical Solutions’ board of directors

    Detour

    Endologix initiates postmarket study of the Detour system

    EACTS and STS guidelines recognize aorta ‘as an organ in its...

    FORS-powered LumiGuide 3D imaging technology is rolled out at specialized centers...

    IVC filters

    U.S. study highlights racial and ethnic disparities in the placement of...

    Mechanical thrombectomy demonstrates superior outcomes to anticoagulation in DVT patients, analysis...

    Large administrative databases enter crosshairs as comparative analysis shows percutaneous mechanical...

    Nitinol stents placed in iliac veins “not associated with prolonged back...

    Consortium led by vascular surgeon-scientist secures $6.4 million funding to develop...

    VAM 2024 pricing now available

    New editorial team selected for Rutherford’s 12th edition

    JVS group open-access papers

    JVS-CIT releases special issue on genetic arteriopathy

    Audible Bleeding podcast expands horizons with new senior editor

    Budget neutrality and code valuation basics

    ‘Where are you from? Where are you really from?’

    As temporal trends in hemodialysis access creation emerge, notion of AV...

    Vascular Verification Program green-lights first three outpatient centers

    Landmark BEST-CLI trial gains recognition as top cardiovascular advance in 2023

    AAA and complex repair: ‘We need more evidence,’ says UChicago chief

    Fifth edition of SVS leadership program reaches capacity

    A proposal to save vascular surgery

    Trial assessing AI-powered tissue microsensor technology in PAD begins enrollment

    More than half of medical students altered Match ranking order after...

    Vascular Specialist–February 2024

    ‘Voices of Vascular’ campaign celebrates diversity for Black History Month

    SVS webinar aims to tackle upcoming changes to CMS reporting requirements

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    Breakthrough Device designation granted for Efemoral scaffold system designed to treat...

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    Re-evaluating aortoiliac endarterectomy: Case series shows ‘acceptable durability’

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    Measuring plaque inflammation via SCAIL scores may improve carotid stenosis risk...

    UK MHRA update: Paclitaxel-coated device increased mortality risk is withdrawn for...

    Serration angioplasty associated with reduced recoil in infrapopliteal arteries compared with...

    Giving Tuesday brings in five-figure sum

    Redemption through perseverance

    SVS launches VESAP6 presales in January with discount

    SVS points to 2023 achievements, challenges in coming year

    First patient enrolled in HERCULES randomized trial comparing ESAR and EVAR

    Could metformin be first-ever medical treatment that is effective at managing...

    How the best leaders ensure psychological safety at work

    First patient treated in ZFEN+ fenestrated endovascular graft study

    SVS seeks volunteers for open committee slots

    Mentor Match available for all SVS members

    SOOVC releases handbook for outpatient care

    Viabahn VBX stent graft receives FDA approval

    Endospan releases early TRIOMPHE IDE study results at Society of Thoracic...

    Southern Vascular elects first woman president-elect

    Beyond ‘do better’: New year reflections from a vascular surgery trainee

    Gore receives FDA approval for breakthrough endovascular device in complex aortic...

    ESVS 2024 clinical practice guidelines on the management of abdominal aortoiliac...

    Coding: Increasing complexity and lost RVUs—a drop in the ocean?

    Midterm CARAS study results show cerebral ischaemic event incidence “should not...

    University of Pittsburgh awards $100,000 grant to SVS member for AI-based...

    International collaboration unveils updated PAD guidelines in diabetic foot ulcers

    First procedures announced in study of novel peripheral IVL system

    New Florida vascular chief sets vision aimed at improving outcomes through...

    First patients enrolled in VBX FORWARD clinical study

    Vascular Specialist–January 2024

    U.S. Aortic Research Consortium maps out F/BEVAR preoperative risk factors for...

    The utility of renal stenting in hemodialysis patients: One in five...

    BEST-CLI: A year down the road

    No increased risk of complications found with transradial access for carotid...

    FDA approves ENGULF US pivotal trial of Hēlo thrombectomy system

    ivus

    SCAI, SIR, SVS jointly publish proceedings from multispecialty peripheral IVUS roundtable

    Why should SVS members respond when they receive an invitation to...

    Detour

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services grants Transitional Pass-Through payment for...

    VAM travel scholarships open doors for underrepresented medical students

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    Government Grand Rounds: How SVS members can contribute to actively support...

    Corner Stitch: On the vascular trainee opportunities on the conference calendar

    Yao family and SVS Foundation establish James S.T. Yao Resident Research...

    Nominations open for 2024 SVS Excellence in Community Practice Award

    First patient treated in ARISE II study of ascending stent graft

    Personalized postoperative anticoagulation needed to curb lower-limb amputations

    JVS-VL to be open access beginning in January

    SVS members pitch in to help patients kick the smoking habit

    Ego, logistics, money: Overcoming barriers to a successful wound care program

    Society for Vascular Surgery addresses latest mainstream media reports on atherectomy

    Carotid stenting rebuttal: Those who live in glass houses…

    SVS receives CMSS grant to advance diagnostic excellence

    Humacyte submits Biologics License Application to FDA seeking approval of Human...

    Less vain and more vein: Evaluating the perceptions of venous disease...

    ‘There is no reliable way to measure carotid stenosis—methods have changed...

    Need for ‘clear, well-defined guidelines’ in patient selection for surgical implantation...

    SVS

    Bylaws referendum approved by SVS voting members

    SVS makes fresh call for active participation in compensation survey

    Changing course: The natural history of tibial claudication comes under scrutiny...

    Enrollment complete in APEX-AV study of mechanical aspiration system for acute...

    Vascular Specialist–December 2023

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    Intravenous anesthesia delivery during varicose vein treatment proves safe and reduces...

    VOYAGER PAD analyses shed light on use of rivaroxaban in high-risk...

    VRIC submissions are now open

    SVS 2024 dues renewal deadline approaches

    TRANSCEND 36-month data “continue to demonstrate safe and effective performance” of...

    SVS announces leadership development program for vascular surgeons

    SVS Foundation gears up for Giving Tuesday

    SOOVC award initiatives offer opportunities to advance outpatient vascular care

    VAM abstract submissions window opens

    SVS Foundation step challenge helps place lens on ‘under-appreciation’ of country’s...

    Change: A driving force behind SVS advocacy initiatives

    The pulmonary arterial tree—it is time we branch out

    Twelve-month first-in-human data from Xeltis’ aXess haemodialysis vascular conduit trial presented...

    technology

    Randomized trial set to elucidate value of image fusion technology for...

    Impact of the CMS proposed rule on the QPP for 2024

    SWING

    Two-year SWING data ‘continue to show promise’ for sirolimus DCB in...

    On gratefulness as a vascular surgery trainee

    Happiness

    Can you count the ‘monkeys’ on your back?

    Specialty representation at all levels of a healthcare organization is ‘increasingly...

    NIH-funded research on the use of AI in vascular surgery: A...

    SVS executive director elected to executive council of Council of Medical...

    Vascular Specialist–November 2023

    New survey shows transcarotid artery revascularization patients report faster recovery than...

    Cyclical-pressure Topical Wound Oxygen therapy emerges as a proven wound-healing device...

    Carotid disease: Getting to the right decision

    DETOUR1 and DETOUR2 pooled analysis of bypass system reveals primary rate...

    Use of IVUS reduces patient risk of MALE or death by...

    PROMISE II 12-month data show durable outcomes with the LimFlow system...

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of October 2023

    agreement

    LimFlow announces agreement to be acquired by Inari Medical

    Computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy system for patients with pulmonary embolism demonstrates ‘rapid,...

    SVS launches expansion of coding resources

    CLTI: European cohort study provides ‘strong positive evidence’ for surgery over...

    For Diabetes Month, diabetes resources for SVS members, patients

    Akura thrombectomy system for PE appears safe and demonstrates reduction of...

    No relationship found between DW-MRI lesions and long-term stroke risk following...

    Six-month outcomes from phase-one trial of anti-inflammatory drug to assess benefit...

    One-year CLOUT data demonstrate low rate of PTS following treatment with...

    New varicose vein management guidelines released

    SVS submits comment letter on Medicare fee schedule to CMS

    The ‘modern’ VA has made great strides with patient outcomes and...

    Government Grand Rounds: Opportunity knocks as Congressional ‘busy season’ beckons

    SVS

    SVS unveils proposal outlining changes to Society bylaws

    svs

    Alert! Pay SVS 2024 member dues by Dec. 31.

    svs

    Applications open for awards, grant

    REAL-PE demonstrates statistically significant lower major bleeding rates with Ekos system...

    Thrombolex announces new insights from the RESCUE trial with the Bashir...

    Vam 2024 gala set for chicago’s museum of science and industry

    Corner Stich: Bridging knowledge gaps and meeting new demands of vascular...

    Highlighting original work by women: Peer-review title blazes new trail in...

    Women’s champion: Freischlag marks out value of diversity and surgeons as...

    TCT 2023: LIFE-BTK breathes life into drug-eluting resorbable scaffolds in breakthrough...

    patient-level

    TCT 2023: First presentation of complete patient-level dataset on paclitaxel and...

    Survey suggests venous work less valued than arterial interventions

    NESVS 2023: Cambria takes over as New England SVS president

    Prepare to submit research for VAM 2024

    Multicenter study points to favourable safety and efficacy of radial access...

    NESVS 2023: Novel IVC filter retrieval device slashes procedural time and...

    Vascular branding: Determining a vascular surgeon’s value

    SVS Foundation Board of Directors welcomes two new members to its...

    Vascular Health Step Challenge emerges as beacon of awareness and action

    SVS webinar covers insights learned from experiences of mass-casualty disasters

    CMS confirms broadened Medicare coverage of carotid artery stenting in final...

    Rates of stroke, death and myocardial infarction post-TCAR do not differ...

    SVS varicose vein guideline webinar set for Oct. 10

    From the editor: Sex, lies, and carotid stents

    Enrollment of first patient in Neuroguard carotid stent system trial announced

    Obituary: Roger M. Greenhalgh (Feb. 6, 1941–Oct. 6, 2023)

    Behind the procedure: Removing in-stent thrombosis with the RevCore Thrombectomy Catheter

    Vascular Specialist–October 2023

    EVS 2023: New data chart underrepresentation of women at the head...

    George Lavenson, Vietnam and Gulf War veteran, advocate for carotid disease...

    MVSS 2023: Human Acellular Vessel proves ‘safe, effective bypass conduit’ in...

    MVSS president outlines why vascular surgery is special and how ‘people...

    Expiation, Karl Wallenda, Oppenheimer and us

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    EVS 2023: Putting artificial intelligence to use in vascular practice

    WVS 2023: President emphasizes importance of ‘tolerance’ in vascular specialty

    JVS-VL peer-review title launches virtual special issue on diversity topics

    SVS

    SVS History Digital Archive Task Force calls for notabilia

    Amplifying advocacy: SVS tool for vascular influence on the federal stage

    Preventing spinal cord ischemia: Novel techniques for direct segmental artery revascularization...

    VasQ AVF creation device receives FDA clearance

    New clinical data support AI solution for improved PE detection and...

    ‘Voices of Vascular’ attracts national recognition with diversity award

    Why CMS should still not extend reimbursement indications for carotid stenting...

    WVS 2023: Western Vascular Society presidency passes from Zhou to Fujitani

    SVS-ACS Vascular Verification Program marks release of new standards for outpatient...

    SAVS makes travel scholarship applications call for 2024 meeting

    VRIC 2024 set for May 15

    Popliteal artery lesions: Two-year results from European DCB catheter registry announced

    When women are PIs: A story foretold on the vascular frontlines

    Humacyte announces positive top line results from Phase 2/3 trial of...

    SVS launches national smoking cessation initiative

    FDA approves LimFlow system for ‘no-option’ CLTI patients

    MVSS 2023: Aulivola takes over Midwestern Vascular reins

    EVS 2023: Ozsvath assumes Eastern Vascular presidency

    FDA clears AAA-SHAPE trial for IDE approval

    varicose vein management

    Multi-society guidelines on varicose vein management published

    Vascular Nurses Week shines spotlight on vital role in patient care...

    SVS urges members to take part in compensation survey—and bolster results

    Vascular Specialist–September 2023

    CMS: Proposed reduced conversion factor would cut vascular surgeon reimbursements

    Submit ideas for VAM 2024 educational sessions

    SVS members rally to respond to CMS carotid stenting coverage proposal

    Empowering vascular surgery to promote five pivotal healthcare bills before Congress

    Coding and complex PAD: Register today for two SVS courses

    Step off Friday for SVS Vascular Health Step Challenge

    First US patient enrolled in SOCRATES short neck AAA trial

    The price of a cup of coffee

    Endovascular stablization system for infrarenal AAAs gains FDA Fast Track designation

    Venous stenting and the IVC: ‘Persistent problems’ in the setting of...

    Congress considers incremental steps towards Medicare payment reform

    First patient treated in global strategic collaboration involving Cydar Maps technology

    Clinical performance of Human Acellular Vessel amid war in Ukraine presented...

    pregnancy

    Child-bearing age ‘should not be a contraindication to venous stenting’

    Study finds no correlation between IVC filter placement position and device...

    Learn coding intricacies at October workshop on reimbursement

    Your SVS: Executive Board sets course for year

    UCLA-SVS review course is this month

    Corner Stitch: Supplementing our formal learning as vascular trainees

    Breaking ground: A trial to improve the care of uncomplicated type...

    VQI Fellows in Training program marks one year

    SVS members get ready for second annual vascular health awareness event

    SVS responds to CMS proposed coverage expansion for carotid stenting

    WRAPSODY Arteriovenous Access Efficacy (WAVE) pivotal study completes enrolment

    SCVS president becomes chair of American Board of Surgery

    alucent biomedical

    Light-activated drug-coated balloon granted FDA approval for clinical study

    Vascular Specialist–August 2023

    ‘Vascular surgery should be a key member of pulmonary embolism response...

    SVS urges members to make voices heard on CMS carotid stenting...

    ‘FDA’s mission to bring safe and effective vascular surgery devices to...

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of July 2023

    Newest JVS peer-review title appoints editor-in-chief

    Financial viability, appropriate use and patient safety in the operation of...

    Comments sought on CMS proposed coverage expansion for carotid stenting

    New study reports positive performance of AI-powered assessment of biomarkers for...

    Vascular surgery added as named specialty to influential national hospital rankings 

    Humacyte completes enrolment in Phase II/III trial of Human Acellular Vessel...

    SVS Foundation adds two surgeons to board of directors

    The Golden Larva syndrome: Is it real?

    Nectero Medical receives FDA clearance of IND application to initiate Phase...

    Endologix announces first patients treated with the Detour system

    SVS coding workshop coming in October

    Crawford panel looks at opportunities to plug and extend vascular surgery...

    SVS responds to New York Times article on overuse of vascular...

    The numbers are in: VAM 2023 adds up to another SVS...

    Second edition of VSITE review text released

    SVS seeks volunteers to write position paper

    Study finds similar rates of VTE in both flying and non-flying...

    Long-awaited FDA update finds data do not support excess mortality risk...

    VESAP5 expires July 14

    Vascular Specialist–July 2023 VAM Review Edition

    Review urges development of protocols to reduce hypersensitivity reactions after cyanoacrylate...

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    Surmodics receives FDA approval for the SurVeil drug-coated balloon

    FDA approves study of ZFEN+ for treatment of aortic aneurysms

    SVS mourns death of Past President Kenneth Wayne Johnston

    Risk of cancer-related VTE recurrence ‘significantly lower’ using NOACs compared with...

    Vascular Verification Program registers first four hospitals in US—including UCSF

    vascular

    Assessing the needs of young vascular patients

    SCAI

    New analysis probes BEST-CLI trial against real-world setting data

    venous stenting

    Primary patency after venous stenting best in NIVL patients, study finds

    AI

    Bias and the silver bullet: Gender partiality seen within AI algorithms...

    advocacy

    Advocacy exists to serve: Surgeons, patients and our mission

    Changing gears: A guide to cruising back to the operating room

    burnout

    Physical pain a risk factor for vascular surgery trainee burnout, survey...

    VAM attendees chime in on BEST-CLI and BASIL-2

    WIfI score

    Frailty status beats WIfI score as mortality predictor in all-comer CLTI...

    SVS diversity celebration at VAM 2023

    Optimizing the clinical environment: ‘Mitigating Barriers to Inclusion and Advancement in...

    svs

    SVS honors two with Lifetime Achievement Award

    PMEG

    ‘Vigilant’ surveillance and low threshold for further interventions ‘crucial’ following rescue...

    Two-year DETOUR2 study results presented at VAM 2023

    SVS announces new vice president and treasurer following 2023 election

    Nephrologist insights for vascular surgeons at hemodialysis access session

    ‘Excellent’ limb salvage rates for trauma bypass performed by vascular surgeons

    Improved fistulas and cost-effectiveness promised in plenary 5 abstract presentation

    Last hours to bid on Gala Auction items

    Presidential handover at VAM 2023

    Future research needed to ‘optimize’ use of imaging technologies during aortic...

    Study shows performance on the vascular qualifying examination does not predict...

    Novel drug candidate for slowing AAA growth demonstrates safety in humans

    BEST-CLI investigators implore a move beyond endo vs. open ‘battle’ in...

    Vascular Specialist@VAM: Conference Edition 3

    generational

    Generational divide: Do baby boomers and millennials see eye-to-eye on vascular...

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    Special VAM session underscores ‘complementary’ nature of open and endovascular strategies...

    Presidential address: ‘The annual meeting is only part of our story’

    Carotid revascularization capable of improving mood in depressed patients with carotid...

    The global burden of CLTI: ESVS President points toward need for...

    SVS-VESS@VAM 2023: Observational study addresses ‘ongoing debate’ around intervention in asymptomatic...

    embolization

    Cross-specialty approach to embolization ‘provides the best care for patients’

    Trainees and students anticipate VAM experience

    deep vein thrombosis

    Learn the who, the when and the what of treating deep...

    VAM 2023: Vascular Quality Initiative launches national smoking cessation drive

    Risk assessment models “no better than coin toss” for predicting bleeding...

    Opening ceremony heralds ‘power’ of VAM attendance

    VAM 2023: Bring your Twitter ‘A’ game

    VAM 2023: Vascular trauma session to highlight the current role of...

    SVS VQI

    VAM 2023: Earn credits, contact hours at VAM, VQI@VAM and SVN...

    VAM 2023: Great Gatsby Gala announces after-party

    VAM 2023: Gala offers early check-in option for guests

    Prediction model offers new option for forecasting AAA growth

    Make those VAM steps count: Compete to be the meeting’s top...

    VAM 2023: ‘What I wish I knew before retirement’ talk gives...

    VAM 2023: Endovascular thermal septotomy for chronic post-dissection aortic aneurysm

    CEA associated with less reintervention than stenting in first six months-study

    Special invited research presentations offered at VAM

    Study weighs up total transfemoral and upper extremity approaches for F/BEVAR

    Onco-vascular session set to offer ‘clinical pearls’ in ‘new’ area of...

    Educational opportunities abound at VAM 2023

    Analyses offer a deeper dive into BEST-CLI trial data

    VAM 2023: SVS descends on Capitol Hill

    VAM 2023: Slew of special SVS section sessions set for Thursday

    Crawford panel focuses minds on challenges facing vascular surgery workforce numbers

    Vascular Specialist@VAM–Conference Edition 2

    Sex-related disparities in lower-extremity revascularization outcomes brought into focus

    endothelial

    Endothelial cell granted superhero status in invited research presentation

    Significant life and limb gains for claudicants who stop smoking before...

    VAM is ‘in the room where it happens’

    Safety benefits mean TCAR may be preferable approach in radiation-induced carotid...

    subanalysis

    Base revascularization strategy on effectiveness in restoring adequate and durable limb...

    WFVS

    Global perspectives take center stage in second annual WFVS session at...

    Integrated vascular surgery program features may optimize trainee wellness and decrease...

    VAM 2023: Learn at lunchtime

    Study finds carotid stent fracture rate to be negligible but long-term...

    VAM

    VAM 2023: SVS Connect@VAM social event is tonight

    ‘First’ study to identify endothelial cell-cell communication via bidirectional secretion of...

    VAM 2023: President-elect zeroes in on complexity of issues within vascular...

    More research needed but lithotripsy plus TCAR ‘an answer’ in certain...

    Vascular Specialist@VAM–Conference Edition 1

    The essential ‘need’ for vascular surgeons in pulmonary embolism treatment paradigm

    SVS

    Relax, recharge at VAM 2023 opening day social event

    Visit ‘SVS Central’ for headshots

    VQI@VAM: Quality takes center stage at VQI meeting, initiative making much...

    VQI@VAM: Social media helps promote safe technique, study finds

    BEST-CLI vs. BASIL-2: Different questions yield different answers

    ‘Nobody believed us’: Vascular giant discusses overcoming skeptics to make specialty-defining...

    BASIL-2 and BEST-CLI: A tale of two limb trials

    VAM 2023 beckons

    FDA seeks to ‘modernize’ clinical trials with new draft guidance

    ‘Sonolysis is back’ after safely reducing endarterectomy stroke risk in randomized...

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    Vascular surgery moves to assess trainees’ competence with EPAs

    Vascular Specialist–June 2023 VAM special

    Adding 8–12mm diameter devices to the Shockwave Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy toolkit

    SVS Foundation announces 2023 student fellowship awards

    SVS webinar discusses BEST-CLI and early impacts on practice

    Interim data find ‘no evidence of benefit’ for carotid revascularization additional...

    FLAME, FLASH and ongoing PEERLESS trials collect ‘compelling’ data for FlowTriever...

    Urban residents have smaller risk of mortality from chronic limb-threatening ischemia

    Capitol Hill

    Advance: Navigating the policy and political processes on Capitol Hill

    We can honor the past without living in it

    SCAI

    Insights from largest chronic limb-threatening ischaemia study to inform quality of...

    Jeti peripheral thrombectomy

    JETi registry provides “remarkable results” for peripheral thrombectomy system

    vam 2023

    VAM 2023 meeting underscores commitment to DEI

    EndoAVF found usually less cost effective compared with sAVF

    ivus

    Correct coding for IVUS during venous and arterial interventions

    Happiness

    Happiness, well-being and culture are key ingredients for seeking ‘eudaimonia’

    Medical therapy gains highlight need to reassess carotid surgery

    VAM

    Attendees preparing for VAM 2023 education, networking

    Mix and mingle at SVS Connect@VAM

    LEOPARD

    Five-year results of the LEOPARD trial published in the Journal of...

    CX 2023: Statins save lives after aortic repair regardless of dose

    technology

    Corner Stitch: Navigating the technology landscape as a vascular trainee

    SCAI

    New analysis of chronic limb-threatening ischaemia patients places BEST-CLI trial into...

    A vascular mission: Defying assumptions in the fight against amputation in...

    mental health

    New ‘biopsychosocial’ roadmap set out to address PAD treatment and mental...

    Reinterventions after physician-modified endovascular grafts ‘non-detrimental’ to long-term survival

    timing

    Study finds no correlation between TEVAR timing and uncomplicated type B...

    Efforts to move towards routine patch closure or eversion endarterectomy among...

    Primary patency after venous stenting best in NIVL patients, study finds

    CX 2023: Venous, we have a perception problem

    Study finds anatomic positioning and physical activity type can cause device...

    Corner Stitch: Spotlight on VESS 2023

    Contribute to PAC in April: Be honored at VAM in June

    vincent noori

    Letter to the editor: The virtue of a social media presence...

    Vascular Specialist–May 2023

    transection

    FDA approves dissection and transection indication expansion for RelayPro stent graft...

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of April 2023

    Xeltis presents six-month first-in-human data on aXess graft

    Cook Medical treats first patient in first-in-human clinical trial for venous...

    Help fund future of vascular health by serving on SVS Foundation...

    Government Grand Rounds: Educating through advocacy

    Navigating the red tape: A case for hybrid ORs in the...

    Research on aortic size index as predictor of AAAs in men...

    Women’s Vascular Summit 2023: The ‘changing’ landscape of AAAs in women

    Vascular community split over ‘death’ of traditional carotid stenting

    BASIL-2 points towards endovascular-first revascularization strategy in CLTI patients

    VAM 2023: Gala organizers seek auction donations

    Showcasing a ‘rewarding field’: student-trainee program at VAM deals with full...

    First implant of custom-made thoracoabdominal hybrid device in North America announced

    A call to arms: Reuse of mature venous conduits urged

    Surmodics announces successful first patient use of Sublime radial access microcatheter

    FDA approves IDE for pivotal study of high-intensity focused ultrasound platform

    VAM educational sessions set to cover gamut of clinical and vascular...

    May Vascular Research Initiatives Conference program takes shape

    Intentional mentorship and pushing beyond representation

    The BeBack crossing catheter: A ‘game-changer’ in endovascular PAD practice

    SVS member named 2023 Presidential Leadership Scholar

    SVS announces officer candidates for 2023 election

    On 45th anniversary, CX Symposium chairman credits Chicago vascular surgical tandem...

    Society of Black Vascular Surgeons builds bridges, connects international dots

    Robotic surgery: ‘We’ve missed the boat on this,’ says Houston vascular...

    Vascular Specialist–April 2023

    SVS VQI

    SVS Vascular Quality Initiative passes milestone 1,000th-center mark

    Initial case series indicates lithotripsy can help TCAR expand into high-risk...

    VAM

    Trainees: Cases sought for three VAM sessions   

    SVS-ACS verification program: Key former SVS president predicts need for additional...

    Creating an AI-based tool to help clinicians perform precision AAA analysis

    Tackling health insecurity ‘from the top down and the bottom up’

    F/BEVAR Andrea Vacirca

    Award-winning paper finds F/BEVAR ‘feasible and safe’ in patients with failed...

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of March 2023

    Former SVS President William Abbott, 1997–98, dies at 86

    SCVS 2023: DAPT linked to better post-TCAR outcomes versus other drug...

    abdominal aortic aneurysm

    Computational model found to predict early aortic abdominal aneurysm rupture

    SCVS 2023: DAPT shows higher survival rate in patients with low...

    Getting medical devices to market: The future might not be now,...

    LimFlow deep vein arterialization

    Results from PROMISE II pivotal trial published, reinforcing ‘ transformational value’...

    DAPT linked to better post-TCAR outcomes versus other drug regimens

    SCVS 2023: Endovascular-first or -only approach to all CLTI patients ‘is...

    Short neck AAAs: ‘Choosing what is best for the patient’

    Pay SVS dues to receive SVS benefits, including VAM discount 

    First US patient enrolled in Gore Viafort vascular stent pivotal study

    Getinge receives FDA premarket approval for the iCast covered stent system

    Act now to keep CME credits, SVS urges members

    Study highlights need for ‘continuous comparative assessments’ to guide endograft treatment...

    STEVECO

    STEVECO trial calls into question randomization in the venous stenting field

    ‘Time matters’: New study finds novel EHR workflow improves timeliness in...

    Analysis finds no difference in TCAR outcomes between academic, community hospitals

    SVS, ACS launch new quality verification program

    Bioprosthetic venous valve: ‘We want to know that this is really...

    Letter to the editor: The vascular influencer

    Viz.ai receives FDA 510(k) clearance for abdominal aortic aneurysm AI algorithm

    ABCs for the treatment of lower-extremity acute DVTs

    From the SVS president: Supporting one another

    SCVS 2023: Four decades of AAAs in the US: Rare epidemiological...

    Vesteck completes first-in-human use of several Suture-Tight devices

    Florida hospital targets lingering disparities in limb salvage with region’s first...

    Shockwave Medical announces US launch of new peripheral IVL catheter

    Vascular Specialist–March 2023

    AMA

    SVS member elected to RUC committee

    Corner Stitch: What I wish I had known in vascular training

    Government Grand Rounds: Culture of engagement

    SVS launches web-based perioperative care guide

    Venous stenting: ‘We need to evaluate use, appropriateness and clinical indication’

    Distal embolic protection linked to significantly better outcomes in carotid stenting

    Algorithm predicts females have higher risk for kidney damage after aneurysm...

    VAM 2023: Early-bird registration opens

    EU ministers approve changes to MDR transition timetable

    VOYAGER

    New VOYAGER PAD analysis confirms consistent benefit of low-dose rivaroxaban plus...

    ‘Voices of Vascular’ series celebrates Women’s History Month

    ACC 2023: Large bore mechanical thrombectomy reduces adverse outcomes in high-risk...

    Apply for Brandeis health policy program by March 15

    RESCUE trial shows reduction in segmental and main pulmonary artery occlusions

    ‘SVS Presents’ provides enhanced learning opportunities

    AVF 2023: Results from first US trial of Sonovein delivered

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of February 2023

    pMAC

    VESS 2023: pMAC score found to be ‘important predictor’ of CLTI...

    AVF 2023: FLASH registry suggests ‘favorable safety and effectiveness profile’ in...

    AVF 2023: Investigators report update on three-year first-in-human results for bioprosthetic...

    AVF 2023: One-year analysis of CLOUT registry reveals ‘significant and sustained’...

    filters

    New study demonstrates IVC filters ‘safe and effective’ in treating venous...

    ‘Urgent action needed’ to improve implementation of guideline-directed medical therapy for...

    BioGenCell begins recruitment for clinical trial of stem cell-based treatment for...

    SVS

    SVS DEI Committee launches ‘Voices of Vascular’ series

    peripheral arterial disease

    More than a research project: The vascular trainee’s role in tackling...

    JVS JVS-VL

    March’s free-access articles in JVS, JVS-VL

    VAM

    VAM 2023 meeting set to take place as exclusively in-person event

    svs

    Strategic planning session outlines SVS priorities for coming year

    vascular surgery

    Likes, dislikes and reposts: The new age of the vascular surgery...

    symptomatic carotid web

    The case for aggressive intervention on symptomatic carotid web

    Government Grand Rounds

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