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    Vascular Specialist–September 2022

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    Vascular Specialist–May 2021

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    Vascular Specialist–June 2021

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    Vascular Specialist–February 2023

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    Medtronic gains FDA nod for IN.PACT 018 DCB

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    VAM packed from beginning to end

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    Selution SLR receives second FDA IDE approval

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

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    Cordis announces start of enrollment in RADIANCY clinical study in Europe

    Prominent Seattle hospital issues COVID-19 clinical practice guidelines for vascular surgery

    JVS-VL to be open access beginning in January

    Vascular Specialist–January 2022

    VRIC 2022 to be held May 11 in Seattle

    SVS launches partnership to help private practice vascular surgeons cut costs

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

    Plans revealed for pilot study on performance of EVAR for AAA...

    Letter from NYC: Lessons learned ahead of possible future waves of...

    Carotid-axillary bypass for revascularization of the left subclavian artery in zone-2...

    Registry launches pair of studies on vascular complications related to COVID-19

    TCAR affords greater quality-adjusted life years than carotid endarterectomy, cost-effectiveness model...

    SCVS 2022: WIfI score does not predict successful healing after transmetatarsal...

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    EU ministers approve changes to MDR transition timetable

    Apply for VAM travel scholarships by March 9

    Countdown to Capitol Hill: SVS Advocacy and Leadership Conference nears

    SVS officer elections 2022: A glimpse into the electorate

    Vascular Specialist–June 2020

    FDA panel recommends against premarket approval of Lutonix 014 DCB for...

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

    Integration of 3D imaging and optimized 3D robotic control set to...

    Increased market competition linked to higher odds of revascularization among asymptomatic...

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

    Vascular Specialist–November 2021

    SVS, ACS launch new quality verification program

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    Society of Black Vascular Surgeons builds bridges, connects international dots

    Impact of the CMS proposed rule on the QPP for 2024

    First patient enrolled in Wrapsody endoprosthesis registry study

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    NIH-funded WARRIORS trial advances toward launch

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    Personalized postoperative anticoagulation needed to curb lower-limb amputations

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    CMS creates new billing code for central venous vascular access system

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    JACC study makes case for expanding coverage for carotid artery stenting

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

    LimFlow deep vein arterialization

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    Enrollment of first patient in Neuroguard carotid stent system trial announced

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    Government Grand Rounds: Educating through advocacy

    Intentional mentorship and pushing beyond representation

    SVS PAD course postponed

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    Tickets selling briskly for Gala: ‘Cheers to 75 Years’

    Medtronic’s Endurant receives FDA labelling approval to remove rAAA treatment warning

    Talking about women surgeons’ lives and careers

    Give people a fair chance and watch the results

    SVS Foundation seeks applicants for VISTA projects

    Cloud-based fusion imaging found to improve operative metrics during FEVAR

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    Updated intermittent claudication guidelines reflect a decade of new evidence

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

    VasQ AVF creation device receives FDA clearance

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    FDA clears AAA-SHAPE trial for IDE approval

    Intraoperative vascular consults have risen 529% in last 15 years, single-center...

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    Look within yourself during turbulent times

    Active stent-graft fixation below the renal arteries may have the least...

    New CPT codes for percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation

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    New sirolimus data provide encouragement despite ‘potentially disappointing’ efficacy results

    Open surgical bypass to distal targets at the ankle is ‘viable’...

    Preoperative risk score tool for rAAA 30-day mortality is accurate, new...

    Vascular Specialist–August 2020

    Vascular surgeons descend on DC: Maiden SVS leadership conference takes advocacy...

    CX Aortic Vienna: Cardiac, vascular surgeons collaborate at the vanguard of...

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    ‘Meet the Experts’ webinars now available OnDemand

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

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

    Froedtert Hospital first in Wisconsin to earn national vascular verification

    One-year results from IVC stent clinical trial show positive safety and...

    Sudanese vascular association readies for first-ever conference

    Tips and Tricks: Dealing with a troublesome peritoneal dialysis catheter

    subanalysis

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    Vascular Specialist–September 2023

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

    Empowering vascular surgery to promote five pivotal healthcare bills before Congress

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

    Am I my brother’s keeper? A skeptic’s call for peer support...

    Vascular Specialist–January 2021

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

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

    SVS announces officer candidates for 2023 election

    Virtual visits versus in-person: Telemedicine study detects ‘substantial’ cost savings for...

    Overcoming prejudice and uniting vascular surgery

    Present imperfect

    SAVS reveals 2023–24 officeholders, including new president-elect

    Venous stents remain durable following pregnancy, researchers find

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    WFVS seeks to help shape future of global vascular training through...

    Missing a step? Searching for meaning in claudication research

    Analysis shows TCAR is more cost effective than CAS for carotid...

    Vascular surgery added as named specialty to influential national hospital rankings 

    Using the gracilis muscle flap

    APDVS honors Jack L. Cronenwett with inaugural Lifetime Achievement in Education...

    SVS launches expansion of coding resources

    Iliac vein stenting should remain a viable treatment option for higher...

    SVS president, JVS editors respond to controversial paper furor

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

    Upper arm loop grafts

    ‘Endovation’: Guidelines from the front lines

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

    SVS’ AMA membership push aimed at safeguarding vascular surgery voice on...

    Viabahn use in claudicants with long, complex SFA lesions ‘safe and...

    Prepare to submit research for VAM 2024

    Deadline extended for SCVS Young Surgeons Program

    SVS advocacy efforts help spark landmark change in research effort requirements

    MVSS 2022: Research on hemodialysis access surgery attracts inaugural Midwestern Vascular...

    Cydar Medical announces strategic collaboration with Medtronic

    Vascular Specialist–December 2023

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

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

    VAM abstract submissions window opens

    Survey suggests venous work less valued than arterial interventions

    SVS seeks comments on chronic mesenteric ischemia guidelines by July 8

    Carotid stenting rebuttal: Those who live in glass houses…

    FDA deems Envveno’s VenoValve ‘not-approvable’

    Prediction model offers new option for forecasting AAA growth

    VAM: How abstracts are selected

    VA: Cutting through the ‘red tape’ of research

    Non-optimal therapy for CLTI ‘more prominent in females’

    Office-based laboratory setting proves ‘safe’ for iliac vein stenting

    ViTAA Medical announces FDA 510(k) clearance for aortic planning platform

    Chronic venous insufficiency: Appeal over ‘not-approvable’ VenoValve fails

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

    Study: 40% of vascular surgeons report suffering chronic work-related pain

    Quality: Global Vascular Guidelines pocket guide coming soon

    Wound healing research earns SVS Foundation prize, place on VAM stage

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

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    New data support covered stent use in complex aortoiliac occlusive disease...

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

    Philips expands commercial availability of LumiGuide imaging system

    CMS: An update on quality measures for vascular surgery

    Vascular Specialist–November 2023

    OBL: Community surgeons discuss surviving private practice in office-based labs

    From the SVS president: Supporting one another

    Vascular Specialist–October 2025

    Surmodics provides regulatory update related to FDA premarket approval application for...

    What I learned from Navy SEALs about resilience

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    ACC.21: VOYAGER PAD shows rivaroxaban ‘significantly’ reduced total ischemic events in...

    Low rate of new white lesions detected after TCAR using diffusion-weighted...

    Abre stent data show ‘struggle to maintain patency’ among post-thrombotic syndrome...

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

    SVS ONLINE closing act: Looking into the future of vascular surgery

    SAVS 2022: ‘Recruiting more women without knowing race/ethnicity of those women...

    ‘Excellent’ one-year outcomes from ROADSTER 3 show TCAR is ‘safe and...

    InterVene receives US FDA 510(k) clearance for Recana thrombectomy system

    Prepare to submit research for VAM, VRIC 2023

    SWING

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

    Cook Medical receives FDA breakthrough designation for new drug-eluting stent

    Boston Scientific recalls Carotid Wallstent Monorail devices over ‘manufacturing defect’

    pMAC

    Roundtable for treating CLTI: GLASS will make it clear

    Opioids and us: Designed to fail

    VAM travel scholarships open doors for underrepresented medical students

    Medtronic fully launches Neuroguard IEP system

    New analysis: Four multicenter trials support primary use of drug-coated balloons...

    Intermittent claudication and exercise therapy: A poor SET-up

    Deep venous stenting presents advantage over ablation in achieving better ulcer...

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

    SVS Foundation board approves latest pilot programs to help underserved

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

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    Advance: Navigating the policy and political processes on Capitol Hill

    Vascular surgery review book seeks to plug hole in VSITE preparation...

    Risk of venous stent migration ‘rare’ but probably ‘underreported,’ systematic review...

    Early data show ‘dramatic improvement’ in amputation-free survival after initiation of...

    Vascular Specialist–March 2021

    AVF 2022: Six-month CLOUT data indicate ClotTriever can effectively remove full...

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

    Elevating women in vascular surgery

    Positive data show novel delayed-release diameter reduction technique in construction of...

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

    Letter: ‘Women must not only have a seat at the table,...

    Revascularization strategy for BTK intervention should hinge on diagnostic modality, LINC...

    SVS Foundation funds vascular initiatives to the tune of $360,000 last...

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

    Select gene SNPs found to be associated with venous ulcer formation...

    Sheahan: On professionals and professionalism

    pMAC

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

    Mortality drops for acute type A aortic dissection, still high for...

    Vascular Verification Program opens doors for early engagement, quality improvement

    Clinical evaluation of robotic-assisted peripheral artery intervention in human completed

    Are we OK?

    A proposal to save vascular surgery

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

    Deadlines near to submit VRIC and VAM abstracts

    Alarming rate of suicidal ideation among female vascular surgeons warrants urgent...

    SVS member named 2023 Presidential Leadership Scholar

    First US patient enrolled in SOCRATES short neck AAA trial

    New era beckons: Vascular Specialist moves in-house as new chapter opens...

    filters

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

    Europe: ESVS publishes 2022 guidelines on management of chronic venous disease...

    Vascular Specialist–March 2023

    SCAI releases multi-society position statement focused on core competencies for endovascular...

    TAMBE and TBE: Evolving experiences and piecing together channels of inquiry

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

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

    ‘Leading when everyone is watching—and when no one knows what to...

    MVSS 2022: Study finds no link between frailty score and surgical...

    The six Ps of vascular surgery

    technology

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

    Pioneer Heart Surgeon, Dr. Michael DeBakey

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

    EndoAVF found usually less cost effective compared with sAVF

    Powell: Studies linking EVAR and cancer risk continue to mount

    subanalysis

    BEST-CLI: Analysis finds correlation between WIfI stage four CLTI and reports...

    Marriage and other things I’m probably doing wrong

    Coding and complex PAD: Register today for two SVS courses

    What is taxonomy and how does it affect vascular surgeons?

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    VenoValve: Chronic venous insufficiency device gains brisk double of first US...

    Gore acquires InnAVasc Medical

    Stenting found to be superior to atherectomy, balloon angioplasty in reducing...

    Atherectomy in PAD: Meta-analysis of ‘extensive’ published literature supports use in...

    Meta-analysis: Drug-coated devices show comparable aggregate outcomes to non-drug-coated devices in...

    Lesson learned: Entering vascular residency during first wave of pandemic 

    Robert B. Smith III: A lifetime of achievement

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

    ‘Grit matters in vascular surgery’

    At VRIC 2022, Clowes lecturer to walk in research footsteps of...

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

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

    Cyclical topical wound oxygen therapy: A new generation of wound healing...

    Patients in Florida with complex aortic pathology gain unique access to...

    The ABS-VSB: Extolling the virtues of vascular surgery’s independent board

    VAM

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

    Ukrainian surgeons present clinical update on Human Acellular Vessel in vascular...

    Shifting demographics, improved visibility and strides made on Medicare reimbursements

    CX Aortic Vienna: Onus on industry to meet clinician desire for...

    Understanding the terminology of gender identity

    FDA approves study of ZFEN+ for treatment of aortic aneurysms

    WIfI score found to be accurate across racial groups

    Candidates for 2021-22 SVS vice president revealed

    SVS receives CMSS grant to advance diagnostic excellence

    Presidentially Speaking

    The year in review: 2022 was an amazing 12 months for...

    SWING trial 12-month data: Novel sirolimus DCB shows ‘great promise’ in...

    UCLA-SVS review course is this month

    Fund hope with the SVS Foundation

    International Lecture: Endovascular colossus discusses new PAD therapy

    CSI announces development of IVL technology for the treatment of PAD

    JVS JVS-VL

    SVS unveils latest addition to JVS family of publications

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

    TLR – Target lesion recurrence

    Terumo Aortic and Bentley announce collaboration on US FEVAR study

    Endovascular aortic arch repair with three-vessel inner branches is safe, investigators...

    SVS smoking cessation initiative aligns with national cancer society effort to...

    Access JVS collection of papers on COVID-19

    Treating PAD: ‘Run, don’t walk, to sign up for this incredible...

    Julie A. Freischlag becomes president of American College of Surgeons

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

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    Pick up VESAP6

    Abstract submissions open for VAM 2026

    pMAC

    SVS pushes out trio of mobile apps to aid CLTI treatment

    Leadership development program cohort 6 celebrates graduation

    SVS needs assessment survey: Evaluating impact of COVID-19 on vascular surgery

    Vascular Specialist–November/December 2025

    Welcome Our New Resident Editor

    SVS members rally to respond to CMS carotid stenting coverage proposal

    Target 2021: SVS councils and committees drill down on key goals...

    peripheral arterial disease

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

    Introducing patient-reported outcomes into the VQI

    SVS Foundation’s new initiative to address disparities in vascular health

    Elevated risk of AAAs among individuals suffering depression post-risk factor adjustment...

    Study demonstrates feasibility, effectiveness of at-home exercise therapy plus cognitive behavior...

    Vascular surgery oral boards text seeks to fill certifying void

    ‘Alea iacta est’: The case for endovascular methods in vascular trauma...

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

    SVS seeks volunteers to write position paper

    ‘Excellent’ long-term results after EVAR using Endurant stent graft in 180...

    Higher frailty scores linked to increased postoperative complications and mortality in...

    ellipsys five-year data

    Benefits of percutaneous fistula creation further bolstered by five-year Ellipsys data

    Dispatches: Vascular surgery and pandemic redeployment in New Orleans

    Women’s Vascular Summit: Diving into issues around women’s vascular health and...

    SCVS president becomes chair of American Board of Surgery

    RapidAI earns US FDA clearance for AI-driven aortic measurement and surveillance...

    Marston: Diversity required to deliver comprehensive care to vascular disease population

    Commentary: Should board exams include a technical skill assessment? A European...

    Virtual catch-up: Vascular surgery and coming around to telemedicine

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

    alucent biomedical

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

    UPDATED: First post-virus vascular meeting with in-person element declared success

    Live-streaming to return at VAM 2022

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

    Black patients in areas with lowest PAD rates disproportionally at higher...

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

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    Multi-society guidelines on varicose vein management published

    VAM: Gala auctions taking shape

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

    Open vs. endovascular for chronic mesenteric ischemia

    ‘We need to look at the totality of evidence’: VIVA panelists...

    New meta-analysis finds ‘no observed difference’ in mortality between paclitaxel and...

    Latest edition of USPSTF guidance produces essential reiteration, continuing to leave...

    Crawford Forum sets the stage for vascular surgery future

    BEST-CLI: Optimal medical therapy adherence ‘well below’ recommended level at baseline

    John Hunter and the Vasculature

    CEA, TCAR ‘continue to show superior outcomes’ to transfemoral stenting

    Dispatches: COVID-19 and getting to grips with a new vascular order

    When to re-intervene: Stent surveillance and the effective use of RevCore...

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    A self-fulfilling prophecy based on a fourth-year medical student’s misinformed decision

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

    Survey suggests greater exposure to mini-incision carotid endarterectomy during training may...

    Mechanical thrombectomy system for AV access shows promise, study shows

    CLI at a crossroads: Which direction now?

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    Alucent Biomedical announces first patient enrolled in first-in-human natural vascular scaffolding...

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

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

    A Look into the Future at the Crawford Forum

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

    Human-tissue engineered blood vessels remain durable at six years in PAD...

    STORM-PE finds mechanical thrombectomy superior to anticoagulation alone

    Anatomy of a branding campaign: Making vascular surgery more visible

    Dispatches from the vascular front: A view of COVID-19’s impact on...

    Six years, much growth and multiple changes to JVS publications

    The role of PACs in political influence

    NIH funding for vascular surgeon-scientists: ‘We need more funded vascular surgeons...

    ‘Cheers to 75 Years’: Anniversary Gala tickets go on sale on...

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    Prepare for Board exams at UCLA/SVS review course

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

    AVF 2023: Results from first US trial of Sonovein delivered

    Amplifi vein dilation system demonstrates ‘encouraging’ clinical results in hemodialysis access

    Re-emerging from the pandemic: ‘What truly motivates us?’

    Only a few seats remain for CPVI hands-on skills course

    Treo IDE primary endpoint results announced

    ‘No evidence’ to suggest spinal cord injury is decreased by prophylactic...

    Integrated vascular residency recruitment: Start pipeline earlier, engage more deeply

    Study shows novel AI technology is better predictor of stroke than...

    Emerging picture: VAM 2021 shaping up into blockbuster event

    A recent snapshot of pediatric vascular trauma injuries

    Wei Zhou: Prepared for change—and a more diverse, vocal generation of...

    Audible Bleeding now flows through SVS

    SAVS 2023: President reveals upcoming change to Society seal

    CLTI, VTE and post-thrombotic syndrome: Leading experts discuss crucial decision-making in...

    Burned out on burnout? Changing course with peer support

    Advocate or adversary? Perils baked into the relationship between physicians and...

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

    Stent maintenance: Sustaining long-term patency in deep venous system

    New diversity, equity and inclusion pillar signals additional priority for SVS...

    Vascular Specialist–February 2021

    Endovascular stablization system for infrarenal AAAs gains FDA Fast Track designation

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

    Vascular Surgery Chronicles: Charles Lindbergh and Alexis Carrel: Strange Bedfellows

    A handy guide for VAM attendees: 2022’s Online Planner

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

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

    ‘Radiation will be a thing of the past’

    Diversity, equity and inclusion: Disparities in medicine and vascular surgery

    SVS launches vascular branding toolkit

    May Vascular Research Initiatives Conference program takes shape

    SWEDEPAD re-opens paclitaxel safety discussion, finds drug-coated devices do not improve...

    WVS 2021: Western Vascular Society names new president-elect

    Patient-facing literature from SVS found to exceed recommended reading level

    Unskilled and unaware

    Ancient Aneurysms

    CMS creates new codes for IVL performed below the knee

    SVS PA Section has new leaders

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

    Advocating for our members

    ‘Improving disparities in healthcare is not a matter of slapping some...

    IN.PACT AV DCB sustained ‘superior’ effectiveness in subgroups with high reintervention...

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    Five-year outcomes of ESAR in patients with short neck

    ‘Nearly nothing’ in surgery will go untouched by AI, ACS Clinical...

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

    Trust, transportation, insurance hamper ‘quality vascular surgery care for all,’ Crawford...

    NESVS outgoing president makes diversity pitch

    New COVID-19-focused vascular registry gains IRB approval

    Regional vascular presidents measure state of specialty

    Vascular surgeons discuss COVID-19 impact on pregnancy, family, career

    US surgeons begin commercial use of Gore Excluder conformable AAA endoprosthesis...

    Physician assistant community launches ‘PA Case of the Month’

    Coming up: VRIC and VAM 2021 submission portals set to open

    Research indicates low stroke risk and benefit of medication alone in...

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    SVS Foundation seeks auction items for VAM 2022 Gala

    Patients with claudication receive more ‘aggressive’ surgical management in high-competition regions,...

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

    Lessons in PAD care from VA vascular surgeons

    Shockwave Medical announces new CMS codes for intravascular lithotripsy

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

    ‘Desperate times require desperate measures,’ SVS Town Hall on COVID-19 hears

    Six top tips to help navigate interview season

    Bridging the gap to future surgical success: Surgeon-coaches can help colleagues...

    SVS responds to CMS proposed coverage expansion for carotid stenting

    SVS president presents point-by-point defense of Society position on paclitaxel controversy

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

    Detour

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

    We need to reassess our primitive understanding of the venous system

    Former SAVS president David Rosenthal dies at 76

    Early adaptation of SVS, STS TBAD joint document will drive robust...

    ‘Rapid reduction’ in amputations follows opening of multidisciplinary limb preservation service

    Choosing Wisely: A good start to explaining vascular best practices

    SVS Foundation gears up for Giving Tuesday

    Innovation: ISET audience hears what’s on the horizon for CLTI patients

    ‘Unique’ vascular meeting set to update surgeons, prioritize audience debate

    SVS and STS release new reporting standards for type B aortic...

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

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

    SYMPHONY-PE trial demonstrates positive efficacy, efficiency, and safety results

    Boston Scientific recalls Vici SDS and Vici RDS venous stent systems...

    Vascular Specialist–March 2020

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    Vascular Specialist–January 2020

    Michael E. DeBakey

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

    Corner Stitch: A reflection on 2022…

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

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

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

    Apply for Brandeis health policy program by March 15

    SVS creates much-anticipated DEI Committee

    Endologix receives FDA approval of PMA supplement for AFX2 system

    Perioperative care in open aortic surgery: SVS and ERAS Society issue...

    How a multidisciplinary team meets the complex challenges of fixing failed...

    A call to arms: Reuse of mature venous conduits urged

    Medtronic recalls unused Valiant Navion thoracic stent graft system

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    Richard Neville

    Global vascular guidelines for CLTI are gaining traction but work remains...

    VESAP5 mobile app now available

    FDA approves two pediatric venous thromboembolism indications for rivaroxaban

    Meta-analysis: Translumbar embolization is superior to transarterial procedure in treatment of...

    Target 2021: SVS councils and committees drill down on key goals...

    PCBs: Panel of vascular surgeons review latest findings on paclitaxel-coated balloons

    Cost of burnout on physician health and surgical performance explored

    ‘Inordinate amount’ of vascular surgery’s Medicare payments go to narrow group,...

    Members involved in suggesting topics for VAM 2022 sessions

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

    Randomized trial suggests carotid endarterectomy does not affect dementia risk

    VRIC set to be held during VAM 2021

    A Brief History of the New SVS

    Pay SVS dues to receive SVS benefits, including VAM discount 

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

    SVS 10-year research goals: Why create research priorities?

    SVS Foundation donors turn opportunity into lifelong impact

    Study suggests more proximal landing zone is preferred for TEVAR of...

    CEA found to significantly improve neurocognitive function 30 days after procedure

    Vascular trainee-developed VSITE review book sees sales soar

    Study: Combined antiplatelet, NOAC use linked to worse limb outcomes after...

    Veteran community care: Ensuring community care plays a vital role within...

    Patient-reported outcomes: What are they and why should I care about...

    SVS: Pay 2023 dues to avoid lapse in benefits

    Commentary: Bias rules

    Action plan: How to help halt sharp cuts to Medicare

    Unveiling an AI-driven risk stratification tool to attain better stroke prediction

    SOOVC award initiatives offer opportunities to advance outpatient vascular care

    VAM 2021 taking shape, schedule changes to expand programming

    Register for August Vascular Surgery Board review course

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

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    Journal supplement outlines updated clinical practice guidelines, reporting standards

    SVS: Impact of Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule remains threat...

    New varicose vein management guidelines released

    Advocacy: Coding and Reimbursement Committee experiences lead to greater sense of...

    F-BEVAR performed on women shows ‘lower’ level of technical success

    Vascular Specialist–December 2020

    Utilize new SVS Branding Toolkit

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

    Slew of regional vascular societies welcome new leaders for 2022–23 

    Hospital wins battle against time for one patient’s aortic emergency

    First US patient enrolled in Gore Viafort vascular stent pivotal study

    Your SVS: Executive Board sets course for year

    Philips announces large-scale study outcomes on use of IVUS in peripheral...

    Venous disease: SVS DEI Committee seeks survey participants

    Outpatient evaluation and management codes extensively revised

    Seattle team secures funding to examine COVID-19 impacts on aortic dissection

    VESAP5 available for purchase

    PTFE crural bypasses: ‘Very acceptable patency, excellent limb salvage is obtainable...

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

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

    VA system delivers high quality services for veterans

    NESVS 2022 Presidential Address: ‘We can create a bold new future...

    Interim RAPID-PE study reveals ‘excellent’ safety data in first 50 patients

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

    Eastern Vascular gathering challenged to forge next generation of evolution

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    For Dr. Dardik the First, a First-Rate Award

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    Points/Counterpoint: Should surgeons operate on functional tricuspid regurgitation?

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    Abbott announces agreement to acquire Cardiovascular Systems

    Paper on EVAR for large AAAs named 2020 poster winner

    VESAP5 debuting by Aug. 1

    The power of groups: Invest in the SVS PAC

    EVS 2023: Putting artificial intelligence to use in vascular practice

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    VQI analysis finds endovascular repair of rAAA superior to open repair

    SVS launches national smoking cessation initiative

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

    Missing something? View VAM 2022 on-demand sessions

    Artery-to-vein AVF technique found to improve hemodynamics, increasing maturation and patency

    Vascular Specialist–April 2021

    Janssen applies to FDA for new indication to expand use of...

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

    ‘Disproportionate decrease’: Vascular surgeons see buying power fall, study finds

    SVS reveals research priorities for next decade

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

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

    Vascular Specialist–February 2020

    New attending call model aimed at fatigue mitigation produces ‘stable’ workflow

    Medical care in time of coronavirus: Handling patients without COVID-19

    Vascular Specialist–October 2020

    SVS Executive Board votes against creating free-standing Vascular Surgery Board

    Pharmacologic treatment, follow-up in cessation services help drive abstinence in PAD...

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