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    CREST-2: Landmark trial finds benefit from carotid stenting

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    Deadline extended for SCVS Young Surgeons Program

    Vascular Specialist–July 2025

    The globalization of aortic innovation: A cautionary tale of U.S. regulatory...

    SCVS Young Vascular Surgeons Program deadline further extended

    Leadership development program cohort 6 celebrates graduation

    OBL: In praise of the office-based interventional lab

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

    SVS updates patient reading materials to ‘improve accessibility’

    SVS launches partnership to help private practice vascular surgeons cut costs

    Mechanical thrombectomy system for AV access shows promise, study shows

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

    Flying lesson: King Air 559 Delta Whiskey

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    Medtronic announces first commercial use of Liberant thrombectomy system

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

    Vascular Specialist–November/December 2025

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

    Vascular Specialist–October 2025

    Abstract submissions open for VAM 2026

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    NIH-funded WARRIORS trial advances toward launch

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

    Shifting demographics, improved visibility and strides made on Medicare reimbursements

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

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

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    Medtronic fully launches Neuroguard IEP system

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    MDR certification secured for Impede embolization plug devices

    Celebrity-prompted awareness in vascular surgery

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    Appeal filed over ‘not-approvable’ letter for breakthrough venous valve replacement

    The benefits of a heart and vascular institute

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

    A modest proposal: Let’s eat the trauma surgeons

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    Our broken system: Medical liability in vascular practice

    Vascular Specialist–January/February 2026

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    WARRIORS randomized trial aims to examine early EVAR in women

    To drain or not to drain? That is the question

    New SVS president outlines priorities for his tenure as Society aims...

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    Vascular Specialist–March 2022

    New study indicates cost-effectiveness of Denali IVC filter over Option device

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    SVS Foundation Awards Grant to Study Pregnancy Outcomes, PAD Risk

    Updated intermittent claudication guidelines reflect a decade of new evidence

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    Confessions of a dual-trained, dual-practicing vascular-trauma surgeon

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    Sex discordance and postoperative outcomes: We should be vigilant of a...

    Crawford Critical Issues Forum 2020 echoes founding charge

    An open letter to the National Rifle Association

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    Expiation, Karl Wallenda, Oppenheimer and us

    SVS creates limb salvage-focused Frank J. Veith Lectureship

    Einstein’s Aneurysm: Of Cellophane and Rudolph Nissen

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    Patients with AAAs who had COVID-19 may need ‘more frequent surveillance’...

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    Aortobifemoral grafting in the endovascular era: An exploration of the open...

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    Vascular Specialist–February 2022

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    Diversifying clinical trials: ‘There needs to be some kind of cultural...

    Less frequent post-EVAR surveillance might be safe in some patient groups,...

    VAM travel scholarship applications available this month

    AVF 2022: VenoValve improvement ‘maintained’ for 2.5 years without adverse events

    Tying healthcare waste and spending to productivity incentives

    SVS advocacy in action: Protecting and advancing the interests of vascular...

    SVS creates membership section for women

    Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative celebrates one million procedures

    Aspirin plus rivaroxaban significantly lowers adverse events in PAD revascularization

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    Outgoing SVS president’s message of unity: ‘We must work together to...

    Complex TAAA: US ARC IDE registry reports better survival vs. real-world...

    Corner Stitch: Audible Bleeding cuts down to vascular core

    No time like the present: The moral imperative for advocacy in...

    TCAR: First patient enrolled in ROADSTER 3 post-approval study

    Vascular Specialist–April 2022

    Vascular surgeons: The ‘oncologists’ of the surgical arena

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    CDC codifies CLI, CLTI in ICD-10-CM

    Vascular Specialist–December 2021

    Radiation protection: Lightweight shield designed to reduce dose during complex endovascular...

    Intraoperative vascular mapping during hemodialysis access ‘should be incorporated into routine...

    SAVS 2022: Skyrocketing vascular nursing costs hammer division’s financial bottom line

    APDVS responds to #Medbikini, re-avows commitment to diverse workforce

    Trial supports full-dose anticoagulation to prevent blood clots in COVID-19 patients

    Off-the-shelf branched endograft for TAAAs demonstrates safety and effectiveness through two...

    Annals of Vascular Surgery announces special issue dedicated to original work...

    A balance is required with non-compete agreements in surgical practice

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

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    VESS 2022: Novel use of TCAR to treat complex brachiocephalic disease...

    New long-term data of paclitaxel devices continue to show no increased...

    Clinical outcomes of the ClotTriever system in DVT set to be...

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    VAM 2022 will offer innovative formats

    ‘Do not blame the legal system for the present state of...

    Family history risk of AAA ‘increases incrementally’ based on degree of...

    New JVS associate editor for diversity traces footsteps of her mother

    Researchers study role of frailty in post-discharge mortality

    SVS Vascular Health Step Challenge asks surgeons to walk the walk

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    Retrospective study is ‘first to systematically explore predictors of venous stent...

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

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    Vascular Specialist–September 2022

    Artificial intelligence can predict risk of complications after endovascular aneurysm repair

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    Venovo venous stent returns to US market after 2021 recall

    SVS PAC: A voice for vascular surgeons on Capitol Hill

    Cook Medical receives FDA Breakthrough Device designation for Zenith Thoraco+ endovascular...

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    ‘Significant’ increase in atherectomy use in US largely driven by office-based...

    An antidote for burnout: Vascular surgeons as hospital administrators

    ‘Latinx’: How to understand and use the term

    Ra Medical Systems receives FDA approval for increased enrollment in atherectomy...

    SVS members receive deep discount on key textbooks

    Tips and Tricks: Using a ‘Roman sandal’ after compartment syndrome treatment

    Voting for SVS vice president, secretary begins May 23

    Medtronic issues voluntary recall for TurboHawk Plus directional atherectomy system

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    TADV without venous branch coiling still yields strong limb salvage rates...

    Open repair of infrarenal aortic aneurysm proves preferable to endovascular repair

    Jonathan Towne honored with SVS Lifetime Achievement Award

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    FDA advisory panel issues recommendations on lifelong surveillance for EVAR

    When there are none: Why manels are out

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    Corner Stitch: From intentions to gratitude in 2022

    DEI initiatives in vascular surgery: How are we doing?

    Innovation within the Veterans Health Administration

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    Deploying robust, detailed SVS VQI data to help better define role...

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    Interview: Combating the problem of spin, or overinterpretation, in RCTs

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    Study identifies ‘critical need’ for guidelines on appropriate use of atherectomy

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    Mentorship: Why more vascular surgeons should consider mentoring young minds

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

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    FDA grants IDE approval for Selution SLR drug-eluting balloon

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    Pioneering center reports ‘moderate’ success rate with Fiber Optic RealShape technology...

    Rockman: A family story of self-identity

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    FDA approves expanded indications for TCAR’s Enroute stent

    Shape Memory Medical completes enrollment in the AAA-SHAPE early feasibility study

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

    Interview: JVS group enters new era with brand chief and team-based...

    Cancer patients face greater risks from AAA repair

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    Vascular Specialist–May/June 2022

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    CX 2022: Overtreatment in venous disease: Financial incentives are ‘the elephant...

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    SCVS 2022: ‘We should not allow our industry relationships influence how...

    VEITHsymposium to include world federation session

    Strength in numbers: Global VASCC COVID-19 project helps identify framework to...

    The Golden Larva syndrome: Is it real?

    Peer-reviewed COVID-19 archive grows

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    PEARLS: A mnemonic to help handle adversity

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    Rise in cardiovascular disease, vascular surgeon burnout presents a public health...

    Female sex is associated with reintervention and mortality following elective EVAR

    Envision, private equity and patient care: Substituted values 2.0

    Boston calling: Registration for VAM 2022 is open

    SVS looks to maintain AMA House of Delegates representation

    Letter to the editor: The vascular influencer

    Expanded Medicare coverage for TCAR in standard surgical risk patients...

    F/BEVAR review reveals less than 20% of patients suffered intraoperative adverse...

    Priorities and objectives will guide 2022 SVS programs

    Life of Achilles: Turning weakness into bursts of innovation, creativity

    VRIC input in 2021 helped strengthen research, says award-winner

    SVS 2024 dues renewal deadline approaches

    ‘If I had gone along the path advised, I would never...

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

    Medical students reach out to hemodialysis community in times of COVID-19

    Time’s nearly up: Apply for VAM travel scholarships by March 9

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

    VQI analysis links high levels of neighborhood deprivation to more severe...

    New ACS president aims to sow seeds of hope for enhanced...

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    US IDE Aortic Research Consortium ‘pushes the envelope’ on F/BEVAR

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

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    Vascular Specialist–May 2021

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    Patient-reported outcomes in vascular surgery are here to stay

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

    Veterans Affairs: A call to surveillance

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    Corner Stitch: Navigating the technology landscape as a vascular trainee

    Vascular Specialist–October 2021

    Of moral distress, coronavirus and implications for burnout

    FDA begins ‘real-time’ reporting of adverse event data

    Diversity in care: ‘From being exclusive to more inclusive’

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    The pulmonary arterial tree—it is time we branch out

    SVS submits comment letter on Medicare fee schedule to CMS

    PAD: Ra Medical Systems receives FDA 510(k) clearance for the Dabra...

    SVS launches program to ‘REACH 535’ lawmakers

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    New JVS editorial leadership structure announced

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    Formally introducing Christopher Audu

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    SVS mourns passing of former president

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    COVID-19: Socially distant yet never closer

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    VAM 2022 Opening Ceremony: ‘Our Society is what it is because...

    Pioneering Duke vascular surgeon Richard McCann dies

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    Professionalism: #Medbikini through the eyes of an aspiring medical student

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    APDVS president reflects on training challenges of COVID-19, ‘supply and demand’...

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

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    Medtronic issues voluntary recall for subset of IN.PACT Admiral and IN.PACT...

    ABCs for the treatment of lower-extremity acute DVTs

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    AngioDynamics announces FDA clearance of expanded indications for Auryon atherectomy system

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    Leadership: Spotlight on Amy Reed, MD

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    Terumo Aortic announces FDA approval for Thoraflex Hybrid frozen elephant trunk...

    Quality initiative: New pocket guides now available

    Leadership and culture: Nurturing our immune system

    Submit ideas for VAM 2024 educational sessions

    Students and residents: Attend VAM 2023 on a scholarship

    Peer-to-peer coaching program created to strengthen wellness support

    SVS addresses pair of critical payment-related proposed rules

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

    Dalman to trainees: ‘Vascular surgery is a tremendously rewarding career’

    SVS special membership sections stage education sessions

    Smoking status ‘should not deter nor delay’ endovascular intervention in femoropopliteal...

    Summit dedicated to tackling key issues related to women’s vascular health...

    VAM 2022: More science, discussion, streaming

    Second edition of VSITE review text released

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    Carotid stenting demonstrates comparable short- and long-term results to endarterectomy

    Leadership program applications due by Aug. 15

    Dedicated vs. non-dedicated: Researchers place venous stenting under the spotlight at...

    System outage alert: Cyberattack sends medicine back to paper age

    ESVS publishes ‘pioneering’ clinical practice guidelines on radiation safety

    Vascular Specialist–June 2021

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

    Urban or rural: Ensuring access to quality vascular care ‘no matter...

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

    SVS, ACS launch new quality verification program

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

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

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

    Cydar Medical and King’s College London partner on randomized controlled trial...

    Bolstering the workforce: Session details how to start a vascular training...

    Female sex ‘should be considered an independent risk factor’ for new...

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    New book penned by vascular icon charts career in surgery, revolutionary...

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

    Medicare cuts: ‘It is crucially important we stay engaged in the...

    Science at twilight: Reasserting our democratic responsibility

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

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    Vascular Specialist–February 2023

    ISET 2022 audience hears latest data on endovascular therapies

    Silent coronary ischemia: FFRCT reduces cardiac death, myocardial infarction in carotid...

    Commentary: Should AVFs be ligated after kidney transplant?

    Senate passes bill to halt 2022 Medicare cuts

    JVS-VL to be open access beginning in January

    PROMISE II U.S. pivotal trial of device designed for ‘no-option’ CLTI...

    Vascular fellow: ‘Keeping your head down does not save you from...

    Back to basics: All the things I love about vascular surgery

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    Embracing new definition of healthcare as digital age confronts holdouts

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

    Beyond private equity: A new sheriff in town

    Surgeons must stay skilled in femorotibial/pedal bypass surgery, Paris audience hears

    Shockwave IVL maintains ‘superiority’ to angioplasty in calcified peripheral disease at...

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    AVF 2022: Emerging autogenous venous valve formation system sees ‘continual improvement’

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

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

    Eagleton and Shutze: SVS members elect new vice president, secretary

    Terumo Aortic announces first commercial implant of Thoraflex Hybrid in US

    75th anniversary: Celebrate SVS history through photos

    VAM packed from beginning to end

    Selution SLR receives second FDA IDE approval

    SVS set to take part in ACC smoking cessation webinar

    Vascular Surgery Interest Groups propel students’ awareness and engagement in the...

    Medtronic gains FDA nod for IN.PACT 018 DCB

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

    Venous VQI celebrates decade milestone

    Female sex is associated with additional treatments following surgery for intermittent...

    Vascular Specialist–January 2022

    Greenberg Lecture raises prospect that ‘less is more and more is...

    Society of Black Vascular Surgeons builds bridges, connects international dots

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    Wellness: Of dreaming in blood and the ‘moral injury’ contained in...

    First-in-human patients continue to benefit from VenoValve at average of three...

    VRIC 2022 to be held May 11 in Seattle

    Veterans Day: Remembering Korea, ‘accidental pioneers’ and M*A*S*H

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

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

    Cordis announces start of enrollment in RADIANCY clinical study in Europe

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

    Being queer without proximal or distal control

    VAM 2023: Apply for international scholars program by Dec. 31

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

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

    Distal embolic protection linked to significantly better outcomes in carotid stenting

    LimFlow deep vein arterialization

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

    Vascular Specialist–November 2021

    decline in open surgery aaa

    Dramatic decline in open AAA repair training among trainees stokes strong...

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

    SVS officer elections 2022: A glimpse into the electorate

    Quality: Global Vascular Guidelines pocket guide coming soon

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

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

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

    Enrollment of first patient in Neuroguard carotid stent system trial announced

    Apply for VAM travel scholarships by March 9

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    EU ministers approve changes to MDR transition timetable

    patient-level

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

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

    Vascular surgery moves to assess trainees’ competence with EPAs

    Impact of the CMS proposed rule on the QPP for 2024

    Initial results from first-in-man trial of prosthetic VenoValve demonstrate promise, says...

    Personalized postoperative anticoagulation needed to curb lower-limb amputations

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

    Corner Stitch: Supplementing our formal learning as vascular trainees

    Vascular Specialist–June 2020

    First patient enrolled in Wrapsody endoprosthesis registry study

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

    CMS creates new billing code for central venous vascular access system

    Surgeons relate patient-reported outcomes experiences

    New CPT codes for percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation

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

    New data add to body of evidence highlighting ‘importance’ of vascular...

    Why be a vascular surgeon?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Terumo Aortic gains FDA approval for Treo endovascular device

    Intentional mentorship and pushing beyond representation

    Government Grand Rounds: Educating through advocacy

    SAVS 2023: Study points toward CKD patients who would most benefit...

    JACC study makes case for expanding coverage for carotid artery stenting

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

    Correct billing in severe trauma cases can be complicated

    Tissue samples show paclitaxel effect in minority of CLTI patients receiving...

    SVS PAD course postponed

    Society for Vascular Surgery addresses latest mainstream media reports on atherectomy

    Vascular branding: Determining a vascular surgeon’s value

    FDA clears AAA-SHAPE trial for IDE approval

    VasQ AVF creation device receives FDA clearance

    ‘Female sex predicts reintervention after elective EVAR for AAA’

    Inaugural leadership program overcomes pandemic difficulties

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

    On gratefulness as a vascular surgery trainee

    Amplifi vein dilation system continues to show promise following latest first-in-human...

    Corner Stitch: The art of surgery in the present moment

    Artificial intelligence could make endovascular aortic repair outcomes more predictable, CX...

    Talking about women surgeons’ lives and careers

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

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    SVS pushes out trio of mobile apps to aid CLTI treatment

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

    VQI Fellows in Training program marks one year

    SVS Foundation seeks applicants for VISTA projects

    Prepare to submit research for VAM 2024

    Early TCAR results in higher ipsilateral postoperative stroke rates when compared...

    Marriage and other things I’m probably doing wrong

    Doubling down on quality: Hodgson lays out path to tackle inappropriateness...

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

    Introducing the vascular surgery MIPS Value Pathway: A new era for...

    CMS: Proposed reduced conversion factor would cut vascular surgeon reimbursements

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

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    LimFlow announces agreement to be acquired by Inari Medical

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

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    ‘Alarming rate’ of severe cerebrospinal fluid drain complications discovered in first-stage...

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    Tips and Tricks: Dealing with a troublesome peritoneal dialysis catheter

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

    FDA deems Envveno’s VenoValve ‘not-approvable’

    Shockwave Medical announces global launch of new peripheral IVL catheter

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

    Nephrologist insights for vascular surgeons at hemodialysis access session

    Black adults treated for common arterial disease are at greater risk...

    Upper arm loop grafts

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    A love for writing

    ‘Grit matters in vascular surgery’

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

    SVS president, JVS editors respond to controversial paper furor

    subanalysis

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

    A new pathway for preventing dementia?

    Clarion call: Application deadlines for research awards coming up

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

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

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    Venous stents remain durable following pregnancy, researchers find

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    Vascular Specialist–August 2020

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

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

    Sudanese vascular association readies for first-ever conference

    ivus

    Vascular experts establish appropriate use of IVUS in peripheral interventions

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

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

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    Overcoming prejudice and uniting vascular surgery

    Nurea receives US FDA clearance for AI-powered PRAEVAorta 2 software

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

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

    SVS announces officer candidates for 2023 election

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

    Empowering vascular surgery to promote five pivotal healthcare bills before Congress

    Vascular Specialist–September 2023

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

    ‘Endovation’: Guidelines from the front lines

    SVS launches expansion of coding resources

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

    ‘Meet the Experts’ webinars now available OnDemand

    Vascular surgery added as named specialty to influential national hospital rankings 

    SVS seeks feedback on VESAP6 mobile app

    Vascular Specialist–January 2021

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

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

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

    Survey suggests venous work less valued than arterial interventions

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

    VAM travel scholarships open doors for underrepresented medical students

    VAM: How abstracts are selected

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

    SVS advocacy efforts help spark landmark change in research effort requirements

    Prediction model offers new option for forecasting AAA growth

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

    What I learned from Navy SEALs about resilience

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

    SVS seeks comments on chronic mesenteric ischemia guidelines by July 8

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

    Vascular Specialist–December 2023

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

    International Lecture: Endovascular colossus discusses new PAD therapy

    F/BEVAR Andrea Vacirca

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

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    The case for aggressive intervention on symptomatic carotid web

    Carotid stenting rebuttal: Those who live in glass houses…

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

    Anatomy of a branding campaign: Making vascular surgery more visible

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

    VA: Cutting through the ‘red tape’ of research

    VAM abstract submissions window opens

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

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

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

    Cydar Medical announces strategic collaboration with Medtronic

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

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

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

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

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

    CMS: An update on quality measures for vascular surgery

    Pioneer Heart Surgeon, Dr. Michael DeBakey

    Julie A. Freischlag becomes president of American College of Surgeons

    Learning culture, errors and Melinda French Gates

    Are we OK?

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

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

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

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    SVS History Digital Archive Task Force calls for notabilia

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

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

    From the SVS president: Supporting one another

    Study highlights need to extend scope of cerebrovascular health disparities research

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

    A Brief History of the New SVS

    Vascular Specialist–November 2023

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

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

    SVS Foundation board approves latest pilot programs to help underserved

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

    Crawford Forum sets the stage for vascular surgery future

    The six Ps of vascular surgery

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

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

    Prepare to submit research for VAM, VRIC 2023

    Opioids and us: Designed to fail

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    Advance: Navigating the policy and political processes on Capitol Hill

    WIfI score found to be accurate across racial groups

    First US patient enrolled in SOCRATES short neck AAA trial

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

    A proposal to save vascular surgery

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

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

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    Roundtable for treating CLTI: GLASS will make it clear

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

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

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

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

    Intermittent claudication and exercise therapy: A poor SET-up

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Corner Stitch: Navigating pregnancy as a vascular surgery trainee

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

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

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

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

    Vascular Specialist–March 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    Deadlines near to submit VRIC and VAM abstracts

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

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

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    Corner Stitch: How to say ‘I messed up’

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    Inquis Medical’s Aventus thrombectomy system found safe and effective for patients...

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    Vascular Specialist–March 2023

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    Gore acquires InnAVasc Medical

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

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

    Introducing patient-reported outcomes into the VQI

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    CSI announces development of IVL technology for the treatment of PAD

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

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

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

    COVID-19: Pandemic lessons for vascular care from military theater

    SVS members rally to respond to CMS carotid stenting coverage proposal

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

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

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    SVS seeks volunteers to write position paper

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

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    Vascular surgery oral boards text seeks to fill certifying void

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

    SVS releases updated guidelines for intermittent claudication

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

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

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    Multi-society guidelines on varicose vein management published

    SCVS president becomes chair of American Board of Surgery

    Candidates for 2021-22 SVS vice president revealed

    We need to reassess our primitive understanding of the venous system

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

    Hodgson: Bringing appropriateness into sharper focus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    A Look into the Future at the Crawford Forum

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Ancient Aneurysms

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

    Choosing Wisely: A good start to explaining vascular best practices

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    Mechanical thrombectomy for DVT: Randomized data needed to boost growing evidence...

    Live-streaming to return at VAM 2022

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

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

    AVF 2023: Results from first US trial of Sonovein delivered

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

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

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    Five-year survival after EVAR for ruptured AAA ‘improving’

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

    Obituary: Janet Powell

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

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    Action plan: How to help halt sharp cuts to Medicare

    AAA diameter could have crucial implications for patient outcomes

    CLI at a crossroads: Which direction now?

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    WVS 2021: Western Vascular Society names new president-elect

    VAM: Gala auctions taking shape

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

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

    Microbot Medical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Liberty endovascular robotic system

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

    Treo IDE primary endpoint results announced

    National Kidney Foundation releases guideline for vascular access in dialysis patients

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

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    May Vascular Research Initiatives Conference program takes shape

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    ‘Radiation will be a thing of the past’

    SAVS 2023: President reveals upcoming change to Society seal

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

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

    Viz.ai launches AI-powered Viz Vascular Suite

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

    Endovascular stablization system for infrarenal AAAs gains FDA Fast Track designation

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

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

    Crawford panel focuses minds on challenges facing vascular surgery workforce numbers

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

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

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    Sheahan takes over as Vascular Surgery Board chair

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    NESVS outgoing president makes diversity pitch

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

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

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

    Lessons in PAD care from VA vascular surgeons

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

    Vascular Specialist–February 2021

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

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

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories in May

    SVS responds to CMS proposed coverage expansion for carotid stenting

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

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

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

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

    Endologix receives FDA approval of PMA supplement for AFX2 system

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

    Thomas Fogarty

    Fogarty gives roadmap to future of innovation

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

    SVS launches vascular branding toolkit

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

    SVS PA Section has new leaders

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

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

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

    Cost of burnout on physician health and surgical performance explored

    Vascular trainee-developed VSITE review book sees sales soar

    A call to arms: Reuse of mature venous conduits urged

    CMS creates new codes for IVL performed below the knee

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

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

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

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

    FDA approves two pediatric venous thromboembolism indications for rivaroxaban

    New varicose vein management guidelines released

    Six top tips to help navigate interview season

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

    Corner Stitch: A reflection on 2022…

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

    SVS Foundation gears up for Giving Tuesday

    Regional vascular presidents measure state of specialty

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

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    VAM 2021 taking shape, schedule changes to expand programming

    Former SAVS president David Rosenthal dies at 76

    Outgoing SVS president outlines state of Society diversity

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

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    Physician assistant community launches ‘PA Case of the Month’

    Shockwave Medical announces new CMS codes for intravascular lithotripsy

    ‘Significant’ value of adding podiatrists to limb salvage alliance

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    SVS Foundation seeks auction items for VAM 2022 Gala

    SCAI publishes chronic venous disease management guidelines

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

    Vascular Specialist–January 2020

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

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

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

    VESAP5 mobile app now available

    Members involved in suggesting topics for VAM 2022 sessions

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

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

    Vascular Specialist–March 2020

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

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

    Journal supplement outlines updated clinical practice guidelines, reporting standards

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

    Apply for Brandeis health policy program by March 15

    SVS reveals research priorities for next decade

    SVS announces future launch of vascular verification program, aiming to enhance...

    Randomized trial suggests carotid endarterectomy does not affect dementia risk

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

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

    Pay SVS dues to receive SVS benefits, including VAM discount 

    Abbott announces agreement to acquire Cardiovascular Systems

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

    How will coronavirus impact medical education?

    Study: Link between IC revascularization and progression to CLTI established alongside...

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