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    Acellular tissue engineered vessel outperforms AVF in high-risk hemodialysis patients

    Study explores when AAA surveillance may no longer benefit older patients

    Beyond the procedure: Rethinking long-term AVF success with VasQ

    Subspecialty certification: Solution or added burden?

    SVS Foundation travel grant to support early-career female vascular surgeons

    Can tailored thromboprophylaxis reduce amputation risk?

    Vascular Specialist–July/August 2026

    The Zeigarnik effect

    SVS Foundation donors turn opportunity into lifelong impact

    SVS election results announced during Annual Business Meeting

    Advancing dialysis access outcomes with extravascular support: A triangulated clinical research...

    Interim results of covered stent-graft hint at ‘new avenue’ in dialysis...

    Site neutral payments: Are there winners and losers?

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

    SVS updates patient reading materials to ‘improve accessibility’

    Vascular Specialist@VAM

    From the editor: House of Cards

    SVS Foundation set to launch Enrico Ascher Vascular Innovation Institute at...

    ‘We are all family’: Calligaro calls for unity and innovation during...

    Phaedro’s dog and Dr. Oz: Reclaiming physician leadership in health care

    Vascular Specialist–January/February 2026

    Vascular Research Initiatives Conference abstracts due

    Anton Sidawy becomes president of American College of Surgeons

    The thrill is gone: Preserving dialysis access

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

    Elective PVI for claudication linked to worse limb outcomes and higher...

    SVS receives slew of VAM 2026 ‘Hot Topics’ session proposals

    Adam Smith, Hippocrates, Pogo and the great American health care mess:...

    Pre-operative guideline adherence tied to fewer major adverse limb events

    Deep vein arterialization challenges notion of ‘no-option’ CLTI

    Advancing below-the-knee intervention in CLTI with Shockwave Javelin Peripheral IVL

    Early feasibility study for Velocity pAVF system now fully enrolled

    PERT, AI and the rise of thrombectomy devices: ‘PERT leads to...

    Payment for the new LER codes: It’s not just about the...

    Robyn Macsata lectureship to debut at 2026 APDVS annual meeting

    Surgical societies respond to updated pulmonary embolism clinical practice guidelines

    Mechanical thrombectomy system for AV access shows promise, study shows

    SVS seeks feedback on VESAP6 mobile app

    Finding common ground begins with shared experiences

    Abstract submissions open for VAM 2026

    Reducing unwanted care through better communication

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

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

    Wrapsody device

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

    Tibial access in claudicants linked to guideline-discordant care and CLTI progression

    A new signal in the match: Why vascular surgery Is embracing...

    Industry sponsored courses: A proposal for informed participation

    A proposal to save vascular surgery

    Advances in medical management could redefine PAD care

    Reclaiming joy and meaning in vascular practice

    New lower extremity revascularization CPT codes include physician payment for intravascular...

    Rethinking antiplatelet and anticoagulant use in PAD after AQUATIC

    Missing a step? Searching for meaning in claudication research

    TCAR demonstrates durable long-term outcomes with few reinterventions

    Wrapsody device

    WAVE trial AVG cohort also benefits at six months with Wrapsody

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

    New data support tailored revascularization strategies for patients with CLTI

    Unequal Access, unequal outcomes: Addressing disparities in acute limb ischemia

    Education session closes PAD knowledge gap among primary care residents

    Froedtert Hospital first in Wisconsin to earn national vascular verification

    New blunt thoracic aortic injury guidelines reflect evolution in evidence and...

    Data shows disease severity drives ALI outcomes more than treatment choice

    Fear and loathing in a post-CREST-2 world

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

    Better education, communication may help reduce disparities in dialysis care

    SCAI publishes chronic venous disease management guidelines

    Data support conservative approach to claudication in elderly patients

    Carotid endarterectomy tied to lower stroke, mortality rates than stenting

    Smoking cessation remains a challenge among PAD patients undergoing revascularization

    Premature PAD tied to higher amputation rates

    Venous VQI celebrates decade milestone

    Medtronic announces first commercial use of Liberant thrombectomy system

    Ascher urges specialty to take active role in developing new technologies

    ‘Vascular surgery is leading the way’: Neurodivergence in care

    Vascular Verification Program opens doors for early engagement, quality improvement

    Dementia patients see worse outcomes after AAA repair

    Vascular Specialist–November/December 2025

    Duplex ultrasound may underestimate left renal vein compression in suspected nutcracker...

    DCB therapy reduces MALE rates across femoropopliteal lesion complexity

    Comparing office practice models: Should we joint venture?

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

    Philips expands commercial availability of LumiGuide imaging system

    adverse

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

    ‘What I talk about when I talk about value’

    Care for intermittent claudication considered ‘inappropriate’ found to be common, putting...

    PROMISE III: Six-month data ‘reinforce’ case for TADV in no-option CLTI...

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

    Letter to the editor: Physicians and APPs should work together to...

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

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

    Medtronic fully launches Neuroguard IEP system

    Journal of Vascular Surgery secures new editor-in-chief

    A call for call pay

    TCAR may offer lower neurological risk than CEA in older symptomatic...

    The evolving role of academic outpatient vascular centers

    Blood pressure control critical following PAD revascularization, study shows

    Obituary: Bruce A. Perler

    Data demonstrates extensive variations in antithrombotic therapy after venous stenting and...

    The intersection of palliative care and vascular surgery

    Changing the game in knee osteoarthritis: A vascular approach

    End-stage CLTI: Deep-vein arterialization procedure demonstrates amputation-free survival rate of 66%...

    Carotid endarterectomy and TCAR show comparable outcomes in patients with high...

    Structured exercise after acute DVT may reduce long-term complications

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

    Imperative Care announces FDA clearance for Symphony thrombectomy system

    Vascular Specialist–June 2025

    Key differences in presentation, outcomes for distal versus proximal DVT uncovered

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

    A global concern: WFVS seeks to level up vascular education in...

    Shaping the vascular workforce of tomorrow

    Alcohol use disorder linked to higher rates of amputation and death...

    Retirement for Vascular Surgeons: Considerations at the Crossroads of Skill and...

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

    Mentorship takes center stage at VRIC 2025

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

    Biological sex remains a key determinant in CLTI revascularization rates and...

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

    Shifting demographics, improved visibility and strides made on Medicare reimbursements

    TADV delivers ‘transformative advancement’ for no-option CLTI

    Unionization for vascular surgeons: Are you ready to join?

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

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

    SVS Foundation Awards Grant to Study Pregnancy Outcomes, PAD Risk

    Microlearning: The non-clinical realties of vascular surgery

    Progress with limits: Female surgeons still face uneven playing field

    Updated intermittent claudication guidelines reflect a decade of new evidence

    Vascular Specialist–October 2025

    CREST-2: Landmark trial finds benefit from carotid stenting

    Corner Stitch: How to say ‘I messed up’

    Study reveals higher PAD detection rates in women despite similar risk...

    ivus

    Correct coding for IVUS during venous and arterial interventions

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

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

    STORM-PE finds mechanical thrombectomy superior to anticoagulation alone

    How important is complex endovascular aortic training in the current landscape?

    enVVeno receives ‘unfavorable’ appeal decision from FDA for VenoValve device

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

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

    ATEV shows promise in high-risk patients on hemodialysis

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

    ‘Why vascular?’: Grappling with the vascular workforce challenges of the future

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

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

    Celebrity-prompted awareness in vascular surgery

    ‘Ask not what vascular surgery can do for you… ask what...

    venous valve

    Answering the questions of appropriate outcome measures after intervention for deep...

    NIH-funded WARRIORS trial advances toward launch

    The benefits of a heart and vascular institute

    PERFORMANCE III demonstrates ‘very low’ 30-day event rates for dual neuroprotection...

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

    Closer to the goal: Shoring up data behind breakthrough imaging technology...

    SCVS Young Vascular Surgeons Program deadline further extended

    SVS releases updated guidelines for intermittent claudication

    Claudication: Medicare-linked data outline higher rates of progression to CLTI after...

    Countdown to Capitol Hill: SVS Advocacy and Leadership Conference nears

    Terumo Aortic announces ‘significant policy milestone’ with CMS establishing new DRG...

    Designated multispecialty CLTI teams may help in amputation fight

    Thomas Fogarty, cardiovascular surgeon and medical technology pioneer, dies

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

    SVS launches partnership to help private practice vascular surgeons cut costs

    Expiation, Karl Wallenda, Oppenheimer and us

    APDVS launches vascular surgery curriculum e-book for medical students

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

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

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

    Leadership development program cohort 6 celebrates graduation

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

    Study strengthens case for conservative therapy in claudication over early intervention

    ‘It’s not us versus them’: Rethinking multidisciplinary collaboration in vascular care

    SVS awarded CMSS grant to expand age-friendly vascular ambulatory care

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

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

    Terumo Aortic announces launch of Fenestrated Treo pivotal IDE study in...

    Senior vascular surgeons: 10 options beyond the operating room

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

    Cracking CLTI: How Shockwave Javelin intravascular lithotripsy is opening up new...

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

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

    Study details radiation exposure learning curve among vascular trainees 

    Multidisciplinary approach to diabetic foot ulcers in rural America leads to...

    Vascular Specialist–July 2025

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

    ‘Historical’ CREST-2 data show reduced stroke risk with carotid stenting versus...

    MDR certification secured for Impede embolization plug devices

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

    Early-bird deadline for SAVS 2026 approaches

    VQI analysis finds disparities in IVC filter retrieval rates

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

    patient-level

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

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

    Award-winning basic science research targets ‘highly complex’ process of vascular calcification

    Open repair: In good hands?

    ESVS publishes 2023 guidelines on management of atherosclerotic carotid and vertebral...

    The pulmonary arterial tree—it is time we branch out

    After the recess: Taking a look ahead to a busy September...

    Terumo Aortic and Bentley announce collaboration on US FEVAR study

    Envision, private equity and patient care: Substituted values 2.0

    Deadline extended for SCVS Young Surgeons Program

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

    Clyde Barker, pioneering vascular surgeon and Penn Medicine titan, dies

    On gratefulness as a vascular surgery trainee

    Endologix announces 36-month results of DETOUR2 study

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

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

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

    Randomized data ‘debunks’ widely used negative pressure wound therapy

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

    Vascular Specialist–December 2023

    Marriage and other things I’m probably doing wrong

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

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

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

    Elections?

    Letter from Seattle: Amid COVID-19 pandemic, time to act is long...

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

    FDA clears AAA-SHAPE trial for IDE approval

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

    Carotid disease: Getting to the right decision

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

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

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of October 2023

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

    Vascular Specialist–April 2024

    Vein mapping rates show no sign of change two years after...

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

    From the editor: Sex, lies, and carotid stents

    SCAI

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

    Make a ‘PLAN’ for CLTI by tuning into new webinar

    So you want to marry a surgeon?

    Vascular Specialist–October 2020

    Enrollment of first patient in Neuroguard carotid stent system trial announced

    SVS 2024 dues renewal deadline approaches

    top 10

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of November 2023

    ESVS publishes 2025 vascular trauma guidelines

    SVS set to take part in ACC smoking cessation webinar

    Residents, postop complications linked

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

    SAVS makes travel scholarship applications call for 2024 meeting

    Survey suggests venous work less valued than arterial interventions

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

    Vascular Specialist–October 2024

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

    Benvenuto, Bienvenue, Velkommen, Willkommen!

    SVS Honorary Members

    VAM 2026 chairs discuss pathways to podium, poster presentations

    Burnout

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

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

    Change: A driving force behind SVS advocacy initiatives

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

    Enduring PROMISE: Real-world outcomes study suggests results continue to flow from...

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

    Einstein’s Aneurysm: Of Cellophane and Rudolph Nissen

    Upcoming Events and Deadlines

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

    Arterial Quality Committee Report

    Vascular Specialist–July 2021

    Capitol Hill

    Advance: Navigating the policy and political processes on Capitol Hill

    VQI Fellows in Training program marks one year

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

    Society for Vascular Surgery addresses latest mainstream media reports on atherectomy

    ‘Parenthood in vascular surgery a personal choice, not a professional deadline’

    An open letter to Epic Systems

    The pandemic has been a challenge, but perhaps it imposed some...

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

    Vascular Specialist–December 2022

    VasQ AVF creation device receives FDA clearance

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

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

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

    technology

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

    Vascular Specialist–August 2024

    Sheahan takes over as Vascular Surgery Board chair

    Choosing Wisely: A good start to explaining vascular best practices

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

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

    IIb or not IIb?

    Formally introducing Christopher Audu

    Vascular Specialist–October 2022

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

    SOOVC award initiatives offer opportunities to advance outpatient vascular care

    ATEV

    FDA approves Humacyte’s Symvess for vascular trauma

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

    Vascular Specialist April 2019

    Patients with asymptomatic severe carotid stenosis may be successfully managed medically,...

    Through the looking glass: Addressing bias in surgery

    AVeVA study confirms benefit of covered stent placement in graft-vein anastomotic...

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

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

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

    Detour

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

    Happiness

    Can you count the ‘monkeys’ on your back?

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

    SVS members pitch in to help patients kick the smoking habit

    John F Reidt velasquez

    PEARLS: A mnemonic to help handle adversity

    Inaugural leadership program overcomes pandemic difficulties

    SVS issues new guidelines covering carotid disease and popliteal aneurysms

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

    Corner Stitch: Supplementing our formal learning as vascular trainees

    top 10

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of September 2023

    Vascular branding: Determining a vascular surgeon’s value

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

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

    SWING

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

    VAM travel scholarships open doors for underrepresented medical students

    Stryker completes acquisition of Inari Medical

    Personalized postoperative anticoagulation needed to curb lower-limb amputations

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

    Submit ideas for VAM 2024 educational sessions

    For Diabetes Month, diabetes resources for SVS members, patients

    JVS-VL to be open access beginning in January

    Not all carotid procedures are equal after patients suffer a postoperative...

    Should toe amputation be delayed in diabetic patients with osteomyelitis?

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

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

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

    FDA approves study of ZFEN+ for treatment of aortic aneurysms

    Vascular Specialist–September 2023

    SVS launches national smoking cessation initiative

    SVS

    SVS unveils proposal outlining changes to Society bylaws

    Past SAVC Award recipients reflect on impact

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

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

    Second edition of VSITE review text released

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

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

    First US patient enrolled in SOCRATES short neck AAA trial

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

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

    ATEV

    Humacyte announces commercial launch of Symvess for extremity vascular trauma

    MVSS 2025: Gore iliac branch device ‘equally effective’ in both IDE...

    MVSS 2025: Ross Milner ascends to Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society presidency

    VSIGs increase early exposure to vascular surgery in med school

    Government Grand Rounds: Educating through advocacy

    subanalysis

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

    UCLA-SVS review course is this month

    Empowering vascular surgery to promote five pivotal healthcare bills before Congress

    CMS: Proposed reduced conversion factor would cut vascular surgeon reimbursements

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

    Prepare to submit research for VAM 2024

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

    SVS launches expansion of coding resources

    Impact of the CMS proposed rule on the QPP for 2024

    First patient treated in ARISE II study of ascending stent graft

    International collaboration unveils updated PAD guidelines in diabetic foot ulcers

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

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

    Three honored in VAM 2025 Poster Competition

    Settled science: The indisputable link between EHR and burnout

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

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

    FDA approves expanded indications for TCAR’s Enroute stent

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

    Endovascular stablization system for infrarenal AAAs gains FDA Fast Track designation

    MVSS 2023: Aulivola takes over Midwestern Vascular reins

    SVS varicose vein guideline webinar set for Oct. 10

    SVS submits comment letter on Medicare fee schedule to CMS

    SVS announces leadership development program for vascular surgeons

    SVS receives CMSS grant to advance diagnostic excellence

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

    Debate verdict: Carotid endarterectomy maintains its golden hue

    Wound healing in space: Vascular surgeons produce wide-ranging review

    Should clopidogrel be discontinued prior to open vascular procedures?

    Innovation within the Veterans Health Administration

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

    SVS responds to CMS proposed coverage expansion for carotid stenting

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

    EVS 2023: Putting artificial intelligence to use in vascular practice

    Vascular Health Step Challenge emerges as beacon of awareness and action

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

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

    Vascular Specialist–November 2023

    SVS Foundation gears up for Giving Tuesday

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

    SVS makes fresh call for active participation in compensation survey

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

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

    Aquedeon Medical receives FDA approval to expand clinical trial of Duett...

    Final patient treated in Cook’s Zenith Fenestrated+ endovascular graft clinical study

    SVS Highway to Health campaign aims to make PAD a household...

    Faith and flaw: The replication crisis is here

    Crawford Critical Issues Forum 2020 echoes founding charge

    ‘Leveraging multiple teams and cardiovascular specialists’

    Houston, we have a dialysis access problem

    Vascular surgery moves to assess trainees’ competence with EPAs

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

    The CLTI conundrum: My spirited journey through the CLTI saga

    Obituary: Janet Powell

    Continuous certification – Not just one more hoop to jump through

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

    top 10

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories in September

    LimFlow deep vein arterialization

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

    top 10

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of June 2023

    Vascular surgery added as named specialty to influential national hospital rankings 

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

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

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

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

    VAM abstract submissions window opens

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

    New CPT codes for percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation

    Taking the lead: The vascular surgeon in the pediatric vascular surgical...

    New THRIVE data on CAVT technology for acute limb ischemia show...

    Explore the future of vascular surgery at Touchpoint@VAM

    SVS members rally to respond to CMS carotid stenting coverage proposal

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

    Acute limb ischemia: Enhancing limb salvage rates with computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy

    Journey of a trainee surgeon-scientist: Mentorship, passion and the importance of...

    Vascular Specialist–December 2021

    technology

    Corner Stitch: Navigating the technology landscape as a vascular trainee

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

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

    EVS 2023: Ozsvath assumes Eastern Vascular presidency

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

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

    agreement

    LimFlow announces agreement to be acquired by Inari Medical

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

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

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

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

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

    Grappling with the healthcare vision of a new administration

    TRIOMPHE

    Endospan announces positive 30-day outcomes from TRIOMPHE IDE study

    Terumo announces commercial availability of Roadsaver carotid stent system

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

    Has the risk in the value-based payment model been sold as...

    The price of a cup of coffee

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

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

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

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of January 2023

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

    varicose vein management

    Multi-society guidelines on varicose vein management published

    SVS

    SVS History Digital Archive Task Force calls for notabilia

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

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

    New varicose vein management guidelines released

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

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

    Shockwave Medical announces US launch of intravascular lithotripsy catheter

    ATEV

    Humacyte announces Symvess ECAT approval from US Defense Logistics Agency

    Presenting a united front to address vascular surgery’s structural and financial...

    SVS

    SVS Foundation VC4U grants advance vascular equity for underserved women

    SVS highlights landmark paper on functional popliteal artery entrapment syndrome

    Regional vascular societies gear up for fall annual meetings

    Elucid launches PlaqueIQ image analysis software for carotid arteries

    The Prince of Surgery: Sir Astley Cooper

    VESS: A society primed for young vascular surgeons, trainees and medical...

    Silence is golden—but does self-imposed silence lead to burnout?

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

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

    French study: Third-gen Anaconda endograft indicates satisfactory five-year exclusion

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

    Postgraduate courses stacked with key content

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

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

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

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

    top 10

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories in February

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

    FDA grants IDE approval for Selution SLR drug-eluting balloon

    symptomatic carotid web

    The case for aggressive intervention on symptomatic carotid web

    deep vein thrombosis

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

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

    Learn coding intricacies at October workshop on reimbursement

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

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

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

    FDA announces plans to address medical device shortage risks

    Corner Stitch: Becoming a community-engaged vascular surgeon

    Search for new JVS editor-in-chief has commenced

    VVT Medical welcomes Antonios Gasparis to medical advisory board

    Vascular surgery history: Putting specialty on the map in a broader...

    Cook announces US launch of Zenith iliac branch device

    First patient treated with InterVene’s Recana thrombectomy catheter system

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    Flying lesson: King Air 559 Delta Whiskey

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    Our broken system: Medical liability in vascular practice

    Tying healthcare waste and spending to productivity incentives

    Endoscopic vein harvest under the microscope

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    SVS seeks comments on chronic mesenteric ischemia guidelines by July 8

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    VAM travel scholarship applications available this month

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    SVS special membership sections stage education sessions

    Veterans Affairs: A call to surveillance

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    WRAPSODY Arteriovenous Access Efficacy (WAVE) pivotal study completes enrolment

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    From Brazil to Baylor: Oderich assumes coveted role at cardiovascular ‘powerhouse’

    Upper arm loop grafts

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    Moments suspended in time: Joining the vascular fold

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    SVS launches program to ‘REACH 535’ lawmakers

    Terumo Aortic announces new technology add-on payment for Thoraflex Hybrid device...

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

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    Distal embolic protection linked to significantly better outcomes in carotid stenting

    F/BEVAR Andrea Vacirca

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

    SVS seeks volunteers to write position paper

    alucent biomedical

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

    ‘Voices of Vascular’ attracts national recognition with diversity award

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

    Carotid stenting rebuttal: Those who live in glass houses…

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

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

    Track your wRVUs, because no one else does it better

    Penumbra launches Element vascular access system for VTE

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    Long-term VQI-VISION analysis sheds light on PVI versus bypass in aortoiliac...

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

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

    Final call for SVS Foundation VC4U project grant applications

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

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

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

    Letter to the editor: The vascular influencer

    Analyses offer a deeper dive into BEST-CLI trial data

    The Survivalist’s Guide to Heart and Vascular Centers

    TLR – Target lesion recurrence

    New JVS associate editor for diversity traces footsteps of her mother

    Surgeons relate patient-reported outcomes experiences

    Trainee wellness: ‘No one really prepared me for the failures’

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

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

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

    SVS announces officer candidates for 2023 election

    Surmodics announces successful first patient use of Sublime radial access microcatheter

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

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

    Vascular Specialist–August 2023

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

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

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

    Researchers develop machine learning models to predict IVC filter complications

    SCVS 2025: Rowe becomes SCVS president

    Claim CME credits from 2025 vascular meetings

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

    Gregorio A. Sicard, past SVS president, advocate for Latin American surgeons,...

    Using the gracilis muscle flap

    John Hunter and the Vasculature

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

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

    UPDATE: Enrollment in BEST-CLI study is well underway

    Veith’s Views: The Blacksnake Phenomenon

    Cuts to Medicare: ‘As vascular disease complexity increases, reimbursement for complex...

    ISET 2022 audience hears latest data on endovascular therapies

    Writing and reviewing in the DEI space: Progress evident but ‘there’s...

    Shockwave Medical announces global launch of new peripheral IVL catheter

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

    Voting for SVS vice president, secretary begins May 23

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

    Discussing ERAS—Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

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

    Jonathan Towne honored with SVS Lifetime Achievement Award

    New data suggest patients at AAA repair thresholds can be safely...

    SVS charts its course ahead for diversity, equity and inclusion

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

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

    Interacting with EMR best practice advisory ‘significantly’ improves AAA screening rates

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

    EVS 2022: Study suggests lower rates of aortic rupture, mortality after...

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

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

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    VOYAGER

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

    EU ministers approve changes to MDR transition timetable

    VAM 2023: Early-bird registration opens

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

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

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

    SCAI

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

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

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

    VRIC 2024 set for May 15

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    Applications open for awards, grant

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

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

    SVS’ inaugural leadership and advocacy conference

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

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

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

    Terumo Neuro receives FDA approval for carotid stent system

    Transcatheter arterialization of the deep veins: Comparative analysis probes whether emerging...

    Novel MRI technique for CLTI poised to address ‘medieval problem in...

    New APP Section: A ‘professional home’

    Which one are you: Giver, sharer, taker or matcher?

    Priorities and objectives will guide 2022 SVS programs

    Potential ‘new paradigm’ in treatment of long occlusive lesions emerges

    A modest proposal: Let’s eat the trauma surgeons

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

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

    The Golden Larva syndrome: Is it real?

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

    Esprit BTK: Drug-eluting resorbable scaffold poised as first-line therapy for below-the-knee...

    Commentary: Should AVFs be ligated after kidney transplant?

    Sternbergh: On his journey of self-awareness, overcoming tragedy and achieving work-life...

    Robert B. Smith III: A lifetime of achievement

    Treo IDE primary endpoint results announced

    First patient enrolled in AAA-SHAPE Netherlands study

    Corner Stitch: The art of surgery in the present moment

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

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

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

    Worldwide TCAR analysis provides ‘roadmap’ to evaluate future training approaches

    Vascular Specialist–March 2022

    FDA advisory panel issues recommendations on lifelong surveillance for EVAR

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

    SVS creates membership section for women

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

    Vascular Specialist–April 2022

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

    SVS looks to maintain AMA House of Delegates representation

    Corner Stitch: A letter to new vascular interns

    SVS addresses pair of critical payment-related proposed rules

    Vascular surgeons step up for PAD awareness campaign in September

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

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

    AVF 2023: Results from first US trial of Sonovein delivered

    Act now to keep CME credits, SVS urges members

    SVS member named 2023 Presidential Leadership Scholar

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

    May Vascular Research Initiatives Conference program takes shape

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

    SVS launches VESAP6 presales in January with discount

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

    Ruth Bush takes over as AVF president in Tampa

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

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

    SVS launches VascuLEARN

    SVS gets moving on PAD-related grant

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

    Gore Tag thoracic branch endoprosthesis receives expanded FDA approval for endovascular...

    Cost-effectiveness outcomes defy expectations in latest BEST-CLI data drop

    RESCUE II results on Thrombolex’s Bashir endovascular catheter for PE published

    Training smarter, not harder: Analysis finds no negative impact of reduced...

    Early bird pricing deadline for coding workshop falls tomorrow

    Advancing the SVS mission to provide patients with expert vascular care

    WVS 2025: David Rigberg takes over as president of Western Vascular...

    Non-contrast MRI outperforms DSA in detecting below-the-knee arteries in CLTI patients

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

    Time, money and marginal utility

    Doubted as a doctor during mid-flight medical emergency and once asked:...

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

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

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

    ABCs for the treatment of lower-extremity acute DVTs

    We can honor the past without living in it

    How the best leaders ensure psychological safety at work

    SVS points to 2023 achievements, challenges in coming year

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

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

    Bylaw referendum: SVS Executive Board proposes changes to Senior membership to...

    Acronym Alert: EVAR is Now EVR

    Aspirin plus rivaroxaban significantly lowers adverse events in PAD revascularization

    The role of PACs in political influence

    ‘Proceed cautiously in use of DCBs in CLTI patients with advanced...

    Vascular Specialist–October 2021

    Learn best-, worst-case and likely scenarios of upcoming planned cuts to...

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

    CLI at a crossroads: Which direction now?

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

    Powell: Studies linking EVAR and cancer risk continue to mount

    Live-streaming to return at VAM 2022

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

    Study highlights need to extend scope of cerebrovascular health disparities research

    New JVS editorial leadership structure announced

    VAM 2022 will offer innovative formats

    Randomized trial suggests carotid endarterectomy does not affect dementia risk

    SVS Foundation seeks applicants for VISTA projects

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

    A new pathway for preventing dementia?

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

    Vascular Specialist@VAM–July/August Review Edition

    JACC study makes case for expanding coverage for carotid artery stenting

    JVS JVS-VL

    SVS unveils latest addition to JVS family of publications

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

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

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

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

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

    VAM

    Attendees preparing for VAM 2023 education, networking

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

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

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

    Bentley, Cook Medical enter US distribution agreement for BeBack device

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

    Data and discussion forefront carotid session at ‘pivotal moment’

    New data on TAMBE outcomes in complex aortic aneurysms revealed

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

    Koya Medical announces full results from TEAYS study of Dayspring device

    In focus: Outpatient vascular practice

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

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

    New study validates BEST-CLI trial results, ‘suggesting generalizability’

    One-year TAMBE data highlight low mortality, importance of renal branch assessment

    Coding workshop to cover 2025 updates

    ‘Critical’ importance of lifelong surveillance after EVAR headlines newly published 10-year...

    Vascular Specialist–August 2025

    FDA deems Envveno’s VenoValve ‘not-approvable’

    Advances in endovascular therapy help drive innovative CPVI training course

    The paclitaxel paradox

    Last night I had a nightmare

    Disappearing Act

    x-ray image below knee amputation or BKA amputation

    Hotly-contested meta-analysis suggests a higher risk of death or amputation at...

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

    From the SVS president: Supporting one another

    Intentional mentorship and pushing beyond representation

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

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

    Tips and Tricks: Dealing with a troublesome peritoneal dialysis catheter

    National Kidney Foundation releases guideline for vascular access in dialysis patients

    Pioneering Duke vascular surgeon Richard McCann dies

    Cervical artery lesions are ‘frequent and mostly asymptomatic’ in vascular Ehlers-Danlos...

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

    Intravascular shunts improve early limb salvage after extremity vascular injury, study...

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

    PAD: Endologix acquires PQ Bypass

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

    Lead vascular surgeon on first use of Fiber Optic RealShape in...

    decline in open surgery aaa

    Large study shows drop in AAA mortality ‘at faster rate than...

    ‘Let’s move on to solutions,’ keynote speaker tells diversity, equity and...

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

    First patient enrolled in Disrupt BTK II study for long, calcified,...

    Learn by doing at February SVS PAD workshop

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

    SVS PAD course postponed

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

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

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

    Venous stents remain durable following pregnancy, researchers find

    Cancer patients face greater risks from AAA repair

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

    Venovo venous stent returns to US market after 2021 recall

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

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    Enrollment begins in PERSEVERE clinical trial of hybrid prothesis for aortic...

    VEITHsymposium to include world federation session

    Corner Stitch: A reflection on 2022…

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

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

    Prediction model offers new option for forecasting AAA growth

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

    WIfI score

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

    Congress considers incremental steps towards Medicare payment reform

    Greenhalgh legacy set to continue at CX 2024

    Choosing the right venous stent for the right situation

    When are lymphedema pumps the answer?

    Corner Stitch: Navigating pregnancy as a vascular surgery trainee

    Thrombolex and Aidoc announce strategic partnership to advance breakthrough PE treatment

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

    Pulse IVL system US pivotal trial enrolls first patient

    The SVS needs your Excellence in Community Practice Award nominations!

    Tracci assumes presidency of Southern Vascular

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

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

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

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

    Impact report finds no major change in balance between CAS and...

    Abbott’s Esprit BTK system receives CE mark

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    ‘The patient is there to see me and my face’: Making...

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    Vascular Surgery Chronicles

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    Introducing Our New International Editors

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    To drain or not to drain? That is the question

    Leadership: Spotlight on Amy Reed, MD

    It is time to end the interview

    Fusion Bioline vascular graft demonstrates improved patency rates and reduced time...

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    Interview: SCVS leaders discuss training challenges, position of private practice, diversifying...

    Digging deep into DOACs for PAD post-revascularization in fight to stave...

    Corner Stitch: Audible Bleeding cuts down to vascular core

    SVS Coding Resources

    BEST-CLI: A year down the road

    Redemption through perseverance

    UK-COMPASS: Aortas, open surgical skills and gratitude

    AI: Where it lands today and how it might impact the...

    Alexis Carrel, the “Father of Anastomoses”

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

    Transcarotid vs. Transfemoral Carotid Artery Stenting in the SVS Vascular Quality...

    TCAR outperforms transfemoral carotid artery stenting, ‘significantly’ lowering stroke and death...

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

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

    ‘Fundamental differences’ in outcomes after open AAA detected across three national...

    Journal supplement outlines updated clinical practice guidelines, reporting standards

    In memoriam: Aspiring vascular surgeon Noor Gul Shah, 29

    EVS 2021: Vascular surgery as ‘an enabling service’ for the wider...

    WIfI system helps predict revascularization benefit for diabetic patients with CLTI,...

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

    FDA approves two pediatric venous thromboembolism indications for rivaroxaban

    Vascular Specialist–January 2022

    First patient enrolled in PEERLESS study of FlowTriever system

    Diabetes: Impact of local medicolegal landscapes on costs

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

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    VAM packed from beginning to end

    SVS has patient resources and guidelines on strokes

    First results from BEST-CLI poised to reveal ‘very low’ quality of...

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

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

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    First patient enrolled in Wrapsody endoprosthesis registry study

    SVS Vascular Health Step Challenge asks surgeons to walk the walk

    Limb salvage in focus: New VAM lectureship, born of a pioneering...

    Researchers study role of frailty in post-discharge mortality

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

    High-risk venous stasis ulceration patients show similar healing rates after multi-modal...

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

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

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    Strategic planning session outlines SVS priorities for coming year

    First US patient enrolled in Gore Viafort vascular stent pivotal study

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    Computational model found to predict early aortic abdominal aneurysm rupture

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

    SVS launches web-based perioperative care guide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    SCVS president becomes chair of American Board of Surgery

    Your SVS: Executive Board sets course for year

    Coding and complex PAD: Register today for two SVS courses

    First patient treated in ZFEN+ fenestrated endovascular graft study

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

    The power of grassroots and grasstops advocacy

    VAM 2024: Putting out the fires of intraoperative vascular emergencies

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

    VAM 2024 recordings available now

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

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

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

    Jimenez joins JVS-CIT as DEI editor

    Vascular Specialist–November 2024

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

    Boston Scientific to acquire IVL developer Bolt Medical

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

    Vascular Verification Program verifies first community hospital 

    Members: Take advantage of Mentor Match

    Equivalent outcomes seen among female, male patients in real-world analysis of...

    Helping OBL vascular surgeons fight the squeeze

    Drilling into controversies in field of asymptomatic severe carotid stenosis management

    SVS president will stake ‘reclaiming center’ in VAM 2025 address

    SVS announces election results for new leadership

    First-in-man results to show promise for robot-assisted HIFU in PAD treatment

    FDA grants approval for IDE study on Advance Evero 18 everolimus-coated...

    Unskilled and unaware

    Mortality, outcomes good in AAA repair in octogenarians

    Women’s Leadership Training Grant Applications Due March 1

    Ancient Aneurysms

    Shared decision making?

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

    Anatomy of a branding campaign: Making vascular surgery more visible

    Conveying vascular surgery’s essential ‘coolness’

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

    Who’s covering second? Rogue hospital human resource departments

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

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

    2024 in review: Message from the SVS executive director

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

    VAM Registration Now Open

    The USPSTF says ‘Don’t do it’

    Early Outcomes To Be Presented From ROADSTER 2

    VRIC canceled, planned highlights shared

    Updated USPSTF recommendations on screening for AAAs remain faithful to 2014...

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

    BD acquires Straub Medical

    Regional anesthesia alone is reasonable for lower extremity amputation in high-risk...

    Freischlag elected as ACS president-elect

    Walking can relieve leg pain in people with PAD

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

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

    FDA approves expanded PAD indication for rivaroxaban plus aspirin

    Five-year ACST-2 results: Carotid artery surgery and stenting have similar long-term...

    CMS creates new billing code for central venous vascular access system

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

    Senate passes bill to halt 2022 Medicare cuts

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

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

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

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

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

    SVS members receive deep discount on key textbooks

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

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

    ‘Endovation’: Guidelines from the front lines

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

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

    SVS creates limb salvage-focused Frank J. Veith Lectureship

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

    Cognitive dissonance, unhappy physicians and burnout

    Cordis announces start of enrollment in RADIANCY clinical study in Europe

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    Vascular Specialist–September 2022

    WVS 2022: Study probes who benefits from EVAR among patients with...

    Signal-to-noise ratio: Thoughts on fine-tuning feedback during vascular surgery training

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

    New SVS series zeroes in on government’s impact on vascular surgery

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

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

    Sudanese vascular association readies for first-ever conference

    PRELUDE-BTK subanalysis highlights superior lumen gain, greater volumetric blood flow using...

    Abbott announces agreement to acquire Cardiovascular Systems

    Vascular Specialist–February 2023

    Equivalency to clinical practice ‘varies considerably’ across recent carotid intervention trials

    Biotronik launches Oscar multifunctional peripheral catheter

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