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

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    FDA approves Humacyte’s Symvess for vascular trauma

    Wrapsody device

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

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

    Novel bioabsorbable perivascular wrap aims to reduce AVF failure

    When RCTs are essential for novel vascular access device regulation

    Venous VQI celebrates decade milestone

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

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

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

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

    Artivion granted FDA humanitarian device exemption for the AMDS hybrid prosthesis

    First patient enrolled in InspireMD’s CGUARDIANS II pivotal study

    Innovation in vascular surgery: Balancing progress with patient safety

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

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

    Service: Giving back

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

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

    Wrapsody device

    WAVE trial AVG cohort also benefits at six months with Wrapsody

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

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

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    Humacyte clinical results published in JAMA Surgery

    One-year data from VenoValve US pivotal trial emerges

    PMA application submitted for VenoValve device

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

    Jimenez joins JVS-CIT as DEI editor

    SVN hosts virtual roundtable on PAD awareness

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

    Vascular Research Initiatives Conference abstracts due

    Regional societies see presidential changing of the guards

    SVS unveils latest round of members to become Distinguished Fellows

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

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of October 2024

    Endologix announces 36-month results of DETOUR2 study

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Endoscopic vein harvest under the microscope

    VAM 2025 abstract submission period set to open Nov. 6

    Former SVS president named ACS president-elect

    Surmodics announces early results from PROWL registry of Pounce thrombectomy system

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

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

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

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

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

    Thrombolex begins enrolment in RAPID-PE study of Bashir catheter

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

    Abre

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

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

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

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

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

    TRIOMPHE

    Endospan completes enrolment of primary arm in TRIOMPHE IDE clinical study

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

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

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

    Pulse IVL system US pivotal trial enrolls first patient

    ‘Investing in the people of vascular surgery’

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

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

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

    InspireMD receives IDE approval from FDA for CGUARDIANS II pivotal trial

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

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

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

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

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

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of September 2024

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

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

    APDVS launches vascular surgery curriculum e-book for medical students

    SVS encourages participation in compensation survey

    Are we overtreating aortic aneurysms in the elderly?

    Eastern Vascular Society presidency transfers from Ozsvath to Lal

    boston scientific

    Boston Scientific completes acquisition of Silk Road Medical

    SVS announces merger creating Section on Ambulatory Vascular Care

    Abou-Zamzam assumes Western Vascular Society reins

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

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

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

    Muck takes over Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society presidency

    Pilot study looks at undiagnosed vascular disease in homeless

    Argon Medical announces launch of peripheral venous thrombectomy system

    New OBL column to launch in October issue

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

    Shockwave Medical expands US peripheral IVL portfolio with enhanced catheter

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    Study sheds light on vascular-specific advanced practice provider experience

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

    SVS Vascular Quality Initiative launches Carotid Care Quality Champion program

    Koya Medical announces full results from TEAYS study of Dayspring device

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

    Auryon

    AngioDynamics announces CE mark approval in Europe for the Auryon system

    social support

    Study: Social support associated with better PAD health outcomes

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

    First-in-human study of SonoThrombectomy system completed

    Inari Medical updates ClotTriever XL IFU amid FDA recall notice

    SCVS issues call for abstracts as deadline approaches for 2025 symposium

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

    SVS sets modest dues increase to drive enhanced member benefits

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

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

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

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

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

    SVS urges revisions for independent cardiology certification board

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

    Vascular Therapies completes enrollment in the ACCESS 2 study

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

    Silk Road celebrates milestone of 100,000 TCAR procedures

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

    Thrombolex and Aidoc announce strategic partnership to advance breakthrough PE treatment

    tcar restenotic carotid lesions

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

    Machine learning-based model could aid in determining EVAR suitability

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

    PRESERVE II trial shows robust five-year outcomes

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

    SVS Annual Business Meeting showcases 2024 Foundation award recipients

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of June 2024

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

    ATEV

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    New data on TAMBE outcomes in complex aortic aneurysms revealed

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

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

    Linda Harris elected SVS vice president

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

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

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

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

    Women’s Section to place a lens over vascular trauma

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

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

    New comparative study shows no differences between HeRO and fAVG

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

    outpatient

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Navigating clinical guidelines discrepancies between SVS, ESVS patients

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

    SVN wraps conference with joint PA section programming

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Community affairs: Optimizing, protecting and enhancing clinical practice

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

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

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

    Analysis will kickstart conversation on F/BEVAR outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Data and discussion forefront carotid session at ‘pivotal moment’

    VAM 2024: Putting out the fires of intraoperative vascular emergencies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    VAM 2024: Presidential welcome

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    Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire Silk Road Medical

    Verified vascular! Quality care in vascular disease

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

    VAM 2024: Enhancing clinical practice and patient interaction in CLTI

    SVS launches registration for 3rd annual CPVI Skills Course

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

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

    AVS receives IDE approval from FDA for pivotal intravascular lithotripsy study

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

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of May 2024

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

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

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

    The role of deep venous arterialization comes under scrutiny

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

    SVS approves FY 2024-2025 budget, sets priorities

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

    SVS Foundation awards announced

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of April 2024

    US FDA approves expanded indication for Gore Excluder conformable device

    JVS-VL papers go under the microscope

    New randomised data show cyanoacrylate glue performs strongly on patient satisfaction

    CMS considers new approaches to quality payment program with MVPs

    SVS membership empowers surgeons in and out of the OR

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

    Vascular surgery Entrustable Professional Activities available to view

    The ability of ChatGPT to further patient education and aid surgeons

    Statewide performance metric ‘profoundly’ increases rate of EVAR surveillance

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

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

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

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

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

    CX united: Vascular world set to converge with challenging cases

    Paclitaxel controversy: Yes, device restrictions did cause harm

    SVS launches Vascular Board Certification Model Task Force

    SVS announces candidates for 2024–25 vice president

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

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

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

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

    Bad reading: How to claw back negative revenue?

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

    Greenhalgh legacy set to continue at CX 2024

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

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

    Johnson & Johnson to acquire Shockwave Medical

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

    SVS announces VAM keynote speaker series

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Bentley, Cook Medical enter US distribution agreement for BeBack device

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

    Hans-Henning Eckstein: 1955–2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

    VAM abstract submissions hit near-historic high

    Kurt S. Schultz

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

    Vascular surgery resident reflects on Match Day experience

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    VESS 2024: Determining success in vascular surgery across the generations

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

    Detour

    Endologix initiates postmarket study of the Detour system

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

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

    IVC filters

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

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

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

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

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

    VAM 2024 pricing now available

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

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

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

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

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

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

    SAVS 2024: A journey to the heart of DEI like no...

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

    ‘Get a Pulse on PAD’: Multi-society public awareness campaign launched

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

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

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

    SVS points to 2023 achievements, challenges in coming year

    First patient enrolled in HERCULES randomized trial comparing ESAR and EVAR

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

    How the best leaders ensure psychological safety at work

    First patient treated in ZFEN+ fenestrated endovascular graft study

    Mentor Match available for all SVS members

    SOOVC releases handbook for outpatient care

    Viabahn VBX stent graft receives FDA approval

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

    Southern Vascular elects first woman president-elect

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

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

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

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

    International collaboration unveils updated PAD guidelines in diabetic foot ulcers

    First procedures announced in study of novel peripheral IVL system

    First patients enrolled in VBX FORWARD clinical study

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

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

    BEST-CLI: A year down the road

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

    FDA approves ENGULF US pivotal trial of Hēlo thrombectomy system

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

    Detour

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

    VAM travel scholarships open doors for underrepresented medical students

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

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

    Nominations open for 2024 SVS Excellence in Community Practice Award

    First patient treated in ARISE II study of ascending stent graft

    Personalized postoperative anticoagulation needed to curb lower-limb amputations

    JVS-VL to be open access beginning in January

    SVS members pitch in to help patients kick the smoking habit

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

    Society for Vascular Surgery addresses latest mainstream media reports on atherectomy

    SVS receives CMSS grant to advance diagnostic excellence

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

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

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

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

    SVS

    Bylaws referendum approved by SVS voting members

    SVS makes fresh call for active participation in compensation survey

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

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

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

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

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

    VAM abstract submissions window opens

    Change: A driving force behind SVS advocacy initiatives

    The pulmonary arterial tree—it is time we branch out

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

    technology

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

    Impact of the CMS proposed rule on the QPP for 2024

    SWING

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

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

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

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

    Carotid disease: Getting to the right decision

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

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

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of October 2023

    agreement

    LimFlow announces agreement to be acquired by Inari Medical

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

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

    For Diabetes Month, diabetes resources for SVS members, patients

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

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

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

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

    New varicose vein management guidelines released

    SVS

    SVS unveils proposal outlining changes to Society bylaws

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

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

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

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

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

    patient-level

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

    Survey suggests venous work less valued than arterial interventions

    NESVS 2023: Cambria takes over as New England SVS president

    Prepare to submit research for VAM 2024

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

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

    Vascular branding: Determining a vascular surgeon’s value

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

    Vascular Health Step Challenge emerges as beacon of awareness and action

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

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

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

    SVS varicose vein guideline webinar set for Oct. 10

    From the editor: Sex, lies, and carotid stents

    Enrollment of first patient in Neuroguard carotid stent system trial announced

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

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

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

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

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

    Expiation, Karl Wallenda, Oppenheimer and us

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    EVS 2023: Putting artificial intelligence to use in vascular practice

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

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

    SVS

    SVS History Digital Archive Task Force calls for notabilia

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

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

    VasQ AVF creation device receives FDA clearance

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

    ‘Voices of Vascular’ attracts national recognition with diversity award

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

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

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

    SAVS makes travel scholarship applications call for 2024 meeting

    VRIC 2024 set for May 15

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

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

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

    SVS launches national smoking cessation initiative

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

    MVSS 2023: Aulivola takes over Midwestern Vascular reins

    EVS 2023: Ozsvath assumes Eastern Vascular presidency

    FDA clears AAA-SHAPE trial for IDE approval

    varicose vein management

    Multi-society guidelines on varicose vein management published

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

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

    CMS: Proposed reduced conversion factor would cut vascular surgeon reimbursements

    Submit ideas for VAM 2024 educational sessions

    SVS members rally to respond to CMS carotid stenting coverage proposal

    Empowering vascular surgery to promote five pivotal healthcare bills before Congress

    Coding and complex PAD: Register today for two SVS courses

    Step off Friday for SVS Vascular Health Step Challenge

    First US patient enrolled in SOCRATES short neck AAA trial

    The price of a cup of coffee

    Endovascular stablization system for infrarenal AAAs gains FDA Fast Track designation

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    Congress considers incremental steps towards Medicare payment reform

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

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    Correct coding for IVUS during venous and arterial interventions

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

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    CX 2023: Venous, we have a perception problem

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

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

    Vascular community split over ‘death’ of traditional carotid stenting

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

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

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

    A call to arms: Reuse of mature venous conduits urged

    Surmodics announces successful first patient use of Sublime radial access microcatheter

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

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

    May Vascular Research Initiatives Conference program takes shape

    Intentional mentorship and pushing beyond representation

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    SVS announces officer candidates for 2023 election

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

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    Trainees: Cases sought for three VAM sessions   

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

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

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

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

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    Computational model found to predict early aortic abdominal aneurysm rupture

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

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

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

    Pay SVS dues to receive SVS benefits, including VAM discount 

    First US patient enrolled in Gore Viafort vascular stent pivotal study

    Getinge receives FDA premarket approval for the iCast covered stent system

    Act now to keep CME credits, SVS urges members

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    STEVECO trial calls into question randomization in the venous stenting field

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

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

    SVS, ACS launch new quality verification program

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

    Letter to the editor: The vascular influencer

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

    ABCs for the treatment of lower-extremity acute DVTs

    From the SVS president: Supporting one another

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

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

    Shockwave Medical announces US launch of new peripheral IVL catheter

    AMA

    SVS member elected to RUC committee

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

    Government Grand Rounds: Culture of engagement

    SVS launches web-based perioperative care guide

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

    Distal embolic protection linked to significantly better outcomes in carotid stenting

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

    VAM 2023: Early-bird registration opens

    EU ministers approve changes to MDR transition timetable

    VOYAGER

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

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

    Apply for Brandeis health policy program by March 15

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    ‘SVS Presents’ provides enhanced learning opportunities

    AVF 2023: Results from first US trial of Sonovein delivered

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    SVS addresses pair of critical payment-related proposed rules

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    Selution SLR receives second FDA IDE approval

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