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

    First patients enrolled in SUPERSURG study of Supera peripheral stent system

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    Vascular Connections, August 2020—Review Edition

    Vascular Specialist, August 2020

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    Take action to stop projected Medicare surgery cuts

    VQI analysis finds endovascular repair of rAAA superior to open repair

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    Joint symposium with UCLA returns in virtual form

    Students/residents: Free webinars and virtual program directory available

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    Ultrasound-guided PTA is a ‘valuable tool’ in vascular access stenosis

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

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

    SVS president, JVS editors respond to controversial paper furor

    Study: Stroke risk higher in patients with COVID-19 than influenza

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    ‘White male culture in medical school could perpetuate healthcare disparities’

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    Vascular Specialist, July 2020

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

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    JVS editors outline successes of past year

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    Counting down till July 15 CME deadline

    Dispatches: Opening up a difficult conversation around systemic racism

    AHA, ISTH release joint statement on future VTE research priorities

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    SVN to host virtual annual meeting July 15

    SVS ONLINE: A meeting of firsts

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

    Endologix enters into agreement with Deerfield Partners to take company private

    Three weeks remain of VQI virtual sessions

    Study: Sirolimus-eluting balloon is a valid treatment for vasculogenic erectile dysfunction

    SVS seeks comments on chronic mesenteric ischemia guidelines by July 8

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    International Lecture: Endovascular colossus discusses new PAD therapy

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    Reminder: Claim CME, MOC credits by July 15

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    Paper on EVAR for large AAAs named 2020 poster winner

    Outgoing SVS president outlines state of Society diversity

    SVS pilots SET app for peripheral artery disease patients

    Crawford Forum sets the stage for vascular surgery future

    SVS joins Surgical Care Coalition in fight against Medicare cuts

    At your fingertips: Posters, lectures and videos

    ACC, SVS join forces on single vascular registry

    ‘Poor long-term survival’ following explantation of an infected endograft

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

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

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    SVS Foundation Board structure changed

    SVS vice president, treasurer announced on SVS ONLINE opening day

    Burning issue: Surgeon wellness occupies central role in ONLINE agenda

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    Study: Decreased complication among EVAR conversion patients anticipated when managed at...

    CEA found to significantly improve neurocognitive function 30 days after procedure

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    MHRA: Warning to be added to paclitaxel device IFUs in Europe

    Advocating for our members

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    Special COVID-19 session added to SVS ONLINE slate

    In historic first, SVS holds online officer voting

    Lecture: How remote support systems will transform medical care

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    Vascular Specialist, June 2020

    SVN virtual annual meeting keynote to focus on self-care

    Study: Mentoring, social events may decrease burnout in surgery residents

    SVS reports on vascular surgeon concerns over pandemic health impacts

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    BD acquires Straub Medical

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    AHA issues call to action to prevent VTE in hospitalised patients

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    Positive two-year data from ALPS registry of LimFlow system published

    Embracing new definition of healthcare as digital age confronts holdouts

    Herbert Dardik, vascular luminary and lower-extremity bypass pioneer, dies at 84

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    TOBA III clinical trial results published

    Vascular Specialist, May 2020

    Vascular science webinar slated for May 28

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    VIVA Physicians publishes analysis evaluating mortality and paclitaxel-coated devices

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

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    Report: Safely executing CEA during COVID-19

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    CMS outlines recommendations for re-starting non-emergent procedures

    Global vascular community addresses geographic disparity in COVID-19 impact and response

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    Final push: SVS COVID-19 needs assessment survey closes April 24

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    VenaSeal superior for management of chronic venous insufficiency, finds systematic review

    COVID-19: Ventilator manufacturers unite to form training alliance

    FDA grants Nexus aortic arch stent graft system breakthrough designation

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    Vascular Specialist, April 2020

    SVS Wellness Task Force launches COVID-19 member survey

    First patient enrolled globally in SELUTION SLR study for AV fistulae

    New COVID-19-focused vascular registry gains IRB approval

    Official: SVS cancels VAM

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    ACS defends healthcare workers as PPE shortages lead to acrimony

    Update on VAM 2020 issued by SVS

    Call for older physicians to be protected from COVID-19

    CMS announces temporary waivers that include expansion of telehealth coverage

    Elder statesman of venous disease delivers golfing metaphor for fortitude, wellness

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

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    Vascular surgeons will survive these ‘troubled waters,’ says SVS president

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

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    American College of Surgeons releases new clinical guidance document for elective...

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    National emergency loosens restrictions on use of telemedicine, says VESS secretary

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    Vascular Specialist, March 2020

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    Annual Business Meeting, for Members Only

    Is Surveillance Futile for Small AAAs in the Very Elderly?

    Early Outcomes To Be Presented From ROADSTER 2

    Lifetime Achievement, Innovation Award On Tap

    Malnutrition Exacerbated Outcomes in Frail Elderly Patients Treated for PAD

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    Gender Disparity and Sexual Harassment in Vascular Surgery Practices

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    Exhibit Hall: The Place to Be for Food, Fun, Education

    Focus on Office-Based Care

    Macrophages, Regulation, and Impaired Diabetic Wound Healing

    Experiences with the BEST-CLI trial

    In Memoriam: Dr. John Ochsner

    Welcoming a New President, Presenting Awards

    A Six-Year Review of the First U.S. Vascular Simulation Course

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    Curated Sessions: Look for the Labels

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    Learn Ins and Outs of Launching a Multicenter Clinical Trial

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    Resident Research Prize: Seeking to Preserve AV Fistulae

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    Presidential Address: ‘We Care!’

    Dr. Gloviczki: Of Ties, VAM and a New Challenge

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    Crawford Forum: Clarifying SFA-Popliteal Treatment Options

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    Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Cronenwett

    Tracking the Decline of AAA Repair in the United States

    Learn Radiation Safety During Vascular Surgery

    Enjoy a ‘Capitol’ Performance with the Capitol Steps

    Presidentially Speaking

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    Tracking Endovascular Treatment of the Femoral Arteries

    Hospital Volume Found Linked to EVAR Success

    Learn More About the Benefits of Belonging

    Attend SVS PAC Reception in Washington, D.C.

    Earn CME, Maintenance of Certification Credits

    Industry-Supported Satellite Symposia Offered at VAM

    Postgraduate Courses: Six Sessions Offered

    Homans Lecture: A Look Ahead in Vascular Surgery

    Schedule-At-A-Glance

    Concurrent Sessions Provide Younger Surgeons Information

    The Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society Welcomes You

    National Harbor – Gateway to Washington, D.C.

    Welcome from the Vascular Quality Initiative

    SFA-Popliteal Claudication: What’s Appropriate Care?

    Vascular Annual Meeting: A ‘Must-Attend’ Event

    Letters to the Editor

    A renowned device innovator honored

    From the Vascular Community: In Memoriam – Dr. John J. Bergan

    Success of Recent VRIC

    Vascular Issues – Leadership: Getting buy-in through the art of persuasion

    PVSS is now VESS -The Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society

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