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    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

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

    Congress considers incremental steps towards Medicare payment reform

    First patient treated in global strategic collaboration involving Cydar Maps technology

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

    pregnancy

    Child-bearing age ‘should not be a contraindication to venous stenting’

    Study finds no correlation between IVC filter placement position and device...

    Learn coding intricacies at October workshop on reimbursement

    Your SVS: Executive Board sets course for year

    UCLA-SVS review course is this month

    Corner Stitch: Supplementing our formal learning as vascular trainees

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

    VQI Fellows in Training program marks one year

    SVS members get ready for second annual vascular health awareness event

    SVS responds to CMS proposed coverage expansion for carotid stenting

    WRAPSODY Arteriovenous Access Efficacy (WAVE) pivotal study completes enrolment

    SCVS president becomes chair of American Board of Surgery

    alucent biomedical

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

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

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

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

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of July 2023

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

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

    Comments sought on CMS proposed coverage expansion for carotid stenting

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

    Vascular surgery added as named specialty to influential national hospital rankings 

    Humacyte completes enrolment in Phase II/III trial of Human Acellular Vessel...

    SVS Foundation adds two surgeons to board of directors

    The Golden Larva syndrome: Is it real?

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

    Endologix announces first patients treated with the Detour system

    SVS coding workshop coming in October

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

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

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

    Second edition of VSITE review text released

    SVS seeks volunteers to write position paper

    Study finds similar rates of VTE in both flying and non-flying...

    Long-awaited FDA update finds data do not support excess mortality risk...

    VESAP5 expires July 14

    Review urges development of protocols to reduce hypersensitivity reactions after cyanoacrylate...

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of June 2023

    Surmodics receives FDA approval for the SurVeil drug-coated balloon

    FDA approves study of ZFEN+ for treatment of aortic aneurysms

    SVS mourns death of Past President Kenneth Wayne Johnston

    Risk of cancer-related VTE recurrence ‘significantly lower’ using NOACs compared with...

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

    vascular

    Assessing the needs of young vascular patients

    SCAI

    New analysis probes BEST-CLI trial against real-world setting data

    venous stenting

    Primary patency after venous stenting best in NIVL patients, study finds

    AI

    Bias and the silver bullet: Gender partiality seen within AI algorithms...

    advocacy

    Advocacy exists to serve: Surgeons, patients and our mission

    burnout

    Physical pain a risk factor for vascular surgery trainee burnout, survey...

    VAM attendees chime in on BEST-CLI and BASIL-2

    PMEG

    ‘Vigilant’ surveillance and low threshold for further interventions ‘crucial’ following rescue...

    Two-year DETOUR2 study results presented at VAM 2023

    SVS announces new vice president and treasurer following 2023 election

    Nephrologist insights for vascular surgeons at hemodialysis access session

    Improved fistulas and cost-effectiveness promised in plenary 5 abstract presentation

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

    Study shows performance on the vascular qualifying examination does not predict...

    Novel drug candidate for slowing AAA growth demonstrates safety in humans

    BEST-CLI investigators implore a move beyond endo vs. open ‘battle’ in...

    generational

    Generational divide: Do baby boomers and millennials see eye-to-eye on vascular...

    complementary

    Special VAM session underscores ‘complementary’ nature of open and endovascular strategies...

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

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

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

    embolization

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

    deep vein thrombosis

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

    VAM 2023: Vascular Quality Initiative launches national smoking cessation drive

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

    Opening ceremony heralds ‘power’ of VAM attendance

    VAM 2023: Vascular trauma session to highlight the current role of...

    Prediction model offers new option for forecasting AAA growth

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

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

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

    Special invited research presentations offered at VAM

    Study weighs up total transfemoral and upper extremity approaches for F/BEVAR

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

    Analyses offer a deeper dive into BEST-CLI trial data

    VAM 2023: SVS descends on Capitol Hill

    VAM 2023: Slew of special SVS section sessions set for Thursday

    Crawford panel focuses minds on challenges facing vascular surgery workforce numbers

    Sex-related disparities in lower-extremity revascularization outcomes brought into focus

    endothelial

    Endothelial cell granted superhero status in invited research presentation

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

    VAM is ‘in the room where it happens’

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

    subanalysis

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

    WFVS

    Global perspectives take center stage in second annual WFVS session at...

    Integrated vascular surgery program features may optimize trainee wellness and decrease...

    VAM 2023: Learn at lunchtime

    Study finds carotid stent fracture rate to be negligible but long-term...

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

    VAM 2023: President-elect zeroes in on complexity of issues within vascular...

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

    The essential ‘need’ for vascular surgeons in pulmonary embolism treatment paradigm

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

    VQI@VAM: Social media helps promote safe technique, study finds

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

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

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

    VAM 2023 beckons

    FDA seeks to ‘modernize’ clinical trials with new draft guidance

    ‘Sonolysis is back’ after safely reducing endarterectomy stroke risk in randomized...

    top 10

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of May 2023

    Vascular surgery moves to assess trainees’ competence with EPAs

    SVS Foundation announces 2023 student fellowship awards

    SVS webinar discusses BEST-CLI and early impacts on practice

    Interim data find ‘no evidence of benefit’ for carotid revascularization additional...

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

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

    Capitol Hill

    Advance: Navigating the policy and political processes on Capitol Hill

    We can honor the past without living in it

    SCAI

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

    Jeti peripheral thrombectomy

    JETi registry provides “remarkable results” for peripheral thrombectomy system

    EndoAVF found usually less cost effective compared with sAVF

    ivus

    Correct coding for IVUS during venous and arterial interventions

    Happiness

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

    Medical therapy gains highlight need to reassess carotid surgery

    LEOPARD

    Five-year results of the LEOPARD trial published in the Journal of...

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

    technology

    Corner Stitch: Navigating the technology landscape as a vascular trainee

    SCAI

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

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

    mental health

    New ‘biopsychosocial’ roadmap set out to address PAD treatment and mental...

    Reinterventions after physician-modified endovascular grafts ‘non-detrimental’ to long-term survival

    timing

    Study finds no correlation between TEVAR timing and uncomplicated type B...

    Efforts to move towards routine patch closure or eversion endarterectomy among...

    Primary patency after venous stenting best in NIVL patients, study finds

    CX 2023: Venous, we have a perception problem

    Study finds anatomic positioning and physical activity type can cause device...

    Corner Stitch: Spotlight on VESS 2023

    vincent noori

    Letter to the editor: The virtue of a social media presence...

    transection

    FDA approves dissection and transection indication expansion for RelayPro stent graft...

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of April 2023

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

    Cook Medical treats first patient in first-in-human clinical trial for venous...

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

    Government Grand Rounds: Educating through advocacy

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

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

    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

    VAM 2023: Gala organizers seek auction donations

    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

    SVS member named 2023 Presidential Leadership Scholar

    SVS announces officer candidates for 2023 election

    On 45th anniversary, CX Symposium chairman credits Chicago vascular surgical tandem...

    Society of Black Vascular Surgeons builds bridges, connects international dots

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

    SVS VQI

    SVS Vascular Quality Initiative passes milestone 1,000th-center mark

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

    VAM

    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’

    F/BEVAR Andrea Vacirca

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

    top 10

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of March 2023

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

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

    abdominal aortic aneurysm

    Computational model found to predict early aortic abdominal aneurysm rupture

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

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

    LimFlow deep vein arterialization

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

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

    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

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

    STEVECO

    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

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

    ‘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

    RESCUE trial shows reduction in segmental and main pulmonary artery occlusions

    ‘SVS Presents’ provides enhanced learning opportunities

    AVF 2023: Results from first US trial of Sonovein delivered

    top 10

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of February 2023

    pMAC

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

    AVF 2023: FLASH registry suggests ‘favorable safety and effectiveness profile’ in...

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

    AVF 2023: One-year analysis of CLOUT registry reveals ‘significant and sustained’...

    filters

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

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

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

    SVS

    SVS DEI Committee launches ‘Voices of Vascular’ series

    peripheral arterial disease

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

    JVS JVS-VL

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

    VAM

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

    svs

    Strategic planning session outlines SVS priorities for coming year

    vascular surgery

    Likes, dislikes and reposts: The new age of the vascular surgery...

    symptomatic carotid web

    The case for aggressive intervention on symptomatic carotid web

    Government Grand Rounds

    New Government Grand Rounds series highlights how perspective matters in advocacy

    Biotronik launches Oscar multifunctional peripheral catheter

    SVS

    SVS annual meeting introduces early-bird registration

    ESAR

    Five-year outcomes of ESAR in patients with short neck

    Educate, educate, and educate again: The continuing quest for appropriate venous...

    vric

    VRIC: ‘High value placed on supporting young researchers,’ 2022 trainee awardee...

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of January 2023

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

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

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

    SVS: Pay 2023 dues to avoid lapse in benefits

    Abbott announces agreement to acquire Cardiovascular Systems

    Spotlight: SVS members take up new positions, make endowment

    SVS Foundation board approves latest pilot programs to help underserved

    Coding: New CPT codes for percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation

    Sex found to be ‘important variable’ in study and treatment of...

    Vascular surgery oral boards text seeks to fill certifying void

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

    Sudanese vascular association readies for first-ever conference

    First patient enrolled in DEFIANCE trial of the ClotTriever system in...

    SVS Foundation: Get ‘Gatsby’ Gala tickets today

    VESAP5: Now up to 25% off

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

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

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

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

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

    Get FIT: Applications for VQI Fellowship in Training program open

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

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

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

    subanalysis

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

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

    Bentley launches rebranded crossing catheter

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

    JVS group: Further changes in store for 2023

    JVS JVS-VL

    SVS unveils latest addition to JVS family of publications

    SVS ends 2022 with latest ‘Week of Action’ to prevent Medicare...

    SVS Foundation: ‘Gatsby’ Gala tickets on sale

    SAVS 2023: President reveals upcoming change to Society seal

    SVS Foundation changes name of program aimed at providing care for...

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of December 2022

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

    SAVS 2023: Planned and unplanned vascular assists found to improve outcomes

    Membership clears bylaws changes

    Deadlines coming for scholarships, grants, awards

    Viz.ai launches AI-powered Viz Vascular Suite

    Medtronic announces first enrollment in head-to-head global randomized trial evaluating durability...

    nellix

    ESVS AAA guidelines alert recommends ‘enhanced surveillance’ in patients treated with...

    Deadline extension: VRIC 2023 abstracts now due Jan. 18

    SVS webinar on 3D printing showcases how technology could affect current...

    Penumbra launches Lightning Flash mechanical thrombectomy system

    Medicare payments: Congress fails to #StopTheFullCut

    Envision, private equity and patient care: Substituted values 2.0

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

    Vascular community starts process of wrestling with findings from BEST-CLI

    Learning culture, errors and Melinda French Gates

    Varicose vein registry analysis finds women benefit from endovenous ablation with...

    DVT

    Meta-analysis of PTS finds one in five at risk of long-term...

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

    SVS mourns passing of former president

    Students and residents: Attend VAM 2023 on a scholarship

    ‘Impressive’ 12-month Flex vessel prep data presented at VEITHsymposium

    VSGBI spotlights data-driven financial incentives for PAD revascularization

    SVS issues membership dues reminder

    Paclitaxel DCB performs well in ‘challenging anatomy’ of femoropopliteal in-stent restenosis,...

    Voting ends Dec. 18 on SVS bylaws revisions

    Efemoral Medical closes financing round to fund ongoing study of its...

    EU Commission to propose delay to MDR implementation

    Endologix receives FDA approval of PMA supplement for AFX2 system

    Corner Stitch: A reflection on 2022…

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    The 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of November 2022

    WVS 2022: New evidence of radiation reduction benefit emerges

    EVS 2022: Weaving magic in academic vascular surgery at JVS

    Veterans Affairs: A call to surveillance

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

    EVS 2022: New study shows ‘encouraging increase in academic footprint of...

    For SVS Foundation Gala, prepare to return to the Roaring 1920s

    Conference watch: Submit research to VRIC, VAM

    Vascular trainee-developed VSITE review book sees sales soar

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

    SVS reveals research priorities for next decade

    SVS

    SVS vascular leaders: Cohort four of Leadership Development Program selected

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

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

    ivus

    Dec. 12 webinar to examine 3D printing for vascular imaging

    Roundtable on varicose veins guidelines set for Dec. 6

    Vascular surgeons: The ‘oncologists’ of the surgical arena

    Swiss parliament votes to accept FDA-approved medical devices

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

    Eastern Vascular gathering challenged to forge next generation of evolution

    Bright future predicted for JVS internship program

    Miss the SVS webinars? Take advantage of the recordings

    Deadline extension: SAVS extends travel scholarship application cut-off for 2023 meeting

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

    Spotlight: SVS members in the news

    Viz.ai announces positive new data from large aortic dissection AI real-world...

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

    Complete SVS member priorities survey by Nov. 22

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

    VEITHsymposium panel probes ‘value’ of artificial intelligence in vascular surgery

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of October 2022

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

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

    Chocolate Touch DCB for treatment of peripheral arterial disease receives FDA...

    NESVS Robert R. Linton Lecture features complex aortic masterclass from Europe

    SOOVC sub-section introduces two awards

    CMS: An update on quality measures for vascular surgery

    SVS adds ‘service’ criterion to Distinguished Fellows process

    First data from BEST-CLI bring surgical bypass into the forefront of...

    SVS asking members to expand diversity in Nominating Committee

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

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

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

    Disrupt PAD III observational study results confirm safety and effectiveness of...

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

    BEST-CLI attracts $3.3m funding injection to continue data analysis 

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

    SurVeil DCB demonstrates sustained durability of safety, efficacy endpoints in TRANSCEND

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

    ‘Excellent’ three-year results presented for the BioMimics 3D stent in longer...

    mechanical thrombectomy

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

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

    An open letter to the National Rifle Association

    A recent snapshot of pediatric vascular trauma injuries

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

    Gore completes first-in-human implants of Viafort vascular stent

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of September 2022

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

    ‘Week of Action’ raises awareness of SVS advocacy activities

    Regional vascular presidents measure state of specialty

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

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

    Vascular practice: Financial wellness is focus of Nov. 2 SVS webinar

    SVS weighs in on 2023 Medicare payment rules for physicians and...

    NESVS 2022: Study illustrates relationship between increased distance from medical center...

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

    Prepare to submit research for VAM, VRIC 2023

    SVS prepares for important member survey to be held in November

    SVS officer elections 2022: A glimpse into the electorate

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

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

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

    ABRE clinical study 36-month data show ‘long-term durability’ of venous stent...

    Six-month data from SWING below-the-knee, first-in-human trial presented at AMP Europe

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

    Vascular surgeons step up for PAD awareness campaign in September

    pMAC

    Roundtable for treating CLTI: GLASS will make it clear

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

    FLASH results demonstrate ‘excellent safety profile’ of the FlowTriever system in...

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

    VEITHsymposium to include world federation session

    Trainees step up to learn coding, reimbursement

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

    SVS launches program to ‘REACH 535’ lawmakers

    ESVS publishes ‘pioneering’ clinical practice guidelines on radiation safety

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

    Corner Stitch: Audible Bleeding cuts down to vascular core

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

    Experts establish international standard set of outcome measures for patients with...

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

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

    Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative celebrates one million procedures

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

    WARRIORS randomized trial aims to examine early EVAR in women

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

    PAD: Endovascular revascularization ‘superior or not significantly different’ in terms of...

    Black patients wait more than twice as long as White patients...

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

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of August 2022

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

    AMA

    SVS meets AMA membership requirement, retains House of Delegates seat 

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

    Researchers study role of frailty in post-discharge mortality

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

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

    A brilliant plan to increase vascular surgeons’ income—and decrease the incidence...

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

    Engaging with primary care providers ‘critically important’ to improving AAA screening

    x-ray image below knee amputation or BKA amputation

    Study is first to elucidate lower-limb amputation epidemiology in a Latin...

    Maximize reimbursement: Learn latest in coding at SVS workshop

    Tying healthcare waste and spending to productivity incentives

    SVS charts its course ahead for diversity, equity and inclusion

    Navigating EMRs: SVS webinar to demonstrate how to make them work...

    DEI initiatives in vascular surgery: How are we doing?

    Diversity gains momentum at JVS

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

    SVS addresses pair of critical payment-related proposed rules

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

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

    Innovation within the Veterans Health Administration

    AngioDynamics announces FDA clearance of expanded indications for Auryon atherectomy system

    ivus

    Vascular experts establish appropriate use of IVUS in peripheral interventions

    Patient-reported outcomes in vascular surgery are here to stay

    Selution SLR receives second FDA IDE approval

    pMAC

    CLTI: Translating guidelines into practice

    Gore acquires InnAVasc Medical

    JACC study makes case for expanding coverage for carotid artery stenting

    Compression duration affects pain during superficial venous intervention, study finds

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

    SVS Vascular Health Step Challenge asks surgeons to walk the walk

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

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    SVS PA Section seeks Steering Committee members

    SVS looks to maintain AMA House of Delegates representation

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

    Cordis announces start of enrollment in RADIANCY clinical study in Europe

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

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

    First patient enrolled in Wrapsody endoprosthesis registry study

    Cognitive dissonance, unhappy physicians and burnout

    Mentorship: Why more vascular surgeons should consider mentoring young minds

    Artificial intelligence can predict risk of complications after endovascular aneurysm repair

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

    Jonathan Towne honored with SVS Lifetime Achievement Award

    Terumo Aortic announces first commercial implant of Thoraflex Hybrid in US

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

    SVS creates limb salvage-focused Frank J. Veith Lectureship

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

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

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

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    ALI can occur with or without atherosclerotic disease, portends worse prognosis...

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

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

    An antidote for burnout: Vascular surgeons as hospital administrators

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

    Study of post-carotid endarterectomy surveillance prompts protocol discussion

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

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

    Systemic heparin during TEVAR deemed safe for selected traumatic brain injury...

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

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

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

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

    Getting the most out of meetings like VAM

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

    Six years, much growth and multiple changes to JVS publications

    Talking about women surgeons’ lives and careers

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    F/BEVAR has high technical success and low mortality in chronic post-dissection...

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

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

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    Researchers report higher three-year amputation and reintervention rates in Black and...

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    Vascular Live: Variety of vascular concerns on the slate

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    Open repair of infrarenal aortic aneurysm proves preferable to endovascular repair

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

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

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

    ‘Endovation’: Guidelines from the front lines

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

    75 facts in 75 days to celebrate 75 years

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

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

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

    Vascular Specialist–May/June 2022

    A modest proposal: Let’s eat the trauma surgeons

    SVS Foundation continues call for VISTA project applicants

    FDA grants IDE approval for Selution SLR drug-eluting balloon

    Medtronic gains FDA nod for IN.PACT 018 DCB

    Register for August Vascular Surgery Board review course

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    VentureMed completes enrollment of Flex Vessel Prep system randomized controlled trial...

    Collaborators not cases: Engaging patients with aortic dissections as partners in...

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

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

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

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

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

    Venovo venous stent returns to US market after 2021 recall

    Cancer patients face greater risks from AAA repair

    75th anniversary: Celebrate SVS history through photos

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

    War in Ukraine: A tale of unspeakable horror, unprecedented unity and...

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

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

    Voting for SVS vice president, secretary begins May 23

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

    FDA approves expanded indications for TCAR’s Enroute stent

    SVS Foundation seeks applicants for VISTA projects

    CX 2022: IN.PACT AV DCB shows sustained and superior performance compared...

    SVS turns its sights to FY2023, long-range future

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

    SVS members receive deep discount on key textbooks

    From proposal to podium: Tips for getting your abstract accepted at...

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

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    Rockman: A family story of self-identity

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

    SCAI issues position paper on transaxillary arterial access

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    Supply & demand: [Private] practice matters

    Cydar Medical announces strategic collaboration with Medtronic

    Our past is prologue: We are losing the battle to train...

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    Rare case series shows 100% limb salvage in pediatric bone tumor...

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

    VAM: How abstracts are selected

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

    Shockwave Medical announces global launch of new peripheral IVL catheter

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

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

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

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

    Randomized trial suggests carotid endarterectomy does not affect dementia risk

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

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

    Nominations due March 31 for community practice award

    Peer-reviewed COVID-19 archive grows

    Diabetes: Impact of local medicolegal landscapes on costs

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

    Apply for health policy program by March 25

    Vascular Surgery Board seeks director nominees

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

    Moments suspended in time: Joining the vascular fold

    SVS creates membership section for women

    Boston calling: Registration for VAM 2022 is open

    Database analysis findings ‘matched precisely’ with reported reasons for venous stent...

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

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

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

    Biomarkers of heart failure show early reversal with catheter thrombolysis compared...

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

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

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

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    Vascular Specialist–March 2022

    New JVS editorial leadership structure announced

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

    Venous stents remain durable following pregnancy, researchers find

    Houston, we have a dialysis access problem

    VAM 2022 will offer innovative formats

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

    FDA advisory panel issues recommendations on lifelong surveillance for EVAR

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

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

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

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

    VAM 2022: More science, discussion, streaming

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

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    SVS PAC: A voice for vascular surgeons on Capitol Hill

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

    Diversity efforts while in training: Is it just another box to...

    Community practice award deadline extended

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

    First patient enrolled in PEERLESS study of FlowTriever system

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

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

    Apply for VAM travel scholarships by March 9

    March 1 awards deadline nears 

    Vascular Specialist–February 2022

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

    Study highlights need to extend scope of cerebrovascular health disparities research

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    Medtronic issues voluntary recall for TurboHawk Plus directional atherectomy system

    Index atherectomy interventions for claudication ‘is associated with higher’ reintervention rates...