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    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

    Four decades of AAAs in the US: Rare epidemiological study establishes...

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

    Shockwave Medical announces US launch of new peripheral IVL catheter

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

    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...

    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

    AVF 2023: Results from first US trial of Sonovein delivered

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of February 2023

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    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’...

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    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...

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    SVS DEI Committee launches ‘Voices of Vascular’ series

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    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

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    Strategic planning session outlines SVS priorities for coming year

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

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    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...

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    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

    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...

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    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

    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...

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    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

    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

    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

    Vascular [email protected]–July/August Review Edition

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

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

    Corner Stitch: A letter to new vascular interns

    Proposals sought for VAM 2023

    Leadership program applications due by Aug. 15

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

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

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

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

    Female sex is associated with reintervention and mortality following elective EVAR

    SVS

    Prepare for Board exams at UCLA/SVS review course

    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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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist items of June 2022

    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...

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

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

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

    New project will develop nanoparticles with imaging and medicine-delivery capabilities to...

    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’

    New findings support benefits of structured discharge approach for post-discharge transition...

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

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    Humacyte provides update on patients treated at front-line hospitals in Ukraine...

    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

    Vascular surgeons ‘have a role to play’ in transcatheter aortic valve...

    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...

    Trust, transportation, insurance hamper ‘quality vascular surgery care for all,’ Crawford...

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

    Silk Road to evaluate TCAR in standard surgical risk patients with...

    Regional society leaders look forward to VAM and beyond

    Missing something? View VAM 2022 on-demand sessions

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

    Vascular Live: Variety of vascular concerns on the slate

    SVS special membership sections stage education sessions

    Open repair of infrarenal aortic aneurysm proves preferable to endovascular repair

    Discussing ERAS—Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

    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

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

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories in May 2022

    Revascularization strategy for BTK intervention should hinge on diagnostic modality, LINC...

    SVS has patient resources and guidelines on strokes

    A new pathway for preventing dementia?

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    Register today for two SVS courses

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

    SVS PA Section has new leaders

    SVS online community adds quality improvement group

    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

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

    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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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories in April 2022

    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...

    VAM packed from beginning to end

    Rockman: A family story of self-identity

    VAM: Gala auctions taking shape

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

    SCAI issues position paper on transaxillary arterial access

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories in March

    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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    Alucent Biomedical announces first patient enrolled in first-in-human natural vascular scaffolding...

    Help tell the SVS story through images

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

    Vascular Specialist–April 2022

    At VRIC 2022, Clowes lecturer to walk in research footsteps of...

    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...

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories in February

    Lesson learned: Entering vascular residency during first wave of pandemic 

    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...

    decline in open surgery aaa

    Study ‘supports’ SVS open AAA volume recommendations

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

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

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

    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

    From the SVS journals

    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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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories in January

    Medtronic issues voluntary recall for TurboHawk Plus directional atherectomy system

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    FDA issues guidance documents for including patient perspectives in medical device...

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

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

    Conveying vascular surgery’s essential ‘coolness’

    Priorities and objectives will guide 2022 SVS programs

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

    Guidelines recognize potential role for earlier endovascular treatment of uncomplicated type...

    UPDATED: Last call for community practice accolade

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

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

    Medtronic recalls HawkOne directional atherectomy system

    SVS to hold Surgical Coaching Program webinar Jan. 24

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

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

    Giving November initiative brings in $50,000-plus to SVS Foundation

    Thrombolex: Investigational RESCUE trial yields ‘exciting’ interim data

    Live-streaming to return at VAM 2022

    Formally introducing Christopher Audu

    Corner Stitch: From intentions to gratitude in 2022

    Members involved in suggesting topics for VAM 2022 sessions

    Philips integrates cloud-based AI and 3D mapping into its mobile C-arm...

    VA: Cutting through the ‘red tape’ of research

    ISET 2022 audience hears latest data on endovascular therapies

    Powell: Studies linking EVAR and cancer risk continue to mount

    Vascular Specialist–January 2022

    CSI announces development of IVL technology for the treatment of PAD

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