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    Vascular Specialist–March 2022

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    Vascular Specialist–April 2022

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    SVS members receive deep discount on key textbooks

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    An antidote for burnout: Vascular surgeons as hospital administrators

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

    Medtronic issues voluntary recall for TurboHawk Plus directional atherectomy system

    Jonathan Towne honored with SVS Lifetime Achievement Award

    FDA advisory panel issues recommendations on lifelong surveillance for EVAR

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    Innovation within the Veterans Health Administration

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

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    Mentorship: Why more vascular surgeons should consider mentoring young minds

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    Vascular Specialist–May/June 2022

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    Peer-reviewed COVID-19 archive grows

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    SVS looks to maintain AMA House of Delegates representation

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

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    Boston calling: Registration for VAM 2022 is open

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    The pulmonary arterial tree—it is time we branch out

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    SVS turns its sights to FY2023, long-range future

    Vascular Specialist–October 2021

    Getting the most out of meetings like VAM

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    Vascular Specialist–May 2021

    Patient-reported outcomes in vascular surgery are here to stay

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    SVS launches program to ‘REACH 535’ lawmakers

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    Pioneering Duke vascular surgeon Richard McCann dies

    Professionalism: #Medbikini through the eyes of an aspiring medical student

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

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

    Diversity gains momentum at JVS

    Pearls of wisdom for interns

    AngioDynamics announces FDA clearance of expanded indications for Auryon atherectomy system

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    Peer-to-peer coaching program created to strengthen wellness support

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    New recommendations promote ‘appropriate and effective’ use of social media in...

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    A Vascular VISION: Improved patient care

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

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    Lymphedema: NYC vascular surgeon explains experience tackling severe cases with a...

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

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

    Quality initiative: New pocket guides now available

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

    SVS, ACS launch new quality verification program

    Second edition of VSITE review text released

    SVS addresses pair of critical payment-related proposed rules

    Leadership and culture: Nurturing our immune system

    Submit ideas for VAM 2024 educational sessions

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

    Students and residents: Attend VAM 2023 on a scholarship

    Leadership: Spotlight on Amy Reed, MD

    Dalman to trainees: ‘Vascular surgery is a tremendously rewarding career’

    SVS special membership sections stage education sessions

    We can honor the past without living in it

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

    VAM 2022: More science, discussion, streaming

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

    Integration of 3D imaging and optimized 3D robotic control set to...

    System outage alert: Cyberattack sends medicine back to paper age

    TADV delivers ‘transformative advancement’ for no-option CLTI

    Leadership program applications due by Aug. 15

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

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

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

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

    Vascular Specialist–June 2021

    ESVS publishes ‘pioneering’ clinical practice guidelines on radiation safety

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

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

    Boston Scientific recalls Carotid Wallstent Monorail devices over ‘manufacturing defect’

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

    Bright future predicted for JVS internship program

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

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    Claim emerging vascular surgeons ‘less well prepared to rapidly achieve open...

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

    Maximize reimbursement: Learn latest in coding at SVS workshop

    ISET 2022 audience hears latest data on endovascular therapies

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    Change: A driving force behind SVS advocacy initiatives

    Science at twilight: Reasserting our democratic responsibility

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

    JVS-VL to be open access beginning in January

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

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

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    CLTI: Translating guidelines into practice

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

    Senate passes bill to halt 2022 Medicare cuts

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

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

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

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

    Surgeons must stay skilled in femorotibial/pedal bypass surgery, Paris audience hears

    APDVS launches vascular surgery curriculum e-book for medical students

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

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

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

    Vascular fellow: ‘Keeping your head down does not save you from...

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    Terumo Aortic announces first commercial implant of Thoraflex Hybrid in US

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

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

    Initial results from first-in-man trial of prosthetic VenoValve demonstrate promise, says...

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

    Vascular Specialist–January 2022

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    Dramatic decline in open AAA repair training among trainees stokes strong...

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

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

    LimFlow deep vein arterialization

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

    Embracing new definition of healthcare as digital age confronts holdouts

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

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

    Society of Black Vascular Surgeons builds bridges, connects international dots

    75th anniversary: Celebrate SVS history through photos

    Distal embolic protection linked to significantly better outcomes in carotid stenting

    VAM packed from beginning to end

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    SVS pushes out trio of mobile apps to aid CLTI treatment

    VRIC 2022 to be held May 11 in Seattle

    Selution SLR receives second FDA IDE approval

    Being queer without proximal or distal control

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

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

    Surgeons relate patient-reported outcomes experiences

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

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

    Medtronic gains FDA nod for IN.PACT 018 DCB

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

    Cordis announces start of enrollment in RADIANCY clinical study in Europe

    Enrollment of first patient in Neuroguard carotid stent system trial announced

    Vascular Specialist–November 2021

    Personalized postoperative anticoagulation needed to curb lower-limb amputations

    Impact of the CMS proposed rule on the QPP for 2024

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

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

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

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

    Vascular surgery moves to assess trainees’ competence with EPAs

    Corner Stitch: Supplementing our formal learning as vascular trainees

    SVS officer elections 2022: A glimpse into the electorate

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

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

    Intentional mentorship and pushing beyond representation

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

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

    ‘Grit matters in vascular surgery’

    Letter from NYC: Lessons learned ahead of possible future waves of...

    FDA clears AAA-SHAPE trial for IDE approval

    FDA deems Envveno’s VenoValve ‘not-approvable’

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

    EU ministers approve changes to MDR transition timetable

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

    Vascular branding: Determining a vascular surgeon’s value

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

    Government Grand Rounds: Educating through advocacy

    First patient enrolled in Wrapsody endoprosthesis registry study

    Apply for VAM travel scholarships by March 9

    CMS creates new billing code for central venous vascular access system

    Happiness

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

    Terumo Aortic gains FDA approval for Treo endovascular device

    Vascular Specialist–June 2020

    Society for Vascular Surgery addresses latest mainstream media reports on atherectomy

    VasQ AVF creation device receives FDA clearance

    SVS PAD course postponed

    FDA panel recommends against premarket approval of Lutonix 014 DCB for...

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

    Correct billing in severe trauma cases can be complicated

    Corner Stitch: The art of surgery in the present moment

    JACC study makes case for expanding coverage for carotid artery stenting

    Inaugural leadership program overcomes pandemic difficulties

    agreement

    LimFlow announces agreement to be acquired by Inari Medical

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

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

    Prepare to submit research for VAM 2024

    VQI Fellows in Training program marks one year

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

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of October 2023

    Study: 40% of vascular surgeons report suffering chronic work-related pain

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

    ‘Female sex predicts reintervention after elective EVAR for AAA’

    VAM travel scholarships open doors for underrepresented medical students

    Talking about women surgeons’ lives and careers

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

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

    SVS Foundation seeks applicants for VISTA projects

    Elevating women in vascular surgery

    CMS: Proposed reduced conversion factor would cut vascular surgeon reimbursements

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

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

    subanalysis

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

    SVS has patient resources and guidelines on strokes

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

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

    gustavo oberich

    ‘Alarming rate’ of severe cerebrospinal fluid drain complications discovered in first-stage...

    Venous stents remain durable following pregnancy, researchers find

    Nephrologist insights for vascular surgeons at hemodialysis access session

    SVS president, JVS editors respond to controversial paper furor

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

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

    Shockwave Medical announces global launch of new peripheral IVL catheter

    Scenes from the Vascular Annual Meeting

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

    We need voices as well as opinions

    ivus

    Vascular experts establish appropriate use of IVUS in peripheral interventions

    A love for writing

    Give people a fair chance and watch the results

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

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

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

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

    A new pathway for preventing dementia?

    Look within yourself during turbulent times

    Overcoming prejudice and uniting vascular surgery

    ‘Endovation’: Guidelines from the front lines

    Vascular Specialist–August 2020

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

    Sudanese vascular association readies for first-ever conference

    International Lecture: Endovascular colossus discusses new PAD therapy

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

    Survey suggests venous work less valued than arterial interventions

    Clarion call: Application deadlines for research awards coming up

    Present imperfect

    Anatomy of a branding campaign: Making vascular surgery more visible

    Empowering vascular surgery to promote five pivotal healthcare bills before Congress

    Active stent-graft fixation below the renal arteries may have the least...

    SVS announces officer candidates for 2023 election

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

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

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

    Vascular surgery added as named specialty to influential national hospital rankings 

    New meta-analysis finds ‘no observed difference’ in mortality between paclitaxel and...

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

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

    Julie A. Freischlag becomes president of American College of Surgeons

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

    SVS seeks comments on chronic mesenteric ischemia guidelines by July 8

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

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

    symptomatic carotid web

    The case for aggressive intervention on symptomatic carotid web

    F/BEVAR Andrea Vacirca

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

    ‘Meet the Experts’ webinars now available OnDemand

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

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

    VAM: How abstracts are selected

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

    OBL: Community surgeons discuss surviving private practice in office-based labs

    SVS advocacy efforts help spark landmark change in research effort requirements

    Crawford Forum sets the stage for vascular surgery future

    Vascular Specialist–January 2021

    Prediction model offers new option for forecasting AAA growth

    VQI analysis finds endovascular repair of rAAA superior to open repair

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

    ‘Leading when everyone is watching—and when no one knows what to...

    VA: Cutting through the ‘red tape’ of research

    COVID-19: Pandemic lessons for vascular care from military theater

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

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

    Hodgson: Bringing appropriateness into sharper focus

    APDVS honors Jack L. Cronenwett with inaugural Lifetime Achievement in Education...

    Europe: ESVS publishes 2022 guidelines on management of chronic venous disease...

    VAM abstract submissions window opens

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

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

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

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

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

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

    CMS: An update on quality measures for vascular surgery

    Letter: ‘Women must not only have a seat at the table,...

    SVS Foundation board approves latest pilot programs to help underserved

    top 10

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of September 2023

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

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

    Capitol Hill

    Advance: Navigating the policy and political processes on Capitol Hill

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

    SVS

    SVS History Digital Archive Task Force calls for notabilia

    From the SVS president: Supporting one another

    Learning culture, errors and Melinda French Gates

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

    Cydar Medical announces strategic collaboration with Medtronic

    Study highlights need to extend scope of cerebrovascular health disparities research

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

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

    UPDATED: First post-virus vascular meeting with in-person element declared success

    First US patient enrolled in SOCRATES short neck AAA trial

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

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

    technology

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

    ACC.21: VOYAGER PAD shows rivaroxaban ‘significantly’ reduced total ischemic events in...

    Black patients in areas with lowest PAD rates disproportionally at higher...

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

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

    top 10

    Vascular Specialist’s top stories of 2023

    Wei Zhou: Prepared for change—and a more diverse, vocal generation of...

    Presidentially Speaking

    WIfI score found to be accurate across racial groups

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

    VA system delivers high quality services for veterans

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

    filters

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

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

    SVS needs assessment survey: Evaluating impact of COVID-19 on vascular surgery

    Prepare to submit research for VAM, VRIC 2023

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

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

    AAA diameter could have crucial implications for patient outcomes

    FDA approves study of ZFEN+ for treatment of aortic aneurysms

    Dispatches: Vascular surgery and pandemic redeployment in New Orleans

    SWING

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

    Target 2021: SVS councils and committees drill down on key goals...

    Intermittent claudication and exercise therapy: A poor SET-up

    pMAC

    Roundtable for treating CLTI: GLASS will make it clear

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

    What is taxonomy and how does it affect vascular surgeons?

    Utilize new SVS Branding Toolkit

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

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

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

    subanalysis

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

    Deep venous stenting presents advantage over ablation in achieving better ulcer...

    New COVID-19-focused vascular registry gains IRB approval

    pMAC

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

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

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

    SVS receives CMSS grant to advance diagnostic excellence

    Five-year survival after EVAR for ruptured AAA ‘improving’

    Obituary: Janet Powell

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

    JVS JVS-VL

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

    SVS member named 2023 Presidential Leadership Scholar

    JVS JVS-VL

    SVS unveils latest addition to JVS family of publications

    Vascular Specialist–March 2021

    Sheahan: On professionals and professionalism

    VAM 2026 chairs discuss pathways to podium, poster presentations

    Powell: Studies linking EVAR and cancer risk continue to mount

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

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

    Deadlines near to submit VRIC and VAM abstracts

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

    VAM

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

    Sheahan takes over as Vascular Surgery Board chair

    Detour

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

    Introducing patient-reported outcomes into the VQI

    EndoAVF found usually less cost effective compared with sAVF

    SVS members rally to respond to CMS carotid stenting coverage proposal

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

    varicose vein management

    Multi-society guidelines on varicose vein management published

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

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

    Dispatches: COVID-19 and getting to grips with a new vascular order

    UCLA-SVS review course is this month

    Stenting found to be superior to atherectomy, balloon angioplasty in reducing...

    Robert B. Smith III: A lifetime of achievement

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

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

    SVS seeks volunteers to write position paper

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

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

    CSI announces development of IVL technology for the treatment of PAD

    Vascular surgery oral boards text seeks to fill certifying void

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

    Lesson learned: Entering vascular residency during first wave of pandemic 

    peripheral arterial disease

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

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

    Gore acquires InnAVasc Medical

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

    ellipsys five-year data

    Benefits of percutaneous fistula creation further bolstered by five-year Ellipsys data

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

    Coding and complex PAD: Register today for two SVS courses

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

    A Look into the Future at the Crawford Forum

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

    Bridging the gap to future surgical success: Surgeon-coaches can help colleagues...

    SCVS president becomes chair of American Board of Surgery

    VenoValve: Chronic venous insufficiency device gains brisk double of first US...

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

    SVS Foundation’s new initiative to address disparities in vascular health

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The role of PACs in political influence

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

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

    Vascular surgeons discuss COVID-19 impact on pregnancy, family, career

    Action plan: How to help halt sharp cuts to Medicare

    Candidates for 2021-22 SVS vice president revealed

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

    National Kidney Foundation releases guideline for vascular access in dialysis patients

    ‘Alea iacta est’: The case for endovascular methods in vascular trauma...

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

    Fund hope with the SVS Foundation

    ‘Inordinate amount’ of vascular surgery’s Medicare payments go to narrow group,...

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

    mechanical thrombectomy

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

    AVF 2023: Results from first US trial of Sonovein delivered

    alucent biomedical

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

    Elevated risk of AAAs among individuals suffering depression post-risk factor adjustment...

    Live-streaming to return at VAM 2022

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

    Crawford panel focuses minds on challenges facing vascular surgery workforce numbers

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

    WVS 2021: Western Vascular Society names new president-elect

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

    burnout

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

    Outgoing SVS president outlines state of Society diversity

    Dispatches from the vascular front: A view of COVID-19’s impact on...

    New varicose vein management guidelines released

    CLI at a crossroads: Which direction now?

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

    ESAR

    Five-year outcomes of ESAR in patients with short neck

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

    Viz.ai launches AI-powered Viz Vascular Suite

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

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

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

    Study shows novel AI technology is better predictor of stroke than...

    VAM: Gala auctions taking shape

    ‘No evidence’ to suggest spinal cord injury is decreased by prophylactic...

    Treo IDE primary endpoint results announced

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

    Endologix receives FDA approval of PMA supplement for AFX2 system

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

    Emerging picture: VAM 2021 shaping up into blockbuster event

    May Vascular Research Initiatives Conference program takes shape

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

    Advocate or adversary? Perils baked into the relationship between physicians and...

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

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

    Endovascular stablization system for infrarenal AAAs gains FDA Fast Track designation

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

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories in May

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

    ‘Radiation will be a thing of the past’

    SAVS 2023: President reveals upcoming change to Society seal

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

    SVS responds to CMS proposed coverage expansion for carotid stenting

    Six years, much growth and multiple changes to JVS publications

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

    alucent biomedical

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

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

    Lessons in PAD care from VA vascular surgeons

    Innovation: ISET audience hears what’s on the horizon for CLTI patients

    Corner Stitch: A reflection on 2022…

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

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

    WFVS undergoes transformation, looks for vascular ’haves‘ to better help ‘have...

    A call to arms: Reuse of mature venous conduits urged

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

    March 2020 is vascular recruitment month

    ‘Nearly nothing’ in surgery will go untouched by AI, ACS Clinical...

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

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

    Cost of burnout on physician health and surgical performance explored

    ‘Significant’ value of adding podiatrists to limb salvage alliance

    A recent snapshot of pediatric vascular trauma injuries

    SVS and STS release new reporting standards for type B aortic...

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

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

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

    US surgeons begin commercial use of Gore Excluder conformable AAA endoprosthesis...

    SVS announces future launch of vascular verification program, aiming to enhance...

    Vascular trainee-developed VSITE review book sees sales soar

    Six top tips to help navigate interview season

    FDA approves two pediatric venous thromboembolism indications for rivaroxaban

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

    Vascular Specialist–February 2021

    SVS

    Prepare for Board exams at UCLA/SVS review course

    NESVS outgoing president makes diversity pitch

    top 10

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of December 2022

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

    Audible Bleeding now flows through SVS

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

    Is Surveillance Futile for Small AAAs in the Very Elderly?

    Journal supplement outlines updated clinical practice guidelines, reporting standards

    CMS creates new codes for IVL performed below the knee

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

    Study: Link between IC revascularization and progression to CLTI established alongside...

    Diversity, equity and inclusion: Disparities in medicine and vascular surgery

    SVS PA Section has new leaders

    SVS launches vascular branding toolkit

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

    Target 2021: SVS councils and committees drill down on key goals...

    Abbott announces agreement to acquire Cardiovascular Systems

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

    VAM 2021 taking shape, schedule changes to expand programming

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

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

    Study identifies disparities in early revascularization for symptomatic carotid stenosis

    Coming up: VRIC and VAM 2021 submission portals set to open

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

    Early adaptation of SVS, STS TBAD joint document will drive robust...

    Physician assistant community launches ‘PA Case of the Month’

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

    VESAP5 mobile app now available

    Regional vascular presidents measure state of specialty

    Former SAVS president David Rosenthal dies at 76

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

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

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

    F-BEVAR performed on women shows ‘lower’ level of technical success

    SVS launches national smoking cessation initiative

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

    How will coronavirus impact medical education?

    SVS Foundation Gala

    SVS Foundation seeks auction items for VAM 2022 Gala

    Meta-analysis: Translumbar embolization is superior to transarterial procedure in treatment of...

    Members involved in suggesting topics for VAM 2022 sessions

    Vascular surgeons: Avoiding burnout and achieving wellness

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

    SVS reveals research priorities for next decade

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

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

    Corriere: Meetings about meetings and how not to have a bad...

    PCBs: Panel of vascular surgeons review latest findings on paclitaxel-coated balloons

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

    Shockwave Medical announces new CMS codes for intravascular lithotripsy

    Advocating for our members

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

    Pay SVS dues to receive SVS benefits, including VAM discount 

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

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

    Freischlag elected as ACS president-elect

    Randomized trial suggests carotid endarterectomy does not affect dementia risk

    CEA found to significantly improve neurocognitive function 30 days after procedure

    Apply for Brandeis health policy program by March 15

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

    Vascular Specialist–March 2020

    SVS releases updated clinical practice guidelines covering carotid disease

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

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

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

    Eastern Vascular gathering challenged to forge next generation of evolution

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

    Paper on EVAR for large AAAs named 2020 poster winner

    Frailty still strongly linked to mortality after EVAR for AAA

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

    SVS president presents point-by-point defense of Society position on paclitaxel controversy

    Your SVS: Executive Board sets course for year

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

    Unveiling an AI-driven risk stratification tool to attain better stroke prediction

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

    First US patient enrolled in Gore Viafort vascular stent pivotal study

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

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

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

    SVS creates much-anticipated DEI Committee

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

    SVS: Pay 2023 dues to avoid lapse in benefits

    Novel drug candidate for slowing AAA growth demonstrates safety in humans

    Outpatient evaluation and management codes extensively revised

    SVS: Impact of Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule remains threat...

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

    abdominal aortic aneurysm

    Computational model found to predict early aortic abdominal aneurysm rupture

    In Memoriam: Dr. John Ochsner

    SVS mourns death of Past President Kenneth Wayne Johnston

    VAM dates shifted to mid-August

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

    EVS 2023: Putting artificial intelligence to use in vascular practice

    Venous disease: SVS DEI Committee seeks survey participants

    Vascular Specialist–April 2021

    Vascular Specialist–December 2020

    Shockwave Medical announces US launch of new peripheral IVL catheter

    Medtronic recalls unused Valiant Navion thoracic stent graft system

    When world vascular societies combined to produce new global guidelines for...

    Study: The ‘successful’ operation of TCAR in a community practice setting

    VRIC set to be held during VAM 2021

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

    Janssen applies to FDA for new indication to expand use of...

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

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

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

    Surgeons discuss early efforts rolling out SVS Branding Toolkit

    ‘Highly implementable’ price sheet strategy sparks cost reduction in vascular procedures

    STEVECO

    STEVECO trial calls into question randomization in the venous stenting field

    The power of groups: Invest in the SVS PAC

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

    First patient treated in global strategic collaboration involving Cydar Maps technology

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

    ‘Disproportionate decrease’: Vascular surgeons see buying power fall, study finds

    Spotlight: SVS members in the news

    COVID-19 survey: Support of hospitals and societies ‘paramount’ to promoting well-being...

    The top 10 most popular stories from April

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

    Medical care in time of coronavirus: Handling patients without COVID-19

    VESAP5 debuting by Aug. 1

    Virtual VSB Certifying Exam ‘a huge success’

    Boston Scientific and BD initiate venous stent recalls

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

    SVS ONLINE: Carving out virtual version of VAM invited sessions amid...

    Register for August Vascular Surgery Board review course

    EVS 2023: Ozsvath assumes Eastern Vascular presidency

    AI

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

    MVSS 2023: Aulivola takes over Midwestern Vascular reins

    Vascular Specialist–October 2020

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

    For Diabetes Month, diabetes resources for SVS members, patients

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

    Presence of outpatient wound care center leads to significant decrease in...

    New attending call model aimed at fatigue mitigation produces ‘stable’ workflow

    VAM: Session on diversity set to feature on Friday of SVS...

    Corner Stitch: If you want to go far, go together

    Key players behind first SVS AUC on claudication unpack details of...

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

    VESAP5 available for purchase

    Nearly 70% of CX 2020 LIVE global aortic audience finds type...

    Dispatches: Opening up a difficult conversation around systemic racism

    Missing something? View VAM 2022 on-demand sessions

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

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