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    Vascular Specialist–November 2021

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    Vascular Specialist–January 2021

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    SVS History Digital Archive Task Force calls for notabilia

    symptomatic carotid web

    The case for aggressive intervention on symptomatic carotid web

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

    CMS: An update on quality measures for vascular surgery

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

    Learning culture, errors and Melinda French Gates

    F/BEVAR Andrea Vacirca

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

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

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

    Study highlights need to extend scope of cerebrovascular health disparities research

    From the SVS president: Supporting one another

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

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

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

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

    Prepare to submit research for VAM, VRIC 2023

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

    SWING

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

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

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

    pMAC

    Roundtable for treating CLTI: GLASS will make it clear

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

    Intermittent claudication and exercise therapy: A poor SET-up

    VAM travel scholarships open doors for underrepresented medical students

    SVS Foundation board approves latest pilot programs to help underserved

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

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

    FDA deems Envveno’s VenoValve ‘not-approvable’

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

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

    Capitol Hill

    Advance: Navigating the policy and political processes on Capitol Hill

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

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

    Vascular Specialist–March 2021

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

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

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

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

    Sheahan: On professionals and professionalism

    pMAC

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

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

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

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

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

    SVS member named 2023 Presidential Leadership Scholar

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

    First US patient enrolled in SOCRATES short neck AAA trial

    filters

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

    Deadlines near to submit VRIC and VAM abstracts

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

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

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

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

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

    technology

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

    EndoAVF found usually less cost effective compared with sAVF

    Powell: Studies linking EVAR and cancer risk continue to mount

    Coding and complex PAD: Register today for two SVS courses

    subanalysis

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

    What is taxonomy and how does it affect vascular surgeons?

    Elevating women in vascular surgery

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

    Gore acquires InnAVasc Medical

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

    top 10

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of September 2023

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

    Lesson learned: Entering vascular residency during first wave of pandemic 

    Robert B. Smith III: A lifetime of achievement

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

    JVS JVS-VL

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

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

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

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

    VAM

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

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

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

    Candidates for 2021-22 SVS vice president revealed

    FDA approves study of ZFEN+ for treatment of aortic aneurysms

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

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

    Fund hope with the SVS Foundation

    CSI announces development of IVL technology for the treatment of PAD

    UCLA-SVS review course is this month

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

    WIfI score found to be accurate across racial groups

    SVS receives CMSS grant to advance diagnostic excellence

    Presidentially Speaking

    JVS JVS-VL

    SVS unveils latest addition to JVS family of publications

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

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

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

    ‘Grit matters in vascular surgery’

    top 10

    Vascular Specialist’s top stories of 2023

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

    SVS members rally to respond to CMS carotid stenting coverage proposal

    Introducing patient-reported outcomes into the VQI

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

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

    peripheral arterial disease

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

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

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

    Vascular surgery oral boards text seeks to fill certifying void

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

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

    ellipsys five-year data

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

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

    SVS seeks volunteers to write position paper

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

    International Lecture: Endovascular colossus discusses new PAD therapy

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

    Live-streaming to return at VAM 2022

    alucent biomedical

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

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

    SCVS president becomes chair of American Board of Surgery

    Julie A. Freischlag becomes president of American College of Surgeons

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

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

    VAM: Gala auctions taking shape

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

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

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

    Dispatches: Vascular surgery and pandemic redeployment in New Orleans

    varicose vein management

    Multi-society guidelines on varicose vein management published

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

    pMAC

    SVS pushes out trio of mobile apps to aid CLTI treatment

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

    mechanical thrombectomy

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

    CLI at a crossroads: Which direction now?

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

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

    alucent biomedical

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

    burnout

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

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

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

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

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

    Six years, much growth and multiple changes to JVS publications

    SVS

    Prepare for Board exams at UCLA/SVS review course

    A Look into the Future at the Crawford Forum

    The role of PACs in political influence

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

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

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

    Treo IDE primary endpoint results announced

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

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

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

    Crawford Forum sets the stage for vascular surgery future

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

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

    AVF 2023: Results from first US trial of Sonovein delivered

    Audible Bleeding now flows through SVS

    A recent snapshot of pediatric vascular trauma injuries

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

    Emerging picture: VAM 2021 shaping up into blockbuster event

    SAVS 2023: President reveals upcoming change to Society seal

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

    Imperative Care announces FDA clearance for Symphony thrombectomy system

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Endovascular stablization system for infrarenal AAAs gains FDA Fast Track designation

    Vascular Specialist–February 2021

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

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

    SVS launches vascular branding toolkit

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

    CMS creates new codes for IVL performed below the knee

    May Vascular Research Initiatives Conference program takes shape

    ‘Radiation will be a thing of the past’

    SVS PA Section has new leaders

    Advocating for our members

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

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

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

    Regional vascular presidents measure state of specialty

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

    Anatomy of a branding campaign: Making vascular surgery more visible

    WVS 2021: Western Vascular Society names new president-elect

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

    NESVS outgoing president makes diversity pitch

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

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

    ESAR

    Five-year outcomes of ESAR in patients with short neck

    Physician assistant community launches ‘PA Case of the Month’

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

    SVS Foundation Gala

    SVS Foundation seeks auction items for VAM 2022 Gala

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

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

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

    Shockwave Medical announces new CMS codes for intravascular lithotripsy

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

    Lessons in PAD care from VA vascular surgeons

    SVS responds to CMS proposed coverage expansion for carotid stenting

    Former SAVS president David Rosenthal dies at 76

    Six top tips to help navigate interview season

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories in May

    Detour

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

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

    New COVID-19-focused vascular registry gains IRB approval

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

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

    Vascular Specialist–March 2020

    SVS creates much-anticipated DEI Committee

    Corner Stitch: A reflection on 2022…

    Apply for Brandeis health policy program by March 15

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

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

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

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

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

    Medtronic recalls unused Valiant Navion thoracic stent graft system

    A call to arms: Reuse of mature venous conduits urged

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

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

    VESAP5 mobile app now available

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

    Endologix receives FDA approval of PMA supplement for AFX2 system

    top 10

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of December 2022

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

    Randomized trial suggests carotid endarterectomy does not affect dementia risk

    FDA approves two pediatric venous thromboembolism indications for rivaroxaban

    Members involved in suggesting topics for VAM 2022 sessions

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

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

    VRIC set to be held during VAM 2021

    Pay SVS dues to receive SVS benefits, including VAM discount 

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

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

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

    CEA found to significantly improve neurocognitive function 30 days after procedure

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

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

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

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

    SVS: Pay 2023 dues to avoid lapse in benefits

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

    Register for August Vascular Surgery Board review course

    Cost of burnout on physician health and surgical performance explored

    Journal supplement outlines updated clinical practice guidelines, reporting standards

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

    ‘Historical’ CREST-2 data show reduced stroke risk with carotid stenting versus...

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

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

    Vascular trainee-developed VSITE review book sees sales soar

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

    Vascular Specialist–December 2020

    VAM 2021 taking shape, schedule changes to expand programming

    Your SVS: Executive Board sets course for year

    Venous disease: SVS DEI Committee seeks survey participants

    VESAP5 available for purchase

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

    New varicose vein management guidelines released

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

    First US patient enrolled in Gore Viafort vascular stent pivotal study

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

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

    Outpatient evaluation and management codes extensively revised

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

    VESAP5 debuting by Aug. 1

    top 10

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of August 2022

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

    The power of groups: Invest in the SVS PAC

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

    Missing something? View VAM 2022 on-demand sessions

    Artery-to-vein AVF technique found to improve hemodynamics, increasing maturation and patency

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

    Next SVS Town Hall to discuss post-pandemic practice

    Paper on EVAR for large AAAs named 2020 poster winner

    Frailty still strongly linked to mortality after EVAR for AAA

    SVS launches national smoking cessation initiative

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

    Abbott announces agreement to acquire Cardiovascular Systems

    EVS 2023: Putting artificial intelligence to use in vascular practice

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

    Eastern Vascular gathering challenged to forge next generation of evolution

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

    Updated intermittent claudication guidelines reflect a decade of new evidence

    RapidAI earns US FDA clearance for AI-driven aortic measurement and surveillance...

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

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

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

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

    Action plan: How to help halt sharp cuts to Medicare

    Utilize new SVS Branding Toolkit

    Vascular Specialist–April 2021

    Shockwave Medical announces US launch of new peripheral IVL catheter

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

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

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

    Vascular Specialist–October 2020

    Upper-extremity vascular injuries associated with ‘increased prevalence’ of nerve deficits

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

    March 2020 is vascular recruitment month

    SVS reveals research priorities for next decade

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

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

    Vascular Specialist–April 2020

    SVS launches inaugural member census

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

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

    transection

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

    SVS launches Vascular Board Certification Model Task Force

    Vascular Specialist–September 2020

    VA system delivers high quality services for veterans

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

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

    For Diabetes Month, diabetes resources for SVS members, patients

    JVS editors outline successes of past year

    BD acquires Straub Medical

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

    Crawford panel focuses minds on challenges facing vascular surgery workforce numbers

    Details emerge on VRIC’s move to VAM 2021

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

    ‘Ask not what vascular surgery can do for you… ask what...

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

    Spotlight: SVS members take up new positions, make endowment

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

    Spotlight: SVS members in the news

    First patient treated in global strategic collaboration involving Cydar Maps technology

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

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

    Spotlight: Outstanding women in business award

    AI

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

    Government Grand Rounds

    New Government Grand Rounds series highlights how perspective matters in advocacy

    Boston Scientific and BD initiate venous stent recalls

    VAM dates shifted to mid-August

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

    Vascular firefighters: New data highlight ‘essential hospital resource’

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

    MVSS 2023: Aulivola takes over Midwestern Vascular reins

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

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

    EVS 2023: Ozsvath assumes Eastern Vascular presidency

    VQI analysis finds endovascular repair of rAAA superior to open repair

    The top 10 most popular stories from April

    AVFs contribute to higher survival of hemodialysis patients with COVID-19

    Vietnam War-era vascular trauma pioneer honored by department he founded

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

    ‘Rapid reduction’ in amputations follows opening of multidisciplinary limb preservation service

    EVAR improves one-year survival in octogenarians with AAAs, study finds

    Upcoming symposium for fellows: ‘Building a successful vascular practice’

    Interventions associated with ‘poor’ two-year relief of intermittent claudication symptoms

    STEVECO

    STEVECO trial calls into question randomization in the venous stenting field

    Democrats take control with Biden presidency, majorities in both chambers

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

    Congress delays steep Medicare payment cuts

    SVS PAC recaps 2020, offers goals for 2021

    Is Surveillance Futile for Small AAAs in the Very Elderly?

    abdominal aortic aneurysm

    Computational model found to predict early aortic abdominal aneurysm rupture

    Vascular Specialist–July 2020

    Obituary: Janet Powell

    Abstracts for VRIC, VAM 2021

    National Kidney Foundation releases guideline for vascular access in dialysis patients

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

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

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

    SVS Foundation: Get ‘Gatsby’ Gala tickets today

    VAM

    Trainees: Cases sought for three VAM sessions   

    SVS

    SVS unveils proposal outlining changes to Society bylaws

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

    SVS releases updated clinical practice guidelines covering carotid disease

    Surgeons discuss early efforts rolling out SVS Branding Toolkit

    Vascular Surgery Board seeks director nominees

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

    CEA provides inhibitive effect on stroke prevention for eight years over...

    SVS Foundation continues call for VISTA project applicants

    ‘Voices of Vascular’ attracts national recognition with diversity award

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

    Vascular surgeons: Avoiding burnout and achieving wellness

    Medtronic recalls HawkOne directional atherectomy system

    Deadline extension: VRIC 2023 abstracts now due Jan. 18

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

    SVS adds ‘service’ criterion to Distinguished Fellows process

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

    ‘Significant’ value of adding podiatrists to limb salvage alliance

    New SVS online portal heralds vascular education ‘on the go’

    Registry data show EVAR is safe, durable and effective out to...

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

    Vascular Health Step Challenge emerges as beacon of awareness and action

    SVS

    SVS DEI Committee launches ‘Voices of Vascular’ series

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

    In Memoriam: Dr. John Ochsner

    AI and transforming vascular surgery

    First patient enrolled in PEERLESS study of FlowTriever system

    Local matters: Three community service honorees in profile

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

    ViTAA Medical announces FDA 510(k) clearance for aortic planning platform

    SVS issues membership dues reminder

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

    EVS 2022: Weaving magic in academic vascular surgery at JVS

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

    Help tell the SVS story through images

    SVS launches partnership to help private practice vascular surgeons cut costs

    President Dalman: SVS Appointments Committee confidential

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

    Intravascular lithotripsy ‘superior’ to PTA in acute procedural success out to...

    LEOPARD

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

    Why VAM was shifted to August amid COVID-19 vaccination rollout

    How will coronavirus impact medical education?

    SVS launches registration for 3rd annual CPVI Skills Course

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

    UPDATED: Last call for community practice accolade

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

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

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

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

    Channeling SVS messaging across diffuse mediums

    Minority of patients in population of 4M demonstrate rapid progress of...

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

    Planning underway for next VAM

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

    Swiss parliament votes to accept FDA-approved medical devices

    VESAP5: Now up to 25% off

    75 facts in 75 days to celebrate 75 years

    Veterans with claudication who undergo revascularization ‘significantly more likely to have...

    Corner Stitch: Spotlight on VESS 2023

    Conference watch: Submit research to VRIC, VAM

    Five-year ACST-2 results: Carotid artery surgery and stenting have similar long-term...

    SVN to host virtual annual meeting July 15

    TCAR has ‘statistically equivalent’ stroke and death outcomes to CEA, new...

    Hodgson: Bringing appropriateness into sharper focus

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

    SOOVC sub-section introduces two awards

    Straub Medical announces first patient treated in US with Rotarex S...

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

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

    VSGBI spotlights data-driven financial incentives for PAD revascularization

    One-year results from PROMISE I study of LimFlow system in ‘no-option’...

    Survey on radiation safety in vascular trainees demonstrates a quarter received...

    SVS issues statement abhorring injustice and violence amid unrest in US

    DVT

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

    British AAA screening results show ‘considerable’ local variation in proportion of...

    Multidisciplinary approach to diabetic foot ulcers in rural America leads to...

    WVS 2022: New evidence of radiation reduction benefit emerges

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

    ACC.21: SAFE-PAD finds no increased risk of death with drug-coated devices

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

    Congress considers incremental steps towards Medicare payment reform

    VOYAGER PAD: Rivaroxaban plus aspirin should be considered after lower-extremity bypass...

    Open repair linked to higher long-term survival in patients deemed off-label...

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

    Medicare E&M coding changes and EHR physician burnout

    Quality Payment Program: The proposed updates slated for 2021

    Key MACRA changes highlighted

    ‘Fundamental differences’ in outcomes after open AAA detected across three national...

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

    Pre-emptive embolization of aneurysm sac side branches prevents post-EVAR type II...

    Official: SVS cancels VAM

    Jeti peripheral thrombectomy

    JETi registry provides “remarkable results” for peripheral thrombectomy system

    New paradigm in arteriovenous grafts opens up possibility of novel cure...

    New data support televascular visits to help address rural vascular surgery...

    Med students: Q&A webinar on vascular specialty slated for May 13

    IN.PACT Admiral DCB shows ‘significant advantage’ over uncoated devices in fempop...

    Medtronic’s Endurant receives FDA labelling approval to remove rAAA treatment warning

    OBL: Keys to success in the outpatient setting

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of July 2023

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

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