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    Vascular Research Initiatives Conference abstracts due

    Adam Smith, Hippocrates, Pogo and the great American health care mess:...

    Medtronic announces first commercial use of Liberant thrombectomy system

    Robyn Macsata lectureship to debut at 2026 APDVS annual meeting

    InterVene receives US FDA 510(k) clearance for Recana thrombectomy system

    Deep vein arterialization challenges notion of ‘no-option’ CLTI

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

    The Zeigarnik effect

    ‘We are all family’: Calligaro calls for unity and innovation during...

    Acellular tissue engineered vessel outperforms AVF in high-risk hemodialysis patients

    Ascher urges specialty to take active role in developing new technologies

    The thrill is gone: Preserving dialysis access

    SVS Foundation travel grant to support early-career female vascular surgeons

    Reducing unwanted care through better communication

    Interim results of covered stent-graft hint at ‘new avenue’ in dialysis...

    Subspecialty certification: Solution or added burden?

    PERT, AI and the rise of thrombectomy devices: ‘PERT leads to...

    Introducing the vascular surgery MIPS Value Pathway: A new era for...

    Anton Sidawy becomes president of American College of Surgeons

    Industry sponsored courses: A proposal for informed participation

    Site neutral payments: Are there winners and losers?

    Atherectomy in PAD: Meta-analysis of ‘extensive’ published literature supports use in...

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

    New era beckons: Vascular Specialist moves in-house as new chapter opens...

    Study explores when AAA surveillance may no longer benefit older patients

    Can tailored thromboprophylaxis reduce amputation risk?

    Pre-operative guideline adherence tied to fewer major adverse limb events

    adverse

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

    Elective PVI for claudication linked to worse limb outcomes and higher...

    Data support conservative approach to claudication in elderly patients

    Phaedro’s dog and Dr. Oz: Reclaiming physician leadership in health care

    New data support tailored revascularization strategies for patients with CLTI

    Better education, communication may help reduce disparities in dialysis care

    The evolving role of academic outpatient vascular centers

    Data demonstrates extensive variations in antithrombotic therapy after venous stenting and...

    Reclaiming joy and meaning in vascular practice

    Fear and loathing in a post-CREST-2 world

    Venous VQI celebrates decade milestone

    SVS updates patient reading materials to ‘improve accessibility’

    SVS launches partnership to help private practice vascular surgeons cut costs

    Wrapsody device

    WAVE trial AVG cohort also benefits at six months with Wrapsody

    Duplex ultrasound may underestimate left renal vein compression in suspected nutcracker...

    Smoking cessation remains a challenge among PAD patients undergoing revascularization

    SVS Foundation set to launch Enrico Ascher Vascular Innovation Institute at...

    SCAI publishes chronic venous disease management guidelines

    Vascular surgeons descend on DC: Maiden SVS leadership conference takes advocacy...

    Care for intermittent claudication considered ‘inappropriate’ found to be common, putting...

    ‘Vascular surgery is leading the way’: Neurodivergence in care

    Education session closes PAD knowledge gap among primary care residents

    Surgical societies respond to updated pulmonary embolism clinical practice guidelines

    Carotid endarterectomy and TCAR show comparable outcomes in patients with high...

    TCAR demonstrates durable long-term outcomes with few reinterventions

    EVC 2025: Multidisciplinary, multi-stakeholder efforts key to setting venous disease research...

    TCAR may offer lower neurological risk than CEA in older symptomatic...

    Wrapsody device

    Merit Medical announces FDA approval of the Wrapsody cell-impermeable endoprosthesis

    Unequal Access, unequal outcomes: Addressing disparities in acute limb ischemia

    Vascular Verification Program opens doors for early engagement, quality improvement

    Carotid endarterectomy tied to lower stroke, mortality rates than stenting

    Mechanical thrombectomy system for AV access shows promise, study shows

    Chronic venous insufficiency: Appeal over ‘not-approvable’ VenoValve fails

    Appeal filed over ‘not-approvable’ letter for breakthrough venous valve replacement

    Premature PAD tied to higher amputation rates

    DCB therapy reduces MALE rates across femoropopliteal lesion complexity

    New blunt thoracic aortic injury guidelines reflect evolution in evidence and...

    Tibial access in claudicants linked to guideline-discordant care and CLTI progression

    Dementia patients see worse outcomes after AAA repair

    Rethinking antiplatelet and anticoagulant use in PAD after AQUATIC

    SYMPHONY-PE trial demonstrates positive efficacy, efficiency, and safety results

    enVVeno receives ‘unfavorable’ appeal decision from FDA for VenoValve device

    PROMISE III: Six-month data ‘reinforce’ case for TADV in no-option CLTI...

    Inquis Medical’s Aventus thrombectomy system found safe and effective for patients...

    Obituary: Bruce A. Perler

    TAMBE and TBE: Evolving experiences and piecing together channels of inquiry

    Early feasibility study for Velocity pAVF system now fully enrolled

    Inari Medical, now part of Stryker, launches InThrill thrombectomy system

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

    Blood pressure control critical following PAD revascularization, study shows

    ‘What I talk about when I talk about value’

    Shaping the vascular workforce of tomorrow

    Finding common ground begins with shared experiences

    Philips expands commercial availability of LumiGuide imaging system

    Second edition of VSITE review text released

    CREST-2: Landmark trial finds benefit from carotid stenting

    Positive data show novel delayed-release diameter reduction technique in construction of...

    Journal of Vascular Surgery secures new editor-in-chief

    Study strengthens case for conservative therapy in claudication over early intervention

    Structured exercise after acute DVT may reduce long-term complications

    Medtronic fully launches Neuroguard IEP system

    A global concern: WFVS seeks to level up vascular education in...

    ‘Why vascular?’: Grappling with the vascular workforce challenges of the future

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

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

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

    Progress with limits: Female surgeons still face uneven playing field

    APDVS launches vascular surgery curriculum e-book for medical students

    Closer to the goal: Shoring up data behind breakthrough imaging technology...

    Study reveals higher PAD detection rates in women despite similar risk...

    Terumo Aortic announces launch of Fenestrated Treo pivotal IDE study in...

    SVS Foundation Awards Grant to Study Pregnancy Outcomes, PAD Risk

    TADV without venous branch coiling still yields strong limb salvage rates...

    Patient-facing literature from SVS found to exceed recommended reading level

    ‘It’s not us versus them’: Rethinking multidisciplinary collaboration in vascular care

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

    Imperative Care announces FDA clearance for Symphony thrombectomy system

    Terumo Aortic announces ‘significant policy milestone’ with CMS establishing new DRG...

    Designated multispecialty CLTI teams may help in amputation fight

    ATEV shows promise in high-risk patients on hemodialysis

    NIH-funded WARRIORS trial advances toward launch

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

    SCVS Young Vascular Surgeons Program deadline further extended

    Survey suggests greater exposure to mini-incision carotid endarterectomy during training may...

    Open repair: In good hands?

    One-year results from IVC stent clinical trial show positive safety and...

    Updated intermittent claudication guidelines reflect a decade of new evidence

    Deadline extended for SCVS Young Surgeons Program

    Claudication: Medicare-linked data outline higher rates of progression to CLTI after...

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

    Envision, private equity and patient care: Substituted values 2.0

    JVS-VL to be open access beginning in January

    Wrapsody WAVE trial demonstrates superior patency versus standard of care in...

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

    Interim RAPID-PE study reveals ‘excellent’ safety data in first 50 patients

    Study details radiation exposure learning curve among vascular trainees 

    TADV delivers ‘transformative advancement’ for no-option CLTI

    Alcohol use disorder linked to higher rates of amputation and death...

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

    ‘Battlefield first aid’: A peer-to-peer prescription for dealing with adverse surgical...

    MDR certification secured for Impede embolization plug devices

    Thomas Fogarty, cardiovascular surgeon and medical technology pioneer, dies

    ivus

    Correct coding for IVUS during venous and arterial interventions

    Randomized data ‘debunks’ widely used negative pressure wound therapy

    Clyde Barker, pioneering vascular surgeon and Penn Medicine titan, dies

    Vein mapping rates show no sign of change two years after...

    An open letter to Epic Systems

    PERFORMANCE III demonstrates ‘very low’ 30-day event rates for dual neuroprotection...

    Benvenuto, Bienvenue, Velkommen, Willkommen!

    Vascular surgery trainee autonomy driven by well-being, study finds

    STORM-PE finds mechanical thrombectomy superior to anticoagulation alone

    SVS releases updated guidelines for intermittent claudication

    Countdown to Capitol Hill: SVS Advocacy and Leadership Conference nears

    SVS awarded CMSS grant to expand age-friendly vascular ambulatory care

    Through the looking glass: Addressing bias in surgery

    SVS smoking cessation initiative aligns with national cancer society effort to...

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

    ESVS publishes 2025 vascular trauma guidelines

    SVS Highway to Health campaign aims to make PAD a household...

    BASIL-2 points towards endovascular-first revascularization strategy in CLTI patients

    Meta-analysis: Drug-coated devices show comparable aggregate outcomes to non-drug-coated devices in...

    Retirement for Vascular Surgeons: Considerations at the Crossroads of Skill and...

    Vascular care is a ‘team sport’ founded on infrastructure, personnel and...

    One-year WAVE trial results show patency advantage for Wrapsody versus PTA

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

    VQI analysis finds disparities in IVC filter retrieval rates

    TCT 2023: LIFE-BTK breathes life into drug-eluting resorbable scaffolds in breakthrough...

    ‘Choosing the right devices for the right patients’: Surgeon-scientist secures NIH...

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

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

    Early-bird deadline for SAVS 2026 approaches

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

    MVSS 2025: Ross Milner ascends to Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society presidency

    Vascular Specialist–October 2020

    ‘Parenthood in vascular surgery a personal choice, not a professional deadline’

    Biological sex remains a key determinant in CLTI revascularization rates and...

    Letter from Seattle: Amid COVID-19 pandemic, time to act is long...

    Corner Stitch: A letter to new vascular interns

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

    SVS highlights landmark paper on functional popliteal artery entrapment syndrome

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

    ATEV

    Humacyte announces commercial launch of Symvess for extremity vascular trauma

    Vascular Specialist–July 2021

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

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of June 2023

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

    Debate verdict: Carotid endarterectomy maintains its golden hue

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

    ‘We need to look at the totality of evidence’: VIVA panelists...

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

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

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

    Expiation, Karl Wallenda, Oppenheimer and us

    CLTI: European cohort study provides ‘strong positive evidence’ for surgery over...

    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of October 2023

    Vascular surgery history: Putting specialty on the map in a broader...

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

    When women are PIs: A story foretold on the vascular frontlines

    vascular surgery

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

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

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

    Why CMS should still not extend reimbursement indications for carotid stenting...

    Detour

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

    VESS: A society primed for young vascular surgeons, trainees and medical...

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

    VasQ AVF creation device receives FDA clearance

    The pulmonary arterial tree—it is time we branch out

    VOYAGER PAD analyses shed light on use of rivaroxaban in high-risk...

    ATEV

    Humacyte announces Symvess ECAT approval from US Defense Logistics Agency

    Terumo Aortic and Bentley announce collaboration on US FEVAR study

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

    SFA-Popliteal Claudication: What’s Appropriate Care?

    Settled science: The indisputable link between EHR and burnout

    technology

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

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    Vascular Specialist’s top stories of 2023

    ‘This is just the beginning’: SVS launches patient-facing website in opening...

    Obituary: Janet Powell

    RESCUE II results on Thrombolex’s Bashir endovascular catheter for PE published

    Study identifies ‘critical need’ for guidelines on appropriate use of atherectomy

    It is time to end the interview

    Moments suspended in time: Joining the vascular fold

    SVS, ACS launch new quality verification program

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

    VAM is ‘in the room where it happens’

    SVS members pitch in to help patients kick the smoking habit

    FORS-powered LumiGuide 3D imaging technology is rolled out at specialized centers...

    SVS History Work Group’s landmark project culminates in new book

    Muck takes over Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society presidency

    Former SVS president named ACS president-elect

    aortic-related mortality

    New data support role of F/BEVAR for treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic...

    Presidential Address: ‘We Care!’

    National Kidney Foundation releases guideline for vascular access in dialysis patients

    ‘Grit matters in vascular surgery’

    OBL: In praise of the office-based interventional lab

    Innovation within the Veterans Health Administration

    ABCs for the treatment of lower-extremity acute DVTs

    Government Grand Rounds: Educating through advocacy

    subanalysis

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

    UCLA-SVS review course is this month

    SAVS makes travel scholarship applications call for 2024 meeting

    Preventing spinal cord ischemia: Novel techniques for direct segmental artery revascularization...

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of September 2023

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

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of November 2023

    SVS urges revisions for independent cardiology certification board

    Are we overtreating aortic aneurysms in the elderly?

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

    ATEV

    FDA approves Humacyte’s Symvess for vascular trauma

    Novel phenotypic AAA classification may help better stratify aneurysm risk

    Schedule-At-A-Glance

    Supervised Exercise Therapy: There’s an app for that

    Our forever plague

    SVS issues new guidelines covering carotid disease and popliteal aneurysms

    Corner Stitch: From intentions to gratitude in 2022

    Tying healthcare waste and spending to productivity incentives

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

    FDA approves IDE for pivotal study of high-intensity focused ultrasound platform

    deep vein thrombosis

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

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

    patient-level

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

    Carotid disease: Getting to the right decision

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

    International collaboration unveils updated PAD guidelines in diabetic foot ulcers

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of April 2024

    The endovascular revolution and open aortic training: ‘It’s not necessarily a...

    Stryker completes acquisition of Inari Medical

    Taking the lead: The vascular surgeon in the pediatric vascular surgical...

    EVS 2025: Eastern Vascular Society reveals 2025–26 officer class

    Non-contrast MRI outperforms DSA in detecting below-the-knee arteries in CLTI patients

    Scenes from the Vascular Annual Meeting

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

    Rise in cardiovascular disease, vascular surgeon burnout presents a public health...

    Conveying vascular surgery’s essential ‘coolness’

    LimFlow deep vein arterialization

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

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of March 2023

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

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

    Endovascular stablization system for infrarenal AAAs gains FDA Fast Track designation

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

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

    VAM travel scholarships open doors for underrepresented medical students

    Endologix announces 36-month results of DETOUR2 study

    SCVS 2025: TBE device provides ‘safer’ option than TEVAR for blunt...

    Gore Tag thoracic branch endoprosthesis receives expanded FDA approval for endovascular...

    Enduring PROMISE: Real-world outcomes study suggests results continue to flow from...

    ‘The patient is there to see me and my face’: Making...

    ‘Excellent’ one-year outcomes from ROADSTER 3 show TCAR is ‘safe and...

    Sheahan takes over as Vascular Surgery Board chair

    The Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society Welcomes You

    Tracking the Decline of AAA Repair in the United States

    AAA diameter could have crucial implications for patient outcomes

    VSIGs increase early exposure to vascular surgery in med school

    VAM travel scholarship applications available this month

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Corner Stitch: Supplementing our formal learning as vascular trainees

    FDA clears AAA-SHAPE trial for IDE approval

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

    agreement

    LimFlow announces agreement to be acquired by Inari Medical

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

    Impact of the CMS proposed rule on the QPP for 2024

    Endoscopic vein harvest under the microscope

    FDA announces plans to address medical device shortage risks

    Helping OBL vascular surgeons fight the squeeze

    SVS announces election results for new leadership

    Training smarter, not harder: Analysis finds no negative impact of reduced...

    Gregorio A. Sicard, past SVS president, advocate for Latin American surgeons,...

    Hospital volume found linked to EVAR success

    Sternbergh: On his journey of self-awareness, overcoming tragedy and achieving work-life...

    Aspirin plus rivaroxaban significantly lowers adverse events in PAD revascularization

    To drain or not to drain? That is the question

    Freischlag elected as ACS president-elect

    The benefits of an academic research career in the VA

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

    Trainee wellness: ‘No one really prepared me for the failures’

    Formally introducing Christopher Audu

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

    Letter to the editor: The vascular influencer

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

    Crawford panel focuses minds on challenges facing vascular surgery workforce numbers

    Novel drug candidate for slowing AAA growth demonstrates safety in humans

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

    SVS launches national smoking cessation initiative

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

    Prepare to submit research for VAM 2024

    SVS

    SVS unveils proposal outlining changes to Society bylaws

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

    Terumo Neuro receives FDA approval for carotid stent system

    aortic-related mortality

    From Brazil to Baylor: Oderich assumes coveted role at cardiovascular ‘powerhouse’

    Analysis of BEST-CLI, PREVENT III reveals significant improvement in vein bypass...

    In wake of President Trump’s chronic venous insufficiency diagnosis, SVS steps...

    PVSS is now VESS -The Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society

    Vascular Specialist–October 2021

    A modest proposal: Let’s eat the trauma surgeons

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

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

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of January 2023

    STEVECO

    STEVECO trial calls into question randomization in the venous stenting field

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

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

    SVS

    SVS History Digital Archive Task Force calls for notabilia

    From the editor: Sex, lies, and carotid stents

    Survey suggests venous work less valued than arterial interventions

    Less vain and more vein: Evaluating the perceptions of venous disease...

    tcar restenotic carotid lesions

    BEST-CLI trial spline model analysis breaks new ground in assessing the...

    TRIOMPHE

    Endospan announces positive 30-day outcomes from TRIOMPHE IDE study

    Novel MRI technique for CLTI poised to address ‘medieval problem in...

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

    Aquedeon Medical receives FDA approval to expand clinical trial of Duett...

    SWEDEPAD re-opens paclitaxel safety discussion, finds drug-coated devices do not improve...

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

    Industry-Supported Satellite Symposia Offered at VAM

    Earn CME, Maintenance of Certification Credits

    Tracking Endovascular Treatment of the Femoral Arteries

    In Memoriam: Dr. John Ochsner

    The Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society Welcomes You to VAM 2017

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

    New JVS associate editor for diversity traces footsteps of her mother

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories in September

    Smoking status ‘should not deter nor delay’ endovascular intervention in femoropopliteal...

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

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

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

    SVS Foundation board approves latest pilot programs to help underserved

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

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    alucent biomedical

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

    Submit ideas for VAM 2024 educational sessions

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

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

    Enrollment of first patient in Neuroguard carotid stent system trial announced

    CMS confirms broadened Medicare coverage of carotid artery stenting in final...

    Change: A driving force behind SVS advocacy initiatives

    Personalized postoperative anticoagulation needed to curb lower-limb amputations

    Coding: Increasing complexity and lost RVUs—a drop in the ocean?

    New data on TAMBE outcomes in complex aortic aneurysms revealed

    US ARC uncovers ‘dramatic’ decrease in use of prophylactic spinal drains...

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

    Success of Recent VRIC

    Vascular Annual Meeting: A ‘Must-Attend’ Event

    Letters to the Editor

    Learn More About the Benefits of Belonging

    Special Events on Tap at VAM Thursday

    Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Cronenwett

    Learn Radiation Safety During Vascular Surgery

    gustavo oberich

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

    Burnout Among Vascular Surgeons – A Report From the SVS Wellness...

    Faith and flaw: The replication crisis is here

    Outgoing SVS president outlines state of Society diversity

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

    Flying lesson: King Air 559 Delta Whiskey

    Hodgson: Bringing appropriateness into sharper focus

    In memoriam: Aspiring vascular surgeon Noor Gul Shah, 29

    Julie A. Freischlag becomes president of American College of Surgeons

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

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

    SVS creates limb salvage-focused Frank J. Veith Lectureship

    Vascular Specialist@VAM–July/August Review Edition

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

    Distal embolic protection linked to significantly better outcomes in carotid stenting

    F/BEVAR Andrea Vacirca

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

    SVS announces officer candidates for 2023 election

    A call to arms: Reuse of mature venous conduits urged

    We can honor the past without living in it

    Vascular surgery moves to assess trainees’ competence with EPAs

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

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

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

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

    FDA approves study of ZFEN+ for treatment of aortic aneurysms

    EVS 2023: Ozsvath assumes Eastern Vascular presidency

    Changing course: The natural history of tibial claudication comes under scrutiny...

    Toe and flow session aims to break down barriers to multidisciplinary...

    TCAR and endarterectomy both ‘reasonable’ but stenting linked to worse outcomes...

    VQI analysis of CLTI practice following BEST-CLI finds no pick up...

    Carotid endarterectomy outperforms stenting amid overuse of both procedures in 10-year...

    Transcatheter arterialization of the deep veins: Comparative analysis probes whether emerging...

    VAM 2026 chairs discuss pathways to podium, poster presentations

    Welcome from the Vascular Quality Initiative

    Concurrent Sessions Provide Younger Surgeons Information

    Homans Lecture: A Look Ahead in Vascular Surgery

    Presidentially Speaking

    We Must Lead on BEST-CLI Trial, Enroll Patients: Dr. Conte

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

    VESS: Exploring the Surgical Management of Aberrant Subclavian Artery Associated With...

    Is Surveillance Futile for Small AAAs in the Very Elderly?

    Lifetime Achievement, Innovation Award On Tap

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

    Dispatches: Vascular surgery and pandemic redeployment in New Orleans

    Crawford Forum sets the stage for vascular surgery future

    International Lecture: Endovascular colossus discusses new PAD therapy

    SVS seeks comments on chronic mesenteric ischemia guidelines by July 8

    Introducing patient-reported outcomes into the VQI

    Our broken system: Medical liability in vascular practice

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

    Houston, we have a dialysis access problem

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    The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories in March

    ESAR

    Five-year outcomes of ESAR in patients with short neck

    AVF 2023: Results from first US trial of Sonovein delivered

    Viz.ai receives FDA 510(k) clearance for abdominal aortic aneurysm AI algorithm

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

    SCVS 2023: Endovascular-first or -only approach to all CLTI patients ‘is...

    Intentional mentorship and pushing beyond representation

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

    SCAI

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

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

    complementary

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

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

    SVS announces new vice president and treasurer following 2023 election

    SVS mourns death of Past President Kenneth Wayne Johnston

    WRAPSODY Arteriovenous Access Efficacy (WAVE) pivotal study completes enrolment

    Empowering vascular surgery to promote five pivotal healthcare bills before Congress

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

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

    Vascular Health Step Challenge emerges as beacon of awareness and action

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

    SVS receives CMSS grant to advance diagnostic excellence

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

    Society for Vascular Surgery addresses latest mainstream media reports on atherectomy

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

    SVS, AVF bring the latest innovations in venous disease treatment to...

    Endovascular CFA treatment associated with increased rate of long-term CFA-specific reintervention,...

    Sonovein FDA pivotal study treatments completed: Theraclion reaches key milestone on...

    Eastern Vascular Society presidency transfers from Ozsvath to Lal

    SVS encourages participation in compensation survey

    Abre

    ABRE subanalysis highlights obesity ‘paradox’ in post-venous stenting outcomes

    SVS president will stake ‘reclaiming center’ in VAM 2025 address

    Getinge’s iCast covered stent system approved as bridging stent in US

    Final patient treated in Cook’s Zenith Fenestrated+ endovascular graft clinical study

    In Memoriam

    National Harbor – Gateway to Washington, D.C.

    Vascular Live

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    Everyone Can Participate in Gala Silent Auction

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

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

    Virtual VSB Certifying Exam ‘a huge success’

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    Apply for VAM travel scholarships by March 9

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

    SVS members receive deep discount on key textbooks

    FDA approves expanded indications for TCAR’s Enroute stent

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

    SVS has patient resources and guidelines on strokes

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

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

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

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

    Vascular surgeons step up for PAD awareness campaign in September

    Bright future predicted for JVS internship program

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

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

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

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    VAM 2023: Early-bird registration opens

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

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

    First US patient enrolled in Gore Viafort vascular stent pivotal study

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

    Capitol Hill

    Advance: Navigating the policy and political processes on Capitol Hill

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

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

    SCVS president becomes chair of American Board of Surgery

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

    VQI Fellows in Training program marks one year

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

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

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

    For Diabetes Month, diabetes resources for SVS members, patients

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

    U.S. Aortic Research Consortium maps out F/BEVAR preoperative risk factors for...

    Endospan releases early TRIOMPHE IDE study results at Society of Thoracic...

    Could metformin be first-ever medical treatment that is effective at managing...

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    Pediatric vascular trauma: ‘Collaboration really matters in this space’

    Silk Road celebrates milestone of 100,000 TCAR procedures

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

    CEA: The importance of doctor-patient conversations about quitting smoking for better...

    Research suggests arm vein is the best alternative bypass conduit to...

    New analysis details learning curve effect behind ‘significant improvement’ in performance...

    FFRCT diagnosis of coronary ischemia with ischemia-targeted coronary revascularization more than...

    AVF 2025: A call for ‘second-generation steps’ in venous stenting

    Cost-effectiveness outcomes defy expectations in latest BEST-CLI data drop

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

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

    A renowned device innovator honored

    Charting the Benefits of AAA Screening in England

    VQI Adds Half-Day, Posters, Reception to Meeting

    How to Welcome a Patient Advisor to Your Research Team

    How to get published in JVS and EJVES: Editors disclose secrets...

    Saturday – On Tap

    Dear VESS Members and Attendees: Welcome to Spring Meeting

    VESS: Hospital Volume Is Tied to the Outcomes of Thoracoabdominal Aortic...

    Don’t Miss Practice Management Tips for Novice and Seasoned Surgeons

    Macrophages, Regulation, and Impaired Diabetic Wound Healing

    Gender disparity and sexual harassment in vascular surgery practices

    Malnutrition Exacerbated Outcomes in Frail Elderly Patients Treated for PAD

    Early Outcomes To Be Presented From ROADSTER 2

    Change Doesn’t Come Easy! But Is Needed

    How to Earn Your CME, MOC Credits from VAM

    COVID-19 special: How to be a doctor at the end of...

    Crawford Critical Issues Forum 2020 echoes founding charge

    ‘I cannot remove my black skin’: Perspective of a vascular surgery...

    SVS president, JVS editors respond to controversial paper furor

    Anatomy of a branding campaign: Making vascular surgery more visible

    Leadership and culture: Nurturing our immune system

    Hitting the spot: EVAR for rAAA should be ‘treatment of choice’...

    Dalman: Meeting challenges of COVID-19, SVS future direction head-on

    Vascular Specialist–September 2021

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

    Learn by doing at February SVS PAD workshop

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

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

    Medtronic issues voluntary recall for TurboHawk Plus directional atherectomy system

    VAM 2022 will offer innovative formats

    Venous stents remain durable following pregnancy, researchers find

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

    Vascular Specialist–May/June 2022

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

    Study of post-carotid endarterectomy surveillance prompts protocol discussion

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

    SVS looks to maintain AMA House of Delegates representation

    SVS Vascular Health Step Challenge asks surgeons to walk the walk

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

    Abbott announces agreement to acquire Cardiovascular Systems

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Corner Stitch: Spotlight on VESS 2023

    Medical therapy gains highlight need to reassess carotid surgery

    VAM 2023 beckons

    Prediction model offers new option for forecasting AAA growth

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

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

    Nephrologist insights for vascular surgeons at hemodialysis access session

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

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    SVS members rally to respond to CMS carotid stenting coverage proposal

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    Thrombolex announces new insights from the RESCUE trial with the Bashir...

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    Gore announces first commercial implant of Gore Tag thoracic branch endoprosthesis...

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    Session to Spotlight Key Research Papers

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    COVID-19 pandemic led to ‘severe’ financial loss for academic vascular surgery...

    Pioneering Duke vascular surgeon Richard McCann dies

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

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

    CMS creates new billing code for central venous vascular access system

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

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

    Supply & demand: [Private] practice matters

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    Voting for SVS vice president, secretary begins May 23

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

    Female sex is associated with reintervention and mortality following elective EVAR

    Selution SLR receives second FDA IDE approval

    SVS addresses pair of critical payment-related proposed rules

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

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    SVS officer elections 2022: A glimpse into the electorate

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    Highlighting original work by women: Peer-review title blazes new trail in...

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    FlowTriever device found to dramatically improve breathing among intermediate-risk acute pulmonary...

    Physician-assembled unitary stent graft platform for debranched TAAA repair found safe...

    SVS approves FY 2024-2025 budget, sets priorities

    Dedicated session offers insight on ebbs and flows of SVS, ESVS...

    One-year results confirm safety and efficacy results of conformable AAA device...

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

    A calling seeded in childhood: Uniting vascular surgery for the betterment...

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    Shockwave Medical expands US peripheral IVL portfolio with enhanced catheter

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    Smoking: BEST-CLI trial points to protective effect against MALE in those...

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    Applications open for 2025 James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award

    Researchers develop machine learning models to predict IVC filter complications

    VVT Medical welcomes Antonios Gasparis to medical advisory board

    Medtronic to distribute FMD’s peripheral guidewires for transradial access in US

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

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

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    ACC 2023: Large bore mechanical thrombectomy reduces adverse outcomes in high-risk...

    From the SVS president: Supporting one another

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

    Surmodics announces successful first patient use of Sublime radial access microcatheter

    VAM 2023: Gala organizers seek auction donations

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

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

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

    VAM 2023: Vascular Quality Initiative launches national smoking cessation drive

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    SVS responds to CMS proposed coverage expansion for carotid stenting

    Learn coding intricacies at October workshop on reimbursement

    First patient treated in global strategic collaboration involving Cydar Maps technology

    CMS: Proposed reduced conversion factor would cut vascular surgeon reimbursements

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

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    Inari Medical updates ClotTriever XL IFU amid FDA recall notice

    New ESC guidelines combine peripheral arterial and aortic diseases for first...

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    Study sheds light on vascular-specific advanced practice provider experience

    Pilot study looks at undiagnosed vascular disease in homeless

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    SVS Booth will be in the Exhibit Hall

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    JVS appoints associate editor dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion

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    SVS SET: PAD patient walks away from pain

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