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Intravascular shunts improve early limb salvage after extremity vascular injury, study finds
A multicenter retrospective study of the PROOVIT (Prospective observational vascular injury treatment) registry suggests the use of temporary intravascular shunts (TIVSs) results in lower rates of amputation during the early phase of care and should be part of a more…
SVS continues to plan in-person VAM
Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) leaders continue to plan for a live, in-person Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM), the SVS has announced. As COVID-19-related restrictions ease in California, the event remains set to take place in San Diego from Aug. 18–21.…
Added benefit of carotid revascularization to modern medical care ‘needs to be revisited’, study concludes
A pooled meta-analysis found that patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis enrolled in recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) had a lower risk of stroke after randomization than historical controls. According to authors Urs Fisch, MD, PhD, of the University of Basel,…
Fluoroscopically-guided insertion of td-CVC found to be ‘low exposure,’ despite large variability across procedure types
While there is large variability based on the site of insertion, patient characteristics and previous accesses, fluoroscopically-guided insertion of tunnelled central venous catheters (td-CVC) for dialysis can be considered a “low exposure” procedure, according to a report. The report, which is published…
Settled science: The indisputable link between EHR and burnout
The CEO of Epic, Judith Faulkner, recently made a statement questioning whether there was any evidence tying the EHR (electronic health record) to physician burnout. Here, as Gabriela Velazquez, MD, London C. Guidry, MD, and Amit Chawla, MD, detail, 60…
Next SVS Town Hall to discuss post-pandemic practice
The next SVS Town Hall will deal with vascular practice’s path forward from the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event is intended to help vascular surgeons learn about the virus and its ongoing impact on vascular surgery. Taking place…
New data support ‘routine’ use of IVUS during iliac vein stenting to optimize stent patency
A recent study on iliac vein stenting showed better short and mid-term patency rates when intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) was utilized prior to stent deployment in addition to multiplanar venography compared to venography alone. The data were presented at VENOUS2021, the…
VAM travel scholarships open up to applicants April 21
Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) travel scholarships for trainees to attend the Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) are set to begin accepting applications on April 21. The SVS offers two categories of travel scholarships for VAM—the SVS General Surgery Resident/Medical Student…
Physician assistant community launches ‘PA Case of the Month’
To help broaden its physician assistant (PA) members’ knowledge of vascular care and help them engage and interact with each other virtually, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) PA Section has introduced the “PA Case of the Month.” The monthly…
SVS introduces ‘Meet the Experts’ Webinar Series
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is introducing a new webinar series, with the first installment set to take place this month. The “Meet the Experts” Webinar Series will feature expert faculty and attendees interacting in small groups for shared…