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Reclaiming joy and meaning in vascular practice
1st June 2026
Study reveals higher PAD detection rates in women despite similar risk profiles
1st June 2026
The thrill is gone: Preserving dialysis access
15th May 2026
Smoking cessation remains a challenge among PAD patients undergoing revascularization
15th May 2026
Industry sponsored courses: A proposal for informed participation
15th May 2026
Latest News
Outgoing SVS president outlines state of Society diversity
26th June 2020
SVS pilots SET app for peripheral artery disease patients
25th June 2020
Crawford Forum sets the stage for vascular surgery future
25th June 2020
SVS joins Surgical Care Coalition in fight against Medicare cuts
24th June 2020
At your fingertips: Posters, lectures and videos
23rd June 2020
ACC, SVS join forces on single vascular registry
23rd June 2020
‘Poor long-term survival’ following explantation of an infected endograft
23rd June 2020
Alarming rate of suicidal ideation among female vascular surgeons warrants urgent...
23rd June 2020
SVS in transition: A look back, a look ahead
23rd June 2020
Vascular pioneer to present International Lecture next week
22nd June 2020
Virtual catch-up: Vascular surgery and coming around to telemedicine
22nd June 2020
Save the dates for VQI online sessions
21st June 2020
Earn precious CMEs and MOCs at SVS ONLINE
21st June 2020
SVS Foundation Board structure changed
21st June 2020
SVS vice president, treasurer announced on SVS ONLINE opening day
21st June 2020
Burning issue: Surgeon wellness occupies central role in ONLINE agenda
19th June 2020
Endovascular aortic arch repair with three-vessel inner branches is safe, investigators...
19th June 2020
Study: Decreased complication among EVAR conversion patients anticipated when managed at...
19th June 2020
CEA found to significantly improve neurocognitive function 30 days after procedure
19th June 2020
President Hodgson to address ‘State of the SVS’
17th June 2020
MHRA: Warning to be added to paclitaxel device IFUs in Europe
17th June 2020
Advocating for our members
17th June 2020
VESAP5 on course to debut this summer
17th June 2020
Special COVID-19 session added to SVS ONLINE slate
16th June 2020
In historic first, SVS holds online officer voting
16th June 2020
Lecture: How remote support systems will transform medical care
16th June 2020
To drain or not to drain? That is the question
15th June 2020
Letter from NYC: Lessons learned ahead of possible future waves of...
15th June 2020
New paradigm in arteriovenous grafts opens up possibility of novel cure...
15th June 2020
Von Liebig Forum part of SVS ONLINE opening day
15th June 2020
Resident Research Award: Extracellular vesicles enhance DVT via RIPK3
15th June 2020
CX 2020 LIVE: Vascular access session showcases new technologies, debate on...
15th June 2020
VESS session to feature during SVS ONLINE
11th June 2020
Vascular Specialist–June 2020
11th June 2020
SVN virtual annual meeting keynote to focus on self-care
11th June 2020
Study: Mentoring, social events may decrease burnout in surgery residents
10th June 2020
SVS reports on vascular surgeon concerns over pandemic health impacts
10th June 2020
CX 2020 LIVE aortic arch discussion highlights importance of underlying pathology...
10th June 2020
Shockwave Medical announces new CMS codes for intravascular lithotripsy
10th June 2020
Crawford Critical Issues Forum 2020 echoes founding charge
4th June 2020
Dispatches: COVID-19 and getting to grips with a new vascular order
4th June 2020
BD acquires Straub Medical
3rd June 2020
SVS issues statement abhorring injustice and violence amid unrest in US
2nd June 2020
Nearly 70% of CX 2020 LIVE global aortic audience finds type...
1st June 2020
Researchers: No benefit for doxycycline used to avoid surgery for AAA
1st June 2020
SVS acknowledges industry partners springing to aid of vascular community
1st June 2020
CX 2020 LIVE pioneers virtual vascular conference format in COVID-19 era
27th May 2020
SVS ONLINE: Virtual program and associated events take shape
27th May 2020
Coding event set to take place Sept. 25–26
26th May 2020
Preparing for arrival of CMS Quality Payment Program year 4
22nd May 2020
Study cites drop in aortic dissection cases in NY during pandemic
22nd May 2020
AHA issues call to action to prevent VTE in hospitalised patients
20th May 2020
Your SVS: Membership deadline is June 1
20th May 2020
Dispatches: Vascular surgery and pandemic redeployment in New Orleans
20th May 2020
SVS ONLINE: How VAM program was transformed for virtual alternative
19th May 2020
VESAP5 debuting by Aug. 1
19th May 2020
Positive two-year data from ALPS registry of LimFlow system published
19th May 2020
Embracing new definition of healthcare as digital age confronts holdouts
18th May 2020
Herbert Dardik, vascular luminary and lower-extremity bypass pioneer, dies at 84
15th May 2020
CX 2020 LIVE: Charing Cross Symposium unveils live, interactive digital event
15th May 2020
TOBA III clinical trial results published
15th May 2020
Vascular Specialist–May 2020
15th May 2020
Vascular science webinar slated for May 28
14th May 2020
Mark your calendars: Latest SVS peer support call coming up
14th May 2020
VIVA Physicians publishes analysis evaluating mortality and paclitaxel-coated devices
13th May 2020
Registry launches pair of studies on vascular complications related to COVID-19
13th May 2020
Terumo Aortic gains FDA approval for Treo endovascular device
12th May 2020
Report: Safely executing CEA during COVID-19
11th May 2020
COVER study aims to capture impact of COVID-19 on global vascular...
11th May 2020
SVS ONLINE: Carving out virtual version of VAM invited sessions amid...
8th May 2020
Dispatches from the vascular front: A vascular nursing perspective in times...
7th May 2020
Dispatches from the vascular front: Embracing telemedicine in COVID-19 era
6th May 2020
Medical care in time of coronavirus: Handling patients without COVID-19
5th May 2020
‘Risk prediction models can be used for targeted screening for asymptomatic...
4th May 2020
Med students: Q&A webinar on vascular specialty slated for May 13
1st May 2020
SVS ONLINE: Call for pandemic-focused late-breaking abstracts
30th April 2020
Telemedicine gets shot in arm from COVID-19
29th April 2020
CMS outlines recommendations for re-starting non-emergent procedures
29th April 2020
Global vascular community addresses geographic disparity in COVID-19 impact and response
28th April 2020
‘Excellent’ long-term results after EVAR using Endurant stent graft in 180...
28th April 2020
Dispatches from the vascular front: COVID-19 strikes New Jersey like ‘tidal...
24th April 2020
Final push: SVS COVID-19 needs assessment survey closes April 24
23rd April 2020
First US commercial use of Tack Endovascular System in BTK arteries...
23rd April 2020
VenaSeal superior for management of chronic venous insufficiency, finds systematic review
22nd April 2020
COVID-19: Ventilator manufacturers unite to form training alliance
22nd April 2020
FDA grants Nexus aortic arch stent graft system breakthrough designation
21st April 2020
Dispatches from the vascular front: Early steps beyond COVID-19 peak in...
21st April 2020
COVID-19: Pandemic lessons for vascular care from military theater
20th April 2020
Dispatches from the vascular front: Consequences of COVID-19 on a Florida...
20th April 2020
SVS needs assessment survey: Evaluating impact of COVID-19 on vascular surgery
16th April 2020
SVS remains nimble in face of spreading pandemic, pivots to member...
16th April 2020
COVID-19: Cotton and surgical masks may be ineffective at stopping spread...
16th April 2020
Dispatches from the vascular front: A view of COVID-19’s impact on...
16th April 2020
Vascular Specialist–April 2020
15th April 2020
SVS Wellness Task Force launches COVID-19 member survey
15th April 2020
First patient enrolled globally in SELUTION SLR study for AV fistulae
14th April 2020
New COVID-19-focused vascular registry gains IRB approval
10th April 2020
Official: SVS cancels VAM
9th April 2020
Philips and US government collaborate in ventilator production ramp up to...
9th April 2020
TCAR outperforms transfemoral carotid artery stenting, ‘significantly’ lowering stroke and death...
7th April 2020
Leadership figures ruminate on redeployment of vascular surgeons as COVID-19 surges
7th April 2020
COVID-19: Socially distant yet never closer
6th April 2020
Open AAA repair volume appears to be more impactful on outcomes...
6th April 2020
Of moral distress, coronavirus and implications for burnout
6th April 2020
Study: Link between IC revascularization and progression to CLTI established alongside...
3rd April 2020
Vascular surgeons discuss COVID-19 impact on pregnancy, family, career
3rd April 2020
CMSS urges strong action ‘to ensure safer working conditions’ for frontline...
2nd April 2020
Aortic neck dilation after FEVAR leads to little clinical impact, new...
2nd April 2020
Medical device companies join fight against COVID-19
2nd April 2020
ACS defends healthcare workers as PPE shortages lead to acrimony
2nd April 2020
Update on VAM 2020 issued by SVS
1st April 2020
Call for older physicians to be protected from COVID-19
1st April 2020
CMS announces temporary waivers that include expansion of telehealth coverage
31st March 2020
Elder statesman of venous disease delivers golfing metaphor for fortitude, wellness
31st March 2020
‘Desperate times require desperate measures,’ SVS Town Hall on COVID-19 hears
31st March 2020
Future is now: Surgical simulation utilizing 3D printing has potential to...
30th March 2020
Clopidogrel exposure along with aspirin and rivaroxaban should be ‘minimized or...
29th March 2020
Study suggests 90% of aortic aneurysm papers do not reveal physician...
29th March 2020
Combining aspirin with rivaroxaban reduces risk equally in presence or absence...
28th March 2020
Consensus statements: Use of intravenous contrast media in kidney disease patients...
28th March 2020
Aspirin plus rivaroxaban significantly lowers adverse events in PAD revascularization
28th March 2020
STABLE II results published on endovascular treatment of acute complicated TBAD...
28th March 2020
COVID-19 special: How to be a doctor at the end of...
27th March 2020
Integrity of clinical trials should be ‘preserved’ in face of COVID-19
27th March 2020
Vascular surgeons will survive these ‘troubled waters,’ says SVS president
26th March 2020
Prominent Seattle hospital issues COVID-19 clinical practice guidelines for vascular surgery
26th March 2020
Physician-developed respirator device offers one possible solution to PPE shortages
25th March 2020
American College of Surgeons releases new clinical guidance document for elective...
25th March 2020
Wellness: Of dreaming in blood and the ‘moral injury’ contained in...
25th March 2020
National emergency loosens restrictions on use of telemedicine, says VESS secretary
24th March 2020
VESS: Vascular surgeons urged to avoid admissions not ‘immediate’ threat to...
24th March 2020
Vascular Specialist–March 2020
23rd March 2020
Advocate or adversary? Perils baked into the relationship between physicians and...
23rd March 2020
Straub Medical announces first patient treated in US with Rotarex S...
20th March 2020
Letter from Seattle: Amid COVID-19 pandemic, time to act is long...
20th March 2020
FDA official delivers government agency’s early reaction to latest contentious meta-analysis...
20th March 2020
‘There is no perfect job’: Benefits of working across VA system...
20th March 2020
NICE aortic guidelines recommend discussion between physician and patient before offering...
19th March 2020
National Kidney Foundation releases guideline for vascular access in dialysis patients
18th March 2020
Study: Lumbar spine stabilization surgery may be a risk factor in...
18th March 2020
Updated USPSTF recommendations on screening for AAAs remain faithful to 2014...
18th March 2020
Elevated risk of AAAs among individuals suffering depression post-risk factor adjustment...
17th March 2020
Cost of burnout on physician health and surgical performance explored
16th March 2020
Minority of patients in population of 4M demonstrate rapid progress of...
16th March 2020
Faith and flaw: The replication crisis is here
15th March 2020
Deep venous stenting presents advantage over ablation in achieving better ulcer...
15th March 2020
Sternbergh: On his journey of self-awareness, overcoming tragedy and achieving work-life...
14th March 2020
Presence of outpatient wound care center leads to significant decrease in...
13th March 2020
Early adaptation of SVS, STS TBAD joint document will drive robust...
12th March 2020
Newly FDA-approved device for central venous occlusions hailed as exciting advance
12th March 2020
How will coronavirus impact medical education?
12th March 2020
Bridging the gap to future surgical success: Surgeon-coaches can help colleagues...
10th March 2020
Medical education requires a reboot in the digital age, argues stent-grafting...
10th March 2020
March 2020 is vascular recruitment month
3rd March 2020
Patients with asymptomatic severe carotid stenosis may be successfully managed medically,...
26th February 2020
Integration of 3D imaging and optimized 3D robotic control set to...
26th February 2020
‘No evidence’ to suggest spinal cord injury is decreased by prophylactic...
26th February 2020
New meta-analysis finds ‘no observed difference’ in mortality between paclitaxel and...
21st February 2020
FDA keeps close watch on heparin dosing reports
13th February 2020
Drug-coated technology question aired during SAVS opening session
13th February 2020
CMS publishes 2020 round of coding changes for vascular surgeons
13th February 2020
SVS and STS release new reporting standards for type B aortic...
4th February 2020
‘Cardiovascular disease at crossroads’: practitioners call for a definitive randomized trial...
28th January 2020
Initial results from first-in-man trial of prosthetic VenoValve demonstrate promise, says...
28th January 2020
SVS president presents point-by-point defense of Society position on paclitaxel controversy
27th January 2020
Hotly-contested meta-analysis suggests a higher risk of death or amputation at...
15th January 2020
Alucent Biomedical announces FDA approval to proceed with natural vascular scaffolding...
9th January 2020
‘Alarming rate’ of severe cerebrospinal fluid drain complications discovered in first-stage...
2nd January 2020
Meta-analysis: Translumbar embolization is superior to transarterial procedure in treatment of...
2nd January 2020
Dramatic decline in open AAA repair training among trainees stokes strong...
2nd January 2020
Regulatory unity can help drive medical device adoption globally, FDA official...
2nd January 2020
When world vascular societies combined to produce new global guidelines for...
2nd January 2020
AAA diameter could have crucial implications for patient outcomes
2nd January 2020
View, Review VAM at Home with VAM on Demand Library
19th June 2019
How to Earn Your CME, MOC Credits from VAM
19th June 2019
‘Good outcomes not good enough’
19th June 2019
Change Doesn’t Come Easy! But Is Needed
19th June 2019
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons Providing Alternative Perspectives
13th June 2019
Annual Business Meeting, for Members Only
13th June 2019
Is Surveillance Futile for Small AAAs in the Very Elderly?
13th June 2019
Early Outcomes To Be Presented From ROADSTER 2
13th June 2019
Lifetime Achievement, Innovation Award On Tap
13th June 2019
Malnutrition Exacerbated Outcomes in Frail Elderly Patients Treated for PAD
8th June 2019
Everyone Can Participate in Gala Silent Auction
8th June 2019
National Survey Examines the Extent, Effects of Pain in Vascular Surgeons
8th June 2019
Burnout Among Vascular Surgeons – A Report From the SVS Wellness...
31st May 2019
Gender disparity and sexual harassment in vascular surgery practices
31st May 2019
Vascular Live
31st May 2019
Exhibit Hall: The Place to Be for Food, Fun, Education
31st May 2019
Focus on Office-Based Care
31st May 2019
Macrophages, Regulation, and Impaired Diabetic Wound Healing
31st May 2019
Experiences with the BEST-CLI trial
10th April 2019
In Memoriam: Dr. John Ochsner
13th August 2018
Welcoming a New President, Presenting Awards
28th June 2018
A Six-Year Review of the First U.S. Vascular Simulation Course
28th June 2018
Crawford Critical Issues Forum Covers the National Shortage of Vascular Surgeons
28th June 2018
Preop Cognitive Issues and Surgery Type Affect Postop Delirium
21st June 2018
Transcarotid vs. Transfemoral Carotid Artery Stenting in the SVS Vascular Quality...
21st June 2018
Don’t Miss Practice Management Tips for Novice and Seasoned Surgeons
21st June 2018
Mix and Mingle at Friday’s Closing Reception
21st June 2018
Learn About Vascular Training Programs at Residency Fair
21st June 2018
Advanced Practice Providers Vital to Vascular Team
21st June 2018
Closing Reception for Exhibit Hall
21st June 2018
Visit the Residency Fair
21st June 2018
Session for Young Surgeons
21st June 2018
Resident Research Award Highlights Diet-Based Strategy to Prevent Vein Graft Disease
20th June 2018
SVS von Liebig Forum: Complex Aortic Endografting
20th June 2018
A Look into the Future at the Crawford Forum
20th June 2018
SVS Booth will be in the Exhibit Hall
20th June 2018
VAM Session: Physician, Heal Thyself
20th June 2018
VESS: Hospital Volume Is Tied to the Outcomes of Thoracoabdominal Aortic...
20th June 2018
VESS: Exploring the Surgical Management of Aberrant Subclavian Artery Associated With...
20th June 2018
Treat Acute PE With a Team Approach
20th June 2018
Speaking of Receptions …
19th June 2018
Mix and Mingle at Opening Reception
19th June 2018
Planner, Mobile App Work Together to Simplify VAM Navigation
13th June 2018
Three Event Favorites Have Been Moved to Saturday
13th June 2018
Dear VESS Members and Attendees: Welcome to Spring Meeting
22nd May 2018
With Collaboration the Norm, Fitting For Nurses, Surgeons to Have Meetings...
22nd May 2018
Crawford Forum Celebrates 25 Years
22nd May 2018
See You in Beantown!
22nd May 2018
From the Vascular Community
29th June 2017
Making it Personal Through a Career of Service
2nd June 2017
Session to Spotlight Key Research Papers
31st May 2017
How the Team Approach Can Drive a High-Performance Vascular Practice
31st May 2017
Political Action Committee Reception Is Thursday
31st May 2017
Saturday – On Tap
30th May 2017
For Dr. Dardik the First, a First-Rate Award
30th May 2017
Highlights from new guidelines, and a chance to weigh in
30th May 2017
How to get published in JVS and EJVES: Editors disclose secrets...
30th May 2017
Friday – On Tap
30th May 2017
Stop By, Say Hi! 6 Great Reasons to Visit the Membership...
30th May 2017
At Opening Reception: Vendors, Posters, Raffle
30th May 2017
2017 Resident Research Award: Epigenetic Mechanisms in Type 2 Diabetic Wound...
30th May 2017
On Tap – Thursday
30th May 2017
How to Welcome a Patient Advisor to Your Research Team
30th May 2017
Curated Sessions: Look for the Labels
24th May 2017
VAM 2017 Features Alliances and Teamwork
12th May 2017
Collaborative Approach on Wound Care Improves Patient Outcomes
12th May 2017
The Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society Welcomes You to VAM 2017
12th May 2017
VQI Adds Half-Day, Posters, Reception to Meeting
12th May 2017
Learn Ins and Outs of Launching a Multicenter Clinical Trial
12th May 2017
VAM: Helping Patients with Vascular Disease
12th May 2017
VESS meeting and SAVS award
15th March 2017
Resident Research Prize: Seeking to Preserve AV Fistulae
22nd July 2016
Benvenuto, Bienvenue, Velkommen, Willkommen!
22nd July 2016
Finding Food, Fun and History in DC Environs
22nd July 2016
Mobile App: VAM Info at Your Fingertips
22nd July 2016
Presidential Address: ‘We Care!’
10th June 2016
Dr. Gloviczki: Of Ties, VAM and a New Challenge
10th June 2016
We Must Lead on BEST-CLI Trial, Enroll Patients: Dr. Conte
10th June 2016
Crawford Forum: Clarifying SFA-Popliteal Treatment Options
10th June 2016
Scenes from the Vascular Annual Meeting
10th June 2016
Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Cronenwett
9th June 2016
Tracking the Decline of AAA Repair in the United States
8th June 2016
Learn Radiation Safety During Vascular Surgery
8th June 2016
Enjoy a ‘Capitol’ Performance with the Capitol Steps
8th June 2016
Presidentially Speaking
8th June 2016
Are You Going to the Fair? A Guide to What You...
8th June 2016
Special Events on Tap at VAM Thursday
8th June 2016
Charting the Benefits of AAA Screening in England
7th June 2016
Tracking Endovascular Treatment of the Femoral Arteries
7th June 2016
Hospital volume found linked to EVAR success
7th June 2016
Learn More About the Benefits of Belonging
3rd June 2016
Attend SVS PAC Reception in Washington, D.C.
13th May 2016
Earn CME, Maintenance of Certification Credits
13th May 2016
Industry-Supported Satellite Symposia Offered at VAM
13th May 2016
Postgraduate Courses: Six Sessions Offered
13th May 2016
Homans Lecture: A Look Ahead in Vascular Surgery
13th May 2016
Schedule-At-A-Glance
13th May 2016
Concurrent Sessions Provide Younger Surgeons Information
13th May 2016
The Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society Welcomes You
13th May 2016
National Harbor – Gateway to Washington, D.C.
12th May 2016
Welcome from the Vascular Quality Initiative
12th May 2016
SFA-Popliteal Claudication: What’s Appropriate Care?
12th May 2016
Vascular Annual Meeting: A ‘Must-Attend’ Event
12th May 2016
Letters to the Editor
4th March 2015
A renowned device innovator honored
22nd January 2015
From the Vascular Community: In Memoriam – Dr. John J. Bergan
23rd June 2014
Success of Recent VRIC
18th June 2014
Vascular Issues – Leadership: Getting buy-in through the art of persuasion
9th May 2014
PVSS is now VESS -The Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society
9th May 2014
In Memoriam
24th March 2014
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