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From Olympic triumph to healthcare advocacy: Jim Craig to deliver VAM 2025 keynote address
Jim Craig, a longtime support and vascular advocate, will deliver the annual keynote address at the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) in New Orleans (June 4–7). Craig is known as the goaltender for the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team and…
VAM 2025 registration launches
Registration for the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM 2025) is now open. This year’s meeting will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 4–7. VAM 2025 will consist of three full days of education covering the latest updates in the…
Countdown to New Orleans: VAM 2025 set to explore innovation
The 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, from June 4–7, with a particular focus this year on innovation. Key program highlights coming up this year include case-based learning sessions entitled “Optimal Management of the…
VAM 2025 abstract submission period opens
Vascular surgeon-scientists may submit their research for presentation at the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) in June through Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The submission period opened Nov. 6. VAM research—both clinical and translational—is considered for presentation in several different forums…
Applications open for 2025 James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award
The SVS Foundation is accepting applications for the 2025 James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award, which supports emerging medical professionals researching vascular disease biology and innovative translational therapies. The application deadline is Jan. 8, 2025. The recipient will present their…
VAM 2025 abstract submission period set to open Nov. 6
Vascular surgeon-scientists may submit their research for presentation at the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) in June starting from Nov. 6 through Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. VAM research—both clinical and translational—is considered for presentation in several different forums that appeal…
SVS launches VascuLEARN
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) online learning management system (LMS), now known as SVS VascuLEARN. The platform was formerly called SVS OnDemand. VascuLEARN hosts hours of educational content for vascular surgeons, trainees and allied health professionals. After logging in…
Submit session proposals for VAM 2025
While the 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) only wrapped up in June and attendees are still in awe of its education offerings, it is time to start planning for the VAM 2025 program. VAM 2025 will take place in New…
VAM 2024 recordings available now
Attendees of the 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) can now access recordings of the sessions, including poster presentations, lectureships and more. The recordings are available through the SVS mobile app or the online planner, providing a convenient way for participants…
Patient selection may explain ‘counterintuitive’ relationship between carotid stenting volume and outcomes in new study
High stroke and death rates relating to carotid stenting in the Pacific Northwest may be driven by the selection of high-risk patients with less than 80% stenosis, and reducing the frequency of stenting in this high-risk group—along with better adherence…