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Vascular Annual Meeting offered education and networking opportunities
Vascular health professionals from around the world gathered in Boston earlier this month to learn more about the specialty’s cutting-edge research, catch up with colleagues, and view the latest trends and technology at the recent Vascular Annual Meeting. The meeting’s…
Journal of Vascular Surgery Web Site Enhancements
The Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) has migrated to a new web platform, providing readers with improved search capabilities and mobile-friendly content. The full site version for JVS now allows users to search within a single issue, collection, and by…
Residents, postop complications linked
BOSTON – Resident participation in emergency general surgery cases was independently associated with a host of complications – pulmonary embolism, surgical site infections, and unplanned reoperation in a secondary analysis of the American College of Surgeons prospective National Surgical Quality…
President Freischlag Urges Members to ‘Take a Chance’
When SVS President Julie Ann Freischlag, MD, went off to college at the University of Illinois, her goal was to become a high school biology teacher. Instead, she became the sixth woman to receive a certificate in vascular surgery, served…
John Mannick, MD, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
An actual flip of a coin was responsible for bringing John Mannick, MD, into the field of vascular surgery. But it was more than a matter of chance that he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at yesterday’s awards presentation. “Dr.…
Release of new Rutherford edition
Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery, 8th Edition, a comprehensive two-volume reference has recently been released. “Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery is the definitive medical reference for vascular surgeons, interventionalists and vascular medicine specialists,” said Jack L. Cronenwett, M.D., who is professor of surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock…
COMMENTARY: How and why to perform research as a trainee
“Why do I need to do research if I’m going into private practice anyway?” I have heard this question multiple times throughout my career as a resident, fellow, and attending thoracic surgeon. The truth is, there are multiple reasons, any…
‘Walk out the snot’
Balloon embolectomy revolutionized the treatment of acute thromboembolism involving peripheral arteries. However, an often overlooked method that actually may be more beneficial is to “walk out the snot.” This may sound somewhat disgusting but as can be seen from the…
Upcoming Vascular Annual Meeting Highlights
Cutting-edge research presentations by vascular surgeons from around the world, a preview of the latest vascular surgery products and techniques, and an opportunity to interact with colleagues are all part of the upcoming Vascular Annual Meeting, being held June 5-7,…
Vascular Issues – Leadership: Getting buy-in through the art of persuasion
Scenario: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a large hospital comes into the Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) office after a hospital board retreat meeting on strategy for faster physician integration. His marching orders include allowing daytime coverage but restricting after-hours…