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Jan. 2 Deadline for Abstract Submission for the Vascular Annual Meeting
Act soon as the January 2 deadline to share your research at the Vascular Annual Meeting, the premier educational event for vascular surgeons, is quickly approaching. Go online to submit abstracts and videos until January 2. For questions, call 312-334-2300…
Coding Guide 2014 Available for Pre-Purchase
Hundreds of new CPT codes for vascular surgery will go into effect in January. Coding Guide 2014 is designed to provide vascular surgeons and their coding and billing staff with the latest information necessary to achieve accurate coding for vascular…
Submit an Abstract for VRIC
Vascular health professionals can share scientific research with colleagues by submitting an abstract for presentation at the 28th Annual Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC), presented by the Society for Vascular Surgery, to be held April 30, 2014 in Toronto, Ontario,…
Practice Resources
Two new practice memos are now available on VascularWeb.org for SVS members. Electronic Medical Records/Health Information Technology: Background Information and Resources, provides a directory of useful online resources and key definitions. For new vascular surgeons, Vascular Access Management for the…
SCVS Pledges to SVS Foundation
The SVS Foundation leadership announced that the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (SCVS) has pledged $50,000 to the Foundation. This generous contribution funds clinical and basic vascular surgery research awards that benefit not only the people who receive them, but…
Support Vascular Research With a Year-End Gift to the SVS Foundation
The SVS Foundation thanks all members who have contributed to this year’s Annual Appeal. Not only is this the time of year when people focus on giving, it is also time to plan for tax returns. Your donation to the…
SVS Foundation Grant Deadlines
The deadlines are rapidly approaching for several SVS Foundation awards. Learn more about these exciting opportunities and apply for the following: Deadlines Resident Research Prize (deadline January 2, 2014) Clinical Research Seed Grant (deadline January 17, 2014) Mentored Clinical Scientist…
Invisible ink
Sometimes I feel like I am writing in invisible ink. I write these editorials but I have a feeling no one is actually reading them. It’s a little bit like the old adage that if a tree falls in the…
How to maximize a minimal incision
Mini-incision carotid surgery was first reported (not necessarily performed) by Ascher et al in 2005. In light of this report and an ever-growing patient demand for minimally invasive procedures, it is surprising that this procedure has not been widely adopted…
Welcome Our New Resident Editor
We are pleased to have Dr. Sapan S. Desai come on board as our Resident/Fellow Editor for the next year. Dr. Desai was selected from an excellent candidate pool who submitted their credentials as well as samples of their writings.…