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Outgoing SVS president’s message of unity: ‘We must work together to improve, advance vascular care’
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is no longer the organization it was half a century ago. That was one of the core messages from the Society’s now Immediate Past President Ali AbuRahma, MD, during his Presidential Address at the…
New SVS president outlines priorities for his tenure as Society aims to reach out
Michael Dalsing, MD, who took over as Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) president at the 2022 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) in Boston (June 15–18), talks about the priorities he has set out for his time at the helm, which include…
Writing and reviewing in the DEI space: Progress evident but ‘there’s a lot of work to do’
It’s been more than 18 months since the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) implemented changes aimed in part at diversifying involvement with the publication and addressing how papers on social determinants of health are written and reviewed. Part of that…
World in motion: WFVS seeks to help shape future of global vascular training
The World Federation of Vascular Societies (WFVS) recently entered a new era of governance with the aim of better disseminating science and best practices for vascular surgeons operating in every corner of the globe. Palma Shaw, MD, the WFVS secretary-general,…
New ACS president aims to sow seeds of hope for enhanced recovery amid pandemic
Former Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) President Julie A. Freischlag recently took over the presidential reins of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Here she talks to Vascular Specialist about her journey as a vascular surgeon and leader both at…
New SVS vice president: ‘How do vascular surgeons differ? We provide comprehensive vascular care’
New Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Vice President Joseph Mills, MD, talks to Vascular Specialist about how inclusivity is at the forefront of SVS diversity and equity efforts; the benefits of global collaboration in the treatment of vascular disease; his…
QuickClear mechanical thrombectomy system: A powerfully simple and effective solution
This video is sponsored by Philips. Craig Walker, MD, of Houma, Louisiana; Bryan Fisher, MD, of Nashville, Tennessee; and Andre Biuckians, MD, of Towson, Maryland, give a multi-specialty perspective in regards to the new Philips QuickClear device. They discuss how…