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VAM 2023: Gala organizers seek auction donations
The “Great Gatsby Gala” Committee is turning its attention to gathering auction items to entice bidders in both the Live and Silent auctions. The sky’s the limit, organizers say—anyone up for donating rides in a hot-air balloon, for example? In the past, members have donated weekend or even week-long stays at vacation homes across the…
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Showcasing a ‘rewarding field’: student-trainee program at VAM deals with full spectrum of vascular surgery
Besides being able to attend the scientific and educational sessions at the Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM), medical students and general surgery residents have an entire program devoted specifically to their career stage. The VAM Resident and Student Program includes: Students and residents also enjoy highly discounted rates to attend VAM, ranging from $50–$100 for SVS…
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VAM educational sessions set to cover gamut of clinical and vascular practice matters
With sessions covering a wide swath of topics important to vascular surgeons, including many proposed by Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) members themselves, participants at the 2023 SVS Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) are sure to find valuable information on both clinical and non-clinical topics important to the professional lives of vascular surgeons. That’s the word…
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SVS announces officer candidates for 2023 election
The 2023 Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Nominating Committee has announced the candidates for the 2023 officer election. They are: Voting is under way for and will continue through 2 p.m. CDT Thursday, June 15. This is the first year that voting not only takes place for such an extended period of time, but also…
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Society of Black Vascular Surgeons builds bridges, connects international dots
A decade ago, if he were asked to name 10 Black vascular surgeons, says one African American vascular chief, he could have come up with six or seven. Today after being part of the creation and formation of the Society of Black Vascular Surgeons (SBVS), Vincent Rowe, MD, thinks he could list “60, 70, 80”…
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Trainees: Cases sought for three VAM sessions
Vascular trainees and medical students are invited to submit their best cases for three sessions at the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) this year. Case submissions are due April 26. They are (all times Eastern Daylight Time): “Bringing What’s New in Deep Venous Thrombosis Treatments to You in 2023!” It will…
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Results from PROMISE II pivotal trial published, reinforcing ‘ transformational value’ of deep vein arterialization in no-option CLTI patients
Results from the PROMISE II pivotal trial investigating transcatheter arterialization of the deep veins using the LimFlow system in so-called no-option chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) patients were today published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). The publication confirmed an amputation-free survival rate of 66% at six months, which exceeded the trial’s primary endpoint…
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Pay SVS dues to receive SVS benefits, including VAM discount
With registration for the 2023 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) right around the corner, those people who have not paid their SVS 2023 dues have a good incentive to do so quickly. Members receive a discount on not only VAM but also other SVS educational courses. Other benefits include standing to vote in SVS elections (Active…
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‘Time matters’: New study finds novel EHR workflow improves timeliness in vascular care
A novel, order-initiated workflow facilitated by the electronic health record (EHR) has been shown to improve timeliness of care for vascular surgery patients, decreasing time to operation and working to standardize and automate the consultation process. Presented at the 2023 winter annual meeting of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS) in Whistler, British Columbia…
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Analysis finds no difference in TCAR outcomes between academic, community hospitals
A new study found no difference in perioperative outcomes and incidence of adverse events at follow-up after transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) between academic and non-teaching community institutions. Presented at the 2023 winter annual meeting of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS) in Whistler, British Columbia (Feb. 23–26), lead authors Samuel Leonard, MD, and Shihuan…