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Six years, much growth and multiple changes to JVS publications
Their terms about to end, Peter Gloviczki, MD, and Peter Lawrence, MD, editor-in-chief and senior editor, respectively, of the Journal of Vascular Surgery family of publications reflect on their time at the helm and the changes they’ve seen—and implemented—along the…
Early TCAR results in higher ipsilateral postoperative stroke rates when compared to carotid endarterectomy
Adham Elmously, MD, a fellow at New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, is set to present outcomes of early transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) vs. carotid endarterectomy (CEA) after acute neurologic events during the opening day of the Vascular Annual Meeting…
New data support covered stent use in complex aortoiliac occlusive disease treatment
One-year outcomes from the BELSTREAM trial add to a growing pool of data that covered stents are safe and effective in the treatment of complex aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD). At the Leipzig Interventional Course (LINC) 2022 in Leipzig, Germany (June 6–9),…
Cancer patients face greater risks from AAA repair
Elective abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair in patients with a cancer diagnosis is associated with several poor postoperative outcomes, according to a newly published study from researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. “Due to the strong association between AAA and cancer,…
Interview: JVS group enters new era with brand chief and team-based approach
With changes occurring regularly in the publication business of scientific journals, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is planning changes with its own Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) publications. Effective July 1, Immediate Past President Ronald Dalman, MD, will be…
Peer-reviewed COVID-19 archive grows
Two years in, an indicator of COVID-19’s continuing presence in the world is the growth of the “COVID-19 Collection” in the pages of the Journal of Vascular Surgery publications. Launched in April 2020, the research has appeared in not just…
F/BEVAR review reveals less than 20% of patients suffered intraoperative adverse event
A retrospective evaluation of 600 fenestrated or branched endovascular aneurysm repairs (F/BEVARs) for the treatment of complex aneurysms revealed that fewer than one in five patients experienced an intraoperative adverse event, according to a press release announcing study results published…
The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories in February
February’s top 10 includes a highlight from the 2022 Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS) winter annual meeting and an interview with Melissa Kirkwood, MD, and colleagues at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas, regarding the lightweight shield designed to reduce…
New JVS editorial leadership structure announced
The Executive Board of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) recently revealed the new composition of the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) publications‘ senior leadership. The changes are set to take effect on July 1. The editorial structure atop the…
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…