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Vascular Quality Initiative to host annual meeting at VAM 2025
The Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI), in collaboration with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), will convene its ninth annual conference (June 3–4) during this year’s Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM 2025) in the Morial Convention Center (Second Floor, R08–R09) in New…
Grandfather of Vascular Quality Initiative retires from Fivos
Jack L. Cronenwett, MD, considered the “Grandfather of the VQI,” will retire as the chief medical officer (CMO) for Fivos, the medical data solutions technology partner for the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI). Cronenwett took on the role of CMO at…
Large database study finds no difference in outcomes between three carotid shunting strategies
A new Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) data analysis, recently published in the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (EJVES), has found no statistically significant differences between three carotid endarterectomy (CEA) shunting strategies regarding in-hospital stroke and death rate, including…
Research suggests arm vein is the best alternative bypass conduit to GSV in patients with CLTI
A new analysis has found arm vein to be the most suitable alternative conduit to great saphenous vein (GSV) in chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) patients, particularly in below-knee bypass targets. Prosthetic grafts also represent an adequate option, the researchers add,…
Class of 2024–25: VQI announces third annual set of Fellowship in Training Program awardees
The Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) Patient Safety Organization’s Fellowship in Training (FIT) Program has announced its third class of FIT participants for 2024–25 alongside the new FIT scholars. VQI FIT began in January 2022 and is designed to introduce residents…
SVS launches VascuLEARN
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) online learning management system (LMS), now known as SVS VascuLEARN. The platform was formerly called SVS OnDemand. VascuLEARN hosts hours of educational content for vascular surgeons, trainees and allied health professionals. After logging in…
The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of September 2024
In September, the most read stories from Vascular Specialist included a change in leadership for the Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society; study results examining new treatment options for chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) patients; a call for more Spanish-speaking vascular surgeons, and several…
SVS sets modest dues increase to drive enhanced member benefits
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) announced an increase in membership dues for 2024 for Active members, a strategic move aimed at enhancing support and resources for its members. This adjustment will bolster professional development opportunities, networking, advocacy and resources…
TCAR and endarterectomy both ‘reasonable’ but stenting linked to worse outcomes in kidney disease patients
A study examining outcomes between different carotid revascularisation procedures has concluded that transcarotid artery revascularisation (TCAR) and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) both represent a “reasonable choice” in severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) and haemodialysis patients—but transfemoral carotid artery stenting (TF-CAS) appears more likely to result…
New comparative study shows no differences between HeRO and fAVG
A new contemporary comparative study will be presented during Friday’s Plenary Session 5 (8–9:30 a.m., West Building, Level 3, Skyline Ballroom) by author Theodore H. Yuo, MD, assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.…