ABRE subanalysis highlights obesity ‘paradox’ in post-venous stenting outcomes

Results from a subset analysis of the ABRE study have shown that patients in three out of the six World Health Organisation (WHO) body mass index (BMI) groups—‘pre-obesity’, ‘obesity class I’ and ‘obesity class II’—trended towards higher 36-month patency rates…
Societies seek consensus on NIVL management amid ‘paucity of rigorous data’

The diagnosis and management of non-thrombotic iliac vein lesions (NIVL) is the focus of a newly published set of consensus statements from the Vascular Interventional Advances (VIVA) Foundation, the American Venous Forum (AVF), and the American Vein and Lymphatic Society…
New varicose vein management guidelines released

The SVS, in collaboration with the American Venous Forum (AVF) and the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS), has unveiled part two of the clinical practice guidelines for the management of varicose veins of the lower extremities. Building upon the…
Multi-society guidelines on varicose vein management published

The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), American Venous Forum (AVF), and American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS) have released the second and final part of new guidelines for the management of varicose veins of the lower extremities. The recommendations, which…

