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Rates of stroke, death and myocardial infarction post-TCAR do not differ by patient sex
While sex disparities regarding the outcomes of carotid revascularization have “long been a concern,” new prospective data published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) indicate that no such disparity exists between male and female patients treated with transcarotid artery…
Corner Stitch: Supplementing our formal learning as vascular trainees
As a vascular surgery trainee, there are multiple aspects of vascular surgery that I’ve had the opportunity to learn about. And to be honest, I’m still learning. To that end, the SVS has put a great deal of effort in…
Newest JVS peer-review title appoints editor-in-chief
The Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) has announced the appointment of Anahita Dua, MD, as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Vascular Surgery-Vascular Insights (JVS-VI), the newest title in the JVS stable. Dua, an SVS member, is an associate professor…
SVS seeks volunteers to write position paper
Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) members have until July 31 to apply to serve on a new SVS writing group to develop a position paper on the scope of work of vascular surgery practice in diagnosing and treating vascular disease.…
SVS mourns death of Past President Kenneth Wayne Johnston
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) mourns the death of Kenneth Wayne Johnston, an SVS member, former president and recipient in 2009 of the SVS’ highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award. Barry Rubin, MD, chair and program medical director for…
VAM 2023: ‘What I wish I knew before retirement’ talk gives insight into adaptation and emeritus life
Reflecting on the positives and negatives of retirement, Peter Gloviczki, MD, from the Mayo Clinic, previously in Rochester, Minnesota, now in Scottsdale, Arizona, and editor-in-chief emeritus of the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) regaled attendees of his “Lessons learned: What…
DAPT linked to better post-TCAR outcomes versus other drug regimens
Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) has demonstrated improved clinical outcomes, including reduced in-hospital stroke and mortality risks, compared to other medication regimens in carotid disease patients who undergo stent placement via a transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) procedure. This is the key…
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…
From the SVS president: Supporting one another
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has a vision that is unwavering. We desire quality vascular care for all patients by providing our members with the information and tools they need to provide best care. We believe the goal is…
Distal embolic protection linked to significantly better outcomes in carotid stenting
Distal embolic protection using a filter has been associated with improved transfemoral carotid artery stenting (tfCAS) outcomes in terms of in-hospital stroke and death risks—underpinning current Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) guidelines recommending routine use of distal embolic protection during…