Tag: MVSS 2024

Novel sirolimus-eluting scaffold system demonstrates ‘potential to address Achilles’ heel’ of...

Ongoing studies of the Efemoral vascular scaffold system (EVSS)—previously described as a potential new paradigm in the treatment of long occlusive lesions—show that the...

Endoscopic vein harvest under the microscope

Conflicting results open fresh debate around effect of vein harvesting technique on long-term patency of lower extremity bypass grafts. Two separate analyses that looked at...

CEA: The importance of doctor-patient conversations about quitting smoking for better...

A new analysis that shows current smokers who undergo carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for asymptomatic carotid stenosis are at increased risk of long-term stroke and...

Vascular Specialist–October 2024

In this issue: Endoscopic vein harvest under the microscope Study details aspects of early care improvements after publication of SVS appropriate use criteria for...

‘Investing in the people of vascular surgery’

Outgoing Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society (MVSS) President Bernadette Aulivola, MD, underscored the importance of “investing in the people of vascular surgery—those learning about it...

Bioprosthetic venous valve imparts sustained clinical improvement at one year regardless...

A new paper that drills into the impact of a novel bioprosthetic venous valve replacement by CEAP (Clinical, Etiological, Anatomical and Pathophysiological) classification shows...
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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...

Study sheds light on vascular-specific advanced practice provider experience

In a recently conducted survey, over 200 U.S. advanced practice providers (APPs) in vascular surgery cited performing at the top of their license as...