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Novel sirolimus-eluting scaffold system demonstrates ‘potential to address Achilles’ heel’ of currently available endovascular treatment options
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 device continues to show promise, according to investigators. The latest animal study assessed the subacute response…
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 the impact made by the method used to harvest great saphenous vein (GSV) on the…
CEA: The importance of doctor-patient conversations about quitting smoking for better stroke outcomes in setting of asymptomatic stenosis
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 death compared to former or never smokers helps reinforce the importance of physicians talking to patients…
‘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 and those progressing through their careers”—for the future of the specialty. At the heart of this…
Bioprosthetic venous valve imparts sustained clinical improvement at one year regardless of CEAP category
A new paper that drills into the impact of a novel bioprosthetic venous valve replacement by CEAP (Clinical, Etiological, Anatomical and Pathophysiological) classification shows sustained clinical improvement regardless of grading, with patients classed as C4b exhibiting greater resolution of symptoms…
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…
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 the most important determinant of job satisfaction. This and other key findings are set to be…