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CLTI: European cohort study provides ‘strong positive evidence’ for surgery over endovascular approach, supporting BEST-CLI results
A recently published study has shown that lower limb bypass surgery offered a significantly higher probability of amputation-free survival and wound healing compared with endovascular treatment in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). This and other key findings from the…
For Diabetes Month, diabetes resources for SVS members, patients
November is National Diabetes Month. Because SVS members treat patients with the condition—and its complications—the Society has numerous educational resources available. “Diabetes and Vascular Disease” is one of nearly 10 patient education fliers produced by the SVS Foundation as part…
TCT 2023: First presentation of complete patient-level dataset on paclitaxel and death that helped sway the FDA
Data from a patient-level meta-analysis—a factor in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent change of position on the use of paclitaxel-coated devices to treat peripheral arterial disease (PAD)—have been made public for the first time at TCT 2023 (Oct.…
TCT 2023: First presentation of complete patient-level dataset on paclitaxel and death that helped sway the US FDA
Data from a patient-level meta-analysis—a factor in the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent change of position on the use of paclitaxel-coated devices to treat peripheral arterial disease (PAD)—have been made public for the first time at TCT 2023…
Multicenter study points to favourable safety and efficacy of radial access for peripheral interventions
New research examining the safety and efficacy of using radial access for peripheral artery interventions has found that radial access allows early ambulation and same-day discharge with no serious adverse events. These are the conclusions of a study published in…
Vascular Health Step Challenge emerges as beacon of awareness and action
This September, 533 people put their feet to the ground to raise awareness about peripheral arterial disease (PAD) as part of the SVS Foundation’s Vascular Health Step Challenge. The challenge raises funds and awareness, with participants pledging to walk 60…
EVS 2023: New data chart underrepresentation of women at the head of national clinical trials
The underrepresentation of women vascular surgeons in national clinical trial leadership formed the central theme of data coming out of a new study that probed all clinical trials in five main areas of vascular disease between 1997 and 2003. Delivered…
Popliteal artery lesions: Two-year results from European DCB catheter registry announced
“We face a scarcity of data evaluating endovascular therapy for isolated popliteal artery lesions, known as a difficult vessel bed to treat as we don’t want to leave anything behind,” said Frank Vermassen, MD, chief of vascular and thoracic surgery…
When women are PIs: A story foretold on the vascular frontlines
“Multifactorial” issues persist in gender representation in vascular leadership and trial enrollment, leading women vascular surgeons tell Vascular Specialist. “We would have fewer untoward side effects, fewer drugs removed from the market by the FDA [Food and Drug Administration], and,…
Submit ideas for VAM 2024 educational sessions
Organizers of VAM 2024 want members to consider what the modern-day vascular surgeon needs to know for optimal patient care and professional success. What’s the latest in the venous disease space? What are helpful tips and tricks in open surgery…