Silent Vascular Threat: Nearly 70% of Americans Unaware of PAD – The Leading Cause of Preventable Amputations
During PAD Awareness Month, the Society for Vascular Surgery Urges Americans to Learn How to Safeguard Their Vascular Health
Society for Vascular Surgery Responds to Public Awareness of Chronic Venous Insufficiency Following President Trump’s Diagnosis
Rosemont, Ill. – July 17, 2025 — The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) acknowledges the increased public attention surrounding chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) following news reports of President Donald J.
Novel Bioengineered Vessel Outperforms Arteriovenous Fistula in High-Risk Patients on Hemodialysis
Findings from a phase three, randomized controlled clinical trial demonstrate the superiority of Humacyte’s Acellular Tissue Engineered Vessel (ATEV) over autologous arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in high-risk patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).
New Study Finds GLP-1 Medications Decrease Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events and Amputations for Patients with Moderate Peripheral Artery Disease
A large retrospective review of over 100,000 patients found the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in moderate peripheral artery disease (PAD) is associated with a decreased rate of cardiovascular events, major limb events, and inpatient admissions.
20-Year Study Shows Strong Outcomes for Athletes Undergoing Surgery for Rare Vascular Condition
Findings from a comprehensive 20-year clinical study demonstrate treatment of functional popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (FPAES), particularly in combination with fasciotomy for exertional compartment syndrome, has shown highly effective outcomes, with 82% of patients returning to prior level of athletics.
Primary Care Providers Identify a Major Health Crisis for Seniors - One Most Have Never Heard Of
According to a new national survey released by the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), primary care providers rank vascular disease among the top three health crises facing our aging population, only behind heart disease and cancer and ahead of obesity and diabetes.
Vascular Verification Program Verifies First Community Hospital
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital receives ACS/SVS Vascular Verification
Baby Boomers Beware: More Americans Than Ever Before Now at Higher Risk for Common Blood Vessel Diseases
New survey reveals nearly one in three Americans at highest risk for blood vessel diseases and life-threatening complications report low awareness. Society for Vascular Surgery launches the Highway to Health campaign to help people maintain vascular health at every age.
Baby Boomers Beware: More Americans Than Ever Before Now at Higher Risk for Common Blood Vessel Diseases
New survey reveals nearly one in three Americans at highest risk for blood vessel diseases and life-threatening complications report low awareness
NEW DATA: 70% OF AMERICANS UNAWARE OF COMMON VASCULAR DISEASE THAT IS ONE OF THE LEADING CAUSES OF AMPUTATION
Get a Pulse on PAD: 70% of Americans Lack Awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease, with New Survey Underscoring Gaps in Awareness Among Most At-Risk Patients