Shark Attacks Are Rare. PAD Takes Limbs Every Day.
25 unprovoked shark attacks occurred in the U.S. in 2025; vascular surgeons call attention to a disease that contributes to approximately 400 limbs lost every day.
Shark Attacks Are Rare. PAD Takes Limbs Every Day.
25 unprovoked shark attacks occurred in the U.S. in 2025; vascular surgeons call attention to a disease that contributes to approximately 400 limbs lost every day.
Society for Vascular Surgery Marks 80 Years of Advancing Vascular Care
Founded on July 3, 1946, SVS celebrates its legacy of supporting vascular surgeons, strengthening the specialty and improving vascular health
Department of Veteran Affairs Referrals for Peripheral Artery Disease Nearly Triples Over the Past Five Years
More than 180,000 veterans receive care for PAD in Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals
Society for Vascular Surgery Announces 2026 Officer Election Results
William Shutze, MD, elected Vice President; Bernadette Aulivola, MD, elected Treasurer.
Aerobic Exercise Plus Anticoagulation Linked to 100% Freedom From Post-Thrombotic Syndrome in DVT Patients
Late-Breaking Data from EFFORT-2 Highlights the Life-Saving Benefits of Aerobic Exercise with Anticoagulation Therapies in Patients with Lower Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis
New Data Presented at VAM26 Explores How Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Artery Stenting Compare in Real-World Patient Populations
Study Finds Long-Term Stroke and Death Rates Favor Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) over Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) in Treating Patients with Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis
Office-Based Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement Expands Access for Patients With Kidney Failure
Study Shows Lower Healthcare Costs, High Rates of Success, and Lower Risk of Infection
Complete Adherence to Guideline-Directed Care Associated with Decreased Serious Limb Complications at Two Years
Severe Lifestyle Limitation Documentation, Exercise Therapy, and Optimal Medical Therapy Decrease Major Adverse Limb Event Risk
Society for Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting to Unveil Cutting-Edge Research Shaping the Future of Vascular Care
International gathering of more than 1,400 vascular specialists will feature the latest data on limb-threatening diseases, novel technology and integration of specialty within larger healthcare system