[[{"fid":"1792","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false},"2":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false}},"attributes":{"height":1292,"width":2000,"style":"height: 81px; width: 125px; float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px;","class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"2"}}]]How do surgeons know when an elderly person is strong enough to withstand the stress of surgery? It's not an exact science to determine "frailty," but a simple test may help.

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF MAY-THURNER SYNDROME WITH EMPHASIS ON GENDER DIFFERENCES

GRIP STRENGTH MEASUREMENT FOR FRAILTY ASSESSMENT IN PATIENTS WITH VASCULAR DISEASE AND ASSOCIATIONS WITH COMORBIDITY, CARDIAC RISK AND SARCOPENIA

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24, 2018 – The Society for Vascular Surgery has released an updated version of its “Guidelines for hospital privileges in vascular surgery and endovascular interventions: Recommendations of the Society for Vascular Surgery,” which are published in May’s Journal of Vascula

SVS 2018 Vascular Annual Meeting to Host Vascular Teams

When: June 20-23
Where: Hynes Convention Center, Boston
Scientific Sessions: June 21-23
Exhibit Hall: June 21-22
Register: DNA

Angiograms and Angioplasty –Using your body’s vascular highway to identify and treat blockages

Though uncommon, some vascular complications could cost you more than swollen feet, according to the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS)

A new Harvard research study suggests that vascular surgeons should consider insulin dependency when determining treatment for chronic limb-threatening ischemia in patients with diabetes.

Pregnancy causes significant hemodynamic changes within the circulatory system.  While these are considered essential for the health of the developing fetus, the changes place considerable stress on the expectant mother’s heart and lower extremity veins. 

LONG-TERM MORTALITY BENEFIT OF RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM INHIBITORS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LIMB-THREATENING ISCHEMIA UNDERGOING VASCULAR INTERVENTION, Journal of Vascular Surgery, March 2018