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

According to a new study, black Americans have more severe vascular disease by the time they see a vascular surgeon, and they are more likely to die of it than other ethnic groups.

“BLACK PATIENTS PRESENT WITH MORE SEVERE VASCULAR DISEASE AND A GREATER BURDEN OF RISK FACTORS THAN WHITE PATIENTS AT TIME OF MAJOR VASCULAR INTERVENTION.” Journal of Vascular Surgery, February 2018.

PREDICTORS OF LATE AORTIC INTERVENTION IN PATIENTS WITH MEDICALLY TREATED TYPE B AORTIC DISSECTION, Journal of Vascular Surgery, January 2018.

“CLINICAL CORRELATION OF SUCCESS AND ACUTE THROMBOTIC COMPLICATIONS OF LOWER EXTREMITY ENDOVENOUS THERMAL ABLATION.”

Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, January 2018

2017’s most frequently asked questions about vein and artery disease

SVS announces major update of AAA Clinical Practice Guidelines