Nurses Week is May 6-12

“Prospective, nonrandomized study to evaluate endovascular repair of pararenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm using fenestrated-branched endografts based on supraceliac sealing zones.” Journal of Vascular Surgery, May 2017.

A CLOGGED ARTERY IN THE NECK IS THE LIKELY CULPRIT – HERE’S WHY

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1, 2017 – Since a stroke occurs in the brain, it might seem like that’s where the problem originated. But that is not usually the case.

Joint Effort of the Society for Vascular Surgery and American Venous Forum Off to a Good Start

For trauma patients faced with limb loss, the old axiom about necessity and invention has never seemed more true.

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SVS PSO AIMS FOR 100 PERCENT COMPLIANCE AMONG PARTICIPATING CENTERS

Adjusting for Aortic Size Index reduces gender differences in outcomes; may be a better indicator threshold for female patients

A higher number of vascular surgery patients develop a respiratory complication within 30 days of surgery than develop a cardiac complication, according to a new study published in the Journal for Vascular Surgery, the official publication of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS).

ONE IN FIVE AMERICANS OVER AGE 60 HAVE PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

Surgery is dangerous for cigarette smokers. If your surgeon recommends surgery, smoking cessation is a must. Ask for help if you need it.