Clinical Competence Statement on Training and Credentialing for Trans-carotid Artery Revascularization: a Report of the Society for Vascular Writing Committee

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ROSEMONT, Ill., June 22, 2020 – The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has released a Clinical Competence Statement on training and credentialing for Trans-Carotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) to ensure that patients who are at risk of a stroke receive safe and effective preventative care with this new and promising technology by an experienced and appropriately trained physician.

Vascular Surgeons Identify Health Concerns that Result from Quarantine

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ROSEMONT, Ill., June 4, 2020 – Vascular surgeons from across the country are reporting health impacts on some patients, particularly elderly ones, in quarantine. The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) queried vascular surgeons regarding their concerns for patients’ health during the pandemic, and shared the findings as well as suggested solutions for patients with vascular disease who are confined at home.

Stress Less: Reduce Health Risks to Maintain Overall, Vascular Health

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ROSEMONT, Ill., April 20, 2020 – Americans’ stress levels are through the roof – from healthcare workers on the front lines to essential service workers to seniors at home to parents coping with upside-down work schedules and e-learning. April marks Stress Awareness Month, making it a fitting time to understand the impact of stress on the body and address stress management techniques to help navigate through difficult times and maintain health in the process.

Gender Differences in Vascular Disease Require Personalized Approach in Care

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ROSEMONT, Ill., March 9, 2020 – Women’s heart health takes center stage as American Heart Month ends and National Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day are observed. The Society for Vascular Surgery shares the latest news on what women — and the people who love them —­ should know. Vascular surgeons are specialists who treat conditions of the vascular system, which impact heart health.

Critical Analysis and Limitations of Resting Ankle-Brachial Index in Diagnosis of Symptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease Patients and Role of Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease

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A large, single-center study published in the March edition of the Journal of Vascular Surgery highlights the limitations of using the resting ankle-brachial index (ABI) in the diagnosis of symptomatic peripheral arterial disease (PAD), particularly in those with diabetes mellitus (DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD).