Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders - Swift Anticoagulation, Early Recognition of Bowel Necrosis Key in Lowering Mortality Rates for Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis

CHICAGO, Ill., August 24, 2020 – A large retrospective review of prospectively collected data from the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) reported in the August 2020 edition of the Journal of Vascular Surgery, suggested a more aggressive endovascular approac

The Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders: Multimodal Therapy in Treating recalcitrant Venous Leg Ulcers

ROSEMONT, Ill., August 11, 2020 – The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has announced its 2020-21 officers, including two elected via virtual voting for the first time in the organization’s history. Members were also able to select from a choice of candidates, with 482 eligible members – or 15.6 percent – casting votes for vice president and treasurer.

SVS SET’s remote digital program is the first of its kind offered by a surgical association 

WASHINGTON (June 23, 2020) — The American College of Cardiology and Society for Vascular Surgery are collaborating on a single vascular registry to harness the strengths of both organizations in improving care and outcomes of patients with vascular disease.

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.

ROSEMONT, Ill., June 16, 2020 – The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has released new clinical practice guidelines on the appropriate care and treatment of aneurysms of the visceral arteries. Visceral artery aneurysms are rare and often poorly defined, but are a clinically important vascular condition.

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.

Journal of Vascular Surgery: Vascular Experts Collectively and Continuously Share Best Practices in Care Amid Pandemic