Press Releases

January 5, 2021 • Press Release

Study of patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm repair suggests screening guidelines may be inadequate

ROSEMONT, Ill., January 5, 2020 – A retrospective study analyzing approximately 55,000 patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair suggests current AAA screening guidelines may be inadequate in detecting a significant number of new cases. Additionally, expanding screening for certain population segments may be warranted. The study patients were enrolled in the Vascular Quality Initiative between years 2003 and 2019.

November 17, 2020 • Press Release

Society for Vascular Surgery Launches Mobile Apps for Staging of Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia

ROSEMONT, ILL, Nov. 18, 2020 – The Society for Vascular Surgery introduces three new mobile apps to guide surgeons in the treatment and management of Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI).

November 9, 2020 • Press Release

Varicose Versus Spider Veins: Understand the Difference and Know When to Seek Treatment Help

The vascular system is like the highway of the body – composed of blood vessels including arteries, veins and capillaries. Vascular disease is any condition of the almost 100,000 miles of blood vessels in the body; any complication along this highway can cause problems and health risk. In most cases, however, vascular conditions are highly treatable, often without surgery. Two common vein conditions include spider veins and varicose veins, but what are the differences?

September 24, 2020 • Press Release

Spotlight on Peripheral Artery Disease And Assessing Leg Pain

Society for Vascular Surgery: Know When to Contact Your Doctor About Leg Pain

September 2, 2020 • Press Release

Acute Superior Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis Results in High Rates of Readmission and Morbidity

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