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VAM18: Learn from 'Ask the Experts' and 'Tips & Tricks'
Get up close and personal with the experts and learn some potentially new tools of the trade with two additions to this year’s Vascular Annual Meeting. [[{"fid":"1735","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"right","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Tips and
Angiograms and angioplasty - What you need to know
Angiograms and Angioplasty –Using your body’s vascular highway to identify and treat blockages
Why Hospital Privileges Guidelines Matter & How You Can Help
SVS Updates 2008 GuidelinesA cardiology colleague once invited Keith Calligaro, MD, to speak at a cardiology conference. As he was about to take the podium, the moderator asked the audience, “Can you believe that Dr.
Membership: For First Time, Membership Applications Received after March 1
It’s already April. In years past, that meant the SVS membership application process was closed for the year.
But for 2018, SVS has moved to a new system, with membership applications reviewed quarterly.
EDUCATION: New Global Guideline on CLTI Ready for Review
After three years of work, research and study, vascular experts from around the world have released a new, far-reaching global guideline on the management of chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), formerly known as critical limb ischemia.
Pregnant? 5 tips to keep your circulation healthy
Though uncommon, some vascular complications could cost you more than swollen feet, according to the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS)
VQI: Still Time to Join TCAR Project
It's not too late to join the SVS Vascular Quality Initiative’s (SVS VQI) surveillance project to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of trans-carotid artery revascularization (TCAR) in comparison with carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Additional information about the project can be found at vsweb.org/TCARSurveillance.
VRIC: Clowes Lecturer to Discuss Aneurysmal Location
Dr. Daugherty, associate vice president at the University of Kentucky, will discuss his research at the SVS Vascular Research Initiatives Conference in May. His talk, "Angiotensin II and Cellular Complexity of the Aorta, a Recipe for Aneurysmal Location," is the second annual Alexander W. Clowes Distinguished Lecture. Register today for the Vascular Research Initiatives Conference.
Is Your Income Adequately Protected?
SVS members may think their disability insurance plans have them covered. But in cases of disability or illness, their incomes as vascular surgeons, specifically, may not as secure as they believe.
Affinity Program: Is Your Income Adequately Protected?
Does your disability insurance plan have you covered? The SVS has teamed up with Principal® to help members guard their incomes as vascular surgeons in the event of disabling illness or injury.
Type of diabetes suggests different treatment algorithm for chronic limb-threatening ischemia
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.
Quality: Get AAA Guidelines in Several Forms
The new abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) guidelines are some of the most extensive ever developed by the Society for Vascular Surgery, with 112 recommendations and 774 supporting references.
Spotlight on Leadership: Interview with Dr. Bhagwan Satiani
Two interviews from prominent vascular surgeons Dr. Bhagwan Satiani and Dr. Garcia-Toca are featured to discuss the importance of adding leadership to the learning portfolio of vascular surgeons everywhere.
VAM 2018: Home of the Vascular Team - Partners in Patient Care
With the opening of registration and housing, the 2018 Vascular Annual Meeting officially takes a big step forward. This year's meeting will feature a great mix of activities and initiatives, both familiar and new!
Bring Your Vascular Team to VAM!
VAM 2018's theme is "Home of the Vascular Team – Partners in Patient Care." From doctors to PAs to nurses to technologists, VAM has programming for everyone. Consider bringing your team members along to participate in The Society for Vascular Nursing 36th Annual Conference, a specialized PA session, and more.
Washington Update: Medical Liability Reform
The current state of medical liability reform is discussed. The SVS continues to play an active role in the advancement of this legislation to reduce medical lawsuit abuse, eliminate inconsistent state liability laws, and mitigate fear of prosecution in natural disaster relief efforts.
VQI: QPP Webinar Materials are Available Online
Materials from the February webinar on the Quality Payment Program, including how surgeons can still avoid reimbursement penalties for 2017, are now available online.
The materials will also inform surgeons and their staff how to:
• Get started with 2018 reporting
Know the danger signs of CVI and VTE in pregnant patients
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.
Build Your Own VAM Schedule with Custom Planning Tools
A revised and more full-featured website / planner will be a vital tool for VAM participants this year, allowing them to personalize their experience before ever heading to Boston.
Applications for New Community Practice Grant Program Due March 1
The clock is ticking to apply for a new SVS Foundation grant program aimed squarely at improving patient health by way of our community practice members.
Your SVS: First 2018 SVS Membership Application is March 1
To improve access, efficiency and service to existing and future SVS members, the Society is now reviewing and approving membership applications quarterly, instead of yearly.
FOCUS ON RESEARCH: Register for VRIC
The program is taking shape and registration is now open for an important SVS research-oriented event, the Vascular Research Initiatives Conference. It will be held May 9 at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square.
WASHINGTON UPDATE: Vascular Surgeons, Patients Earn Victory Over Pay Cuts for Ultrasound Procedures
"My group manages eight hospital labs and a physician group-owned outpatient lab that provides services in nine outpatient clinics… We are critically dependent on appropriate reimbursement for vascular ultrasound services to be able to maintain the high-quality service we provide in the commu
Recent Articles
New Program Will Teach Surgeons To Lead
Vascular surgery leaders are selecting the first 20 participants for the new Leadership Development Program, aimed at accelerating the leadership development of the next generation of vascular surgeons.
SVS: W.L. Gore & Associates Block Grant Will Support Vascular Quality
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. will support a new Society for Vascular Surgery initiative to advance patient safety programs and the quality of vascular care.
Your SVS: Wellness Program Launches
The Society for Vascular Surgery has officially launched a member support component of its wellness program, designed to help vascular surgeons enhance their personal resilience and continue development of a compassionate and accountable peer community.
Education: Submit Research Abstracts for VRIC, VAM
Calling SVS members: Your research is wanted, whether the topic covers EVAR follow-up, how to perform celiac artery decompressions with a supra-celiac aorta to celiac bypass, or the biology behind vascular smooth muscle cell responses.
Get Connected to SVSConnect to Access New Wellness Content
SVS Wellness Task Force members will discuss wellness topics on the SVSConnect online community. That means the time is now to make sure all members can participate there, including on the mobile app, which makes access a breeze.
AAA size a good predictor of outcomes after EVAR
SVS:- AAA size predicts outcomes after endovascular repair
DIFFERENCES IN PATIENT SELECTION AND OUTCOMES BASED ON ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM DIAMETER THRESHOLDS IN THE VASCULAR QUALITY INITIATIVE. November 2019, Journal of Vascular Surgery.
JVS-VL Study compares IVUS to venography in iliac vein stenting
SVS: IVUS invaluable for precise iliac vein treatment
A COMPARISON BETWEEN INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND AND VENOGRAPHY IN IDENTITYING KEY PARAMETERS ESSENTIAL FOR ILIAC VEIN STENTING.
November 2019 Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders
October Spotlight
SVS member Matthew Edwards, MD, and wife, Angela Edwards, MD, were named co-chairs for the 27th Annual Winston-Salem Heart and Stroke Walk in late September.
SVS Offering Interventions and Support for Member Wellness and Peer Community
With physician distress a top concern of vascular surgeons, the SVS and its Wellness Task Force are launching a member/peer support program next month to help members develop coping techniques and optimize wellness.
NEW MEMBER: So Many Reasons to Join SVS
Attending the Vascular Annual Meeting on a student travel scholarship nearly a decade ago changed the course of Andrea Obi’s career.
Advocacy Scholarship Applications Due Oct. 31
SVS trainees interested in health policy have until the end of the month to apply to spend a day on Capitol Hill.
Recent Articles
New Program Will Teach Surgeons To Lead
Vascular surgery leaders are selecting the first 20 participants for the new Leadership Development Program, aimed at accelerating the leadership development of the next generation of vascular surgeons.
SVS: W.L. Gore & Associates Block Grant Will Support Vascular Quality
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. will support a new Society for Vascular Surgery initiative to advance patient safety programs and the quality of vascular care.
Your SVS: Wellness Program Launches
The Society for Vascular Surgery has officially launched a member support component of its wellness program, designed to help vascular surgeons enhance their personal resilience and continue development of a compassionate and accountable peer community.
Education: Submit Research Abstracts for VRIC, VAM
Calling SVS members: Your research is wanted, whether the topic covers EVAR follow-up, how to perform celiac artery decompressions with a supra-celiac aorta to celiac bypass, or the biology behind vascular smooth muscle cell responses.
Get Connected to SVSConnect to Access New Wellness Content
SVS Wellness Task Force members will discuss wellness topics on the SVSConnect online community. That means the time is now to make sure all members can participate there, including on the mobile app, which makes access a breeze.
AAA size a good predictor of outcomes after EVAR
SVS:- AAA size predicts outcomes after endovascular repair
DIFFERENCES IN PATIENT SELECTION AND OUTCOMES BASED ON ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM DIAMETER THRESHOLDS IN THE VASCULAR QUALITY INITIATIVE. November 2019, Journal of Vascular Surgery.
JVS-VL Study compares IVUS to venography in iliac vein stenting
SVS: IVUS invaluable for precise iliac vein treatment
A COMPARISON BETWEEN INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND AND VENOGRAPHY IN IDENTITYING KEY PARAMETERS ESSENTIAL FOR ILIAC VEIN STENTING.
November 2019 Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders
October Spotlight
SVS member Matthew Edwards, MD, and wife, Angela Edwards, MD, were named co-chairs for the 27th Annual Winston-Salem Heart and Stroke Walk in late September.
SVS Offering Interventions and Support for Member Wellness and Peer Community
With physician distress a top concern of vascular surgeons, the SVS and its Wellness Task Force are launching a member/peer support program next month to help members develop coping techniques and optimize wellness.
NEW MEMBER: So Many Reasons to Join SVS
Attending the Vascular Annual Meeting on a student travel scholarship nearly a decade ago changed the course of Andrea Obi’s career.
Advocacy Scholarship Applications Due Oct. 31
SVS trainees interested in health policy have until the end of the month to apply to spend a day on Capitol Hill.