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SVS members are at the forefront of vascular news and discovery. Find news about the Society for Vascular Surgery, its membership and its initiatives, below.

Advocating for Patients and Medical Professionals

The political action committee of the Society for Vascular Surgery advocates for legislation that supports best practices for patients and medical professionals. The current changes in health care reimbursement directly impact vascular surgeons and their patients. SVS is taking the lead in working with government officials to develop fair laws and practice guidelines. Volunteer members and staff are working to ensure that lawmakers understand the impact of their work. 

Recent News

March 1, 2020 • Article

Mysteries of market forces and surprise billing

BY GREGORY KASPER, MD

March 1, 2020 • Article

Purchase tickets today for 2020 VAM ‘Spectacular’ Gala

Get ready for another “Spectacular” evening at the 2020 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM).

February 24, 2020 • Press Release

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

CHICAGO, Ill., Feb.

February 20, 2020 • Press Release

Midterm Outcomes in Postpartum Women Following Endovenous Treatment for Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis

CHICAGO, Ill., Feb.

February 1, 2020 • Article

Wider VAM 2020 schedule unveiled

Beyond the always popular scientific sessions detailing research and presented from the podium, the Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) also stages more than 25 other educational offerings, many to small

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Vascular Specialist

Vascular Specialist is the monthly publication of the Society for Vascular Surgery and is a benefit of membership.

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SVS is a not-for-profit professional medical society with over 4,500 members, primarily vascular surgeons, who are the only physicians who are trained to provide patients with all vascular disease treatment options. 

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SVS monitors and advocates for legislation and regulatory issues, and collaborates with organizations representing similar vascular health issues.

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