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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

September 29, 2016 • Press Release

New PAD Reporting Standards Released

The Society for Vascular Surgery has released new reporting standards focused on endovascular treatment of chronic lower extremity peripheral artery disease.

September 27, 2016 • Article

SVS Foundation Annual Appeal: Supporting Tomorrow's Giants

Dear Members:

September 22, 2016 • Article

Notes From the Executive Director: Membership is an Opportunity Writ Large

Membership is An Opportunity Writ Large

September 15, 2016 • Press Release

PAD - Know the Risks of Peripheral Arterial Disease

September 9, 2016 • Press Release

SVS PSO Launches New TCAR Surveillance Project

NEW CAROTID ARTERY STENT PROCEDURE TO BE EVALUATED BYTHE SOCIETY FOR VASCULAR SURGERY PATIENT SAFETY ORGANIZATION

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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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