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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

July 23, 2019 • Article

Volunteers Needed for New IT Task Force

July 23, 2019 • Press Release

JVS: Early results found similar risks for TCAR and CEA at 30 days and 1 year

A MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS OF TRANSCAROTID ARTERY REVASCULARIZATION COMPARED TO CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY, July 2019, Journal of Vascular Surgery.

July 22, 2019 • Press Release

Are athletes getting more injuries from TOS?

July 17, 2019 • Article

Change Doesn’t Come Easy! But It Is Needed

In selecting the subject of his presidential address, SVS President Michel Makaroun, MD, decided to focus on the inadequacy of vascular manpower to meet the demands and needs of the public.

July 16, 2019 • Article

Compassion’s other name: Dr. William Pearce

It may have come as no surprise to his colleagues, mentees and patients at Northwestern University that Dr.

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

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