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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

April 10, 2019 • Press Release

SVS Announces 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting

Premier meeting will be in National Harbor, Md.

March 29, 2019 • Press Release

Metform shows promise for slowing AAA growth



March 25, 2019 • Article

SVS Comments on Veterans Community Care Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a proposed rule (comment deadline March 25) to amend its medical regulations to implement its authority for covered veterans to receive necessary hospital

March 21, 2019 • Press Release

JVS: Proximal seal zone anatomy determines TEVAR outcomes

New research highlights the importance of positioning thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) devices within healthy aorta proximally to avoid serious complications.

March 18, 2019 • Press Release

What's causing the dramatic increase in EVT in Medicare patients?

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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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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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