Recent News
March 21, 2018 • Article
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.
March 21, 2018 • Article
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.
March 1, 2018 • Press Release
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.
February 27, 2018 • Article
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
February 27, 2018 • Article
SVS, AVF Strengthen Collaboration Under New Agreement
The leading organizations dedicated to diagnosis, treatment and research of arterial and venous disease have strengthened their partnership in pursuit of quality across the spectrum of vascular dis
