Articles & Press Releases

Jessica P. Simons is a vascular surgeon at UMass Memorial Healthcare. She received her medical degree from UMass Chan Medical School and has been in practice since 2013. 

Get a Pulse on PAD: 70% of Americans Lack Awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease, with New Survey Underscoring Gaps in Awareness Among Most At-Risk Patients 

CHICAGO– The American College of Surgeons (ACS), with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), has verified the first three outpatient centers as part of the recently launched 

The SVS Executive Board (EB) has appointed the editorial team for the upcoming 12th edition of "Rutherford's Vascular Surgery and Endovascular

WASHINGTON – Proceedings from an expert consensus roundtable that brought together leading experts to discuss the benefits of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) in lower extremity revascularization procedures were released today in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and In

This article was sponsored by the Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation.

Dear Society for Vascular Surgery Members,

Underserved communities continue to struggle with health care disparities such as diabetes and peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which can lead to limb amputation.

The voting members of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) have approved amendments to its Bylaws, following a referendum that closed on Nov. 20.

Chicago, IL (November 1, 2023) – The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is among 11 recipients of a $100,000 grant from the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS), aimed to promote diagnostic excellence across the field of medicine.

[Rosemont, Illinois] Nov. 1, 2023 – In honor of the late James S. T. Yao, MD, PhD, the Yao family and the Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation announce the new James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award, formerly known as the Resident Research Award, to commemorate Dr.

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The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is disappointed with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) decision to finalize its proposal for expanded coverage for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) of the Carotid Artery Concurrent with Stenting (NCD 20.7) without any substant

The Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) and JVS-Venous and Lymphatic Disorders (JVS-VL) offer open-access articles to non-subscribers for 30 (JVS) and 60 (JVS-VL) days after publication. Here are the open-access articles for November. 

JVS: 

People who chalk up fatigue, discomfort or muscle cramps in their legs to advancing age or temporary muscle soreness, may instead be suffering from peripheral artery disease –PAD – instead.  

In response to ongoing concerns regarding the safety and quality of care provided to vascular patients, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) requested and conducted a call with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on September 18, 2023.

News from the American College of Surgeons 

In the past several weeks, many Society for Vascular Surgery members have written posts in SVSConnect about practicing within the outpatient space, particularly in response to recent media coverage.

Rosemont, Ill., Sept.

Four articles in the Journal of Vascular Surgery are available with free access for October. They are:

Rosemont, Ill., Aug.

Phase II of a national branding campaign for vascular surgery and three new task forces are just two of several initiatives the Society for Vascular Surgery’s Executive Board (EB) highlighted for further action and attention during its recent board retreat.