Edith Tzeng, MD, FACS, DFSVS, is a professor of surgery in the Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and the chief of vascular surgery at the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System.
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Executive Board has established the Vascular Board Certification Model Task Force to deliver a final report entitled "Free-Standing or Federated Board Certification: An Analysis of The Optimal Path Forward for Vascular Surgery” by the end of 2024
Leigh Ann O’Banion, MD, RPVI, FACS, FSVS, is an associate professor of surgery at the University of California San Francisco-Fresno. She specializes in advanced limb salvage and superficial venous disease.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Four articles in the Journal of Vascular Surgery are available with free access for October. They are:
Jim Craig, a longtime supporter and vascular advocate, will deliver the annual keynote address for the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM25), held in New Orleans, June 4-7 at the Morial Convention Center.
According to a new national survey released by the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), primary care providers rank vascular disease among the top three health crises facing our aging population, only behind heart disease and cancer and ahead of obesity and diabetes.
The Vascular Surgery MVP Feedback from the CMS public comment period has been posted to the CMS website. The SVS is very grateful for all the feedback that was given. After reviewing the MVP candidates, the feedback for the Vascular Surgery MVP was consistent with other MVP candidates and issues previously identified by CMS.
The SVS is excited to announce that the Vascular Surgery MIPS Value Pathway (MVP) has been posted for public comment with CMS.
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) and the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) join healthcare organizations nationwide in celebrating National Nurse Practitioner Week (Nov.
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has elected Anton N. Sidawy, MD, MPH, FACS, DFSVS, MAMSE as president-elect of the ACS during their Annual Business Meeting on Oct. 22. He served as president of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) in 2010.
New survey reveals nearly one in three Americans at highest risk for blood vessel diseases and life-threatening complications report low awareness
After a successful year, the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) continues its internship program for senior integrated vascular residents and vascular fellows.
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Strategic Board of Directors (SBOD), at its January 2024 meeting, reached a consensus to form and launch a special task force appointed by immediate Past President Joseph Mills, MD, to assess the significant progress made by vascular surgery as a
The Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) will honor the contributions and achievements of this year’s award recipients at a special networking event on Thursday, June 20, at 3 p.m. Central Time. These awards honor individuals who have significantly impacted vascular care within their communities.
Jim Craig, a longtime supporter and vascular advocate, will deliver the annual keynote address for the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM25), held in New Orleans, June 4-7 at the Morial Convention Center.
According to a new national survey released by the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), primary care providers rank vascular disease among the top three health crises facing our aging population, only behind heart disease and cancer and ahead of obesity and diabetes.
The Vascular Surgery MVP Feedback from the CMS public comment period has been posted to the CMS website. The SVS is very grateful for all the feedback that was given. After reviewing the MVP candidates, the feedback for the Vascular Surgery MVP was consistent with other MVP candidates and issues previously identified by CMS.
The SVS is excited to announce that the Vascular Surgery MIPS Value Pathway (MVP) has been posted for public comment with CMS.
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) and the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) join healthcare organizations nationwide in celebrating National Nurse Practitioner Week (Nov.
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has elected Anton N. Sidawy, MD, MPH, FACS, DFSVS, MAMSE as president-elect of the ACS during their Annual Business Meeting on Oct. 22. He served as president of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) in 2010.
New survey reveals nearly one in three Americans at highest risk for blood vessel diseases and life-threatening complications report low awareness
After a successful year, the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) continues its internship program for senior integrated vascular residents and vascular fellows.
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Strategic Board of Directors (SBOD), at its January 2024 meeting, reached a consensus to form and launch a special task force appointed by immediate Past President Joseph Mills, MD, to assess the significant progress made by vascular surgery as a
The Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) will honor the contributions and achievements of this year’s award recipients at a special networking event on Thursday, June 20, at 3 p.m. Central Time. These awards honor individuals who have significantly impacted vascular care within their communities.