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Dr. Michel S. Makaroun Elected Vice President of SVS
Dr. Michel S. Makaroun, a professor of surgery and of clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh, was elected vice president of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) at the Society’s 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting in June.
Dr. Ronald M. Fairman Elected SVS 2016 President
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Outgoing SVS President Dr. Bruce A. Perler Chairs SVS Foundation
CHICAGO, Ill., July 11, 2016 — As he completed his term as president of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), Dr. Bruce A. Perler began his term as chair of the SVS Foundation at the society’s 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting near Washington, D.C. in June.
New PAD Reporting Standards Recommended
The variety of endovascular devices and techniques to treat occlusive disease has exploded over the past 10 years and critical evaluation of the reported results may be problematic. The Society for Vascular Surgery has released new reporting standards focused on endovascular treatment of chronic lower extremity peripheral artery disease. Recommended reporting standards for lower extremity ischemia were last published by the SVS in 1997.
New Reporting Standard - Endovascular Treatment of Chronic Lower Extremity PAD
A new reporting standards document on Endovascular Treatment of Chronic Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) has been posted on the website of the July 2016 issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery. Lead authors are Drs. Mike Stoner and Keith Calligaro.
Dr. Bruce Perler's Presidential Address
The unique relationship that vascular surgeons enjoy with their patients has enabled our specialty to have a special claim on the way we care for patients. Outgoing SVS President Bruce Perler spoke during the 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting near Washington, D.C. on June 10.
BEST-CLI Needs More Patients - Now
A groundbreaking trial needs more patients enrolled – quickly – and the SVS is asking for your help.
Low income PAD patients chose stent over exercise
CHICAGO, Illinois - Conventional wisdom might suppose that everyone would avoid surgery if possible.
Ken Slaw, PhD., named executive director of SVS
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 6, 2016 –The Society for Vascular Surgery Board of Directors is pleased to announce Kenneth M. Slaw, Ph.D., as the society’s next executive director, replacing Rebecca Maron, CAE, who will retire May 30, 2016.
Gut microbes may hold key to vascular healing
NIH GRANT and SVS award support RESEARCH ON GUT MICROBES’ EFFECT ON restenosis
Chicago, Illinois– Could microbes in the gut impact human arteries? Surprising early research suggests they might play a role.
2016 VAM: And the awards go to.....
The Society for Vascular Surgery and the SVS Foundation present a number of awards during the Vascular Annual Meeting. The achievements and special efforts of many also receive special recognition.
Special Lectures and Events at the 2016 VAM
While the 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting includes postgraduate courses, hands-on workshops and other courses, it also features special lectures and forums that add to attendees' overall understanding of the treatment of vascular diseases. Special VAM events include:
Recent Articles
Dr. Michel S. Makaroun Elected Vice President of SVS
Dr. Michel S. Makaroun, a professor of surgery and of clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh, was elected vice president of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) at the Society’s 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting in June.
Dr. Ronald M. Fairman Elected SVS 2016 President
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Outgoing SVS President Dr. Bruce A. Perler Chairs SVS Foundation
CHICAGO, Ill., July 11, 2016 — As he completed his term as president of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), Dr. Bruce A. Perler began his term as chair of the SVS Foundation at the society’s 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting near Washington, D.C. in June.
New PAD Reporting Standards Recommended
The variety of endovascular devices and techniques to treat occlusive disease has exploded over the past 10 years and critical evaluation of the reported results may be problematic. The Society for Vascular Surgery has released new reporting standards focused on endovascular treatment of chronic lower extremity peripheral artery disease. Recommended reporting standards for lower extremity ischemia were last published by the SVS in 1997.
New Reporting Standard - Endovascular Treatment of Chronic Lower Extremity PAD
A new reporting standards document on Endovascular Treatment of Chronic Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) has been posted on the website of the July 2016 issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery. Lead authors are Drs. Mike Stoner and Keith Calligaro.
Dr. Bruce Perler's Presidential Address
The unique relationship that vascular surgeons enjoy with their patients has enabled our specialty to have a special claim on the way we care for patients. Outgoing SVS President Bruce Perler spoke during the 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting near Washington, D.C. on June 10.
BEST-CLI Needs More Patients - Now
A groundbreaking trial needs more patients enrolled – quickly – and the SVS is asking for your help.
Low income PAD patients chose stent over exercise
CHICAGO, Illinois - Conventional wisdom might suppose that everyone would avoid surgery if possible.
Ken Slaw, PhD., named executive director of SVS
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 6, 2016 –The Society for Vascular Surgery Board of Directors is pleased to announce Kenneth M. Slaw, Ph.D., as the society’s next executive director, replacing Rebecca Maron, CAE, who will retire May 30, 2016.
Gut microbes may hold key to vascular healing
NIH GRANT and SVS award support RESEARCH ON GUT MICROBES’ EFFECT ON restenosis
Chicago, Illinois– Could microbes in the gut impact human arteries? Surprising early research suggests they might play a role.
2016 VAM: And the awards go to.....
The Society for Vascular Surgery and the SVS Foundation present a number of awards during the Vascular Annual Meeting. The achievements and special efforts of many also receive special recognition.
Special Lectures and Events at the 2016 VAM
While the 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting includes postgraduate courses, hands-on workshops and other courses, it also features special lectures and forums that add to attendees' overall understanding of the treatment of vascular diseases. Special VAM events include: