VQI: New Vascular Ultrasound Registry Announced
The Society for Vascular Ultrasound, the Society for Vascular Surgery and Medstreaming-M2S have developed the Vascular Quality Initiative Vascular Ultrasound Registry.
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Build Your Own VAM Schedule with Custom Planning Tools
A revised and more full-featured website / planner will be a vital tool for VAM participants this year, allowing them to personalize their experience before ever heading to Boston.
Applications for New Community Practice Grant Program Due March 1
The clock is ticking to apply for a new SVS Foundation grant program aimed squarely at improving patient health by way of our community practice members.
Your SVS: First 2018 SVS Membership Application is March 1
To improve access, efficiency and service to existing and future SVS members, the Society is now reviewing and approving membership applications quarterly, instead of yearly.
RAS Inhibitors Show Promise for CLTI Patients After Interventions
LONG-TERM MORTALITY BENEFIT OF RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM INHIBITORS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LIMB-THREATENING ISCHEMIA UNDERGOING VASCULAR INTERVENTION, Journal of Vascular Surgery, March 2018
SVS, AVF Strengthen Collaboration Under New Agreement
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‘Poor circulation’ leads to worse outcomes in African American vascular patients
According to a new study, black Americans have more severe vascular disease by the time they see a vascular surgeon, and they are more likely to die of it than other ethnic groups.
Black Americans Are Younger, Sicker and at Higher Risk When Faced with Major Vascular Interventions
“BLACK PATIENTS PRESENT WITH MORE SEVERE VASCULAR DISEASE AND A GREATER BURDEN OF RISK FACTORS THAN WHITE PATIENTS AT TIME OF MAJOR VASCULAR INTERVENTION.” Journal of Vascular Surgery, February 2018.
New! Membership Applications Now Being Approved Quarterly; March 1 is First 2018 Deadline
In June 2017, the SVS Board of Directors approved bylaw changes that were ratified at the Annual Business Meeting, paving the way to review and approve membership applications throughout the year.
Vascular PAs, A Home at Last
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Affinity Program Offers Vision, Dental Discounts
Surgeons can purchase discounts on vision and dental care for their personal use and as an employee benefit for their staff. The program is through Careington EyeMed Dental and Vision.
Spotlight on Leadership: Interview with Omaida Velazquez, MD
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Recent Articles
VQI: New Vascular Ultrasound Registry Announced
The Society for Vascular Ultrasound, the Society for Vascular Surgery and Medstreaming-M2S have developed the Vascular Quality Initiative Vascular Ultrasound Registry.
Build Your Own VAM Schedule with Custom Planning Tools
A revised and more full-featured website / planner will be a vital tool for VAM participants this year, allowing them to personalize their experience before ever heading to Boston.
Applications for New Community Practice Grant Program Due March 1
The clock is ticking to apply for a new SVS Foundation grant program aimed squarely at improving patient health by way of our community practice members.
Your SVS: First 2018 SVS Membership Application is March 1
To improve access, efficiency and service to existing and future SVS members, the Society is now reviewing and approving membership applications quarterly, instead of yearly.
RAS Inhibitors Show Promise for CLTI Patients After Interventions
LONG-TERM MORTALITY BENEFIT OF RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM INHIBITORS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LIMB-THREATENING ISCHEMIA UNDERGOING VASCULAR INTERVENTION, Journal of Vascular Surgery, March 2018
SVS, AVF Strengthen Collaboration Under New Agreement
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‘Poor circulation’ leads to worse outcomes in African American vascular patients
According to a new study, black Americans have more severe vascular disease by the time they see a vascular surgeon, and they are more likely to die of it than other ethnic groups.
Black Americans Are Younger, Sicker and at Higher Risk When Faced with Major Vascular Interventions
“BLACK PATIENTS PRESENT WITH MORE SEVERE VASCULAR DISEASE AND A GREATER BURDEN OF RISK FACTORS THAN WHITE PATIENTS AT TIME OF MAJOR VASCULAR INTERVENTION.” Journal of Vascular Surgery, February 2018.
New! Membership Applications Now Being Approved Quarterly; March 1 is First 2018 Deadline
In June 2017, the SVS Board of Directors approved bylaw changes that were ratified at the Annual Business Meeting, paving the way to review and approve membership applications throughout the year.
Vascular PAs, A Home at Last
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Affinity Program Offers Vision, Dental Discounts
Surgeons can purchase discounts on vision and dental care for their personal use and as an employee benefit for their staff. The program is through Careington EyeMed Dental and Vision.
Spotlight on Leadership: Interview with Omaida Velazquez, MD
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