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Recent Articles
Recent Articles
Mobile App, VRIC
Off-line Access Comes to VESAP4
A mobile app, for Apple products only, is now available for the approximately 600 users of the fourth edition of the Vascular Education and Self-Assessment Program, which debuted in mid-August.
Have Diabetes? A Few Simple Steps May Keep Your Feet Healthy
November is American Diabetes Month
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 9, 2017 – If you have diabetes and think you are otherwise healthy, it can be easy to ignore the doctor’s good advice.
Time to Renew Malpractice Insurance? Consider MedPro
It’s nearly time for many SVS members to renew their liability insurance. This year, members have access to a top-notch plan for their practices and institutions.
Leadership Spotlight:
ADDING LEADERSHIP TO THE LEARNING PORTFOLIO OF A VASCULAR SURGEON
BY NASIM HEDAYATI, MD ON BEHALF OF THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
Abstract Site for VAM Opens in Mid-November
Do you have insights to share on trauma? Diabetes? Perhaps you’ve completed research on AAAs and possible treatment differences for men and women you want to highlight, or you want to help others with the intricacies of coding and billing.
Washington Update: SVS Submits Comments on Proposed Rules
The SVS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in September on two important Proposed Rules affecting vascular surgeons: the 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS).
Your SVS: Section for Physician Assistants Established; Pay Dues; Claim CME Credits
Optimizing the vascular team has been a major theme of the SVS this past year during Ron Fairman’s presidency, and SVS President Dr. R. Clement Darling III has substantially accelerated the pace of activity during his current term. In a historic decision, on Oct.
SVS Foundation: #GivingTuesday, Please Donate, Read Annual Report
After the turkey, after the frenzy of post-holiday shopping, do something for others by donating to the SVS Foundation on #Giving Tuesday.
VQI Initiatives For 2018
Two big initiatives and enhancements are on tap for the Vascular Quality Initiative for 2018:
Saving ruptured AAA patients percutaneously not inferior to femoral cutdown
“Comparison of Percutaneous Versus Open Femoral Cut Down Access for Endovascular Repair of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.” Journal of Vascular Surgery, November, 2017
Post-thrombotic venous obstructions and stenting across the inguinal ligament
“Contemporary Outcomes of Elective Iliocaval and Infrainguinal Venous Intervention for Post-Thrombotic Chronic Venous Occlusive Disease." Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Diseases, November, 2017.
Vaping - E-Cigs Have Their Own Risks
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17, 2017 – Are electronic cigarettes, which have been booming in popularity over the past 10 years, safer than regular cigarettes?
Time to Renew Your 2018 SVS Member Dues
Enjoy Member Benefits, Perks of Belonging to SVS
The 2018 dues statements recently were emailed to all members.
Recent Articles
Mobile App, VRIC
Off-line Access Comes to VESAP4
A mobile app, for Apple products only, is now available for the approximately 600 users of the fourth edition of the Vascular Education and Self-Assessment Program, which debuted in mid-August.
Have Diabetes? A Few Simple Steps May Keep Your Feet Healthy
November is American Diabetes Month
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 9, 2017 – If you have diabetes and think you are otherwise healthy, it can be easy to ignore the doctor’s good advice.
Time to Renew Malpractice Insurance? Consider MedPro
It’s nearly time for many SVS members to renew their liability insurance. This year, members have access to a top-notch plan for their practices and institutions.
Leadership Spotlight:
ADDING LEADERSHIP TO THE LEARNING PORTFOLIO OF A VASCULAR SURGEON
BY NASIM HEDAYATI, MD ON BEHALF OF THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
Abstract Site for VAM Opens in Mid-November
Do you have insights to share on trauma? Diabetes? Perhaps you’ve completed research on AAAs and possible treatment differences for men and women you want to highlight, or you want to help others with the intricacies of coding and billing.
Washington Update: SVS Submits Comments on Proposed Rules
The SVS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in September on two important Proposed Rules affecting vascular surgeons: the 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS).
Your SVS: Section for Physician Assistants Established; Pay Dues; Claim CME Credits
Optimizing the vascular team has been a major theme of the SVS this past year during Ron Fairman’s presidency, and SVS President Dr. R. Clement Darling III has substantially accelerated the pace of activity during his current term. In a historic decision, on Oct.
SVS Foundation: #GivingTuesday, Please Donate, Read Annual Report
After the turkey, after the frenzy of post-holiday shopping, do something for others by donating to the SVS Foundation on #Giving Tuesday.
VQI Initiatives For 2018
Two big initiatives and enhancements are on tap for the Vascular Quality Initiative for 2018:
Saving ruptured AAA patients percutaneously not inferior to femoral cutdown
“Comparison of Percutaneous Versus Open Femoral Cut Down Access for Endovascular Repair of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.” Journal of Vascular Surgery, November, 2017
Post-thrombotic venous obstructions and stenting across the inguinal ligament
“Contemporary Outcomes of Elective Iliocaval and Infrainguinal Venous Intervention for Post-Thrombotic Chronic Venous Occlusive Disease." Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Diseases, November, 2017.
Vaping - E-Cigs Have Their Own Risks
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17, 2017 – Are electronic cigarettes, which have been booming in popularity over the past 10 years, safer than regular cigarettes?
Time to Renew Your 2018 SVS Member Dues
Enjoy Member Benefits, Perks of Belonging to SVS
The 2018 dues statements recently were emailed to all members.