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Recent Articles
Recent Articles
Don’t blame the brain for an ischemic stroke
A CLOGGED ARTERY IN THE NECK IS THE LIKELY CULPRIT – HERE’S WHY
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1, 2017 – Since a stroke occurs in the brain, it might seem like that’s where the problem originated. But that is not usually the case.
The Frontier of Complex Aortic Aneurysm Repair
“Prospective, nonrandomized study to evaluate endovascular repair of pararenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm using fenestrated-branched endografts based on supraceliac sealing zones.” Journal of Vascular Surgery, May 2017.
Letter to HHS Price on Global Codes
The Honorable Thomas Price, MD
Secretary
Department of Health & Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
VQI Varicose Vein Registry Yielding Data on Treatment Efficacy
Joint Effort of the Society for Vascular Surgery and American Venous Forum Off to a Good Start
Global Surgery Data Collection News
CMS has established a process for reporting postoperative encounters, inpatient and outpatient, during the surgical 10- or 90-day global period for a select number of procedure codes. The physician fee schedule (PFS) reimburses services based on all services rendered during the global period, inclusive of surgical procedures and all postoperative visits, as a single PFS payment.
4 years after Boston Marathon attack, new hope for trauma patients
For trauma patients faced with limb loss, the old axiom about necessity and invention has never seemed more true.
Single Sign-On Now Available
Single sign-on simplifies access to SVS & JVS sites
How many sticky notes do YOU have on or near your computer to remind you of your various passwords?
It's probably more than a few.
PSO Goal: All Centers Offer Statins at Discharge to Vascular Surgery Patients
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SVS PSO AIMS FOR 100 PERCENT COMPLIANCE AMONG PARTICIPATING CENTERS
WOMEN, MORTALITY AND AAA REPAIR
Adjusting for Aortic Size Index reduces gender differences in outcomes; may be a better indicator threshold for female patients
Committee Spotlight: VAM Video Committee: Lights, Cameras, Action!
Education takes many forms, and for some learners, seeing beats hearing. Thus, SVS offers video presentations at the Vascular Annual Meeting.
Focus on Research: Studying SVS Wifi System
The SVS’ Wound, Ischemia and foot infection (Wifi) classification system was proposed to predict one-year amputation risk and potential benefit from revascularization.
SVS PSO Launches 2 National Initiatives
The SVS Patient Safety Organization (SVS PSO) is launching two national initiatives aimed at improving patient care with a data-driven approach.
At VAM 2017, You Won't Want to Miss a Minute
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Recent Articles
Don’t blame the brain for an ischemic stroke
A CLOGGED ARTERY IN THE NECK IS THE LIKELY CULPRIT – HERE’S WHY
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1, 2017 – Since a stroke occurs in the brain, it might seem like that’s where the problem originated. But that is not usually the case.
The Frontier of Complex Aortic Aneurysm Repair
“Prospective, nonrandomized study to evaluate endovascular repair of pararenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm using fenestrated-branched endografts based on supraceliac sealing zones.” Journal of Vascular Surgery, May 2017.
Letter to HHS Price on Global Codes
The Honorable Thomas Price, MD
Secretary
Department of Health & Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
VQI Varicose Vein Registry Yielding Data on Treatment Efficacy
Joint Effort of the Society for Vascular Surgery and American Venous Forum Off to a Good Start
Global Surgery Data Collection News
CMS has established a process for reporting postoperative encounters, inpatient and outpatient, during the surgical 10- or 90-day global period for a select number of procedure codes. The physician fee schedule (PFS) reimburses services based on all services rendered during the global period, inclusive of surgical procedures and all postoperative visits, as a single PFS payment.
4 years after Boston Marathon attack, new hope for trauma patients
For trauma patients faced with limb loss, the old axiom about necessity and invention has never seemed more true.
Single Sign-On Now Available
Single sign-on simplifies access to SVS & JVS sites
How many sticky notes do YOU have on or near your computer to remind you of your various passwords?
It's probably more than a few.
PSO Goal: All Centers Offer Statins at Discharge to Vascular Surgery Patients
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SVS PSO AIMS FOR 100 PERCENT COMPLIANCE AMONG PARTICIPATING CENTERS
WOMEN, MORTALITY AND AAA REPAIR
Adjusting for Aortic Size Index reduces gender differences in outcomes; may be a better indicator threshold for female patients
Committee Spotlight: VAM Video Committee: Lights, Cameras, Action!
Education takes many forms, and for some learners, seeing beats hearing. Thus, SVS offers video presentations at the Vascular Annual Meeting.
Focus on Research: Studying SVS Wifi System
The SVS’ Wound, Ischemia and foot infection (Wifi) classification system was proposed to predict one-year amputation risk and potential benefit from revascularization.
SVS PSO Launches 2 National Initiatives
The SVS Patient Safety Organization (SVS PSO) is launching two national initiatives aimed at improving patient care with a data-driven approach.
At VAM 2017, You Won't Want to Miss a Minute
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