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.
Articles & Press Releases
Recent Articles
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.
From JVS: Updated AAA Clinical Practice Guidelines
The Society for Vascular Surgery has completed its first update in nine years to its Clinical Practice Guidelines on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. The Journal of Vascular Surgery published the document in full in the January issue.
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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See the Light: VAM Scholarships
Attending the Vascular Annual Meeting as a scholarship recipient helped turn on a lightbulb in Katharine Wolf’s mind.
Your SVS: Membership in SVS, Getting Actively Involved, are Career Catalysts
Take it on good authority from a recently approved Active Member regarding early career development: "Join the SVS," urges Jeffrey Siracuse, MD. "It’s a great opportunity to be involved, to learn, to make an impact."
Washington Update: The Quality Payment Program, Year 2
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As the Song Said, Please Come to Boston
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We need your help with benchmarking
Please Complete Benchmarking Surveys
Curious how vascular services are benchmarked and valued? Wouldn’t you want to have this information to share with your administrators and colleagues?
SVS Victory in DC - Grassroots Effort Leads to CMS Reimbursement Change
CMS Change a Big Victory for Vascular Surgeons, Patients SVS Led Grassroots Effort on Ultrasound Procedures Following a grassroots effort by SVS and in a move that will protect reimbursements for vascular surgeons, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a correction notic
Endovenous thermal ablation and thrombotic complications
“CLINICAL CORRELATION OF SUCCESS AND ACUTE THROMBOTIC COMPLICATIONS OF LOWER EXTREMITY ENDOVENOUS THERMAL ABLATION.”
Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, January 2018
When to consider TEVAR in uncomplicated TBAD
PREDICTORS OF LATE AORTIC INTERVENTION IN PATIENTS WITH MEDICALLY TREATED TYPE B AORTIC DISSECTION, Journal of Vascular Surgery, January 2018.
Recent Articles
October Spotlight
SVS member Matthew Edwards, MD, and wife, Angela Edwards, MD, were named co-chairs for the 27th Annual Winston-Salem Heart and Stroke Walk in late September.
SVS Offering Interventions and Support for Member Wellness and Peer Community
With physician distress a top concern of vascular surgeons, the SVS and its Wellness Task Force are launching a member/peer support program next month to help members develop coping techniques and optimize wellness.
NEW MEMBER: So Many Reasons to Join SVS
Attending the Vascular Annual Meeting on a student travel scholarship nearly a decade ago changed the course of Andrea Obi’s career.
Advocacy Scholarship Applications Due Oct. 31
SVS trainees interested in health policy have until the end of the month to apply to spend a day on Capitol Hill.
EDUCATION: Submit Research to VRIC and VAM
VRIC Submission Site Opens Oct. 29: Abstracts for the 2020 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference may be submitted beginning Oct. 29.
Letter From the SVS Foundation Chair
Dear Friends,
The SVS Foundation is a fundamental part of our Society, entrusted with supporting programs that advance our knowledge of vascular disease and improve the care delivery process to our patients and communities.
Diabetes and Vascular Disease
Resources for patients, families and physicians
Considered one of the largest global health emergencies, diabetes is dangerous in large part because high blood sugar damages blood vessels. It also magnifies the effects of other health complications.
Washington Update: Advocacy, Policy News
‘DC Update’ Newsletter Debuts: The Society for Vascular Surgery has a new electronic newsletter, “DC Update” to keep SVS members informed of the events in Washington, D.C., that impact their lives. Initially, the newsletter (sent Sept. 16) will appear every other month.
Your SVS: Important Information for Members
PAD Resources: September is PAD Awareness Month, and SVS has not only resources but also new information for its members.
VQI Makes Major Changes to Hemodialysis Access Registry
Major enhancements are coming to the SVS Vascular Quality Initiative’s Hemodialysis Access Registry, with completion expected by the end of the year.
Recent Articles
October Spotlight
SVS member Matthew Edwards, MD, and wife, Angela Edwards, MD, were named co-chairs for the 27th Annual Winston-Salem Heart and Stroke Walk in late September.
SVS Offering Interventions and Support for Member Wellness and Peer Community
With physician distress a top concern of vascular surgeons, the SVS and its Wellness Task Force are launching a member/peer support program next month to help members develop coping techniques and optimize wellness.
NEW MEMBER: So Many Reasons to Join SVS
Attending the Vascular Annual Meeting on a student travel scholarship nearly a decade ago changed the course of Andrea Obi’s career.
Advocacy Scholarship Applications Due Oct. 31
SVS trainees interested in health policy have until the end of the month to apply to spend a day on Capitol Hill.
EDUCATION: Submit Research to VRIC and VAM
VRIC Submission Site Opens Oct. 29: Abstracts for the 2020 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference may be submitted beginning Oct. 29.
Letter From the SVS Foundation Chair
Dear Friends,
The SVS Foundation is a fundamental part of our Society, entrusted with supporting programs that advance our knowledge of vascular disease and improve the care delivery process to our patients and communities.
Diabetes and Vascular Disease
Resources for patients, families and physicians
Considered one of the largest global health emergencies, diabetes is dangerous in large part because high blood sugar damages blood vessels. It also magnifies the effects of other health complications.
Washington Update: Advocacy, Policy News
‘DC Update’ Newsletter Debuts: The Society for Vascular Surgery has a new electronic newsletter, “DC Update” to keep SVS members informed of the events in Washington, D.C., that impact their lives. Initially, the newsletter (sent Sept. 16) will appear every other month.
Your SVS: Important Information for Members
PAD Resources: September is PAD Awareness Month, and SVS has not only resources but also new information for its members.
VQI Makes Major Changes to Hemodialysis Access Registry
Major enhancements are coming to the SVS Vascular Quality Initiative’s Hemodialysis Access Registry, with completion expected by the end of the year.