SVS Updates 2008 GuidelinesA cardiology colleague once invited Keith Calligaro, MD, to speak at a cardiology conference. As he was about to take the podium, the moderator asked the audience, “Can you believe that Dr.
Dr. Daugherty, associate vice president at the University of Kentucky, will discuss his research at the SVS Vascular Research Initiatives Conference in May. His talk, "Angiotensin II and Cellular Complexity of the Aorta, a Recipe for Aneurysmal Location," is the second annual Alexander W. Clowes Distinguished Lecture. Register today for the Vascular Research Initiatives Conference.
SVS members may think their disability insurance plans have them covered. But in cases of disability or illness, their incomes as vascular surgeons, specifically, may not as secure as they believe.
Does your disability insurance plan have you covered? The SVS has teamed up with Principal® to help members guard their incomes as vascular surgeons in the event of disabling illness or injury.
A new Harvard research study suggests that vascular surgeons should consider insulin dependency when determining treatment for chronic limb-threatening ischemia in patients with diabetes.
The new abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) guidelines are some of the most extensive ever developed by the Society for Vascular Surgery, with 112 recommendations and 774 supporting references.
Two interviews from prominent vascular surgeons Dr. Bhagwan Satiani and Dr. Garcia-Toca are featured to discuss the importance of adding leadership to the learning portfolio of vascular surgeons everywhere.
It's not too late to join the SVS Vascular Quality Initiative’s (SVS VQI) surveillance project to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of trans-carotid artery revascularization (TCAR) in comparison with carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Additional information about the project can be found at vsweb.org/TCARSurveillance.
VAM 2018's theme is "Home of the Vascular Team – Partners in Patient Care." From doctors to PAs to nurses to technologists, VAM has programming for everyone. Consider bringing your team members along to participate in The Society for Vascular Nursing 36th Annual Conference, a specialized PA session, and more.
The current state of medical liability reform is discussed. The SVS continues to play an active role in the advancement of this legislation to reduce medical lawsuit abuse, eliminate inconsistent state liability laws, and mitigate fear of prosecution in natural disaster relief efforts.
With the opening of registration and housing, the 2018 Vascular Annual Meeting officially takes a big step forward. This year's meeting will feature a great mix of activities and initiatives, both familiar and new!
Materials from the February webinar on the Quality Payment Program, including how surgeons can still avoid reimbursement penalties for 2017, are now available online.
The materials will also inform surgeons and their staff how to:
• Get started with 2018 reporting
Pregnancy causes significant hemodynamic changes within the circulatory system. While these are considered essential for the health of the developing fetus, the changes place considerable stress on the expectant mother’s heart and lower extremity veins.
SVS Updates 2008 GuidelinesA cardiology colleague once invited Keith Calligaro, MD, to speak at a cardiology conference. As he was about to take the podium, the moderator asked the audience, “Can you believe that Dr.
Dr. Daugherty, associate vice president at the University of Kentucky, will discuss his research at the SVS Vascular Research Initiatives Conference in May. His talk, "Angiotensin II and Cellular Complexity of the Aorta, a Recipe for Aneurysmal Location," is the second annual Alexander W. Clowes Distinguished Lecture. Register today for the Vascular Research Initiatives Conference.
SVS members may think their disability insurance plans have them covered. But in cases of disability or illness, their incomes as vascular surgeons, specifically, may not as secure as they believe.
Does your disability insurance plan have you covered? The SVS has teamed up with Principal® to help members guard their incomes as vascular surgeons in the event of disabling illness or injury.
A new Harvard research study suggests that vascular surgeons should consider insulin dependency when determining treatment for chronic limb-threatening ischemia in patients with diabetes.
The new abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) guidelines are some of the most extensive ever developed by the Society for Vascular Surgery, with 112 recommendations and 774 supporting references.
Two interviews from prominent vascular surgeons Dr. Bhagwan Satiani and Dr. Garcia-Toca are featured to discuss the importance of adding leadership to the learning portfolio of vascular surgeons everywhere.
It's not too late to join the SVS Vascular Quality Initiative’s (SVS VQI) surveillance project to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of trans-carotid artery revascularization (TCAR) in comparison with carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Additional information about the project can be found at vsweb.org/TCARSurveillance.
VAM 2018's theme is "Home of the Vascular Team – Partners in Patient Care." From doctors to PAs to nurses to technologists, VAM has programming for everyone. Consider bringing your team members along to participate in The Society for Vascular Nursing 36th Annual Conference, a specialized PA session, and more.
The current state of medical liability reform is discussed. The SVS continues to play an active role in the advancement of this legislation to reduce medical lawsuit abuse, eliminate inconsistent state liability laws, and mitigate fear of prosecution in natural disaster relief efforts.
With the opening of registration and housing, the 2018 Vascular Annual Meeting officially takes a big step forward. This year's meeting will feature a great mix of activities and initiatives, both familiar and new!
Materials from the February webinar on the Quality Payment Program, including how surgeons can still avoid reimbursement penalties for 2017, are now available online.
The materials will also inform surgeons and their staff how to:
• Get started with 2018 reporting
Pregnancy causes significant hemodynamic changes within the circulatory system. While these are considered essential for the health of the developing fetus, the changes place considerable stress on the expectant mother’s heart and lower extremity veins.