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At VAM 2017, You Won't Want to Miss a Minute
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Encourage Vascular Nurses to Attend SVN Convention
SVS members, encourage all vascular nurses and vascular technologists to attend the Society for Vascular Nursing’s (SVN) 35th Annual Convention, to benefit vascular nurses, nurse practitioners, vascular technologists, cardiovascular nurses, physician assistants and nurses/techs working in cath la
Public Awareness
The SVS and Society for Vascular Nursing have issued a joint statement encouraging vascular surgery teams to actively assist smokers with quitting smoking before surgery.
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.
SVS Launches Expanded Member Benefit Portfolio
The Society for Vascular Surgery is devoted to enhancing value and benefits for every member. To that end, the SVS is proud to announce the launch of its very own member affinity program.
Re-intubations and Pneumonia are More Common Than Cardiac Complications after Surgery, Vascular Study Finds
A higher number of vascular surgery patients develop a respiratory complication within 30 days of surgery than develop a cardiac complication, according to a new study published in the Journal for Vascular Surgery, the official publication of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS).
Focus on Research: Wylie Winner Brings Home Amputation Innovations
In an instant in April 2013, Dr. Jeffrey A. Kalish went from Boston Marathon spectator to surgeon at Boston Medical Center, performing amputations, complex vascular repairs and other procedures.
Membership Application Deadline is March 1
Applications for membership in SVS are due by March 1 and will be considered during the 2017 Vascular Annual Meeting, May 31-June 3. VAM is the only time each year that the Society votes on membership applications. Don’t delay; apply today.
Washington Update: Physician Fee Schedule Includes Positive Changes
The 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule includes many changes beneficial to SVS members, following many months of work, including submission of comments, by SVS members and advocacy staff. The schedule was released on Nov. 2, 2016.
Recent Articles
WOMEN, MORTALITY AND AAA REPAIR
Adjusting for Aortic Size Index reduces gender differences in outcomes; may be a better indicator threshold for female patients
At VAM 2017, You Won't Want to Miss a Minute
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Encourage Vascular Nurses to Attend SVN Convention
SVS members, encourage all vascular nurses and vascular technologists to attend the Society for Vascular Nursing’s (SVN) 35th Annual Convention, to benefit vascular nurses, nurse practitioners, vascular technologists, cardiovascular nurses, physician assistants and nurses/techs working in cath la
Public Awareness
The SVS and Society for Vascular Nursing have issued a joint statement encouraging vascular surgery teams to actively assist smokers with quitting smoking before surgery.
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.
SVS Launches Expanded Member Benefit Portfolio
The Society for Vascular Surgery is devoted to enhancing value and benefits for every member. To that end, the SVS is proud to announce the launch of its very own member affinity program.
Re-intubations and Pneumonia are More Common Than Cardiac Complications after Surgery, Vascular Study Finds
A higher number of vascular surgery patients develop a respiratory complication within 30 days of surgery than develop a cardiac complication, according to a new study published in the Journal for Vascular Surgery, the official publication of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS).
Focus on Research: Wylie Winner Brings Home Amputation Innovations
In an instant in April 2013, Dr. Jeffrey A. Kalish went from Boston Marathon spectator to surgeon at Boston Medical Center, performing amputations, complex vascular repairs and other procedures.
Membership Application Deadline is March 1
Applications for membership in SVS are due by March 1 and will be considered during the 2017 Vascular Annual Meeting, May 31-June 3. VAM is the only time each year that the Society votes on membership applications. Don’t delay; apply today.
Washington Update: Physician Fee Schedule Includes Positive Changes
The 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule includes many changes beneficial to SVS members, following many months of work, including submission of comments, by SVS members and advocacy staff. The schedule was released on Nov. 2, 2016.