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Vascular News

SVS members are at the forefront of vascular news and discovery. Find news about the Society for Vascular Surgery, its membership and its initiatives, below.

Advocating for Patients and Medical Professionals

The political action committee [1] of the Society for Vascular Surgery advocates for legislation that supports best practices for patients and medical professionals. The current changes in health care reimbursement directly impact vascular surgeons and their patients. SVS is taking the lead in working with government officials to develop fair laws and practice guidelines. Volunteer members and staff are working to ensure that lawmakers understand the impact of their work. 

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Recent News

October 23, 2018 • Article [3]

Please Give, Because Every Gift Matters [4]

A letter from the SVS Foundation Chair Because …

October 23, 2018 • Article [3]

SVS Announces Award for Community Service Honoree Will be Community-Based Practitioner [6]

The Society for Vascular Surgery emphasizes not only education and research, but also public awareness.

October 23, 2018 • Article [3]

First of 9 Patient Education Fliers Available [7]

Due to popular demand, the SVS Foundation has developed a new set of patient education fliers.

October 18, 2018 • Press Release [8]

Who can survive a ruptured rAAA? [9]

Society for Vascular Surgery journal publishes quick, new test to assess the odds

October 17, 2018 • Press Release [8]

Who can survive a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm? [12]

Society for Vascular Surgery journal publishes quick, new test to help ER physicians assess the odds

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Vascular Specialist

Vascular Specialist is the monthly publication of the Society for Vascular Surgery and is a benefit of membership.

Read VASCULAR Specialist [23]

Press Center

SVS is a not-for-profit professional medical society with over 4,500 members, primarily vascular surgeons, who are the only physicians who are trained to provide patients with all vascular disease treatment options. 

SVS Fact Sheet [24]

Press Releases [25]

SVS in the News [26]

Vascular Health Experts [27]

 

Advocacy

SVS monitors and advocates for legislation and regulatory issues, and collaborates with organizations representing similar vascular health issues.

Political Action Committee [1]

Contact Congress [28]

SVS Position Statements [29]

Contribute [30]

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