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SVS Announces Call for Proposals to Shape Rutherford’s 12th Edition

June 6, 2023—The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) announced that Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy is inviting editors to submit proposals for consideration and selection for the 12th edition, scheduled for release in 2030.

SVS Comments on CREST and ICSS Studies

March 17, 2010—The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) released a statement on the recently reported results of CREST (Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy Versus Stenting Trial) and ICSS (International Carotid Stenting Study) comparing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) and supported the continued use of CEA over CAS for treating carotid artery disease.

SVS Comments on CREST and ICSS Studies on Stroke Prevention

March 17, 2010—The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) released a statement on the recently reported results of CREST (Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy Versus Stenting Trial) and ICSS (International Carotid Stenting Study) comparing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) and supported the continued use of CEA over CAS for treating carotid artery disease.

SVS Launches Vascular Verification Program to Enhance Quality Improvement

August 20, 2021—The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), in partnership with the American College of Surgeons (ACS), announced the future launch of a program to verify quality offered by vascular care facilities: the Vascular Center Verification and Quality Improvement Program (VCV & QIP).

An Interview With Anton N. Sidawy, MD, MPH

What are your goals as the 2009/2010 Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) President?

ACS and SVS Launch National Quality Verification Program for Vascular Care

March 23, 2023—The American College of Surgeons (ACS), with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), announced the launch of the Vascular Verification Program (Vascular-VP), a national quality verification program to help participating hospitals improve outcomes and deliver the best treatment for patients receiving vascular surgical and interventional care in an inpatient setting.

Societies Seek to Improve Diabetic Foot Care

September 24, 2009—The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) and the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) announced formation of a strategic collaboration to help advance the care of patients with critical limb ischemia, especially in the diabetic population.