# Vascular Surgery * **Definition:** A medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the vascular system, including arteries and veins, addressing vascular issues through medical therapy, minimally-invasive procedures, and surgical reconstruction. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Vascular Surgery ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Vascular Surgery**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.4K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/14/2025 | [**Our Gear Editor And Vascular Experts Pick The Best Compression Socks - Forbes**](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/the-best-compression-socks/) | [[Forbes]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**INVAMED Awarded "Best Healthcare Robotics/Navigation Solution" at MedTech 2025**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/invamed-awarded-best-healthcare-robotics-200000457.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 5/6/2025 | [**Hoag appoints new director of cardiovascular surgery**](https://www.beckersasc.com/cardiology/hoag-appoints-new-director-of-cardiovascular-surgery/) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 4/17/2025 | [**Vascular surgery leader discusses advances, awareness and AI in care - Fierce Healthcare**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/sponsored/vascular-surgery-leader-discusses-advances-awareness-and-ai-care) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**CytoSorbents Appoints Thomas Shannon as Vice President of Marketing for North America**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cytosorbents-appoints-thomas-shannon-as-vice-president-of-marketing-for-north-america-302427350.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 3/23/2025 | [**Baxter Health hiring Surgical Technologist - Vascular Surgery in Arkansas, United States**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/surgical-technologist-vascular-surgery-at-baxter-health-4187703898) | [[Linkedin]] | | 3/11/2025 | [**Meet the Jefferson Health executive unifying cardiovascular care**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cardiology/meet-the-jefferson-health-executive-unifying-cardiovascular-care.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/6/2025 | [**Piedmont Heart Institute Names Physicians of the Year - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/piedmont-heart-institute-names-physicians-of-the-year-302393599.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/3/2025 | [**Viper Partners Drives Strategic Growth in Vascular Surgery Practices - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/viper-partners-drives-strategic-growth-123700487.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/3/2025 | [**Viper Partners Drives Strategic Growth in Vascular Surgery Practices - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viper-partners-drives-strategic-growth-in-vascular-surgery-practices-302339648.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/3/2025 | [**Viper Partners Drives Strategic Growth in Vascular Surgery Practices - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250103fl86493/viper-partners-drives-strategic-growth-in-vascular-surgery-practices) | [[Morningstar]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**How an Intermountain community hospital earned vascular verification**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cardiology/how-an-intermountain-community-hospital-earned-vascular-verification.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**HemoSonics Honored as One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in North America ... - Business Wire**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241125160459/en/HemoSonics-Honored-as-One-of-the-Fastest-Growing-Companies-in-North-America-on-the-2024-Deloitte-Technology-Fast-500) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**HemoSonics Honored as One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241125160459/en/HemoSonics-Honored-as-One-of-the-Fastest-Growing-Companies-in-North-America-on-the-2024-Deloitte-Technology-Fast-500/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/6/2024 | [**The Future of Healthcare is Handheld: How Butterfly Network's Approach to Point-of-Contact Ultrasound is Redefining Patient Care**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/sponsored/future-healthcare-handheld-how-butterfly-networks-approach-point-contact-ultrasound) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | | 10/28/2024 | [**Ultrasonic Scalpel Market to Grow by USD 992 Million from 2024-2028, Driven by Demand for Faster, Safer Surgery and AI Impact on Market Trends - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ultrasonic-scalpel-market-to-grow-by-usd-992-million-from-2024-2028-driven-by-demand-for-faster-safer-surgery-and-ai-impact-on-market-trends---technavio-302287651.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/25/2024 | [**Interventional Radiology Products Market to grow by USD 5.45 Billion from 2024-2028, driven by rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries and AI-powered market transformation - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/interventional-radiology-products-market-to-grow-by-usd-5-45-billion-from-2024-2028--driven-by-rising-demand-for-minimally-invasive-surgeries-and-ai-powered-market-transformation---technavio-302286467.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/24/2024 | [**Frailty scores predict outcomes in stroke patients after urgent carotid procedures, study shows**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-frailty-scores-outcomes-patients-urgent.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 10/22/2024 | [**AtlantiCare Appoints Joseph V. Lombardi as Chief Physician Executive to Lead Innovation in Patient Care and Excellence in Healthcare Delivery**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/atlanticare-appoints-joseph-v-lombardi-as-chief-physician-executive-to-lead-innovation-in-patient-care-and-excellence-in-healthcare-delivery-302283651.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/13/2024 | [**The European expertise network for open microvascular surgery**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(24)00409-5/fulltext) | [[The Lancet]] | | 9/18/2024 | [**The Inner Circle acknowledges, Patrick M. Tamim, MD as a Pinnacle Life Member**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-inner-circle-acknowledges-patrick-m-tamim-md-as-a-pinnacle-life-member-302252216.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/5/2024 | [**Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative Launches Carotid Care Quality Champion Program**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240905674163/en/Society-for-Vascular-Surgery-Vascular-Quality-Initiative-Launches-Carotid-Care-Quality-Champion-Program/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 9/4/2024 | [**Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative Launches Carotid Care Quality Champion Program**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20240905674163/society-for-vascular-surgery-vascular-quality-initiative-launches-carotid-care-quality-champion-program) | [[Morningstar]] | | 7/10/2024 | [**IsomAb Announces the Expansion of its Clinical Advisory Board**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/isomab-announces-the-expansion-of-its-clinical-advisory-board-302192278.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 7/9/2024 | [**AI study shows faster growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms in women**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-07-ai-faster-growth-abdominal-aortic.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Vascular Surgery Centers**: Specialized medical facilities focused on the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases. - **Champlain Valley Vascular Surgery**: Provides vascular detection and preventative care services. - **Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS)**: A professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of vascular surgery through education, research, and quality improvement initiatives. - **Arkansas Vascular & Vein Specialists**: A group of vascular surgeons providing 24/7 on-call services in collaboration with Conway Regional Health System. - **Access Vascular, Inc.**: A company focused on reducing complications related to vascular access through innovative catheter technology. - **Viper Partners**: A leader in healthcare investment banking focused on advancing vascular surgery practices through strategic mergers and acquisitions. - **Healthgrades**: An organization that evaluates and recognizes hospitals for their clinical outcomes in various specialties, including vascular surgery. - **Conway Regional Health System**: A healthcare provider partnering with Arkansas Vascular & Vein Specialists to enhance vascular surgery services. - **Dr. Patrick Tamim**: A prominent vascular surgeon recognized for his contributions to the field, specializing in carotid disease, aortic aneurysms, and peripheral artery disease. - **Dr. Joseph V. Lombardi**: Chief Physician Executive at AtlantiCare, specializing in vascular and endovascular surgery with over 30 years of experience. - **Dr. Hameed Aziz**: Specializes in vascular surgery at Piedmont Heart Institute, recognized for exceptional patient-centered care. - **Medtronic**: A global leader in medical technology, providing devices for vascular surgery. - **Silk Road Medical**: Pioneered the Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedure and developed the ENROUTE Neuroprotection System. - **Abbott Laboratories**: A major company producing medical devices, including those used in vascular surgery. - **Boston Scientific**: A leading manufacturer of medical devices, including vascular intervention tools. - **Artivion, Inc.**: A company that develops products for cardiac and vascular surgeons, including aortic stent grafts and surgical sealants. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Viper Partners and Vascular Surgery Practices**: Facilitating partnerships between vascular surgery groups and healthcare investors to improve patient care and operational efficiencies. - **Collaboration between vascular surgery departments and technology companies**: Many vascular surgery departments are partnering with tech companies to develop advanced imaging technologies and minimally invasive surgical techniques. - **Academic partnerships**: Vascular surgery programs often collaborate with universities for research initiatives aimed at improving surgical outcomes and patient care. - **Conway Regional Health System and Arkansas Vascular & Vein Specialists**: This partnership aims to enhance access to vascular surgery services in the region. - **Capital Health**: Introduced the region's first branched thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) procedure, showcasing collaboration among specially trained vascular surgeons. - **Mbarara University of Science and Technology**: Involved in treating traumatic injuries, showcasing the global reach of vascular surgery expertise. - **SVS VQI and Healthcare Organizations**: The SVS Vascular Quality Initiative collaborates with healthcare organizations to improve vascular care quality through participation in carotid artery registries. - **Intermountain Health and SVS**: Collaboration aimed at improving vascular surgical quality and patient safety through verification and adherence to national benchmarks. - **Collaboration between hospitals and technology firms**: Hospitals are increasingly partnering with tech companies to develop advanced imaging and surgical tools for vascular procedures. - **Vascular Breakthroughs Research**: Conducting the FDA-approved HIFIVE trial to evaluate Sonablate's HIFU technology for treating incompetent peripheral veins. - **CommonSpirit Health**: Took over the CommonSpirit Vascular Surgery clinic in Colorado, aiming to connect affected patients with new medical care after the clinic's closure. - **IsomAb Ltd Clinical Advisory Board**: IsomAb has expanded its Clinical Advisory Board with experts in vascular surgery to guide future clinical trials. - **Philips and Sim&Cure**: Partnership to integrate software for neurovascular therapy. - **Allegheny General Hospital and ThinkSono**: Collaborating on a clinical trial assessing AI for detecting deep vein thrombosis in cardiac patients using AI-powered ultrasound technology. - **IMPLANET and SMTP Technology Co.**: Formed a partnership for exclusive distribution rights of ultrasonic surgical scalpels in France. - **Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine**: Collaboration to prepare physicians for leadership roles in medical device development through the 3D Scholars Program. - **Perosphere Technologies and M3 Medical**: An exclusive distribution agreement to introduce a Point-of-Care Coagulometer in Ireland, enhancing patient care in vascular settings. - **Trawick International and Cleveland Clinic**: Partnered to provide policyholders access to the clinic's Global Patient Services program. - **Core Sound Imaging and PSG**: Secured an $80 million investment to enhance its medical imaging platform, Studycast. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Telemedicine in Vascular Surgery**: The adoption of telemedicine has increased, allowing vascular surgeons to consult with patients remotely, improving access to care. - **Technological Advancements in Vascular Surgery**: The increasing demand for vascular surgery services is driven by advancements in treatment technology and an aging population. - **Vascular Verification Project**: Intermountain Health's initiative to achieve vascular verification, which involved a comprehensive assessment of surgical quality and patient care. - **Endovascular Techniques**: There is a growing trend towards endovascular procedures, which are less invasive and have quicker recovery times compared to traditional open surgeries. - **SYMVESS**: An FDA-approved bioengineered vascular conduit designed for arterial replacement, offering high patency rates and reduced surgical complications. - **Peak Mobile Vascular Access**: Expanding services to improve vascular access care. - **Highway to Health Campaign**: SVS initiative to raise awareness about vascular health, particularly among high-risk populations. - **Artificial Intelligence (AI)**: AI is being integrated into vascular surgery for predictive analytics, improving surgical outcomes and patient management. - **Bioengineered Blood Vessels**: New acellular tissue-engineered vessels show promising results in treating severe vascular injuries, offering better infection resistance and limb preservation compared to synthetic grafts. - **AI in Vascular Surgery**: The use of AI technology in clinical trials for rapid diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis, aiming to improve patient outcomes. - **TEVAR Procedure**: A minimally invasive surgery for treating aortic diseases, allowing for less pain and shorter recovery times for patients. - **Minimally Invasive Techniques**: There is a growing trend towards minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as endovascular procedures, which reduce recovery time and complications. - **GORE® VIABAHN® VBX Stent Graft**: Lower profile stent graft aimed at improving patient outcomes. - **Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)**: A minimally invasive procedure showing advantages over traditional methods, with over 100,000 procedures performed. - **Carotid Care Quality Champion Program**: Launched by SVS VQI to recognize organizations improving vascular care quality through participation in carotid artery registries. - **Duo Venous Stent System**: A new device designed to treat chronic venous insufficiency. - **AI-Driven Technologies**: Rasit Dinc's INVAMED is developing AI systems for earlier diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases and creating artificial blood vessels and stent-grafts. - **SVS Advocacy**: SVS is actively addressing the negative impacts of healthcare market consolidation on patient access, advocating for policies that support high-quality care. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Access to Specialized Care**: The need for improved access to vascular surgery services amidst growing demand and the complexity of healthcare systems. - **Ambulatory Surgery Center Closures**: Reported closures due to operational inefficiencies, financial pressures, and workforce shortages affecting vascular surgery services. - **Access to Care**: There are disparities in access to vascular surgery services, particularly in rural areas, which can affect patient outcomes. - **Training and Education**: There is a need for ongoing training and education for surgeons to keep up with rapidly evolving technologies and techniques in vascular surgery. - **Regulatory Challenges**: Vascular surgery technologies face stringent regulatory requirements that can delay the introduction of new devices and techniques. - **Decline in Vascular Surgeries**: A significant drop in vascular surgeries in the U.S. post-COVID-19, with younger and minority patients experiencing the most significant decreases. - **High Procedural Costs**: Concerns regarding the affordability of vascular procedures. - **Regulatory Compliance**: Vascular surgery practices must navigate complex regulations regarding patient data and telehealth services. - **Limited Reimbursement Policies**: Issues affecting the financial viability of vascular interventions. - **Recruitment Challenges**: Difficulty in recruiting replacements for retiring physicians leading to service disruptions in vascular care. - **Patient Access and Communication**: Concerns over the abrupt closure of vascular surgery clinics and the lack of communication to patients regarding rescheduling of appointments. - **Racial Disparities in Surgical Outcomes**: A study highlights that non-white patients face higher mortality risks after carotid endarterectomy, indicating persistent health disparities. - **Healthcare Resource Allocation**: The decline in surgeries has prompted the need for better allocation of healthcare resources to at-risk groups. - **Compliance with Quality Guidelines**: Healthcare organizations face challenges in adhering to updated CMS guidelines for carotid artery stenting coverage. - **Underdiagnosis of Aneurysms in Women**: Research highlights that abdominal aortic aneurysms often go undiagnosed in women, necessitating better surveillance and care guidelines. - **Healthcare Market Consolidation**: SVS highlights concerns that mergers and acquisitions in hospital systems lead to increased prices and reduced service availability, adversely affecting patient care. - **Staffing Shortages in ASCs**: Ambulatory Surgery Centers are struggling with staffing shortages, leading to increased investments in recruitment and retention strategies. - **Rising Amputation Rates**: A study from Oklahoma highlights a troubling increase in non-traumatic lower extremity amputations due to diabetes, necessitating urgent action for limb preservation. ## Related Topics [[Vascular Radiology]]; [[Vascular Neurology]]