Presidential address: Vascular surgery and the Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society in the new millennium

Vascular surgery's identity

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Who are the Vascular Society Presidents?

Since 1980, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart\nAssociation (AHA) have translated scientific evidence into clinical practice\nguidelines with recommendations to improve cardiovascular health. These\nguidelines, based on systematic methods to evaluate and classify evidence,\nprovide a cornerstone of quality cardiovascular care.

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Representation of women in vascular surgery science and societies

Changes in vascular trauma care and trainee exposure to vascular surgery have raised questions regarding who should take care of vascular trauma patients. This study aimed to determine nationwide trends and perceptions regarding the management of vascular trauma amongst vascular and trauma surgeons. Online surveys were administered to trauma surgeons through the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) and to vascular surgeons through the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS) and Western Vascular Society (WVS) in February 2021. Demographics, practice-related information, and interest in, experience and comfort level with vascular trauma were queried. Trainees and those practicing outside the United States were excluded. Results were analyzed using Stata/BE v16.1. 247 surgeons were included in the final study population, of which 163 (66%) were trauma surgeons (T) and 84 (34%) were vascular surgeons (V). Vascular surgeons were younger (46 v 51y, P < .001) and had fewer years in practice (10 v 17y, P < .001). Vascular surgeons had greater experience and comfort with managing vascular trauma, but less interest in both vascular and endovascular trauma care when compared to trauma surgeons. Inability to maintain skillset (27%) and unfamiliarity with techniques (32%) were the most common barriers to practicing vascular trauma cited by trauma surgeons. Despite significant interest in practicing vascular trauma amongst trauma surgeons compared to vascular surgeons, most feel unprepared to do so. Collaboration between vascular and trauma surgeons could close the experience gap and appeal to the interests of both groups.

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Gender Differences in Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Vascular Surgery Among Prospective Preclinical Medical Students

First textbook in vascular surgery

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The authors of this review discuss the changing role of vascular surgery and the impactof developments such as endovascular interventions and new techniques for treating varicose veins Vascular surgery has...

The Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society: The formative years, 1976 to 1981