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October 2006
Welcome to the first issue of On the Cutting Edge,an e-newsletter from the Society for Vascular Surgery reporting new training programs, up-to-date vascular research and other vascular-related information for residents and students.
Did you know that vascular surgery is probably the most exciting field in medicine today? Treatment, training programs and demand for vascular surgeons all point to a bright future.
- Technology has made it possible to treat many vascular diseases through non-invasive techniques.
- Vascular disease primarily affects people in their 50s, 60s and older. Vascular surgery is a tremendous growth area in medical practice today. A baby boomers age, there is expected to be a greater demand for vascular surgeons.
If you have any comments or suggestions for making this newsletter more effective, please email studentresident@vascularsociety.org.
Speak to a Vascular Surgeon
Need more insight on career paths in vascular surgery? SVS will connect you with a vascular surgeon to speak directly with about the career opportunities in vascular surgery. Email studentresident@vascularsociety.org for more details.
Latest News from the Journal of Vascular Surgery
Hybrid Treatment Studied for High Risk Patients with Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms Many patients with poor cardiopulmonary status do not tolerate open surgery and endovascular repair, which is less invasive and potentially safer, is sometimes chosen for treatment. However, a significant number of high-risk patients are not suitable for endovascular approach alone.
In a recent study, Wei Zhou, MD, a vascular surgeon at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, suggests that a "hybrid" approach may work for a large number of patients who are not fit for either open surgery repair or endovascular treatment alone.
"Our group utilized a combined open surgical and endovascular approach for high-risk patients with complex thoracic aortic aneurysms who are unsuitable for endovascular treatment alone," said Dr. Zhou. The findings were published in the October issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery. Read the article summary.
Find more Journal of Vascular Surgery articles.
Vascular Surgery Career Events
SVS members will attend the following events and answer your questions about vascular surgery:
March 9, 2007
5:00 - 7:30 pm
American Medical Student Association Residency Fair & Specialty Showcase
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, Va.
June 23, 2007
American Medical Association Specialty Showcase
Chicago, Ill.
Vascular Disease and Treatment Images for Papers
VascularWeb is a resource you can use in your studies. The very popular Patient and Family Education section describes 30 vascular diseases and treatments with graphics. You can request permission to use these graphics in your papers by emailing studentresident@vascularsociety.org.
View the Patient and Family Education section.
Research Training Opportunities
Looking for more research opportunities in vascular surgery? Search the Research Training opportunities section on VascularWeb. Developed by the SVS Research Council, it identifies opportunities in vascular surgery for medical students and residents.
Find Research Training Opportunities.
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