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The Society for Vascular Surgery seeks to advance excellence and innovation in vascular health through education, advocacy, research and public awareness. The organization was founded in 1947 and has a membership of 2,600. SVS membership is recognized in the vascular community as a mark of professional achievement.

The Society seeks to advance excellence and innovation in vascular health. Our mission has many aspects:

• Promote, encourage and improve the dissemination of knowledge concerning all aspects of vascular disease and health.

• Provide education for vascular surgeons in new science, surgical techniques and practice.

• Serve as a strong advocate for members in all areas of vascular surgery and endovascular surgery.

• Improve the diagnosis and management of patients with vascular disease.

• Clearly define the role of surgery, endovascular surgery and medical management in the treatment and prevention of vascular disease.

• Promote clinical and basic research in vascular disease.

• Promote the development and implementation of new technology for diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease.

• Standardize the nomenclature and reporting of vascular diseases and develop appropriate position statements and guidelines.

• Address social, economic, ethical and legal issues that relate to vascular surgery.