European Society for Vascular Surgery
European Society for Vascular Surgery
In this thought-provoking episode of the ESVS Podcast we delve into an important and under-discussed issue in vascular surgery: Are women left behind in carotid stenosis treatment? Carotid stenosis is a contributor to ischemic strokes, and some papers show women may experience delays or suboptimal care in comparison to men. In this episode, we will […]
Join us for a compelling episode of the ESVS Podcast as we explore the sex disparities in aortic disease with two experts in aortic surgery in women — Dr. Carlota Fernandez-Prendes and Dr. Anna-Louise Pouncey. In this episode, we discuss why women remain under-represented in clinical trials, which subgroups may benefit most from targeted screening, […]
With today’s guests, Koen Vree Egberts and Desiree van Noord, we dive into this open-access paper. The study revealed that a stenosis exceeding 50% in the superior mesenteric (SMA) or inferior mesenteric artery on pre-operative computed tomography (CT) scan correlates with an elevated risk of anastomotic leakage (AL) after colorectal surgery. These findings suggest the […]
Welcome to Part 3 of our ESVS Vascular Fundamentals series of podcasts. In the last two podcasts we concentrated on arterial haemodynamics; now it’s the turn of the venous system. In this episode, we look at what constitutes venous pressure and flow. How does blood flow in this low pressure system with what are effectively […]
Join us for the first of our series of Vascular Fundamentals podcasts. In our first episode, we will be breaking down the basics of arterial haemodynamics looking at the physiology of the circulation and how an understanding of it aids our decision making as vascular surgeons. We will attempt to explain the relationship between pressure, […]
In this podcast, Prof. Matthew Popplewell, lead investigator, discusses the BASIL-3 RCT, diving into the trial’s design, the recruitment challenges, the statistical power, and the relevance of its findings to current clinical practice. The discussion also touches on the demographics of the patient population involved in the trial, the underrepresentation of women in vascular trials, […]
Nationally and internationally, there is a growing awareness of radiation exposure, safety, and protection. In 2023, the ESVS issued a new guideline on radiation safety. In addition, there is growing attention to pregnant healthcare workers. This paper openly discusses the intersection of radiation safety and pregnancy. It was published as an Editor’s Choice paper in […]
In this episode of our series of podcasts looking at the new ESVS Vascular Trauma Guidelines, Laurence Bertrand and Justin Woolgar interview Professor Bala Pillay, Head of the Durban Metropolitan Vascular Service and Professor Damian Clarke, Head of the Pietermaritzburg Trauma Service, to find out what the guidelines mean and the challenges faced by vascular […]