Society for Vascular Nursing

28/07/2025

Are you using our suite of patient diagrams? The high-resolution images can be downloaded and printed in your own office! Take a look: https://www.svnnet.org/page/Diagrams

25/07/2025

Willems, S., et.al. Prognostic value of toe pressure measurements in patients with diabetic foot ulcers and medial arterial calcification. (Ann Vasc Surg 2025) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39736382/

Lower TP values are correlated with nonhealing of a DFU in patients with MAC, but clear absolute differences in healing are only seen between very low (below 30 mm Hg) and high (above 80 mm Hg) measurements. For intermediate TP values, the predictive strength of ulcer healing is weak. This should be...

24/07/2025

JVN welcomes original articles that present descriptions, etiologies, diagnostic procedures, medical and surgical treatment, and nursing implications of vascular system disorders. Author guidelines and the submission link can be found here: https://www.svnnet.org/page/journal

23/07/2025

Wellness Wednesday Tip: Always opt for a sunscreen that provides both UVA and UVB protection, apply the cream liberally and often- every 2 hours minimum to protect your skin.

22/07/2025

The Cardiac Vascular Nurse certification exam is offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in collaboration with the Society for Vascular Nursing. members receive a discounted rate. Learn more here:

21/07/2025

With the 2025 Annual Conference behind us, we are already excited for SVN26 in Boston! Save the date: June 10-11, 2026. https://www.svnnet.org/page/annualconference

18/07/2025

Steinmetz, E., et.al. Editor's choice - Stroke and death following carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery stenting: A ten year nationwide study in France. (Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2025) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39490630/

This nationwide real life study showed that CEA performed better than CAS, more markedly in symptomatic patients, but also in asymptomatic patients. Moreover, many patients received procedures that were more likely to be harmful than beneficial according to conclusions from past randomised trials (i...

17/07/2025

The September Virtual Roundtable will focus on PAD and ampuations. Check back for more details and view all past roundtable recordings here: https://www.svnnet.org/page/roundtables

16/07/2025

Wellness Wednesday Tip: Eat seasonally! Seasonal produce offers the best nutrients and also an economic and environmental perk. Enjoy foods like arugula, bell peppers, peaches and beets in the summertime.

15/07/2025

Mark your calendars for Vascular Nurses Week, September 7-13, 2025. Stay tuned for more details and check out ways we're celebrating! https://www.svnnet.org/page/vascularnursesweek

14/07/2025

Flumignan, RL., et.al. Angioplasty or stenting for deep vein thrombosis. (Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2025) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39968829/?

Although angioplasty or stenting may increase secondary patency in people with acute obstruction due to DVT, the evidence is very uncertain; the evidence is also very uncertain about the effect of angioplasty or stenting on PTS, quality of life, and adverse events in people with acute obstruction du...

11/07/2025

Interested in planning the next Annual Conference? SVN is seeking passionate volunteers to join the 2025-2026 Program Planning Task Force. Contact HQ if interested! https://www.svnnet.org/general/?type=CONTACT