JVS Author Spotlight - Moussa-Pasha, Ebertz, Bishara and Gaweesh
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Audible Bleeding editor Wen () is joined by 5th-year general surgery resident Sasank Kalipatnapu () from UMass Chan Medical School, JVS editor Dr. Duncan (), JVS-VLD associate editor Dr. Hingorani () to discuss some of our favorite articles in the JVS family of journals. This episode hosts Dr. Omar Moussa-Pasha, Dr. David Ebertz, Dr. Rashad Bishara, and Dr. Ahmed Gaweesh, the authors of the following papers. Articles: Show Guests Dr. Omar Moussa-Pasha: Medical student at St Louis University. Dr. David Ebertz (): second year vascular...
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Holding Pressure: AV Fistula/Graft Complications Part 2
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Resources: Rutherford Chapters (10th ed.): 174, 175, 177, 178 Prior Holding Pressure episode on AV access creation: The Society for Vascular Surgery: Clinical practice guidelines for the surgical placement and maintenance of arteriovenous hemodialysis access: KDOQI Clinical Practice Guideline for Vascular Access: 2019 Update: Venous Hypertension Definition A functioning AV circuit delivers high volume arterial flow towards a stenotic venous segment, causing buildup in pressure and venous hypertension. If there are few or no branching...
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JVS CIT Editorials and Abstracts - Aug 2025
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In this episode, we spotlight editorials and abstracts from the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations, and Techniques (). Editorials and Abstracts are read by Authors as well as members of the . Guests: Juliet Blakeslee-Carter, MD () Neha Gupta () Ben Li, MD () Hosts: John Culhane () Follow us Learn more about us at and provide us with your feedback with our . *Gore is a financial sponsor of this podcast, which has been independently developed by the presenters and does not constitute medical advice from Gore....
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The Final Frontier: The Endo-Bentall Procedure
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Audible Bleeding Editor and vascular surgery fellow Richa Kalsi () is joined by vascular surgery fellow Javaneh Jabbari () in hosting Dr. Gustavo Oderich (), Dr. Shahab Toursavadkohi ( ), and Dr. Mehrdad Ghoreishi () to discuss the “final frontier” in the endovascular management of aortic pathology, or the Endo-Bentall Procedure. This episode highlights collaboration between vascular and cardiac surgery as we take a deep dive into physician modification of grafts to manage aortic root pathology. We will discuss the off-label use of endovascular devices and hear insights into the future of...
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JVS Author Spotlight – Alonso, Siracuse, Chaer, and Ali
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Audible Bleeding Editor and vascular surgery fellow Richa Kalsi () is joined by 4th year general surgery resident Sasank Kalipatnapu (), JVS editor Dr. Thomas Forbes (), and JVS-VS editor Dr. John Curci () to discuss two great articles in the JVS family of journals. The first article discusses disability from periprocedural stroke in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting. The second article discusses the application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound and plasma biomarkers to abdominal aortic aneurysm monitoring. This episode hosts Dr. Andrea Alonso, Dr. Jeffrey Siracuse(), Dr. Adham...
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JVS CIT Editorials and Abstracts: June 2025
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In this episode, we spotlight editorials and abstracts from the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations, and Techniques (). Editorials and Abstracts are read by Authors as well as members of the . Guests: Juliet Blakeslee-Carter, MD () Neha Gupta () Ben Li, MD () Hosts: John Culhane () Follow us Learn more about us at and provide us with your feedback with our . *Gore is a financial sponsor of this podcast, which has been independently developed by the presenters and does not constitute medical advice...
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VESS 50th Anniversary
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Welcome to the VESS 50th Year Anniversary Episode, where we celebrate all the achievements and the future direction of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society! We hope to see you all in person at the spring annual meeting on June 4, 2025 in New Orleans, and the Winter Annual Meeting at Everline Resort in Olympia, California on February 5-8, 2026. Guest Info Dr. Ravi Rajani is the current president of VESS. He is Executive Associate Dean for Emory at Grady Hospital and is the Leon L. Haley, Jr. Distinguished Professor within the Emory University School of Medicine. Dr....
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SVS Meet the Secretary Candidates
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In this episode, Audible Bleeding Editors Sasank Kalipatnapu (), Falen Demsas sit down with Dr. Rabih Chaer (), Dr. Michael Conte(), Dr. Sherene Shalhub and Dr. Malachi Sheahan III, the four SVS secretary candidates for this year to learn more about them as part of the ongoing election process. Show links: —Home Page—provides a comprehensive overview of all the candidates. Their professional biographies and answers to questions about their plans for the future are available in both text and video formats. Show Guests: Dr. Rabih Chaer, Professor of Surgery and Chief of...
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SVS 2025 Meet the VP Candidates
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In this episode, Audible Bleeding Editors Sasank Kalipatnapu (), Richa Kalsi () sit down with Dr. Andres Schanzer and Dr. William Shutze, the two SVS vice presidential candidates for this year to learn more about them as part of the ongoing election process. Show links: provides a comprehensive overview of all the candidates. Their professional biographies and answers to questions about their plans for the future are available in both text and video formats. Show Guests: Dr. Andres Schanzer, Professor and Chief in the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, UMass...
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JVS Author Spotlight - Aridi, Motaganahalli, Nagarsheth, and Madabhushi
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Audible Bleeding editor Wen () is joined by 3rd year medical student Nishi (), 2nd year vascular fellow Donna, JVS editor Dr. Forbes ), and JVS-CIT editor Dr. Matt Smeds () to discuss some of our favorite articles in the JVS family of journals. This episode hosts Dr. Aridi, Dr. Motaganahalli, Dr. Nagarsheth, and Dr. Madabhushi, the authors of the following papers. Articles: Show Guests Dr. Hanaa Aridi ()- PGY3 at Indiana University School of Medicine Dr. Raghu L. Motaganahalli ()- Professor of Surgery at the Indiana University...
info_outlineDr. Ezra Schwartz (@ezraschwartz10) interviews Dr. Firas Mussa and Mr. Jake Howitt to discuss the IMPROVE-AD Trial, a landmark, multi-institutional study investigating treatment strategies for uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection (uTBAD).
The IMPROVE-AD Trial is a multicenter randomized trial funded by the NIH/NHLBI that compares thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) plus optimal medical therapy (OMT) vs. OMT and surveillance with selective TEVAR in patients with uncomplicated TBAD. The trial aims to address critical gaps in evidence left by prior studies (INSTEAD-XL, ADSORB), with a unique focus on quality of life, cost-effectiveness, and genetic data.
Dr. Firas Mussa is a professor of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He previously served as the Director of the Vascular Surgery Residency and Fellowship programs at NYU Langone Health. Dr. Mussa earned his medical degree from the University of Baghdad, followed by general surgery training at Johns Hopkins University and a vascular surgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. His research focuses on complex aortic pathology, and he serves as the principal investigator of the IMPROVE AD trial.
Mr. Jake Howitt is the Community Engagement Co-Chair of the IMPROVE AD trial and a leading patient advocate within the PCORI-funded Aortic Dissection Collaborative. As a survivor of aortic dissection, he is passionate about improving patient-provider communication and raising awareness of hereditary aortic disease. His work emphasizes the importance of education, empathy, and community-building in clinical research and care delivery.
Special thank you to Jacob Soucy (@JacobWSoucy).
Resources:
· Treatment of Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection: Optimal Medical Therapy vs TEVAR + Optimal Medical Therapy- https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15385744231184671?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed
· INSTEAD Trial - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19996018/
· INSTEAD-XL 5-Year Follow-Up - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23922146/
· ADSORB Trial - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24962744/
· Feasibility of a proposed randomized trial in patients with uncomplicated descending thoracic aortic dissection: Results of worldwide survey - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27823685/
· Treatment of AD: Meta-Analysis - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29066151/
· TEVAR vs Medical Therapy- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36334259/
· IMPROVE AD Trial website - https://improvead.org
· John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health - https://johnritterfoundation.org
· Think Aorta US - https://thinkaorta.us
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