In this episode, we spotlight editorials and abstracts from the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations, and Techniques ( JVS-CIT ). Editorials and Abstracts are read by Authors as well as members of the SVS Social Media Ambassadors . Guests: Juliet Blakeslee-Carter, MD ( @AWBeckMD ) The value and structure of writing a vascular surgery case report: A student's guide Neha Gupta ( @nehaha00 ) We don’t know what we don’t know, until we do Colonic ischemia and the role of inferior mesenteric...
Jun 25, 2025•31 min
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,...
Jun 15, 2025•32 min
In this episode, Audible Bleeding Editors Sasank Kalipatnapu ( @ksasank ), Falen Demsas sit down with Dr. Rabih Chaer ( @rchaer2 ), Dr. Michael Conte( @MichaelSConteMD ), 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: SVS 2025 Meet the Secretary Candidates —Home Page—provides a comprehensive overview of all the candidates. Their professional biographies and answers to q...
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, Audible Bleeding Editors Sasank Kalipatnapu ( @ksasank ), Richa Kalsi ( @KalsiMD ) 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: SVS 2025 Meet the VP Candidates 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 ...
May 20, 2025•38 min
Audible Bleeding editor Wen ( @WenKawaji ) is joined by 3rd year medical student Nishi ( @Nishi_Vootukuru ), 2nd year vascular fellow Donna, JVS editor Dr. Forbes (@TL_Forbes ), and JVS-CIT editor Dr. Matt Smeds ( @mattsmeds ) 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: Physicians preference for carotid revascularization impacts postopera...
May 12, 2025•42 min
Dr. 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 ...
May 06, 2025•40 min
In this episode, we spotlight editorials and abstracts from the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations, and Techniques ( JVS-CIT ). Editorials and Abstracts are read by Authors as well as members of the SVS Social Media Ambassadors . Guests: Antonio L. Solano, MD (@solanotono) Rotational flap versus long plantar flap for transmetatarsal amputation closure following revascularization Lucerne milestone approach for benchmarking and education: Towards ultra-low dose endovascular aortic repa...
Apr 21, 2025•23 min
Audible Bleeding editor Wen ( @WenKawaji ) is joined by first year vascular fellow Eva ( @urrechisme ), JVS editor Dr. Forbes (@TL_Forbes ), to discuss some of our favorite articles in the JVS family of journals. This episode hosts Dr. Fereydooni and Dr. Satam, the authors of the following paper. Articles: Comparison of EndoSuture vs fenestrated aortic aneurysm repair in treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms with unfavorable neck anatomy Show Guests Dr. Arash Fereydooni: PGY5 integrated vascul...
Apr 06, 2025•21 min
In this episode we catch up with first-year fellows Imani, Yasong, Wen, and Seth as they recap the first 6 months of training and the transition from general surgery to vascular surgery. They recount learning their way around new hospitals, navigating new cities, and settling into life as vascular surgeons. Follow us @audiblebleeding Learn more about us at https://www.audiblebleeding.com/about-1/ and provide us with your feedback with our listener survey ....
Mar 23, 2025•50 min
Audible Bleeding editor Wen ( @WenKawaji ) is joined by first year vascular fellow Eva ( @urrechisme ), second year vascular fellow Java ( @JabbariMD ), JVS editor Dr. Forbes (@TL_Forbes ), and JVS-VS associate editor Dr. Hedin to discuss some of our favorite articles in the JVS family of journals. This episode hosts Dr. Ann Gaffey, Dr. Mohammed Hamouda, and Dr. Young Erben, the authors of the following papers. Articles: Outcomes of Prosthetic and Biological Grafts Compared to Arm Vein Grafts in...
Mar 09, 2025•49 min
In this episode, we spotlight editorials and abstracts from the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations, and Techniques ( JVS-CIT ). Editorials and Abstracts are read by Authors as well as members of the SVS Social Media Ambassadors . Guests: Kelsey Schmittling, Medical Student (@kelseyum2plus) “What can go wrong during thoracic endovascular aortic repair for type B aortic dissection” Development and feasibility testing of a new device for home-based leg heat therapy in patients with lowe...
Feb 25, 2025•40 min
In this episode of Audible Bleeding, Jamila, Anh, and Naveed discuss the LifeBTK Trial with Principal Investigator Dr. Brian DeRubertis, where we discuss the new Abbott Esprit everolimus-eluting resorbable scaffold for the below-knee popliteal space. Guest: Dr. DeRubertis, is the Principal Investigator of the LIFE-BTK trial. He is the Chief of the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery at New York-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. Audible Bleeding Team Dr. Jamila...
Feb 11, 2025•47 min
Audible Bleeding editor Wen ( @WenKawaji ) is joined by 3rd year medical student Nishi ( @Nishi_Vootukuru ), JVS editor Dr. Forbes ( @TL_Forbes ), and JVS-CIT associate editor Dr. Jimenez to discuss some of our favorite articles in the JVS family of journals. This episode hosts Dr. Trisha Roy ( @trisharoymd ), Dr. Judit Csore ( @JuditCsore ), and Dr. Maham Rahimi, the authors of the following papers. Articles: Employing magnetic resonance histology for precision chronic limb-threatening ischemia...
Feb 02, 2025•34 min
In this episode, we spotlight editorials and abstracts from the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations, and Techniques ( JVS-CIT ). Editorials and Abstracts are read by members of the SVS Social Media Ambassadors . Guests: Dr. Gregory Magee, MD ( @gregamagee ) The past, present, and future of abdominal aortic aneurysm repair Dr. Eric Pillado, MD ( @drpillado ) The need for standardizing care for pediatric and geriatric vascular trauma patients Dr. Ben Li, MD ( @ben_li123 ) Advanced chron...
Jan 27, 2025•56 min
Audible Bleeding editor Wen ( @WenKawaji ) is joined by 3rd year medical student Nishi ( @Nishi_Vootukuru ), JVS editor Dr. Forbes (@TL_Forbes ), and JVS social media liaison Dr. Haurani to discuss some of our favorite articles in the JVS family of journals. This episode hosts Dr. Marc Schermerhorn, Dr. Andrew Sanders, Dr. Mitchell Cox and Dr. Junji Tsukagoshi, the authors of the following papers. Articles: Ten Years of Physician Modified Endografts Peri-operative and intermediate outcomes of pa...
Jan 12, 2025•38 min
Guest: Dr. Christian de Virgilio is the Chair of the Department of Surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is also Co-Chair of the College of Applied Anatomy and a Professor of Surgery at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at Loyola Marymount University and earned his medical degree from UCLA. He then completed his residency in General Surgery at UCLA-Harbor Medical Center followed by a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the Mayo Clinic. Res...
Jan 06, 2025•40 min
In this special series, core faculty members of the SVS Leadership Development Program , Dr. Manuel Garcia-Toca, Dr. Kenneth Slaw, and Steve Robischon, discuss the program origins, research regarding good leadership, and how to join. Manuel Garcia-Toca, MD completed his MD at the Universidad Anahuac in Mexico (1999) and MS in Health Policy at Stanford University (2020). Dr. Garcia-Toca completed his residency in General Surgery at Brown University (2008) and a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at N...
Dec 23, 2024•32 min
In this episode, we spotlight editorials and abstracts from the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovates, and Techniques ( JVS-CIT ). Editorials and Abstracts are read by members of the SVS Social Media Ambassadors . Readers: Nick Schaper (@schapernj) Nabeeha Khan (@Nabeeha_Khan_) Hosts: John Culhane (@JohnCulhaneMD) Nishi Vootukuru (@Nishi_Vootukuru) Reference Articles: The Gore Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis as an alternate aortic main body: Promising results in select patients A classic arti...
Dec 15, 2024•31 min
Audible Bleeding editor Wen ( @WenKawaji ) is joined by 4th-year general surgery resident Sasank Kalipatnapu ( @ksasank ) from UMass Chan Medical School, JVS editor Dr. Forbes (@TL_Forbes ), JVS-VS associate editor Dr. John Curci ( @CurciAAA ) to discuss some of our favorite articles in the JVS family of journals. This episode hosts Dr. Mota, Dr. Liang and Dr. Weinkauf, authors of the following papers. Articles: The impact of travel distance in patient outcomes following revascularization for ch...
Dec 08, 2024•38 min
Nishi Vootukuru ( @Nishi_Vootukuru ) and Dr. Ezra Schwartz ( @ezraschwartz10 ) interview Dr. William Shutze and Dr. Anahita Dua ( @AnahitaDua ) to discuss the Get a Pulse on PAD Campaign. The Get a Pulse on PAD initiative (#PulseonPAD), launched in February, 2024, is a patient education and advocacy campaign designed to increase the understanding of peripheral artery disease's risk factors and potential symptoms. Dr. Shutze is a vascular surgeon with Texas Vascular Associates in Dallas, Texas an...
Nov 24, 2024•41 min
In this episode of Audible Bleeding, editor Dr. Imani McElroy ( @IEMcElroy ) is joined by General Surgery PGY-4 Sasank Kalipatnapu( @ksasank ) along with Dr.David Rigberg, MD ( @drigberg ), and Dr. Guillermo Escobar, MD ( @GAEscobarMD ) to discuss the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (SCVS) Rising Seniors / Incoming Fellows Program. This episode brings out a conversation exploring the history behind the development of the program, the current state of the program, and the overwhelming impor...
Nov 18, 2024•36 min
Audible Bleeding contributor and first year vascular surgery fellow Richa Kalsi ( @KalsiMD ) is joined by vascular fellow Donna Bahroloomi ( @DonnaBahroloomi ), fourth year general surgery resident, Sasank Kalipatnapu ( @ksasank ), JVS editor-in-chief, Dr. Thomas Forbes ( @TL_Forbes ), and JVS-CIT editor Dr. Matt Smeds ( @mattsmeds ) to discuss two great articles in the JVS family of journals. The first article analyzes seven years worth of VQI data on TCAR, CEA, and TF-CAS to elucidate modern m...
Nov 12, 2024•42 min
Audible Bleeding editor Wen ( @WenKawaji ) is joined by 1st year vascular surgery fellow Richa Kalsi ( @KalsiMD ), 3rd year medical student Nishi ( @Nishi_Vootukuru ), 4th-year general surgery resident Sasank Kalipatnapu ( @ksasank ) from UMass Chan Medical School, JVS editor Dr. Forbes ( @TL_Forbes ), JVS-VLD associate editor Dr. Arjun Jayaraj and JVS social media liaison Dr. Haurani to discuss some of our favorite articles in the JVS family of journals. This episode hosts Dr. Amy Felsted, Dr. ...
Oct 06, 2024•53 min
In this episode, we spotlight editorials and abstracts from the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovates, and Techniques ( JVS-CIT ). Editorials and Abstracts are read by members of the SVS Social Media Ambassadors . Readers: David Ebertz ( @EbertzDavid ) Kori Snider ( @KoriSnider ) Nabeeha Khan ( @Nabeeha_Khan_ ) Hosts: John Culhane ( @Johnculhanemd ) Nishi Vootukuru ( @Nishi_Vootukuru ) Reference Articles: Sutureless endovascular bypass technique in long femoropopliteal occlusions Technica...
Oct 01, 2024•56 min
The Audible Bleeding team ( Wen Kawaji and Anh Dang) is here at the annual EVS meeting in Charleston, SC. We wanted to highlight some of the research being presented at the conference by medical students and residents.
Sep 27, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Sasank Kalipatnapu ( @ksasank ) and Leana Dogbe ( @ldogbe4 ) sit down with Dr.Joseph Mills( @jmills1955 ), Dr. Douglas Jones and Dr. Premchand Gupta ( @pcvasc ) to discuss the origin of the SVS Step Challenge. This episode features a conversation about the history behind the SVS Step challenge and the role of walking in treating peripheral artery disease (PAD). It also covers the origin of “Walkathon”, the Indian equivalent of SVS Step Challenge. Dr. Joseph Mills is Professor an...
Sep 25, 2024•21 min
The Audible Bleeding team is here at the annual EVS meeting in Charleston, SC. We wanted to share with you some of the attendees' experiences in their own words!
Sep 20, 2024•4 min
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of explanting aortic grafts, the diagnosis and management of infected aortic grafts, as well as tips and tricks for once we're in the operating room. Interviewers/Editors: Mark Basilious, MD Candidate ( @markrbasilious ) Eva Urrechaga, MD ( @urrechisme ) Sharif Ellozy, MD ( @SharifEllozy ) Guests: Dr. Francis Caputo ( @FrankCaputoMD ) is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Vascular Surgery Director of th...
Sep 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min
We are excited to bring back part two of our discussion on Robotic Vascular Surgery. Yasong (@yasongyumd) and Eva (@urrechisme) are joined by Dr. Lumsden and Dr. Bavare from Houston Methodist Hospital Show Guests: Alan Lumsden: Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery at Houston Methodist and DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center Charu Bavare: Vascular Surgeon at Houston Methodist and Debakey Heart and Vascular Center Hosts: Eva Urrechaga - Vascular fellow at University of Pennsylvania Yasong Yu - Vascular f...
Aug 18, 2024•36 min
Audible Bleeding contributor and vascular surgery fellow Richa Kalsi ( @KalsiMD ) is joined by vascular fellow Eva Urrechaga ( @urrechisme ), fourth year medical student Leona Dogbe ( @ldogbe4 ), JVS Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Thomas Forbes (@TL_Forbes ), and JVS-VS editor Dr. John Curci ( @CurciAAA ) to discuss two great articles in the JVS family of journals. The first article analyzes amputation trends over 12 years in Oklahoma, and identifies risk factors that can be used to target intervention st...
Aug 04, 2024•40 min
