Online first: Vázquez-Tolosa and colleagues present a unique case of seat-belt aorta after a traffic accident. #aorta 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358...

Online first: Tattersall and colleagues show that lower #carotid ultrasound grayscale median—a novel marker of early arterial injury—independently predicts incident all-cause #dementia, highlighting its potential role in early risk stratification and monitoring. 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358...

Online first: Han and Liu present an interesting case of a patient with a right internal carotid artery to left cavernous sinus fistula. #carotid #fistula 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358...

Online first: Li and colleagues share a unique case of intravenous pyogenic granuloma in the great saphenous vein. #GSV #Vascular doi.org/10.1177/1358...

Online first: Liu and colleagues review advances in vascular models for rare vascular diseases, highlighting how patient-specific cells, organoids, gene editing, and multiomics are transforming disease modeling and precision therapeutic discovery. doi.org/10.1177/1358...

Online first: Taban and colleagues share a unique case of a great saphenous vein aneurysm following radiofrequency ablation. #aneurysm #RFA #GSV 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358...

Online first: Zhao and colleagues characterize the histopathology of post-thrombotic syndrome–related iliofemoral venous in-stent occlusion and identify predictors of restenosis after thrombectomy. #DVT #thrombectomy doi.org/10.1177/1358...

Online first: Takagi shares a unique case of a large abdominal aortic aneurysm with intraluminal thrombus in a distinctive butterfly-shaped pattern. #aneurysm 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358...

From the latest issue: In this comprehensive review, Cheshire and colleagues summarize the association of peripheral artery disease with impaired cognitive function and risk of dementia. #PAD #Dementia 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358...

From the latest issue: In these #ImagesInVascMed, Prountzos and colleagues describe a rare aortocaval fistula between a persistent left superior vena cava and the aorta at the site of prior endovascular repair. #Aneurysm #Aorta doi.org/10.1177/1358...

From the latest issue: Park and colleagues present a narrative review summarizing the evidence on the role of gut microbiota in the initiation of atherosclerosis and how dysbiosis may influence the various treatment modalities for #PAD. doi.org/10.1177/1358...

From the latest issue: ⭐️New patient information page just published in #VMJ on expectations with endovascular revascularization for PAD #PAD #CLTI Free download: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Online first: Yahyavi and colleagues use real-world data to show that GLP-1 receptor agonist use in DM patients with CLTI is associated with lower risks of major amputation, all-cause mortality, and myocardial infarction over 5 years. #PAD #DM #GLP1 doi.org/10.1177/1358...

From the latest issue: Pasqui and colleagues share data to suggest that active malignancy increases mortality but does not affect limb salvage or reocclusion in patients with acute limb ischemia. Read more 👉 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #LimbIschemia #PeripheralArteryDisease

From the latest issue: Ööbik and colleagues compare arterial vs. venous metabolic profiles in patients with peripheral artery disease —revealing novel metabolic insights in ischemic vascular beds. 🔗 DOI: 10.1177/1358863X251370352 #PeripheralArteryDisease #VascularBiology

In follow up to yesterday's tweet, do not miss commentary by @AkivaRosenzveig and @LebenTefera on AI as a tool, not a replacement, for vascular medicine providers. doi.org/10.1177/1358...

Online first: Versastegui and colleagues compare physician and AI (large language model) responses for a standardized PAD case, showing similar guideline adherence and highlighting AI’s potential role as an adjunct clinical tool in PAD care. doi.org/10.1177/1358...

Online first! Kim and colleagues share a unique case of a rare congenital vascular variant – a middle mesenteric artery. 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358...

Online first: Smolderen and colleagues examine post–intervention imaging practices in CLTI, revealing substantial site-level variability and an association between more frequent imaging and higher major amputation rates. doi.org/10.1177/1358...

Online first! Price and colleagues report that transitioning from conventional to hs-troponin did not alter risk stratification or outcomes in a PE response team population—suggesting limited added value of hs-troponin in higher-risk PE. 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358...

We’d like to thank the outgoing Associate Editors who have tirelessly served the journal well over the last several years: Drs Scott Cameron, Alec Schmaier, Eric Secemsky, Aditya Sharma, and Mike Widlansky.

We @VMJ_SVM are pleased to announce 4 new Associate Editors joining in 2026: Drs Aaron Aday, Brian Annex, Kamal Gupta, and Alex Sullivan. Welcome to the #VMJ Editor team! They will join Drs Teresa Carman, Stanislav Henkin, Wenzhu Li, Andrea Obi, and Mary Whipple, led by Dr Heather Gornik

Online first! Hauguel and colleagues survey French vascular interventionalists to identify barriers to outpatient endovascular treatment of lower-limb PAD, highlighting social isolation, medico-legal concerns, and lesion complexity as key obstacles. 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358863X251379455

Please welcome Dr. Andrew Dicks as the new @VMJ_SVM Social Media Editor! It’s been a pleasure to have Dr Pulkit Chaudhury at the helm for the last 3 years; thank you for your service to #VMJ!

Read the highlights and view photos from SVM's Vascular Scientific Sessions, including Dr. Ratchford's Presidential Address #VSS2025 doi.org/10.1177/1358... doi.org/10.1177/1358...

Thank you to all #VMJ reviewers & guest editors who helped this past year. We are deeply grateful for your service, especially the #VMJ Blue Ribbon Reviewers and Peer Reviewer of the Year, Dr. Aaron Aday doi.org/10.1177/1358...

From #SVM: "Research priorities for peripheral artery disease: A statement from the Society for Vascular Medicine," by McDermott et al. doi.org/10.1177/1358... Day 12! #12DaysofVascularMedicine #PAD

Brunner-Ziegler et al: "Capillaroscopic differences between primary #Raynaud phenomenon and healthy controls indicate potential microangiopathic involvement in benign vasospasms" doi.org/10.1177/1358... Day 11 #12DaysofVascularMedicine #Vasospasm

Original Research: "The influence of patient sex on pulmonary embolism evaluation, treatment modality, and outcomes" by Newman et al doi.org/10.1177/1358... #PERT #sexdifferences #VMJ Day 10 #12DaysofVascularMedicine

"Safety and effectiveness of the Phoenix atherectomy device for endovascular treatment of common femoral and popliteal arteries: Results of the EN-MOBILE trial" by Schöfthaler et al. doi.org/10.1177/1358... #12DaysofVascularMedicine #ENMOBILE

Winner of the 2025 Creager Prize: "Pilot study to evaluate the safety & effectiveness of etidronate treatment for arterial calcification due to deficiency of #CD73 (#ACDC)" by Ferrante et al. doi.org/10.1177/1358... #12DaysofVascularMedicine #rarediseases

Meta-analysis of #RCTs: Efficacy & safety of #aspirin + clopidogrel vs aspirin alone in ischemic #stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack, by Mushood Ahmed et al doi.org/10.1177/1358... #12DaysofVascularMedicine #RCT

Another popular review from #VMJ most cited: "The importance of socio-economic determinants of health in the care of patients with peripheral artery disease: A narrative review from #VAS" by Kolossváry et al. doi.org/10.1177/1358... #12DaysofVascularMedicine #PAD

New issue of #VMJ is online: - Acute limb ischemia in pts w cancer - Screening for #vascular abnormalities in SCAD - Gut microbiota and cognitive impairment in #PAD - Patient page on endovascular intervention for PAD - Highlights from #VSS2025 journals.sagepub.com/toc/vmjc/30/6

This 2025 review from the Core Curriculum in #VascularMedicine has quickly gained popularity: "Advanced #imaging and management of superior vena cava syndrome," by Raskin, Zivkovic, Kirksey et al. doi.org/10.1177/1358... #12DaysofVascularMedicine #VMJ

Today we share the most read REVIEW article: "Advances in #lymphedema: An under-recognized disease with a hopeful future for patients" by Brett J Carroll and Dhruv Singhal journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... #12DaysofVascularMedicine

Another new and popular #patientinfo page is "Median arcuate ligament syndrome (#MALS)" by Dr. Michael Park and colleagues journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... #12DaysofVascularMedicine

The second most-read #patientinfo page is "#Erythromyalgia" by Drs Elizabeth Ratchford,, Alexandra Solomon, and Mark Davis journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... Day 2 #12DaysofVascularMedicine

The most-read #patientinfo page of 2025 is “Achenbach syndrome (paroxysmal finger hematoma)” by Drs Alexandra Solomon and Elizabeth Ratchford 👏 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... Day 1 of #12DaysofVascularMedicine

#12DaysofVascularMedicine starts TODAY! We will be highlighting some of the most popular articles from recent past (2023-2025).

From the latest issue: Andrassy and colleagues present a striking #ImagesInVascMed case of distal aortic stenosis—missed on cross-sectional MR angiography but revealed by invasive angiography and hemodynamic assessment. 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358... #PAD #Aorta #CardioSky #VascSky

From the latest issue: Woo and colleagues review various imaging modalities to quantify peripheral artery calcification and evaluate the association of peripheral arterial calcification scores with clinical outcomes. #PeripheralArteryDisease #CalciumScore doi.org/10.1177/1358...

From the latest issue: In this insightful review, Raskin and colleagues discuss evolving etiologies along with the role of advanced imaging and management approaches for superior vena cava syndrome. doi.org/10.1177/1358... #Thrombosis #VascSky #CardioSky

From the latest issue: Kikuchi and colleagues identify clinical predictors of new contralateral limb wounds among patients with existing chronic foot wounds—highlighting factors that may guide prevention and surveillance. 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358... #PAD #CLTI #MedSky

From the latest issue: Sachar and colleagues report the long-term results of the Ranger II SFA randomized trial, comparing a low-dose paclitaxel drug-coated balloon with standard angioplasty for femoropopliteal artery stenosis. 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358... #PAD #Atherosclerosis

From the latest issue: Which venoactive drug treatments are effective for chronic pelvic pain in women with pelvic venous disoder? Gavrilov and colleagues conduct a randomized, open-label study with three diosmin containing agents. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

From the latest issue: Nicolaides and colleagues assess the impact of carotid bifurcation plaques (< 50% stenosis) and concomitant common femoral plaques on 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular events. 🔗 DOI: 10.1177/1358863X251358270 #Atherosclerosis #CarotidStenosis #MedSky

From the latest issue: Shoji et al. investigate risk factors for progression to chronic limb-threatening ischemia in patients with intermittent claudication undergoing endovascular therapy. 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1358... #PAD #CardioSky #VascSky

From the latest issue: Suzuki and colleagues study clinical and imaging outcomes of balloon angioplasty for inframalleolar stenoses in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... #CLTI #EndovascularTherapy #PAD

From the latest issue: Faizer et al. present a validation study of transmetatarsal pressure as an alternative metric for evaluating the severity of chronic limb-threatening ischemia. Full article: doi.org/10.1177/1358... #PAD #CLTI #VascSky #CardioSky