The 40th Annual VEITHsymposium was held in New York from Tuesday, November 19, to Saturday, November 23, at the New York Hilton-Midtown. This five-day program featured more than 750 rapid-fire presentations offered in 87 sessions by world-renowned vascular specialists. VEITHsymposium draws a large international attendance including vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists, and other allied health specialists who manage patients with diseases of the arteries and veins. At VEITHsymposium, experts present and probe into topics of mounting concern among the general public.

Important highlights of VEITHsymposium included:
• Endovenous management of varicose veins
• Wound care
• Large vein occlusive disease
• Pulmonary embolism treatment: Interventional vs. pharmacological
• Complex vascular malformations (pediatric and adult)
• Carotid artery disease including stenting vs. open surgery
• Carotid atherosclerosis as a risk for stroke
• EVAR (endovascular aneurysm repair)
• Occluded and injured vessels
• Peripheral arterial disease
• Venous disease
• Interventional treatment for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) for Multiple Sclerosis patients
• And much more

Veith concluded, “The 41st Annual VEITHsymposium is going to be equally exciting and educational. Everyone should mark their calendars to attend.”

Frank J. Veith, MD, chairman of the VEITHsymposium, professor of surgery Cleveland Clinic and New York University notes, “Vascular disease, in all of its manifestations, is a leading cause of death and disability affecting a large percentage of Americans over the age of 50.”

This annual meeting empowered attendees with objective opinions on new technologies and devices. In addition, attendees had the opportunity to explore the comparative benefits of endovascular interventions, open surgery and pharmacological treatments. Lively debates took place throughout the program.