EJVES Vascular Forum
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Collaboration in Vascular Medicine
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Vascular Disease Management:
Focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various vascular diseases, including aortic aneurysms, peripheral artery disease, and venous disorders. - Endovascular Techniques:
Emphasizes the latest developments in endovascular surgery, including the use of stents, grafts, and minimally invasive procedures to treat vascular conditions. - Surgical Innovations and Techniques:
Highlights novel surgical techniques and innovations aimed at improving patient outcomes in vascular surgery. - Collaborative Research Initiatives:
Encourages collaborative research efforts among European vascular surgeons to enhance care standards and share best practices. - Outcomes and Quality of Life Studies:
Examines the impact of vascular interventions on patient quality of life and long-term outcomes, providing insights into effectiveness and safety. - Technological Advancements:
Explores the integration of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and imaging techniques, in vascular surgery.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence in Vascular Surgery:
The integration of AI for diagnostic and predictive purposes is gaining traction, indicating a move towards data-driven approaches in vascular management. - Patient Education and Digital Resources:
There is a growing emphasis on utilizing digital platforms, such as YouTube, for patient and trainee education, reflecting the need for accessible educational resources. - Collaborative Multinational Research:
An increase in collaborative studies across Europe highlights a trend towards pooling resources and expertise to tackle complex vascular issues. - Hybrid Surgical Techniques:
Emerging interest in hybrid approaches that combine open and endovascular techniques is becoming more prevalent, showcasing innovation in treatment strategies. - Quality of Life and Patient-Centered Outcomes:
A stronger focus on patient-reported outcomes and quality of life measures post-procedure signifies an increasing prioritization of patient-centered care in vascular surgery. - Management of Vascular Complications Related to COVID-19:
Research addressing the vascular complications arising from COVID-19 reflects the journal's responsiveness to global health challenges.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Open Surgical Techniques:
There is a noticeable decrease in publications focusing solely on traditional open surgical techniques, as the field shifts towards more minimally invasive endovascular approaches. - Historical Case Reports:
While case reports remain valuable, there has been a decline in purely historical case reports without a strong focus on current clinical relevance or innovative techniques. - Basic Research on Vascular Physiology:
Research that primarily centers on basic physiological studies of vascular systems without direct clinical application appears to be less frequently published, as the journal prioritizes clinically applicable research. - Single-Center Studies:
The trend is moving away from single-center studies towards multi-center collaborations to provide broader insights and more generalizable findings. - Descriptive Studies without Comprehensive Analysis:
There is a waning interest in purely descriptive studies that do not offer comprehensive data analysis or significant clinical implications.
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