Faisal Aziz MD, MBA, FACS, Distinguished FSVS
@FA_VascularMD
Gilbert & Elsie Sealfon Professor & Chief of Vascular Surgery, Penn State University #GlorifiedPlumber #Aorta #SurgicalEducation #Leadership #ProudFather #VSORT
Strong work, @VsortVasc
Research Spotlight: VQI analysis shows beta blockers after EVAR are linked to ↑ 1-year mortality (HR 1.26) No significant ↓ in reintervention rates. Are BBs helping—or harming—post-EVAR outcomes? doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg… By: Vicario-Feliciano, Zil-E-Ali, Faisal Aziz
Tow acceptance emails from JVS on Monday am! Way to go team @VsortVasc @adityasafaya
July1 - A day that changes you forever!
Only one fourth of Vascular Patients get palliative care before they die! Median time of palliative care consult is 10 hours before death! Let those numbers sink in....Are we doing enough? Thoughtful article from @VsortVasc @adityasafaya @VascularSVS @PennStHershey
🩺 New from VSORT! This research letter urges earlier SPC integration to reduce suffering, improve communication, and support better end-of-life care. 📖 doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg… 👨⚕️ Safaya, Zil-E-Ali, Flores, Newport, Aziz
Proud of you, @JacobWSoucy @ahsanzileali @faizaziz05 @PennStHershey
Proud to have had a poster presentation at #PALP2025. I’m thankful to my co-authors, the @PennStVascular team for their ongoing support, and especially grateful to @FA_VascularMD for his continued mentorship! Fantastic multidisciplinary event by @PennMedicine and @PennVascular
Happy sad times of the year. Proud of Peter, our graduating vascular resident! The tradition of fancy vascular graduation cakes continues 📷#Graduation #pennstatevascular @PennStHershey @PennStVascular
📢 New from the VSORT group! 🔎 Prolonged fluoroscopy time (>18 min) during EVAR is linked to higher complication rates & poorer outcomes. 📊 FT can serve as a quality indicator for surgical performance & complexity. 🧠 Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39581324/
Whoever said Vascular’s surgeons are the firemen of the hospital wasn’t kidding 😂 @VascularSVS #vam2025
Should we be DEPARTMENTS of vascular surgery? Compelling arguments by @FA_VascularMD at @VascularSVS #VAM25
🔬 New Review: How carotid stenosis management evolved from CEA to TF-CAS to TCAR CEA remains gold standard TF-CAS sees decline TCAR shows promise Medical therapy gaining ground, esp. in asymptomatic patients Read: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39332702/ #VSORT #StrokePrevention
Fresh graduates of Penn State Junior Faculty Development Program! Proud of my young partners Kristine & Adi! @adityasafaya @PennStHershey
Great opportunity for young surgeons!
Through a blend of structured learning and real-world application, our Leadership Development Program helps you build strong vascular leadership skills. Cohort 6 kicks off next week! Ready to lead with clarity and confidence? 🔗 Sign up today: vascular.org/ldp #VascSurg…
Through a blend of structured learning and real-world application, our Leadership Development Program helps you build strong vascular leadership skills. Cohort 6 kicks off next week! Ready to lead with clarity and confidence? 🔗 Sign up today: vascular.org/ldp #VascSurg…
Fenestrated/Branched EVAR is safe in octogenarians
VSORT Research Spotlight: No significant difference in 30-day mortality for octogenarians undergoing F/BEVAR vs younger patients. Age shouldn’t be the only factor in surgical decisions. Read: doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg… #AorticAneurysm #FBEVAR #VascularSurgery
VSORT Research Spotlight: 📢 Pre-op gabapentin use before lower extremity bypass = higher long-term opioid use risk — and it’s dose-dependent. New study from #VSORT: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39413696/ #VascularSurgery #PAD #Gabapentin #Opioids
Through practical, experience-based lessons from mentors and peers, the SVS Leadership Development Program offers what other leadership programs can't: guidance rooted in real vascular surgery experience. Cohort 6 kicks off at #VAM25 — register now: vascular.org/ldp
Research Spotlight: Preoperative gabapentinoid use is linked to significantly longer hospital stays after lower extremity bypass for PAD. Surgeons should weigh risks carefully when reviewing pre-op meds. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40054604/ #VascularSurgery #PAD #Gabapentinoids #VSORT
Congratulations @fadi_samaan on obtaining yours Masters degree! So glad, @vsortvasc played a small role in your research projects. Proud of your achievement! @PennStHershey
Gender disparities are well-known, so are racial disparities. What happens when you test them both in one analysis! Proud of your work @VsortVasc @PennStVascular
Research Spotlight: VSORT study: Afro-American women face higher stroke risk & worse surgical outcomes in carotid endarterectomy vs. White women—despite similar mortality, with longer OR time. Read: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40057267/ #HealthEquity #VascularSurgery #VSORT
🦿Major amputations for PAD = higher risk of depression & antidepressant use post-surgery. New VSORT study urges early psychiatric referrals! 📖 Read here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #VascularSurgery #MentalHealth #PAD #VSORT We, are the VSORT!