Council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB)

Message from the Chair

Kiran Musunuru

Welcome to the Council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology! It is my pleasure and privilege to serve as the Chair of the ATVB Council as the American Heart Association marks its centennial and launches into its second century.

Kiran Musunuru, MD, PhD, MPH, ML, MRA, FAHA
Chair, Council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology

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ATVB Science News
The ATVB Council actively participates in the publication of scientific statements or guidelines that are important to our members. We've included those along with articles or research that cover topics of interest to our members below.
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Featured News
Revisiting the Open Vein Hypothesis to Reduce the Postthrombotic Syndrome: Implications for Multidisciplinary Care and Research

May 13, 2025 | Circulation

Revisiting the Open Vein Hypothesis to Reduce the Postthrombotic Syndrome: Implications for Multidisciplinary Care and Research

May 13, 2025 | Circulation

Recent News

Science News from Vascular Discovery 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Sex Differences in Peripheral Vascular Disease
Mar 11, 2025 | Circulation
2024 Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke
Oct 21, 2024 | Stroke
2024 Update to the 2020 ACC/AHA Clinical Performance and Quality Measures for Adults With Heart Failure
Aug 08, 2024 | Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
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