The ESVS strives to relieve sickness and to preserve and protect health by advancing, for the public benefit, the science art and research into vascular disease, including vascular surgery.Our mission is to become a leader in promoting optimal care for patients with vascular disease by:Supporting high quality researchProviding educational opportunitiesOrganizing meetings, seminars, lectures and conferencesCommissioning and publishing guidelinesSponsoring the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular SurgeryPromoting dialogue with National Societies and others involved in the treatment of vascular diseaseAdvising Regulatory Authorities on matters relating to vascular disease