The Union of Vascular Societies of Switzerland is an umbrella organisation incorporating five medical societies with a focus on vascular diseases. These are, in the order of their number of members:

The Swiss Societies of:

Angiology
Phlebology
Vascular Surgery
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Microcirculation

This site intends to provide medical experts and lay persons with information on the history, the structure, the goals and the activities of the UVSS. Furthermore, some of the most important vascular diseases are portrayed.

In Switzerland, among a population of just over 7 millions several languages are spoken including German, French and Italian. Therefore texts may appear in English or in any national language.