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Key Facts: Título em Cirurgia Vascular SBACV Exam

Set by edital

SBACV publishes the paper structure, cut score and fee in a numbered edital for each edition; no standing figures are published

Edital SBACV — Exame de Título de Especialista em Cirurgia Vascular

4 Hours

Exam Duration for Theoretical Phase

Regulamento da Prova de Título SBACV

Set by edital

SBACV publishes the paper structure, cut score and fee in a numbered edital for each edition; no standing figures are published

Edital SBACV — Exame de Título de Especialista em Cirurgia Vascular

Set by edital

SBACV publishes the paper structure, cut score and fee in a numbered edital for each edition; no standing figures are published

Edital SBACV — Exame de Título de Especialista em Cirurgia Vascular

2 Stages

Prova Teórica + Prova Prática / Teórico-Prática

Estrutura do Certame SBACV

≥5.5 cm / ≥5.0 cm

Elective AAA Repair Threshold (Men / Women)

SBACV & SVS AAA Clinical Practice Guidelines

Rule of 6s

Fistula Maturation (600 mL/min, 6 mm diam, 6 mm depth, 6 wks)

KDOQI & SBACV Hemodialysis Access Guidelines

NASCET ≥50%

Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis Surgical Revascularization Threshold

NASCET / ECST & SBACV Guidelines

The Título de Especialista em Cirurgia Vascular (SBACV / AMB) is Brazil's premier vascular surgery board certification. Evaluated via an 80-question Prova Teórica and a practical/oral exam, it requires a 70% passing grade. This English-language study adaptation covers DAOP, Aortic Aneurysms, Carotid Disease, DVT/PE, Vascular Trauma, and Hemodialysis Access.

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1A 64-year-old male with long-standing type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension presents with severe calf pain that occurs reproducibly after walking 150 meters and is relieved within 5 minutes of rest. He has no pain at rest and no skin lesions. According to the Fontaine and Rutherford classifications for Peripheral Artery Disease (Doença Arterial Obstrutiva Periférica - DAOP), this patient's clinical presentation corresponds to:
A.Fontaine Stage IIa / Rutherford Category 1 (Mild claudication)
B.Fontaine Stage IIb / Rutherford Category 2 or 3 (Moderate-to-severe intermittent claudication)
C.Fontaine Stage III / Rutherford Category 4 (Ischemic rest pain)
D.Fontaine Stage IV / Rutherford Category 5 (Minor tissue loss / ischemic ulceration)
Explanation: Fontaine Stage II is subdivided into Stage IIa (claudication distance >200 meters) and Stage IIb (claudication distance <200 meters, limiting daily activities). In the Rutherford classification, moderate claudication is Category 2 and severe claudication is Category 3, both corresponding to Fontaine IIb. Because this patient claudicates at 150 meters without rest pain or ulceration, he is classified as Fontaine IIb / Rutherford 2-3.
2When interpreting the Ankle-Brachial Index (Índice Tornozelo-Braço - ITB) in the diagnostic workup of lower extremity Peripheral Artery Disease (DAOP), an ITB value greater than 1.40 indicates:
A.Supernormal distal perfusion ruling out any significant distal arterial occlusive pathology
B.Medial arterial calcification (Mönckeberg sclerosis) causing non-compressible, rigid tibial arteries
C.Severe critical limb-threatening ischemia requiring emergency surgical bypass revascularization
D.Isolated occlusion of the profunda femoris artery with extensive collateral compensatory flow
Explanation: An Ankle-Brachial Index (ITB) >1.40 reflects non-compressible, calcified tibial vessels, classically seen in diabetic and end-stage renal disease patients with Mönckeberg medial calcinosis. In these patients, the high cuff pressures fail to collapse the stiffened arteries, producing artificially elevated Doppler pressures. When ITB is >1.40, diagnostic evaluation should rely on Toe-Brachial Index (Índice Dedo-Braço - ITD / TBI) or transcutaneous oxygen pressure (TcPO2), since digital arteries are rarely affected by medial calcification.
3A 68-year-old diabetic patient presents with a deep 3-cm necrotic neuroischemic ulcer exposing the first metatarsal head without osteomyelitis, an absolute toe systolic pressure of 25 mmHg (ITB uninterpretable at 1.55), and mild localized cellulitis extending 1 cm around the ulcer margins without systemic inflammatory response. According to the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) WIfI Classification (Wound, Ischemia, foot Infection), this patient's grades are:
A.Wound 1, Ischemia 1, Infection 0
B.Wound 2, Ischemia 3, Infection 1
C.Wound 3, Ischemia 0, Infection 2
D.Wound 2, Ischemia 1, Infection 3
Explanation: In the SVS WIfI staging system: Wound grade 2 represents a deep ulcer exposing bone/joint/tendon without major gangrene; Ischemia grade 3 is defined by a toe pressure <30 mmHg (or ankle pressure <50 mmHg / TcPO2 <30 mmHg); and Foot Infection grade 1 represents mild localized infection with erythema extending ≤2 cm from the ulcer margin without systemic signs (SIRS). Therefore, this patient is classified as W-2, I-3, fI-1 (Clinical Stage 4, high 1-year amputation risk and high revascularization benefit).
4Under the Global Vascular Guidelines (GVG) on the Management of Critical Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI), the Global Limb Anatomic Staging System (GLASS) is designed to:
A.Classify carotid bifurcation plaque morphology to determine the necessity of intraoperative shunting
B.Integrate femoropopliteal and infrapopliteal arterial lesion anatomy to predict technical success and 1-year patency of endovascular revascularization
C.Determine the anatomical suitability of infrarenal aortic necks for on-label Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
D.Grade the severity of pelvic venous incompetence in pelvic congestion syndrome
Explanation: The GLASS (Global Limb Anatomic Staging System) staging system introduced by the Global Vascular Guidelines (GVG) evaluates the combined complexity of femoropopliteal (FP) and infrapopliteal (IP) arterial lesions together with the target artery path (TAP) to the foot. It categorizes limbs into GLASS Stages I, II, and III, predicting the technical success, immediate hemodynamic failure, and 1-year limb-based patency of endovascular intervention, thereby guiding the choice between open bypass and endovascular revascularization.
5A 72-year-old female presents with CLTI (ischemic rest pain and non-healing toe ulcer) and total occlusion of the superficial femoral and popliteal arteries with run-off into a single patent posterior tibial artery. What is the conduit of choice for an open femorodistal bypass?
A.Externally supported 6-mm expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) prosthetic graft
B.Cryopreserved arterial allograft (homoenxerto arterial criopreservado)
C.Autologous single-segment great saphenous vein (veia safena magna autóloga ipsilateral ou contralateral)
D.Glutaraldehyde-tanned bovine pericardial vascular prosthesis
Explanation: The autologous great saphenous vein (veia safena magna) remains the gold standard conduit for infrainguinal and infrapopliteal bypass grafting, offering far superior primary, assisted-primary, and secondary 5-year patency rates (>60–75%) compared to prosthetic materials. Synthetic conduits (ePTFE, Dacron) have dismal 1- to 2-year patency rates (<20–30%) when anastomosed to infrapopliteal/tibial runoff targets and should only be considered as a last-resort bailout when all autologous venous options (contralateral GSV, small saphenous, arm veins) are exhausted.
6A 60-year-old smoker presents with disabling bilateral calf claudication and rest pain in the left foot. Arteriography reveals severe stenosis of the distal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries (inflow disease) combined with a flush occlusion of the left superficial femoral artery (outflow disease). What is the fundamental surgical principle regarding inflow and outflow revascularization?
A.Reconstruct the outflow superficial femoral artery first, followed by aortoiliac reconstruction only if symptoms persist
B.Reconstruct the inflow aortoiliac segment first, because adequate arterial inflow is mandatory for distal bypass patency and may alone resolve ischemic symptoms
C.Perform simultaneous infrapopliteal angioplasty and postpone any aortoiliac intervention due to higher complication risks
D.Avoid inflow correction and treat exclusively with high-dose intravenous prostaglandin vasodilators
Explanation: A cardinal rule in vascular surgery is: 'Inflow before outflow' (restaurar o influxo antes do efluxo). Correcting proximal aortoiliac occlusive disease restores high-pressure arterial perfusion to the common femoral and profunda femoris arteries, which frequently resolves ischemic rest pain and improves collateral circulation. Attempting an infrainguinal bypass in the presence of uncorrected hemodynamic inflow stenosis inevitably leads to early graft failure and thrombosis.
7The landmark BEST-CLI (Best Endovascular vs. Best Surgical Therapy for Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia) randomized trial demonstrated that in patients with CLTI and an adequate, single-segment autologous great saphenous vein (GSV):
A.Endovascular revascularization was superior to surgical bypass in reducing major amputations and reinterventions
B.Surgical bypass with autologous GSV significantly reduced the incidence of major adverse limb events (MALE) or death compared to endovascular therapy
C.Prosthetic PTFE bypass yielded patency rates identical to autologous GSV bypass across all tibial targets
D.Medical therapy alone without revascularization achieved equivalent 1-year limb salvage to surgical bypass
Explanation: In Cohort 1 of the BEST-CLI trial (patients with an available adequate autologous great saphenous vein), open surgical bypass was significantly superior to endovascular therapy, reducing the primary composite endpoint of Major Adverse Limb Events (MALE: above-ankle amputation, major reintervention) or all-cause death by 32% (HR 0.68, p<0.001). Conversely, in Cohort 2 (patients lacking a suitable saphenous vein), outcomes between prosthetic bypass and endovascular therapy were comparable.
8Which of the following medical treatment combinations represents the core evidence-based Best Medical Therapy (BMT / Tratamento Clínico Otimizado) for secondary cardiovascular prevention in all patients with confirmed Peripheral Artery Disease (DAOP)?
A.Single antiplatelet agent (Aspirin or Clopidogrel) + High-intensity Statin + ACE inhibitor/ARB + Smoking cessation and exercise therapy
B.Dual oral anticoagulation with Warfarin (INR 3.0–4.0) + Beta-blocker monotherapy without lipid-lowering agents
C.Low-dose Pentoxifylline + Subcutaneous low-molecular-weight heparin without statin therapy
D.Systemic corticosteroid therapy + Calcium channel blocker monotherapy
Explanation: Best Medical Therapy (BMT) for DAOP encompasses antiplatelet therapy (Aspirin 75–100 mg/day or Clopidogrel 75 mg/day), high-intensity statin therapy (e.g., Atorvastatin 40–80 mg or Rosuvastatin 20–40 mg to achieve LDL-C <55 mg/dL), blood pressure control (preferentially with ACE inhibitors or ARBs, e.g., Ramipril per the HOPE trial), strict glycemic control, structured supervised exercise training, and absolute smoking cessation.
9A 58-year-old male with disabling intermittent claudication is being considered for pharmacotherapy with Cilostazol (100 mg twice daily) to improve pain-free walking distance. Which of the following conditions represents an absolute contraindication to the use of Cilostazol?
A.Well-controlled arterial hypertension on dual antihypertensive therapy
B.Congestive Heart Failure (Insuficiência Cardíaca Congestiva) of any severity / reduced ejection fraction
C.Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild sensory peripheral neuropathy
D.Mild chronic kidney disease with estimated GFR of 50 mL/min/1.73m²
Explanation: Cilostazol is a phosphodiesterase type 3 (PDE-3) inhibitor that suppresses platelet aggregation and promotes arterial vasodilation. However, PDE-3 inhibitors (similar to milrinone) increase mortality in patients with congestive heart failure due to arrhythmogenic risks and negative long-term inotropic effects; hence, heart failure (of any NYHA class or reduced LVEF) is an absolute black-box contraindication to Cilostazol.
10According to the Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC II) classification for femoropopliteal arterial lesions, a single focal stenosis of the superficial femoral artery measuring 2.5 cm in length (not involving the origin of the SFA or the popliteal artery) is classified as:
A.TASC II Type A lesion (Endovascular treatment is the treatment of choice)
B.TASC II Type B lesion (Surgical bypass is strongly preferred over endovascular repair)
C.TASC II Type C lesion (Endovascular and open surgical approaches show identical patency)
D.TASC II Type D lesion (Open surgical revascularization is the primary treatment of choice)
Explanation: Under TASC II guidelines, femoropopliteal Type A lesions include single stenoses ≤10 cm in length or single occlusions ≤5 cm in length. Endovascular treatment (balloon angioplasty with or without stenting) is the undisputed treatment of choice for TASC A lesions due to high technical success (>95%) and minimal periprocedural morbidity.

About the Título em Cirurgia Vascular SBACV Exam

The Título de Especialista em Cirurgia Vascular is the official board certification for vascular surgeons in Brazil, administered by the Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular (SBACV) in partnership with the Associação Médica Brasileira (AMB) and recognised by the Conselho Federal de Medicina. It certifies clinical, diagnostic, open surgical and endovascular competence across peripheral vascular, aortic, carotid, venous, lymphatic, trauma and haemodialysis access disorders. The exam runs in two phases — in the 2026 cycle the 1ª Fase Prova Teórica was applied online on 02/08/2026 and the 2ª Fase on 08/11/2026 — but the SBACV does not publish a standing item count, duration or cut score, fixing each in the edital for that edition. SBACV certifies Angiologia and Cirurgia Vascular as separate titles and separately runs áreas de atuação such as ecografia vascular com Doppler and cirurgia endovascular; this entry covers the Cirurgia Vascular title only. This module is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of that syllabus, preserving official Portuguese terminology inline; it is not an official translation, an item replica or a simulation of the exam's format, and it cannot certify the operative competence the practical stage assesses.

Assessment

Exame de Título de Especialista em Cirurgia Vascular run by the Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular (SBACV) with the AMB. In the 2026 cycle the 1ª Fase Prova Teórica was applied online on 02/08/2026 and the 2ª Fase on 08/11/2026. SBACV certifies Angiologia and Cirurgia Vascular as distinct titles and also runs áreas de atuação such as ecografia vascular com Doppler and cirurgia endovascular; this entry is scoped to the Cirurgia Vascular title only. The edital additionally provides reduced-fee Trainee and Sênior candidate categories.

Time Limit

Set by each annual edital

Passing Score

Set by each edition's edital

Exam Fee

Set annually by the society's edital and varies with society/AMB membership status; consult the current edital before budgeting (Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular (SBACV) — Associação Médica Brasileira (AMB))

Título em Cirurgia Vascular SBACV Exam Content Outline

15%

Doença Arterial Obstrutiva Periférica (DAOP) e Isquemia Crítica (CLTI)

Clinical diagnosis, Doppler hemodynamics (Ankle-Brachial Index / ITB, toe pressures, TcPO2), Fontaine and Rutherford clinical stages, SVS WIfI classification (Wound, Ischemia, Foot Infection), Global Vascular Guidelines (GVG) and GLASS anatomical grading, Best Medical Therapy (antiplatelets, high-intensity statins, cilostazol, smoking cessation), open revascularization (aortobifemoral, femoropopliteal, femorodistal bypass with great saphenous vein), and endovascular techniques (balloon angioplasty, plain vs. drug-eluting stents, atherectomy, subintimal recanalization).

15%

Aneurismas da Aorta Abdominal (AAA) e Aneurismas Periféricos

Pathogenesis, screening, rupture risk thresholds (≥5.5 cm in men, ≥5.0 cm in women, expansion >1.0 cm/year), open repair operative techniques (transperitoneal vs. retroperitoneal, retroaortic left renal vein management, clamping levels), Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) anatomical criteria (proximal neck length ≥10–15 mm, neck angulation <60°, neck diameter, reverse taper, circumferential calcification/thrombus, iliac access ≥6–7 mm), Endoleak classifications (Types I, II, III, IV, V) and management, ruptured AAA emergency resuscitation (permissive hypotension, REBOA), and peripheral aneurysms (popliteal artery aneurysm repair thresholds ≥2.0 cm and ischemic embolization risk).

10%

Isquemia Arterial Aguda e Síndrome Compartimental

Differential diagnosis between arterial embolism (cardiac source, sudden onset, no prior claudication, contralateral normal pulses) and acute in situ thrombosis (pre-existing DAOP, gradual onset), clinical 6 Ps (Pain, Pallor, Pulselessness, Paresthesia, Paralysis, Poikilothermia), Rutherford acute ischemia classification (Stage I Viable, Stage IIa Marginally Threatened, Stage IIb Immediately Threatened, Stage III Irreversible), Fogarty catheter balloon embolectomy, catheter-directed thrombolysis (rtPA protocols, absolute/relative contraindications), reperfusion injury, and four-compartment lower leg fasciotomy (anterolateral and posteromedial incisions).

10%

Doença Carotídea Extracraniana e Prevenção de AVC

Symptomatic vs. asymptomatic carotid stenosis thresholds (NASCET and ECST criteria), Doppler ultrasound peak systolic velocity (PSV) and end-diastolic velocity (EDV) criteria, Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) operative steps (eversion vs. standard longitudinal arteriotomy with patch angioplasty, intraluminal shunting criteria, cranial nerve anatomy - hypoglossal, vagus, superior/recurrent laryngeal, facial marginal mandibular branch), Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) with embolic protection devices, and management of Carotid Body Tumors (paragangliomas / Shamblin classification).

10%

Doença Venosa Crônica (DVC) e Procedimentos Venosos

Lower extremity venous anatomy and physiology, ambulatory venous hypertension, CEAP classification (C0 asymptomatic, C1 telangiectasias, C2 varicose veins, C3 edema, C4 skin changes/lipodermatosclerosis, C5 healed ulcer, C6 active ulcer), Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS), open saphenous vein stripping vs. thermal ablation (Endovenous Laser Ablation - EVLA, Radiofrequency Ablation - RFA), ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS / Polidocanol), Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (gonadal vein embolization), and May-Thurner (Cockett) syndrome iliac vein compression stenting.

10%

Tromboembolismo Venoso (TVP e TEP)

Risk stratification via Wells and revised Geneva scores, D-dimer testing utility and age-adjusted cutoffs, duplex Doppler diagnostic criteria (vein non-compressibility, flow absence), proximal vs. distal DVT anticoagulation durations, phlegmasia alba dolens vs. phlegmasia cerulea dolens pathophysiology and urgent pharmacomechanical catheter-directed thrombolysis, Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter absolute and relative indications, retrievable filter retrieval timing, and post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) prevention and compression therapy.

10%

Acessos Vasculares para Hemodiálise

Preoperative duplex Doppler vessel mapping thresholds (arterial diameter ≥2.0 mm, venous diameter ≥2.5 mm), vascular access planning hierarchy (distal autologous radiocephalic Brescia-Cimino first, followed by brachiocephalic, brachiobasilic vein transposition, and synthetic PTFE grafts), 'Rule of 6s' fistula maturation criteria (blood flow >600 mL/min, diameter >6 mm, depth <6 mm from skin at 6 weeks), Dialysis Access Steal Syndrome (DASS) evaluation and surgical correction (DRIL, RUDI, PAI, banding), and central venous stenosis management.

10%

Trauma Vascular

Blunt vs. penetrating vascular trauma mechanisms, hard signs (pulsatile bleeding, expanding hematoma, palpable thrill/audible bruit, absent distal pulses, distal ischemia) mandating immediate surgical exploration vs. soft signs warranting imaging (CTA), neck zones (Zone I thoracic outlet to cricoid, Zone II cricoid to angle of mandible, Zone III angle of mandible to skull base), visceral exposure maneuvers (Mattox left medial rotation for suprarenal/celiac aorta, Cattell-Braasch right medial rotation for infrarenal IVC/SMV), temporary intravascular shunts (TIVS), and Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS).

10%

Farmacologia Vascular, Anticoagulação e Doenças Vasculares Toracoabdominais / Viscerais

Mechanisms of action, monitoring, and reversal of anticoagulants (UFH, LMWH, Fondaparinux, Warfarin, Direct Oral Anticoagulants - Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban), antiplatelet regimens (DAPT, COMPASS trial); high-intensity statin therapy; acute aortic syndromes (Stanford Type A vs. Type B dissection, TEVAR indications in complicated Type B); acute and chronic mesenteric ischemia; and renal artery stenosis (fibromuscular dysplasia vs. atherosclerosis).

How to Pass the Título em Cirurgia Vascular SBACV Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Set by each edition's edital
  • Assessment: Exame de Título de Especialista em Cirurgia Vascular run by the Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular (SBACV) with the AMB. In the 2026 cycle the 1ª Fase Prova Teórica was applied online on 02/08/2026 and the 2ª Fase on 08/11/2026. SBACV certifies Angiologia and Cirurgia Vascular as distinct titles and also runs áreas de atuação such as ecografia vascular com Doppler and cirurgia endovascular; this entry is scoped to the Cirurgia Vascular title only. The edital additionally provides reduced-fee Trainee and Sênior candidate categories.
  • Time limit: Set by each annual edital
  • Exam fee: Set annually by the society's edital and varies with society/AMB membership status; consult the current edital before budgeting

Keys to Passing

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Título em Cirurgia Vascular SBACV Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the WIfI and GLASS Staging Systems for CLTI: Memorize the Wound, Ischemia (ankle pressure, toe pressure, TcPO2), and Foot Infection grades, and understand how the Global Limb Anatomic Staging System (GLASS) guides the decision between bypass surgery and endovascular revascularization according to the Global Vascular Guidelines.
2Know EVAR Endoleaks and Management Algorithms: Memorize the five types of endoleaks (Type I: attachment site leak [urgent repair]; Type II: branch vessel retrograde flow [surveillance unless sac expands >5 mm]; Type III: modular disconnection or fabric tear [urgent repair]; Type IV: graft porosity [self-limiting]; Type V: endotension [surveillance or conversion]).
3Differentiate Carotid Revascularization Guidelines: Understand the surgical indication thresholds for symptomatic stenosis (50–99% by NASCET with perioperative stroke/death risk <6%) and asymptomatic stenosis (60–99% with life expectancy >5 years and perioperative risk <3%), as well as the anatomical risks favoring CEA over CAS (e.g., severe aortic arch calcification, tortuosity) or CAS over CEA (e.g., hostile neck, prior radiation, high bifurcation above C2).
4Understand Vascular Trauma Surgical Exposures: Memorize the specific maneuver required for each anatomical zone: Mattox maneuver (left medial visceral rotation) for exposure of the entire abdominal aorta from the hiatus to the bifurcation, and Cattell-Braasch maneuver (right medial visceral rotation) for the infrarenal IVC, right renal vessels, and superior mesenteric vessels.
5Review Anticoagulation Reversal Protocols: Know the exact reversal agents and dosing: Protamine sulfate (1 mg per 100 units of active heparin, maximum 50 mg), Idarucizumab (5 g IV in two 2.5 g boluses for Dabigatran), Andexanet alfa for Factor Xa inhibitors, and 4-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (4F-PCC) + IV Vitamin K for rapid Warfarin reversal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official body that awards the Título de Especialista em Cirurgia Vascular in Brazil?

The specialist title is awarded by the Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular (SBACV) in conjunction with the Associação Médica Brasileira (AMB), following the regulatory guidelines of the Conselho Federal de Medicina (CFM). Once certified, the physician registers the title with the Regional Medical Council (CRM) to obtain their Registro de Qualificação de Especialista (RQE).

How does SBACV distinguish Cirurgia Vascular from Angiologia and its Áreas de Atuação?

In Brazilian medical regulation, Angiologia (clinical vascular medicine) and Cirurgia Vascular (operative and surgical vascular medicine) are recognized as distinct specialist titles with separate residency programs and board examinations. Furthermore, SBACV administers exams for specific Áreas de Atuação, such as Ecografia Vascular com Doppler and Angiorradiologia e Cirurgia Endovascular. This practice bank is exclusively scoped to the complete surgical syllabus of the Título de Especialista em Cirurgia Vascular.

What is the format, question count, and passing threshold for the SBACV Board Examination?

The SBACV runs the Exame de Título de Especialista em Cirurgia Vascular in two phases; in the 2026 cycle the 1ª Fase Prova Teórica was applied online on 02/08/2026 and the 2ª Fase on 08/11/2026. The society does not publish a standing item count, duration or cut score — each is set by the edital for that edition, which also defines reduced-fee Trainee and Sênior candidate categories. Note that SBACV certifies Angiologia and Cirurgia Vascular as separate titles and separately runs áreas de atuação such as ecografia vascular com Doppler and cirurgia endovascular.

Why is this practice question bank authored in English with Portuguese terms inline?

This resource is designed as an English-language clinical MCQ study adaptation tailored to global and Brazilian-trained surgeons preparing for the SBACV/AMB board exam. It maintains exact Brazilian medical terms, society acronyms (SBACV, AMB, CFM), clinical classifications (DAOP, FAV, TVP, TEP), and operative anatomical descriptions inline to ensure absolute contextual fidelity.

What are the core anatomical criteria required for standard Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)?

Standard on-label infrarenal EVAR generally requires a proximal aortic neck length of at least 10 to 15 mm, an infrarenal aortic neck angulation of less than 60 degrees, a proximal neck diameter between 18 and 32 mm, absence of severe circumferential thrombus or calcification (>50% of the circumference), non-conical/non-reverse tapered morphology, and adequate iliofemoral access vessels (typically ≥6.0–7.0 mm diameter without severe tortuosity or calcification).

When is urgent four-compartment fasciotomy indicated in acute limb ischemia?

Four-compartment lower leg fasciotomy (via two-incision anterolateral and posteromedial approaches) is indicated when ischemic duration exceeds 4 to 6 hours before revascularization, in Rutherford Stage IIb acute limb ischemia, when compartment pressures exceed 30 mmHg (or are within 30 mmHg of diastolic blood pressure), or when physical signs of compartment syndrome (tense edema, severe passive stretch pain, sensory loss in the first webspace) develop post-reperfusion.