Our largest edition of Advances in Vascular Imaging & Diagnosis ever provides a comprehensive update on the analysis and management of vascular disease. The ultrasound component of the internationally renowned VEITHsymposium®, AVIDsymposium® is sponsored by Cleveland Clinic. With over 17.5 hours of content, this program will FULFILL VASCULAR LAB CME REQUIREMENTS.
Topics: Real time B-mode imaging, color and spectral Doppler, non-invasive techniques, thrombo-embolic disease, venous disease, arterial, cerebrovascular, abdominal, vascular lab management, vascular ultrasound education, reimbursement and laboratory accreditation.
27th Annual Advances in Vascular Imaging and Diagnostics
Session 1: Case Based Learning
| Lower Extremity Arterial | George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT |
| Lower Extremity Venous | Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT |
| Cerebrovascular | David M. Williams, MS, RDCS |
| Hemodialysis Access | Steven J. Knight, BSc |
| Abdominal Imaging | Mani Montazemi, RDMS |
| Panel Discussion |
Session 2: Thrombo-Embolic Disease
| Use Of D-Dimer And Ultrasound For DVT Evaluation | John Blebea, MD, MBA |
| Calf Vein Imaging: Always, Never, It Depends: What Do The Society Guidelines And Standards Recommend And My Own Philosophy | Laurence Needleman, MD |
| Management Of Calf Vein Thrombosis After Venous Interventional Procedures | Neil M. Khilnani, MD |
| Isolated Soleal And Gastrocnemius Vein Thrombosis | Clifford M. Sales, MD, MBA |
| Duplex US Follow-Up of DVT: How, Why and When | R. Eugene Zierler, MD, RPVI |
| Panel Discussion |
Session 3: Venous – Ilio-Femoral Venous Disease
| Presentation And Clinical Indications For Evaluating Pelvic Congestion | Mark H. Meissner, MD |
| Technical Protocol And Tips For Evaluating Pelvic Pathologies | Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT |
| Venogram Versus Intravascular Ultrasound for Diagnosing and Treating Iliofemoral Vein Obstruction (VIDIO) | Paul J. Gagne, MD |
| Duplex Ultrasonography After Venous Stenting | Michael R. Jaff, DO |
| Panel Discussion |
Session 4: Arterial
| A Discussion Of Arterial Doppler Waveforms: The Confusion Continues | Steven J. Knight, BSc |
| Characterization Of Tibial Velocities | Gregory L. Moneta, MD |
| Value Of Ultrasound In The Planning, Access And Control Of Angioplasty Above And Below The Knee | Natalie A. Marks, MD, RPVI, RVT |
| Criteria For Duplex Follow-Up Of Lower Extremity Endovascular Interventions | R. Eugene Zierler, MD, RPVI |
Session 5: Practice Enhancements I
| Development Of A Duplex Ultrasound Simulator For Training And Assessment | R. Eugene Zierler, MD, RPVI |
| The Ergonomically Correct Examination Room | Matthew P. Hernandez, B.Sc, DPT, CSCS |
| A New Paradigm for Sonographic Principles | Frederick Kremkau, PhD |
| Moving The Lab From Paper To Digital | Josh D. Lee, BS |
| Panel Discussion |
Session 6: Test Your Venous Knowledge
| Venous Thrombosis Facts | Mark H. Meissner, MD |
| How Well Do You Know The Pelvic Veins? | Antonios P. Gasparis, MD |
| Venous Images: What Is The Correct Answer? | Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT |
| How Well Do You Know The Central Veins? | Luis R. Leon, MD, RVT |
| Get The Clinical Picture? | Angela A. Kokkosis, MD, RPVI |
| What Kind Of Swelling Is This? | Thomas S. Maldonado, MD |
| Extraluminal Pathology | Apostolos K. Tassiopoulos, MD |
| Panel Discussion |
Session 7: Principles Tune-Up: How Sharp Are You ?
| Principles Tune-Up I | Frederick Kremkau, PhD |
| Principles Tune-Up II | Frederick Kremkau, PhD |
Session 8: More On Venous: Chronic Venous Disease
| The Vernacular Of Chronic Venous Disease: From The Presentation To The Diagnostic Workup To Follow-Up | Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT |
| The Physical Examination Of The CVI Patient Guides The Ultrasound Examination | Natalie A. Marks, MD, RPVI, RVT |
| Simplifying Venous Reflux Studies: What I Really Want To Know | Richard C. Pennell, MD |
| Non-Thermal Saphenous Vein Ablation: The Role For Duplex Ultrasound | Michael J. Singh, MD |
| The Argument Against Routine Duplex Ultrasound After Truncal Ablation: An Evidence-Based Cost-Benefit Analysis | Thomas F. O’Donnell, Jr., MD |
| Panel Discussion |
Session 9: The Current Health Care Environment
| Critical Issues For The Vascular Ultrasound Professionals | Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS |
| CMS Consolidation Of APCs: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly | Robert M. Zwolak, MD, PhD |
| Major Changes Impacting Vascular Lab Reimbursement | Sean P. Roddy, MD |
| IAC-Vascular: What The ACCs Departure Forebodes And Other Updates | Laurence Needleman, MD |
| The “New” ARDMS: What Does It Mean To You As A Physician And/Or Sonographer | R. Eugene Zierler, MD, RPVI |
| Panel Discussion |
Session 10: Practice Enhancements II
| The CCI Advanced Cardiac Sonographer | Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS |
| A Single Laboratory’s Experience With Task Analysis: Variances Between National Benchmarks And Local Practices | Richard C. Pennell, MD |
| Focus On Quality Assurance And Appropriate Use Criteria | Bettina McAlister, RVT |
| Ultrasound Ethical Issues | John Blebea, MD, MBA |
| Panel Discussion |
Session 11: Curveballs And Controversies
| Medial Wall Calcinosis Development And Accurate Blood Flow Measurement: When To Start Relying Solely On Duplex For Flow Assessment | David M. Williams, MS, RDCS |
| Point-Of-Care Ultrasound And The Vascular Lab | R. Eugene Zierler, MD, RPVI |
| Cardiovascular Risk Assessment In The Vascular Laboratory | Sheila N. Blumberg, MD |
Session 12: Abdominal
| 5 Top Tips On Renal Artery Imaging | Robert De Jong, RDMS, RVT |
| Liver Doppler | Mani Montazemi, RDMS |
| Characterization Of Endoleak, Especially Type 2 Endoleak By Duplex Ultrasound | Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT |
| Panel Discussion |
Session 13: Miscellaneous Topics In Vascular Ultrasound
| Aortic Arch Evaluation | David M. Williams, MS, RDCS |
| Hemodialysis Access Evaluation: Flow Velocity And Use Of Volume Flow Measurements | Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT |
| Steal Syndrome Following Dialysis Access Creation: Expected Duplex Findings Before And After Intervention | Michael J. Singh, MD |
| The Value Of Ultrasound Screening Of Femoral And Carotid Arteries To Predict Atherosclerotic Risk And What To Do About It | Andrew N. Nicolaides, MS |
Session 14: Cerebrovascular
| Update On The IAC Carotid Criteria Project: What Is It And Is This Any Closer To Reality? | Laurence Needleman, MD |
| Challenges Faced Adapting The Consensus And Other Criteria In Search Of “The Holy Grail” | Richard C. Pennell, MD |
| When Duplex Ultrasound Alone Is Not Enough Prior To Carotid Endarterectomy | Glenn M. LaMuraglia, MD |
| Clinical Significance Of Duplex Detected Reversal Of Flow In A Vertebral Artery | Thomas S. Maldonado, MD |
| Panel Discussion |
Session 15: Workshop Sessions
| Principles of Duplex Diagnosis | Laurence Needleman, MD |
| Quality Matters – Manage It Well | Richard Dubin, AAS-DMS, RVT, RDMS |
| Cardiac Effects on Peripheral Doppler Waveforms | David M. Williams, MS, RDCS & Steven J. Knight, BSc |
| Interpretation of Vascular Studies When it Does Not Make Sense | Laurence Needleman, MD & R. Eugene Zierler, MD, RPVI |
End
Release Date: 2/15/17
CME Expiration: 2/14/19
