29th Annual Advances in Vascular Imaging and Diagnosis
The ALL NEW 29th Annual Advances in Vascular Imaging and Diagnosis is our largest edition ever, with nearly eighteen hours of content devoted to the analysis and management of vascular disease. The ultrasound component of the internationally renowned VEITHsymposium®, AVIDsymposium® is sponsored by Cleveland Clinic. Worth up to 17.75 AMA PRA Category I Credits™, this program FULFILLS VASCULAR LAB CME REQUIREMENTS, and is essential for all cardiovascular health professionals.
Topics: Real time B-mode imaging, color and spectral Doppler, non-invasive techniques, thrombo-embolic disease, venous disease, arterial, cerebrovascular, abdominal, wound care, diabetic foot principles, hemodialysis access, vascular lab management, vascular ultrasound education, reimbursement and laboratory accreditation.
Session 1: Case Based Learning I: Technical Trials
| Lower Extremity Arterial | Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU |
| Lower Extremity Venous Reflux Testing | Diana L. Neuhardt, RVT, RPhS, FSVU |
| Cerebrovascular | Phillip J. Bendick, PhD, RVT, FSVU |
| Hemodialysis Access | Kelly R. Byrnes, BS, RVT, FSVU |
| Abdominal Imaging | Traci B. Fox, EdD, RDMS, RVT |
| Panel Discussion | Multiple Faculty |
Session 2: Venous: Thrombo-Embolic Disease
| Multidisciplinary Recommendations From the SRU | Laurence Needleman, MD |
| Long-Term Effects Of Ilio-Femoral Vein Thrombosis | Sareh Rajaee, MD, MPH |
| Role Of The Vascular Lab In The Expanding Interventional Treatment Of Iliocaval Venous Occlusion | Richard C. Pennell, MD, RPVI, FACS |
| Super Panel Discussion | Multiple Faculty |
Session 3: Wound Care and Diabetic Foot Principles
| Doppler In Wound Care Clinics: Microcirculatory Assessment: Why, When, How | Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU |
| Impact of Vein and Artery Disease | Ratna C. Singh, MD, RPVI |
| Evaluation And Testing For Diabetic Foot Complications | Phillip J. Bendick, PhD, RVT, FSVU |
| Differences In Venous, Arterial And Combination Ulcers And Why It’s Important | William D. Suggs, MD |
| Panel Discussion | Multiple Faculty |
Session 4: Practice Enhancements I: Appropriate Use Criteria
| Lower Extremity Angioplasty And Stenting | Phillip J. Bendick, PhD, RVT, FSVU |
| Lower Extremity Bypass Grafts | Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU |
| Carotid Endarterectomy And Carotid Artery Stenting | Ali F. AbuRahma, MD |
| Appropriate Post-Intervention Follow-up For EVAR | Keith D. Calligaro, MD |
| Appropriate Use of the Appropriate Use Criteria in Post Ablation Follow Up With Duplex | Thomas F. O’Donnell, Jr., MD |
| Panel Discussion | Multiple Faculty |
Session 5: Curveballs and Controversies
| Things You Are Doing Wrong In Vascular Ultrasound | Traci B. Fox, EdD, RDMS, RVT |
| Knobology Alters Velocity Measurments, Instruments May Vary, Quality Control Is Mandatory | Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU |
| Leg Pain and Swelling: The Usual Suspects | Leslie M. Scoutt, MD |
| Calf Vein Imaging: My 5 Top Tips And Why You Should Be Doing It | Brian Sapp, RVT, RPhS |
| Current Status Of Point Of Care Ultrasound: Should There Be Better Oversight And What Does This Look Like | R. Eugene Zierler, MD, RPVI |
Session 6: Arterial Evaluation
| Arterial Pressure: How To Measure It Correctly | Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU |
| Non-Atherosclerotic Arterial Diseases of the Lower Extremity | Richard C. Pennell, MD, RPVI, FACS |
| Uncommon Aneurysm Case Studies | David M. Williams, MS, RDCS, RVT |
| Imaging For Aortoiliac Pathology | Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT |
| Panel Discussion | Multiple Faculty |
Session 7: Miscellaneous Topics In Vascular Ultrasound
| Can Duplex Ultrasonography Evaluate Unsuspected Subclinical Axillary/Subclavian Stenosis Before Axillo-Bifemoral Bypasses Or Is Angiography Always Necessary | Keith D. Calligaro, MD |
| Duplex Diagnosis Of Abdominal Venous Compression Syndromes | R. Eugene Zierler, MD, RPVI |
| Avoiding Common Mistakes: 2D and Doppler Measurement | David M. Williams, MS, RDCS, RVT |
Session 8: More On Venous Evaluation: Chronic Venous Insufficiency
| Patterns Of Lower Extremity Vein Reflux: Segmental, Multi-Segmental, Diffuse, Proximal, Distal Non-Saphenous Reflux | Diana L. Neuhardt, RVT, RPhS, FSVU |
| Patterns Of Pelvic Vein Reflux And When To Be Suspicious Based On The Thigh Examination, History, And Findings | Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU |
| When to Treat 50 Percent Area Reduction in Non-Thrombotic Iliac Veins | Alan M. Dietzek, MD, RPVI, FACS |
| Effect Of Iliac Vein Stenting On Infrainguinal Reflux | Anil P. Hingorani, MD |
| Panel Discussion | Multiple Faculty |
Session 9: Principles Tune-Up: How Sharp Are You?
| Principles Tune-Up | Frederick Kremkau, PhD |
Session 10: More On Venous Disease: Diagnostic Venous Mix
| Venous Anatomic Variations And Their Importance | Angela A. Kokkosis, MD, RPVI |
| Diagnostic Issues In Venous Disease | Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT |
| CT and MR Venous Imaging | Neil M. Khilnani, MD |
| Diagnostic Venous Mix: Role of IVUS | Antonios P. Gasparis, MD |
| How Do I Use Venography | Mark H. Meissner, MD |
| Evaluation Of Vein Compression Syndromes | Thomas S. Maldonado, MD |
| Ultrasound During Endovenous Therapy | Steve Elias, MD |
| Venous Inflammation: Seeing The Microcosm | Joseph D. Raffetto, MD |
| Panel Discussion | Multiple Faculty |
Session 11: The Current Health Care Environment Evolves
| Critical Issues For The Vascular Ultrasound Professional | Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU, FSDMS |
| Super Panel Discussion | Multiple Faculty |
Session 12: Practice Enhancements II
| A Common Sense Approach To Classification Of Arterial Doppler Waveforms | R. Eugene Zierler, MD, RPVI |
| Implications Of Poor Compliance After EVAR | Keith D. Calligaro, MD |
| How To Save Your Neck And Back And Prolong Your Career: Vascular Sonographer Ergonomics | Matthew P. Hernandez, BSc, DPT, CSCS |
| Your New Paradigm For Understanding and Applying Sonographic Principles | Frederick Kremkau, PhD |
| Update On Vein Center Accreditation | Alan M. Dietzek, MD, RPVI, FACS |
| Panel Discussion | Multiple Faculty |
Session 13: Pearls, Perils, Pitfalls Of Social Media, List Serves And the Internet
| Facebook Administrator And User Perspective | Brian Sapp, RVT, RPhS |
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| LISTSERV | Knight-S |
| Pearls, Perils and Pitfalls of the Internet | Kupinski-A |
| Panel Discussion | Multiple Faculty |
Session 14: Hemodialysis Access
| Utility of Duplex Ultrasound for Hemodialysis Access Volume Flow and Velocity Measurements | Clifford M. Sales, MD, MBA, FACS |
| Routine Use Of Ultrasound To Avert Mechanical Complications During Placement Of Tunneled Dialysis Catheters For Hemodialysis: An Analysis Of 2805 Cases | Anil P. Hingorani, MD |
| Duplex Assessment Of Dialysis Access Maturation | R. Eugene Zierler, MD, RPVI |
| Ultrasound Guided Angioplasty for AV Access | Anil P. Hingorani, MD |
Session 15: Case Based Learning II: Interpretation Challenges
| Cerebrovascular | Laurence Needleman, MD |
| Lower Extremity Arterial | Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU |
| Upper Extremity Venous And Hemodialysis Access | Natalie A. Marks, MD, RPVI, RVT, FSVM |
| Challenging Abdominal Vascular Cases | Leslie M. Scoutt, MD |
| Panel Discussion | Multiple Faculty |
Session 16: Cerebrovascular
| Update On The IAC Carotid Criteria Project: Is This Any Closer To Reality? | Heather L. Gornik, MD |
| The “Other” Carotid Duplex Criteria – Common Carotid, External Carotid, And Vertebral | R. Eugene Zierler, MD, RPVI |
| Pseudo-Occlusion of the Internal Carotid Artery: Selection of Surgical Candidates Based On a Modified Duplex Protocol | Natalie A. Marks, MD, RPVI, RVT, FSVM |
| Vertebral Artery Pathologies | Laurence Needleman, MD |
| Non-Atherosclerotic Carotid Pathology | Joseph P. Hughes, RVT, RVS, FSVU |
| Non-Atherosclerotic Pathology In The Carotid Arteries | Leslie M. Scoutt, MD |
| Panel Discussion | Multiple Faculty |
Session 17: Workshops
| Simplifying Venous Reflux Studies: What I Really Want to Know | Needleman & Pennell |
| Cardiac Effects on Duplex Vascular Ultrasound Testing | Gornik & Williams |
| Hemodialsis Access Examinations | Byrnes & Hernandez |
| Renal Arterial Doppler | Traci B. Fox, EdD, RDMS, RVT |
| Interpretation Of Vascular Studies: Case Reviews | Needleman, Zierler & Pennell |
Release Date: 2/15/19
CME Expiration: 2/14/21
