Topics And Speakers:
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 |
| 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 |
