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
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
Twitter
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LISTSERV
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Pearls, Perils and Pitfalls of the Internet
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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
