*This program is subject to change. Meeting attire is resort wear/business casual.
2024 Program
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2024 |
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| 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration and Check-in | |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Program for Vascular Trainees (RPVI Prep and Simulation) | |
| 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM | Luncheon Program | |
| 2:00 – 5:00 PM | Vascular Forum | |
| 5:00 PM | Adjourn Vascular Forum | |
| 6:00 PM | Welcome Reception for all Symposium Participants | |
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024 |
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| 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration and Check-in | |
| 7:00 AM | Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits | |
| 7:45 AM | Welcome, Introduction and Announcements | |
Session 1: Cerebrovascular Disease |
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| From the DES Archives: The First Carotid Duplex Criteria | ||
| New Evidence from Clinical Trials | ||
| Carotic Plaque Imaging | ||
| Non-atherosclerotic Carotid Disease | ||
| Best Medical Therapy for Carotid Artery Disease | ||
| Point-Counterpoint: Carotid Revascularization | ||
| Part 1: The Case for Carotid Endarterectomy | ||
| Part 2: The Case for TCAR | ||
| Q&A Panel and Discussion | ||
| 9:45 AM | Refreshment Break and Visit Exhibits | |
Session 2: New Technologies, Applications, and Opportunities |
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| Update on Screening for Large Artery and Cranial Artery Vasculitis | ||
| Current status of CEUS in the Vascular Laboratory | ||
| Use of Simulation In Vascular Laboratory Practice | ||
| The Expanding Role for Radial Artery Access | ||
| Novel Devices for Invasive Treatment of Hypertension | ||
| Noninvasive Testing in Vascular Trauma | ||
| New Ultrasound Technology for the Vascular Laboratory | ||
| Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and the Vascular Laboratory | ||
| Q&A Panel and Discussion | ||
| 12:15 PM | Adjourn | |
| MONDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOP SESSIONS | (pre-registration required) | |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Note: There will be two workshop sessions on Monday afternoon that will each last approximately 2 hours and will run concurrently. The Scan Lab session will be taught by the technologist faculty for those attendees interested in learning more about testing protocols, scanning techniques, and instrumentation. The other workshop session will focus on clinical applications, image interpretation, reporting and laboratory practice issues. | |
| Workshop A | Scan Lab: Carotid Duplex and Transcranial Doppler | |
| Workshop B | RPVI Case-Based Review Session | |
| 4:30 – 5:30 PM | Vascular Forum Poster Presentations | |
| Monday Evening Vascular Forum Program | (ticket purchase required) | |
| 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Presentation of Awards for the Vascular Forum Papers Session and Vascular Jeopardy Competition | |
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 |
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| 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration and Check-in | |
| 7:00 AM | Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits | |
Session 3: Upper Extremity Arterial Disease and Hemodialysis Access |
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| From the DES Archives: Digital Plethysmography | ||
| Testing for Cold Sensitivity and Vasospasm | ||
| New Protocols for Vascular Mapping Before AVF Creation | ||
| Management of Large Vessel Vasculitis | ||
| Arterial Steal After Dialysis Access: Noninvasive Evaluation | ||
| Arterial Steal After Dialysis Access: Management of the Ischemic Hand | ||
| Point-Counterpoint: Optimal Arteriovenous Fistula Creation | ||
| Part 1: The Percutaneous AVF is the Way to Go Now | ||
| Part 2: Open AVF is Still the Standard | ||
| Q&A Panel and Discussion | ||
| 9:45 AM | Refreshment Break and Visit Exhibits | |
Session 4: Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia and Medical Management of PAD |
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| Emerging Therapies for PAD: What is “Optimal Medical Management” in 2024? | ||
| The Expanding Role for PAT in Management of CLTI | ||
| Novel Approaches for Assessing Limb Perfusion | ||
| Endovascular Innovations in CLTI Treatment | ||
| Exercise and Medical Management of Lower Extremity Claudication | ||
| Lessons Learned From Follow-up After Endovascular Interventions | ||
| Is Deep Vein Arterialization an Option? | ||
| Pedal Access for Interventions in CLTI | ||
| Q&A Panel and Discussion | ||
| 12:15 PM | Adjourn | |
| TUESDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOP SESSIONS | (pre-registration required) | |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | NOTE: There will be two workshop sessions on Tuesday afternoon that will each last approximately 2 hours and will run concurrently. The Scan Lab session will be taught by the technologist faculty for those attendees interested in learning more about testing protocols, scanning techniques, and instrumentation. The other workshop session will focus on clinical applications, image interpretation, reporting, and laboratory practice issues. | |
| Workshop C | Scan Lab: Peripheral Arterial, Dialysis Access, Pedal Acceleration Time | |
| Workshop D | Laboratory Practice Issues: Accreditation, Credentialing, Quality Improvement | |
| TIME | PRESENTATION | FACULTY |
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 |
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| 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration and Check-in | |
| 7:00 AM | Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits | |
Session 5: Venous Disease I |
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| From the DES Archives: Venous Testing Before Duplex | ||
| Current Management of Lymphedema | ||
| Differential Diagnosis of the Swollen Leg | ||
| Vein Center Accreditation | ||
| Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams (PERT) | ||
| Venous Stent Migration: Patient, Device-related, and Technical Causes | ||
| Q&A Panel and Discussion | ||
| 9:45 AM | Refreshment Break and Visit Exhibits | |
Session 6: Aorta and Visceral Vascular |
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| From the DES Archives: Mesenteric Duplex Scanning | ||
| Experience With Covered Endovascular Reconstruction of Aortic Bifurcation (CERAB) | ||
| Duplex Surveillance After Complex Aortic Endovascular Repair (FEVAR-BEVAR) | ||
| Technologist Tips and Tricks for Renal and Mesenteric Scanning | ||
| Modern Management of Type 2 Endoleaks | ||
| Indications and Options for Treatment of Visceral Artery Aneurysms | ||
| Point-Counterpoint: Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) | ||
| Part 1: Yes – It is the Real-Deal | ||
| Part 2: No – It is Hocus Pocus | ||
| Q&A Panel and Discussion | ||
| 12:15 PM | Adjourn | |
| WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOP SESSIONS | (pre-registration required) | |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | NOTE: There will be two workshop sessions on Wednesday afternoon that will each last approximately 2 hours and will run concurrently. The Scan Lab sessions will be taught by the technologist faculty for those attendees interested in learning more about testing protocols, scanning techniques, and instrumentation. | |
| Workshop E | Scan Lab: Aorta, Renal/Mesenteric, and EVAR Follow-up | |
| Workshop F | Scan Lab: Venous Obstruction, Reflux, and Pelvic Disorders | |
| TIME | PRESENTATION | FACULTY |
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024 |
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| 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Registration and Check-in | |
| 7:00 AM | Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits | |
Session 7: Venous Disease II |
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| Management of Upper Extremity Central Venous Stenosis | ||
| Endovascular Options for Venous Thrombectomy | ||
| Complex Large-Vein Recanalization | ||
| Venous Compression Syndromes | ||
| Pelvic Venous Disorders | ||
| Diagnosis of Venous Reflux | ||
| The Art of Sclerotherapy | ||
| Q&A Panel and Discussion | ||
| 9:45 AM | Refreshment Break and Visit Exhibits | |
Session 8: Challenges and Controversies in Vascular Practice |
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| Is There a Role for Advanced Practice Vascular Sonography? | ||
| Vascular Laboratory Billing and Coding in 2024 | ||
| Ergonomics for Vascular Sonographers | ||
| DEI Issues in Vascular Practice | ||
| What to Do With Incidental Non-vascular Findings? | ||
| The Role of the Medical Director in the Vascular Laboratory | ||
| How to Recruit, Train, and Retain Vascular Sonographers | ||
| Q&A Panel and Discussion | ||
| 12:15 PM | Closing Remarks & Adjourn | |