2026 Program

*This program is subject to change. Meeting attire is resort wear/business casual.

TIME PRESENTATION FACULTY

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration and Check-in
2:00 – 5:00 PM Vascular Forum Moderator: Meryl Logan, MD
5:00 PM Adjourn Vascular Forum
6:00 PM Aloha Reception for all Symposium Participants
TIME PRESENTATION FACULTY

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Registration and Check-in
7:00 AM Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibit
7:00 AM NON-CME Industry Session: Fellows Hands-on Session
7:45 AM Welcome, Introduction and Announcements R. Eugene Zierler, MD, RPVI and David Dawson, MD, RVT, RPVI

Session 1: Cerebrovascular Disease

 Moderator:
8:00 AM Carotid Case of the Day
8:10 AM
8:25 AM
8:40 AM
8:55 AM
Point-Counterpoint: 
9:10 AM Part 1:
9:20 AM Part 2:
9:30 AM Q&A Panel and Discussion
9:45 AM Refreshment Break and Visit Exhibits

Session 2: Aorta and Visceral Vascular Disease

 Moderator:
10:15 AM Aortic Case of the Day
10:25 AM
10:40 AM
10:55 AM
11:10 AM
11:25 AM
Point-Counterpoint: 
11:40 AM Part 1:
11:50 AM Part 2:
12:00 PM Q&A Panel and Discussion
12:15 PM Adjourn
MONDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOP SESSIONS (pre-registration required)
Note: There will be three workshop tracks that will run concurrently. The two Scan Lab tracks are for those attendees interested in learning more about testing protocols, scanning techniques, and instrumentation. Each Scan Lab track will include 2 one-hour sessions so attendees can participate in both tracks. The Vascular Lab Interpretation and RPVI Review track will provide an overview of physical principles, clinical applications, image interpretation, and reporting.
1:30 – 2:30 PM

2:30 – 3:30 PM

 Workshop A: Scan Lab: Carotid Duplex and Transcranial Doppler

  • Review basic and advanced techniques of carotid duplex scanning through demonstrations by technologist faculty and opportunities for hands-on practice.
  • Discuss carotid duplex interpretation points with physician faculty.
  • Observe the technique for transcranial Doppler and the intracranial cerebrovascular examination.
 Instructors:
1:30 – 2:30 PM

2:30 – 3:30 PM

 Workshop B: Scan Lab: Mesenteric Duplex, Renal Duplex and EVAR Follow-up

  • Review basic and advanced techniques of abdominal vascular scanning through demonstrations by technologist faculty and opportunities for hands-on practice.
  • Discuss interpretation points with physician faculty, including stented vs. native renal and mesenteric arteries.
  • Describe the protocol for duplex follow-up after EVAR and the typical ultrasound features of endoleaks.
 Instructors:
1:30 – 3:30 PM Workshop C: Vascular Lab Interpretation and RPVI Review

1:30 pm Introduction & RPVI Overview

1:35 pm Physics & Instrumentation Part 1

2:15 pm Hands-on Session #1 – How To, Tips & Tricks with Techs in Exhibit Hall

3:00 pm Waveform Analysis and Case Examples

5:00 – 6:00 PM Vascular Forum Poster Presentations *NON-CME
Monday Evening Vascular Forum Program & Dinner (ticket purchase required)
6:30 – 9:00 PM Presentation of Awards for the Vascular Forum Session and Vascular Jeopardy Competition
Presentation and Awards Ceremony for the Vascular Forum
Vascular Jeopardy Hosts:
Meryl Logan, MD
Jake Hemingway, MD
TIME PRESENTATION FACULTY

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Registration and Check-in
7:00 AM Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits
7:00 AM NON-CME Industry Session

Session 3: Venous Disease

 Moderator:
8:00 AM Venous Case of the Day
8:10 AM
8:25 AM
8:40 AM
8:55 AM
Point-Counterpoint:
9:10 AM Part 1:
9:20 AM Part 2:
9:30 AM Q&A Panel and Discussion
9:45 AM Refreshment Break and Visit Exhibits

Session 4: Peripheral Arterial Disease

 Moderator:
10:15 AM Arterial Case of the Day
10:25 AM
10:40 AM
10:55 AM
11:10 AM
11:25 AM
Point-Counterpoint:
11:40 AM Part 1:
11:50 AM Part 2:
12:00 PM Q&A Panel and Discussion
12:15 PM Adjourn
TUESDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOP SESSIONS (pre-registration required)
NOTE: There will be three workshop tracks that will run concurrently. The two Scan Lab tracks are for those attendees interested in learning more about testing protocols, scanning techniques, and instrumentation. Each Scan Lab track will include 2 one-hour sessions so attendees can participate in both tracks. The Vascular Lab Interpretation and RPVI Review track will provide an overview of physical principles, clinical applications, image interpretation, and reporting.
1:30 – 2:30 PM

2:30 – 3:30 PM

 Workshop D: Scan Lab: Venous Reflux and Pelvic Venous Duplex

  • Review basic and advanced techniques of venous scanning through demonstrations by technologist faculty and opportunities for hands-on practice.
  • Discuss interpretation points with physician faculty, including abdominal venous compression syndromes and pelvic venous disorders.
  • Observe the duplex evaluation of varicose veins and perforator veins.
  • Review the protocol, technique, and equipment for the standing reflux evaluation with distal cuff deflation.
 Instructors:
1:30 – 2:30 PM

2:30 – 3:30 PM

 Workshop E: Scan Lab: Peripheral Arterial, Dialysis Access, Pedal Acceleration Time

  • Review basic and advanced techniques of peripheral arterial duplex scanning and physiologic testing through demonstrations by technologist faculty and opportunities for hands-on practice.
  • Review the arterial anatomy of the lower leg and foot and related duplex scanning technique used to classify pedal artery flow waveforms based on acceleration time.
  • Discuss interpretation points with physician faculty, including native lower extremity arteries, bypass grafts, and peripheral artery stents.
 Instructors:
1:30 – 3:30 PM Workshop F: Vascular Lab Interpretation and RPVI Review

1:30 pm Physics & Instrumentation Part 2

2:10 pm Carotid & Case Examples

2:30 pm Hands-on Session #2 – How To, Tips & Tricks with Techs in Exhibit Hall

3:10 pm Peripheral Arterial Physiologic Testing & Case Examples

Instructors:
TIME PRESENTATION FACULTY

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Registration and Check-in
7:00 AM Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits
7:00 AM NON-CME Industry Session:

Session 5: Upper Extremity Vascular Disease and Other Applications

 Moderator:
8:00 AM Hemodialysis Access Case of the Day
8:10 AM
8:25 AM
8:40 AM
8:55 AM
9:10 AM
9:25 AM
9:40 AM Q&A Panel and Discussion
9:45 AM Refreshment Break and Visit Exhibits

Session 6: New Technologies, Challenges and Opportunities in the Vascular Lab

 Moderator:
10:15 AM
10:30 AM
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
11:45 AM
12:00 PM Q&A Panel and Discussion
12:15 PM Adjourn
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOP SESSIONS (pre-registration required)
NOTE: There will be three workshop tracks that will run concurrently. The two Scan Lab tracks are for those attendees interested in learning more about testing protocols, scanning techniques, and instrumentation. Each Scan Lab track will include 2 one-hour sessions so attendees can participate in both tracks. The Vascular Lab Interpretation and RPVI Review track will provide an overview of physical principles, clinical applications, image interpretation, and reporting.
1:30 – 2:30 PM

2:30 – 3:30 PM

 Workshop G: Scan Lab: Dialysis Access and Upper Extremity Arterial/Venous

  • Discuss the duplex protocol for assessing dialysis access site maturation and measuring volume flow.
  • Review protocols for pre-dialysis access vascular mapping.
  • Discuss interpretation points for assessing arterial steal with physician faculty.
 Instructors:
1:30 – 2:30 PM

2:30 – 3:30 PM

 Workshop H: Scan Lab: Vascular Lab QI and Other Practice Issues

  • Discuss the requirements for the IAC Vascular Testing accreditation process.
  • Describe the options for credentialing of personnel in the vascular laboratory.
  • Review the latest QI requirements in the IAC Vascular Testing Standards.
  • Discuss the recruitment and retention of vascular laboratory personnel.
 Instructors:
1:30 – 3:00 PM Workshop I: Vascular Lab Interpretation and RPVI Review

1:30 pm Abdominal & Case Examples

2:00 pm Peripheral Arterial Duplex & Case Examples

2:30 pm Peripheral Venous & Case Examples

Instructors: