23rd Annual Advances in Vascular Imaging and Diagnostics
Session I: WAVEFORMS, PRESSURE AND FLOW
| The Ankle Brachial Index | Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT |
| Carotid Duplex Waveform Analysis In Normal And Abnormal Conditions | Cindy A. Owen, RVT, RDMS |
| The Physiology Of The Steal Syndrome | Billy A. Zang, BS, RVT, RDMS |
| Panel Discussion |
Session II: VISCERAL VASCULAR, AORTA AND ENDOLEAK DETECTION
| AAA Screening: Who Should Be Screened And How To Do It | Laurence Needleman, MD |
| Kidney Transplant Rejection | Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT |
| Uncommon Abdominal Vascular Related Pathology | Leslie M. Scoutt, MD |
| Non-Vascular Pathology For The RVT | Robert DeJong, RDMS, RVT |
| My 5 Top Tips To Enhance Endoleak Detection With Duplex Ultrasound | Kathleen A. Carter, BSN, RN, RVT |
| Panel Discussion |
Session III: NOVEL TECHNOLOGIES AND CUTTING EDGE TECHNIQUES
| Ultrasound Fusion Imaging For Aortic Endograft Evaluation | Phillip J. Bendick, PhD, RVT |
| MSK Ultrasound and the Vascular Examination | Lauren Lown, BS, RDMS, RVT |
| IMT And Brachial Artery Flow Mediated Dilatation | Billy A. Zang, BS, RVT, RDMS |
| Virtual Histology Of Atherosclerotic Plaque Using IVUS | Phillip J. Bendick, PhD, RVT |
| Panel Discussion |
Session IV: PRACTICE ENHANCEMENTS I
| Leadership Defined | Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS |
| Managing Your Career: Mentors and Marketing Yourself | Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT |
| Staff Development And Competency Assessment Strategies | Joseph P. Hughes, RVS, RVT |
| Work/Life Balance: Achieving Flow and Happiness At Work | Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT |
| Panel Discussion |
Session V: DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC VENOUS DISEASE
| From The Clinical Diagnosis To Ultrasound: Clinical Case | Peter J. Pappas, MD |
| Patterns Of Reflux In The Saphenous Veins | Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT |
| Recurrent Vein Reflux | Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT |
| Clinical Importance Of Identifying Postthrombotic Changes | Mark H. Meissner, MD |
| Diagnosis Of Pelvic Vein Pathology | Antonios P. Gasparis, MD |
| Role Of Ultrasound During Endovenous Therapy | Jose I. Almeida, MD, RVT |
| Presentation And Diagnosis Of Complex Vein Disease | Robert B. McLafferty, MD |
| Lack Of Ultrasound Training On Chronic Venous Disease: Bridging The Gap | George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT |
| Panel Discussion |
Session VI: VASCULAR ULTRASOUND: “CURVEBALLS AND CONTROVERSIES”
| Strategic Use Of Duplex Scanning For Patients With Arterial Occlusive Disease | Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT |
| After-Hours Vascular Testing: Results Of The 2011 ARDMS Survey | R. Eugene Zierler, MD |
| Cardiovascular Resonance: A New Technology To Detect Carotid Stenosis | Phillip J. Bendick, PhD, RVT |
| Carotid And Subclavian Artery Findings With Hybrid Thoracic Endovascular Procedures | Douglas L. Wooster, MD |
| Iatrogenic May-Thurner Syndrome Following EVAR | Alan M. Dietzek, MD, RPVI |
| Screening In Patients Undergoing Long-Term Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement | Anil P. Hingorani, MD |
| Panel Discussion |
Session VII: CURRENT CRITICAL POLITICAL ISSUES
| SVU/SVS Collaboration: How Does This Impact Vascular Laboratories? | Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS |
| Impact Of 2013 Physician’s Fee Schedule On The Vascular Lab | Robert M. Zwolak, MD, PhD |
| How The PEAC And RUC Impact Vascular Lab Reimbursement | Sean P. Roddy, MD |
| The Real Impact Of The CARE Bill | Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS |
| Mandatory Accreditation In The Vascular Lab: Is That Our Future? | Sandra L. Katanick, RN, RVT, CAE |
| Will Specialty Credentials And Recertification Strengthen Or Undermine Vascular Technology? | R. Eugene Zierler, MD |
| Panel Discussion |
Session VIII: CEREBROVASCULAR IMAGING
| Practical Technical Tips To Facilitate The Carotid Duplex Examination | Kathleen A. Carter, BSN, RN, RVT |
| Should The Standard Duplex Velocity Criteria Be Changed After Carotid Endarterectomy With Patch Closure | Ali F. AbuRahma, MD |
| Key Factors Influencing Quality And Accuracy Of A Carotid Duplex Exam | Patricia (Tish) A. Poe, BA, RVT |
| Duplex For Follow-up After Carotid Stenting | Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT |
| The Diagnosis And Planning For Treatment Of Carotid Stenosis: CDU, CTA, MRA, CA | Richard C. Pennell, MD |
| Panel Discussion |
SESSION IX: PRACTICE ENHANCEMENTS II
| How Can We Standardize Clinical Education In Vascular Ultrasound | Joseph P. Hughes, RVS, RVT |
| Use Of A Site-Visit Peer-Assessment Of Ultrasound Facilities For Quality Improvement | Douglas L. Wooster, MD |
| Cost-Effectiveness Of A Health System Vascular Screening Program | John Blebea, MD, MBA |
| Report Writing Strategies: 4 Case Study Presentations | Laurence Needleman, MD |
| Panel Discussion |
SESSION X: VENOUS DISEASE OF THE LOWER EXTREMITIES
| Venous Thrombo-Embolic Disease: Implications | Mark A. Oliver, MD, RVT, RPVI |
| Evidence Based Venous Ultrasound | Laurence Needleman, MD |
| Practical Technical Tips To Facilitate The LE Venous Duplex Examination | Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT |
| Venous Thrombosis: Acute, Chronic, Recurrent | Laurence Needleman, MD |
| Grey Scale Median (GSM) Of Leg DVT: Thrombus Characterization | Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT |
| CTA, CTV And Ultrasound For Venous Thromboembolism Related To Pulmonary Embolism | R. Eugene Zierler, MD |
| The Role Of D-Dimer And Ultrasound For Patients With Deep Vein Thrombosis | Dennis F. Bandyk, MD |
| Panel Discussion |
SESSION XI: ARTERIAL IMAGING
| Practical Duplex Arterial Evaluation Of The Lower Extremity | Patricia (Tish) A. Poe, BA, RVT |
| Completion Duplex Scan of the Common Femoral Artery & External Iliac Artery During EVAR: Is it Necessary? | Anil P. Hingorani, MD |
| Grey Scale Medium Of Femoral Atheromas Facilitate Assessment Of Intimal Dissection Technique Reentry | Natalie A. Marks, MD, RVT |
| Panel Discussion |
SESSION XII: DIALYSIS ACCESS
| Ultrasound For AVF Planning And Surveillance | Patricia (Tish) A. Poe, BA, RVT |
| Tips For Duplex Evaluation Of The Suspected Failing Dialysis Access | Kathleen A. Carter, BSN, RN, RVT |
| Dialysis Access Outcomes In The Era Of The Fistula First Initiative | Clifford M. Sales, MD, MBA |
| Vascular Lab Criteria For Dialysis Access Maturation And Dysfunction | Dennis F. Bandyk, MD |
| 5 Tips For Duplex Guided AV Access Intervention | David Fox, MD |
| Panel Discussion |
SESSION XIII: WORKSHOP ROTATION 1
| Advanced Venous, Arterial and Physiologic Testing Interpretation Part 1 | Mark A. Oliver, MD, RVT, RPVI |
| Advanced Venous, Arterial and Physiologic Testing Interpretation Part 2 | Leslie Scoutt, MD |
| Advanced Venous, Arterial and Physiologic Testing Interpretation Part 3 | Laurence Needleman, MD |
| Hemodialysis Access: Preoperative Mapping And Post Placement Assessment | Larry A. Scher, MD |
SESSION XIV: WORKSHOP ROTATION 2
| Musculoskeletal Mimics Of Vascular Disease | Lauren Lown, BS, RDMS, RVT |
| Lower Extremity Arterial Mapping Prior To Open And Endovascular Interventions | Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU |