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Friday, April 22, 2022
XXVIII ANNUAL VASCULAR SYMPOSIUM
XXVIII ANNUAL VASCULAR SYMPOSIUM
8:30 A.M.
Welcoming remarks
Keith D. Calligaro, MD
Keith D. Calligaro, MD
Morning Session I: Management of mesenteric arterial disease in 2022 – and one non-interventional topic
| Moderators: | Alan Dietzek, MD Director, Vascular Service Line, Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT Palma Shaw, MD Division of Vascular Surgery, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY |
8:40 A.M.
Management of superior mesenteric artery dissection in 2022
Samuel Money, MD
Chairman of Surgery, Ochsner Clinic. New Orleans, LA
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Samuel Money, MD
Chairman of Surgery, Ochsner Clinic. New Orleans, LA
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8:47 A.M.
Open retrograde SMA stenting: how to make it go smoothly
Ross Milner, MD
Director, Aortic Center, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Ross Milner, MD
Director, Aortic Center, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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8:54 A.M.
Operative approaches to mesenteric ischemia in 2022
R. Clement Darling III, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
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R. Clement Darling III, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
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9:01 A.M.
Late visceral artery patency after fenestrated aortic stent grafting
Matthew Eagleton, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital. Boston, MA
Matthew Eagleton, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital. Boston, MA
9:08 A.M.
Vascular surgeon wellness and burnout: A report from the SVS Wellness Task Force
Dawn Coleman, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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Dawn Coleman, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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9:15 A.M.
Case presentations
10:00 A.M.
Break
Management of aortic disease in 2022 (Part II) – and one non-interventional topic
| Moderators: | Meghan Dermody, MD Division of Vascular Surgery, Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA Darren Schneider, MD Chief, Vascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA |
10:30 A.M.
Thoracoabdominal aortic repair for young patients with genetically triggered disease in 2022
Thomas Bower, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Thomas Bower, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
10:37 A.M.
Staged repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms: TEVAR followed by open abdominal aortic surgery is the way to go in 2022
Gilbert Upchurch, MD
Chairman, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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Gilbert Upchurch, MD
Chairman, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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10:44 A.M.
Value of VQI to assess results of thoracic aortic stent grafts
Grace Wang, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA
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Grace Wang, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA
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10:51 A.M.
Four-vessel snorkeling/chimneys for visceral arteries during thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair: how I do it and not get endoleaks
Murray Shames, MD
Chief of Vascular Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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Murray Shames, MD
Chief of Vascular Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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10:58 A.M.
Endovascular Treatment Of Ruptured AAAs: From Oddity To Standard Of Care Despite 3 RCTs To The Contrary
Frank Veith, MD
Professor of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, New York University, New York, NY
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Frank Veith, MD
Professor of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, New York University, New York, NY
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11:05 A.M.
Case presentations
12:00 P.M.
Lunch
Afternoon Session I: Updates on lower extremity revascularization in 2022 – and one non-interventional topic.
| Moderators: | Matthew Dougherty, MD Section of Vascular Surgery, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA Joseph Lombardi, MD Chief, Section of Vascular Surgery, Cooper Medical Center, Camden, NJ |
1:00 P.M.
Is it ethical to perform atherectomy in an office-based setting in 2022?
Clifford Sales, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ
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Clifford Sales, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ
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1:07 P.M.
Paclitaxil drug-coated balloons: my experience at FDA panel and what should we tell our patients in 2022?
Mark Adelman, MD
New York, NY
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Mark Adelman, MD
New York, NY
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1:14 P.M.
Prevention of distal embolization during lower extremity arterial interventions
Timur Sarac, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, Ohio State University. Columbus, OH
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Timur Sarac, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, Ohio State University. Columbus, OH
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1:21 P.M.
Differences in diagnosis and management of peripheral arterial disease between men and women in 2022
Linda Harris, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, University of Buffalo. Buffalo, NY
Linda Harris, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, University of Buffalo. Buffalo, NY
1:28 P.M.
Future strategies for training vascular surgery residents and fellows
Malachi Sheahan III, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA
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Malachi Sheahan III, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA
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1:35 P.M.
Case presentations
2:30 P.M.
Break
Afternoon session II: Diagnosis and Management of Carotid Disease in 2022 – and one non-interventional topic.
| Moderators: | Douglas Troutman, DO Section of Vascular Surgery, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA Danielle Pineda, MD Division of Vascular Surgery, Abington Hospital, Abington, PA |
3:00 P.M.
Diagnosis and management of internal carotid artery "string sign": when should we intervene?
Natalie Marks, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Lutherans Hospital, New York, NY
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Natalie Marks, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Lutherans Hospital, New York, NY
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3:08 P.M.
Will TCAR replace CEA after 2022?
Bruce Perler, MD
Vice-Chairman for Clinical Operations, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
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Bruce Perler, MD
Vice-Chairman for Clinical Operations, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
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3:15 P.M.
Should CEA, CAS, and TCAR be performed for the same indications in women and men in 2022?
Caron Rockman, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, NYU, New York, NY
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Caron Rockman, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, NYU, New York, NY
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3:22 P.M.
Endovascular management of carotid artery aneurysms in 2022
Peter Faries, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
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Peter Faries, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
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3:29 P.M.
SVS Vascular Center Certification Program: why you and your hospital need to know this in 2022
Anton Sidawy, MD
Chairman, Department of Surgery, George Washington University, Washington DC
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Anton Sidawy, MD
Chairman, Department of Surgery, George Washington University, Washington DC
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3:36 P.M.
Case presentations
4:30 P.M.
Adjourn Friday Meeting
Saturday, April 23, 2022
XXVIII ANNUAL VASCULAR SYMPOSIUM
XXVIII ANNUAL VASCULAR SYMPOSIUM
Morning Session I: My worst case with a bad outcome – they happen to me too.
| Moderators: | Dawn Salvatore, MD Division of Vascular Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA View PresentationJoshua Eisenberg, MD Director, Heart and Vascular Institute, Capital Health Medical Center, Trenton, NJ |
8:30 A.M.
Alan Dietzek, MD
Director, Vascular Service Line, Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT
Director, Vascular Service Line, Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT
9:00 A.M.
Dawn Coleman, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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9:30 A.M.
Gilbert Upchurch, MD
Chairman, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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Chairman, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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10:00 A.M.
Break
Morning Session II: Updates on venous disease and AV access in 2022.
| Moderators: | Rashad Choudry, MD Chief, Vascular Surgery. Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA John Kutz, MD Chairman, Department of Surgery, and Chief, Vascular Surgery, Regional Hospital of Scranton, Scranton, PA |
10:30 A.M.
Have recent trials changed the management of ilio-femoral DVT in 2022?
Ali Amin, MD
Chief, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center. Reading, PA
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Ali Amin, MD
Chief, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center. Reading, PA
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10:37 A.M.
Optimal approaches to treat nutcracker syndrome in 2022
Cynthia Shortell, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, Duke University. Chapel Hill, NC
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Cynthia Shortell, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery, Duke University. Chapel Hill, NC
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10:44 A.M.
Are we over-treating May-Thurner Syndrome in 2022?
Claudie Sheahan, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA
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Claudie Sheahan, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA
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10:51 A.M.
Fast-track Approach to Extensive Acute Thrombosis From the Common Iliac to Infrapopliteal Veins in 2022
Enrico Ascher, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Lutherans Hospital, New York, NY
Enrico Ascher, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Lutherans Hospital, New York, NY
10:58 A.M.
Diagnosing and treating arterial steal in dialysis access patients in 2022
Larry Scher, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, New York, NY
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Larry Scher, MD
Division of Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, New York, NY
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11:05 A.M.
Case presentations
12:00 P.M.
Adjourn
Saturday, April 23, 2022
II ANNUAL NAVIX NON-INVASIVE VASCULAR LABORATORY SYMPOSIUM
II ANNUAL NAVIX NON-INVASIVE VASCULAR LABORATORY SYMPOSIUM
1:00 P.M.
Introduction
Keith D. Calligaro, MD
Keith D. Calligaro, MD
Moderators Session I
| Moderators: | Larry Scher, MD Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center. New York, NY Hong Zheng, DO Vascular Surgery, Reading Hospital, Reading, PA |
1:05 P.M.
Carotid duplex scan criteria (PSV, EDV, Ratios) that we use to determine intervention: which criteria are most useful.
Alan Dietzek, MD
Director, Vascular Service Line, Danbury Hospital. Danbury, CT
Alan Dietzek, MD
Director, Vascular Service Line, Danbury Hospital. Danbury, CT
1:12 P.M.
Role of the vascular laboratory in the prevention and management of steal syndrome.
Larry Scher, MD
Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center. New York, NY
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Larry Scher, MD
Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center. New York, NY
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1:19 P.M.
Indications for duplex surveillance of lower extremity bypass grafts, aortofemoral bypass grafts, CEA, and AV grafts – and what does the lab get reimbursed for? (or do we do this stuff just for the money?)
Kryssy Maloni, MD
Vascular Surgery, Medstar, Georgetown University, Washington Hospital Center. Washington, DC
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Kryssy Maloni, MD
Vascular Surgery, Medstar, Georgetown University, Washington Hospital Center. Washington, DC
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1:26 P.M.
Is duplex ultrasound surveillance of peripheral arterial stents and stent grafts worthwhile, or should we wait until patients become symptomatic?
Douglas Troutman, DO
Section of Vascular Surgery, Pennsylvania Hospital. Philadelphia, PA
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Douglas Troutman, DO
Section of Vascular Surgery, Pennsylvania Hospital. Philadelphia, PA
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1:33 P.M.
Case presentations: Challenging cases for the vascular surgeon and vascular laboratory technologist.
2:30 P.M.
Break
Moderators Session II
| Moderators: | Aubrey Rybyinski, BS, RDMS, RVT Senior Clinical Manager, NAVIX, Camden, NJ Traci Fox, EdD, RT (R), RDMS, RVT Associate Professor, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA |
3:00 P.M.
Arterial doppler waveform analysis: what does the shape of the waveform tell you?
William DelValle, RVT, RDMS
Technical Director Vascular Lab, Bronx Lebanon Hospital, Bronxcare, Bronx, NY
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William DelValle, RVT, RDMS
Technical Director Vascular Lab, Bronx Lebanon Hospital, Bronxcare, Bronx, NY
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3:15 P.M.
The complete guide to extremity arterial duplex testing – when and why
Aubrey Rybyinski, BS, RDMS, RVT
Senior Clinical Manager, NAVIX, Camden, NJ
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Aubrey Rybyinski, BS, RDMS, RVT
Senior Clinical Manager, NAVIX, Camden, NJ
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3:30 P.M.
Case Review: Arterial physiologic and duplex discrepancies
Angela Rodriquez-Wong, MD, RVT
Senior Clinical Manager, NAVIX, Bronx, NY
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Angela Rodriquez-Wong, MD, RVT
Senior Clinical Manager, NAVIX, Bronx, NY
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3:45 P.M.
Enhanced carotid imaging in patients with carotid stenosis
George Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU
Director, Vascular Ultrasound Outpatient Services at White Plains Hospital Center, White Plains, NY
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George Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU
Director, Vascular Ultrasound Outpatient Services at White Plains Hospital Center, White Plains, NY
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4:00 P.M.
Internal carotid artery diagnostic criteria – do we need standard criteria?
Joseph Hughes, BSHA, RVT, RVS, RPhS, FSVU
Executive Director of T.E.C. Services, NAVIX, Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Joseph Hughes, BSHA, RVT, RVS, RPhS, FSVU
Executive Director of T.E.C. Services, NAVIX, Wilkes-Barre, PA
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4:15 P.M.
Challenging revascularization follow-up evaluations from a technologist's perspective
Samantha Jacoby, MSM, RVT
Clinical Manager, NAVIX, Wilmington, DE
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Samantha Jacoby, MSM, RVT
Clinical Manager, NAVIX, Wilmington, DE
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4:30 P.M.
Venous Insufficiency Testing: standing vs. reverse trendelenburg
Rick Dubin, AAS, RVT, RDMS
Senior Clinical Manager, NAVIX, Bronx, NY
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Rick Dubin, AAS, RVT, RDMS
Senior Clinical Manager, NAVIX, Bronx, NY
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4:45 P.M.
What are the other structures we see during vascular testing?
Lauren Lown, BS, RDMS, RVT, RMSK
Clinical Manager, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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Lauren Lown, BS, RDMS, RVT, RMSK
Clinical Manager, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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5:00 P.M.
Tips and tricks for performing visceral vascular testing
Joseph Hughes, BSHA, RVT, RVS, RPhS, FSVU
Executive Director of T.E.C. Services, NAVIX, Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Joseph Hughes, BSHA, RVT, RVS, RPhS, FSVU
Executive Director of T.E.C. Services, NAVIX, Wilkes-Barre, PA
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5:15 P.M.
Where is the profession going? Do we need advance practice sonographers?
Traci Fox, EdD, RT (R), RDMS, RVT
Associate Professor, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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Traci Fox, EdD, RT (R), RDMS, RVT
Associate Professor, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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5:30 P.M.
Concluding remarks
Joseph Hughes, BSHA, RVT, RVS, RPhS, FSVU
Executive Director of T.E.C. Services, NAVIX, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Joseph Hughes, BSHA, RVT, RVS, RPhS, FSVU
Executive Director of T.E.C. Services, NAVIX, Wilkes-Barre, PA
