Current Therapy In Venous Disease 2009: A Course For Vascular Fellows

CURRENT THERAPIES IN VENOUS DISEASE

The Vikrom S. Sottiurai, MD
Vascular Fellows Course
Current Therapy In Venous Disease 2009

Hyatt Regency Chicago
December 12-13, 2009

Course Director
John White, MD

Dear Colleagues,

"Current Therapy In Venous Disease 2009: A Course For Vascular Fellows" is being held at The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago, Illinois on December 12-13, 2009 in honor of the late Dr. Vikrom Sottiurai.

The course is intended to give vascular surgery fellows the ability to learn about the basics of venous disease. The goal of the course is to educate and update all vascular fellows regarding the latest theories and developments in the clinical practice of venous disease management.

By the end of the course the attendees should be able to:

Understand the anatomy and pathophysiology of venous disorders
Understand noninvasive tests and their role in venous disease diagnosis
Understand aspects of venous thrombosis
Understand aspects of chronic venous insufficiency including superficial and deep venous insufficiency
Appreciate the various treatment options for chronic venous disease

The course is didactic and interactive. Faculty interaction is crucial to the fellows’ experience. The faculty consists of leaders in the field of venous disease from centers known for their venous expertise.

Enrollment is limited to 25-30 fellows. Travel, lodging and meal expenses will be supported by sponsoring industry. Please notify your fellows about this program and kindly respond in a timely manner to ensure a spot in the course.

If you have any questions or suggestions to enhance the fellows’ experience, please contact any of us directly. Thank you for supporting the ongoing education of your vascular fellows.

FACULTY

John Blebea, MD University Hospitals Case Medical Center Cleveland, Ohio	Joseph A. Caprini, MD Evanston Northeastern Healthcare Evanston, Illinois	Michael C. Dalsing, MD Indiana University Medical School Indianapolis, Indiana
JoAnn Lohr, MD Lohr Surgical Specialists Cincinnati, Ohio	Kalra Manju, MD Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota	Frank T. Padberg, MD UMDNJ Newark, New Jersey
Thom W. Rooke, MD Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota	Thomas W. Wakefield, MD University of Michigan Medical Center Ann Arbor, Michigan	John V. White, MD Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, Illinois

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2009
12:00 pm	Registration
SESSION I: BASIC VENOUS SCIENCE Moderator: Michael C. Dalsing, MD
1:00 pm	Welcoming Remarks
1:15 pm	History of Venous Disease Frank D. Padberg, MD
1:30 pm	Anatomy and Pathophysiology John V. White, MD
1:45 pm	Risk Factor Assessment Joseph A. Caprini, MD
2:00 pm	The Changing Landscape of Anticoagulation Joseph A. Caprini, MD
2:15 pm	Central Venous Stenosis, Occlusions & Tumors Kalra Manju, MD
2:30 pm	The Swollen Extremity Thom W. Rooke, MD
2:45 pm	Panel Discussion
3:15 pm	Coffee Break/Visit Exhibits
SESSION II: VENOUS DISEASE: DIAGNOSIS & DEVELOPMENT OF TREATMENT PLANS Moderator: John V. White, MD
3:45 pm	Case Discussions / Hands-on Breakout Session
6:00 pm	Adjourn
7:00 pm	Fellow/Faculty Dinner

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2009
7:30 am	Continental Breakfast
SESSION III: TREATMENT OF VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY Moderator: Joann Lohr, MD
8:00 am	VCSS & CEAP Frank T. Padberg, MD
8:15 am	Care of Deep Venous Valvular Disease Michael Dalsing, MD
8:30 am	EVLT / RFA Thomas W. Wakefield, MD
8:45 am	Trivex For Varicose Veins John Blebea, MD
9:00 am	Sclerotherapy For Varicose Veins Joann M. Lohr, MD
9:15 am	Panel Discussion / Case Presentations
9:30 am	Coffee Break / Visit Exhibits
SESSION IV: TREATMENT OF VENOOCCLUSIVE DISEASE Moderator: Michael Dalsing, MD
10:15 am	Medical Treatment of VTE Thomas W. Wakefield, MD
10:30 am	Thrombolysis & Tyrombectomy Kalra Manju, MD
10:45 am	IVC Filters Joann M. Lohr, MD
11:00 am	Including A Vascular Specialist In Your Practice Thom W. Rooke, MD
11:15 am	Vein Clinic Business Plan John V. White, MD
11:30 am	Closing Remarks
12:00 pm	Adjourn

HOW TO REGISTER

Send one (1) Letter of Interest from the fellow and one (1) Letter of Support from the Fellow’s Program Director by electronic mail to angela@administrare.com. Registrants will be accepted on a first applied, first accepted basis. Seating is limited to 25-30 vascular fellows.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Current Therapy In Venous Disease 2009:
A Course For Vascular Fellows
Hyatt Regency Hotel
151 E. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, Illinois 60601
December 12-13, 2009
Download a printer friendly version of this document

REGISTRATION CONTACT

Angela Wetherbee
Administraré, LLC
100 Cummings Center
Suite 124A
Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: (978) 927-7800
Fax: (978) 927-7872
Email: angela@administrare.com

The Vikrom S. Sottiurai, MD Vascular Fellows Course Current Therapy In Venous Disease 2009

Hyatt Regency Chicago December 12-13, 2009

Course Director John White, MD