International Vein Congress

AGENDA

Thursday Friday Saturday

Thursday, April 25, 2019

7:00 - 8:00 AM

Registration / Breakfast

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Session I: Venous Basics

Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

8:00 - 8:20 AM

Introduction to Endovascular Venous Surgery

Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

8:20 - 8:30 AM

Physiology of Venous Return

Marc A. Passman, MD

8:30 - 8:40 AM

The Initial Clinical Exam

Mark H. Meissner, MD

8:40 - 8:50 AM

How Do Compression Hose Work

Paul McNeill, MD

8:50 - 9:00 AM

Panel Discussion

Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
Marc A. Passman, MD
Mark H. Meissner, MD
Paul McNeill, MD

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Session II: Venous Diagnostics

Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh

9:00 - 9:10 AM

How to Recognize Variants on the Venous Duplex Exam

Neil M. Khilnani, MD

9:10 - 9:20 AM

Deep Venous Duplex Image Optimization

Jan M. Sloves, RVT, RCS, FASE

9:20 - 9:30 AM

Cross-Sectional Imaging for Deep Venous Pathology

Constantino S. Pena, MD

9:30 - 9:40 AM

How to Grade Iliac Vein Stenosis with IVUS

Erin H. Murphy, MD, FACS

9:40 - 9:50 AM

How to Perform a Venogram Properly

Mark J. Garcia, MD, MS, FSIR

9:50 - 10:00 AM

Panel Discussion

Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh
Neil M. Khilnani, MD
Jan M. Sloves, RVT, RCS, FASE
Constantino S. Pena, MD
Erin H. Murphy, MD, FACS
Mark J. Garcia, MD, MS, FSIR

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Break and Exhibits

10:30 - 12:00 PM

Session III: Truncal Ablation, Wounds, Medical

Edward G. Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

10:30 - 10:40 AM

Important RCTs for Thermal Ablation

Peter Gloviczki, MD, FACS

10:40 - 10:50 AM

RFA: ClosureFast™/RFITT/ or VENCLOSE™

Alan Dietzek, MD, FACS

10:50 - 11:00 AM

Wavelength or Fiber: Which is More Important for Laser Ablation

Thomas M. Proebstle, MD, PhD

11:00 - 11:10 AM

Proprietary Polidocanol Microfoam: What We Should Know

Edward G. Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

11:10 - 11:20 AM

Using Cyanoacrylate Without Compression: Short and Midterm Outcome

Kathleen D. Gibson, MD

11:20 - 11:30 AM

Contraindications and Limits: MOCA

Steve Elias, MD

11:30 - 11:40 AM

Important RCTs for Venous Wound Healing

Julian J. Javier, MD, FSCAI, FCCP

11:40 - 11:50 AM

Diosmin Therapy: Whom

Neil M. Khilnani, MD

11:50 - 12:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Edward G. Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
Peter Gloviczki, MD, FACS
Alan Dietzek, MD, FACS
Thomas M. Proebstle, MD, PhD
Kathleen D. Gibson, MD
Steve Elias, MD
Neil M. Khilnani, MD

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Lunch and Exhibits

1:00 - 1:40 PM

Session IV: Venous Quagmires

Timothy K. Liem, MD, MBA, FACS

1:00 - 1:10 PM

Leg Pain: Venous Versus Non-Venous

Timothy K. Liem, MD, MBA, FACS

1:10 - 1:20 PM

Leg Swelling: Venous, Lymphatic, Lipedema or Cardiac

Julian J. Javier, MD, FSCAI, FCCP

1:20 - 1:30 PM

Does Scope-Of-Practice Matter: Plastic Surgery Perspective

Jorge I. de la Torre, MD, MSHA, FACS

1:30 - 1:40 PM

Panel Discussion

Timothy K. Liem, MD, MBA, FACS
Julian J. Javier, MD, FSCAI, FCCP
Jorge I. de la Torre, MD, MSHA, FACS

1:40 - 3:00 PM

Session V: Tributaries and Spider Veins

Kandy Hammond, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM

1:40 - 1:50 PM

Which Sclerosant

Nick Morrison, MD

1:50 - 2:00 PM

Do Lasers Work for Spider Veins

Thomas M. Proebstle, MD, PhD

2:00 - 2:10 PM

Neurological Complications of Sclerotherapy

Julian J. Javier, MD, FSCAI, FCCP

2:10 - 2:20 PM

Vulvar Varicosities and Pregnant Patients

Kathleen D. Gibson, MD

2:20 - 2:30 PM

SeCure Trial: Perforator Ablation with 1470 Laser

Steve Elias, MD

2:30 - 2:40 PM

Phlebectomy: Technical Steps

Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh

2:40 - 2:50 PM

Sclerotherapy: Technical Steps

Kandy Hammond, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM

2:50 - 3:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Kandy Hammond, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM
Nick Morrison, MD
Thomas M. Proebstle, MD, PhD
Julian J. Javier, MD, FSCAI, FCCP
Kathleen D. Gibson, MD
Edward G. Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Break and Exhibits

3:30 - 4:10 PM

Session VI: IVC Debates

Edward G. Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

3:30 - 3:40 PM

Debate: Physician Compounded Foam is Safe and Cost-Effective

Edward G. Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

3:40 - 3:50 PM

Debate: Why You Should Only Use Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam (Varithena)®

Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh

3:50 - 4:00 PM

Debate: ATTRACT Trial: Flawed, Not Helpful

Mark J. Garcia, MD, MS, FSIR

4:00 - 4:10 PM

Debate: ATTRACT Trial: Well-Designed, Lessons Learned

Anthony J. Comerota, MD

4:10 - 5:00 PM

Session VII: Venous Stents Here Soon

Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh

4:10 - 4:20 PM

Abre™ Stent Update

Erin H. Murphy, MD, FACS

4:20 - 4:30 PM

Venovo™ Stent Update

Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

4:30 - 4:40 PM

VICI VENOUS STENT® Update

Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh

4:40 - 4:50 PM

Zilver® Vena™ Stent Update

Anthony J. Comerota, MD

4:50 - 5:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh
Erin H. Murphy, MD, FACS
Anthony J. Comerota, MD

5:00 - 6:30 PM

Welcome Reception

Friday, April 26, 2019

7:00 - 7:50 AM

Breakfast Symposium

8:00 - 10:00 AM

Session VIII: Live Cases

Mark H. Meissner, MD

8:00 - 10:00 AM

Panel

Erin H. Murphy, MD, FACS
Seshadri Raju, MD
Mark H. Meissner, MD

8:00 - 9:00 AM

1. Office Angiosuite - Deep Venous Ultrasound Mapping, then Venography, IVUS, Iliac Stent

Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
Jan M. Sloves, RVT, RCS, FASE

9:00 - 10:00 AM

2. Office O.R. - ClosureFast™ Radiofrequency Ablation, Phlebectomy

Edward G. Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Break and Exhibits

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Session IX: Keynote Address

Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh

10:30 - 11:00 AM

The Problem with Endovenous Overblation and Insufficiently Trained Operators

Marc A. Passman, MD

11:00 - 12:00 PM

Session X: Femoro-Iliocaval Interventions

Steve Elias, MD

11:00 - 11:10 AM

Avoiding Misuse and Overuse of Iliac Vein Stenting For Chronic Venous Disease: The Importance of Appropriate Patient Assessment and Sensible Case Selection

Erin H. Murphy, MD, FACS

11:10 - 11:20 AM

Chronic Total Occlusions of the Iliac Veins and Vena Cava: Tips and Tricks

Seshadri Raju, MD

11:20 - 11:30 AM

Fracture of Venous Stents After Implantation

Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh

11:30 - 11:40 AM

Common Femoral Vein Endovenectomy: When is it Worth it

Anthony J. Comerota, MD

11:40 - 11:50 AM

Endovascular Deep Venous Valve on the Horizon

Steve Elias, MD

11:50 - 12:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Steve Elias, MD
Erin H. Murphy, MD, FACS
Seshadri Raju, MD
Anthony J. Comerota, MD

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Lunch and Exhibits

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Lunch Symposium - Are you Making the Most of Varithena?
Speakers: Nick Morrison, MD, Vinay Satwah, DO, FACO and Maria Urso, PhD
This is a Non-CME activity supported by BTG

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Session XI: Live Cases

Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Panel

Steve Elias, MD
Neil M. Khilnani, MD

1:00 - 2:00 PM

1. Office Angiosuite - Superficial Venous Ultrasound Mapping, then Laser Ablation, Phlebectomy

Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

2:00 - 3:00 PM

2. Office O.R. - Mechanico-Chemical Ablation (MOCA), Phlebectomy

Edward G. Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Break and Exhibits

3:30 - 5:00 PM

Session XII: Live Cases

Thomas M. Proebstle, MD, PhD

3:30 - 5:00 PM

Panel

Kathleen D. Gibson, MD
Nick Morrison, MD

3:30 - 3:45 PM

Office Angiosuite - LIVE Superficial Vein Ultrasound

Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

3:45 - 4:00 PM

Pre-recorded Video - GSV Ablation with The VenaSeal™ Closure System

Kathleen D. Gibson, MD

4:00 - 4:30 PM

Office O.R - Chemical Ablation with Varithena®

Edward G. Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

4:30 - 5:00 PM

Office Angiosuite - VenClose™ Radiofrequency Ablation

Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

Saturday, April 27, 2019

7:00 - 7:50 AM

Breakfast Symposium

8:00 - 8:50 AM

Session XIII: Vein Global Theater

Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

8:00 - 8:40 AM

Dealing with Endo Trouble

Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

8:40 - 8:50 AM

Panel Discussion

Mark J. Garcia, MD, MS, FSIR
Constantino S. Pena, MD
Jason T. Salsamendi, MD

8:50 - 10:00 AM

Session XIV: Thromboembolic Issues

Timothy K. Liem, MD, MBA, FACS

8:50 - 9:00 AM

Nutcraker Treatment

Timothy K. Liem, MD, MBA, FACS

9:00 - 9:10 AM

ACCESS Trial Data for Chronic DVT: Role of EKOS and TPA

Mark J. Garcia, MD, MS, FSIR

9:10 - 9:20 AM

Retrieving Embedded Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Technical Tips

Constantino S. Pena, MD

9:20 - 9:30 AM

NOAC (DOAC)

Timothy K. Liem, MD, MBA, FACS

9:30 - 9:40 AM

Massive and Submassive Pulmonary Embolism Management

Jason T. Salsamendi, MD

9:40 - 9:50 AM

Vacuum-Assisted Venous Thrombectomy: When, Why, How

Constantino S. Pena, MD

9:50 - 10:00 AM

Panel Discussion

Timothy K. Liem, MD, MBA, FACS
Mark H. Meissner, MD
Mark J. Garcia, MD, MS, FSIR
Constantino S. Pena, MD
Jason T. Salsamendi, MD

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Break and Exhibits

10:30 - 12:00 PM

Session XV: Annual V2 Symposium: Ask the Experts

Steve Elias, MD

10:30 - 12:00 PM

V2 Panel Discussion with Audience Participation

Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
Kathleen D. Gibson, MD
Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh
Neil M. Khilnani, MD
Timothy K. Liem, MD, MBA, FACS
Edward G. Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
Paul McNeill, MD
Mark H. Meissner, MD

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Lunch and Exhibits

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Session XVI: Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatics (JVSVL) Invited Abstracts

Peter Gloviczki, MD, FACS

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Panel - JVSVL Editorial Board Members

Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
Anthony J. Comerota, MD
Thomas M. Proebstle, MD, PhD
Seshadri Raju, MD

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Break

3:30 - 4:10 PM

Session XVII: Pelvic Veins/Lymphatic

Mark H. Meissner, MD

3:30 - 3:40 PM

Pelvic Venous Disorders: A New Paradigm

Mark H. Meissner, MD

3:40 - 3:50 PM

What are the Indications for Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis Based on the Current Evidence

Mark H. Meissner, MD

3:50 - 4:00 PM

Phlebolymphedema: Combined Insufficiency of Venous-Lymphatic System

Seshadri Raju, MD

4:00 - 4:10 PM

Panel Discussion

Mark H. Meissner, MD
Timothy K. Liem, MD, MBA, FACS
Seshadri Raju, MD

4:10 - 5:10 PM

Session XVIII: Venous Practice Management/Insurance Issues

Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

4:10 - 4:20 PM

The Venous Reimbursement Landscape in a Nutshell

Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh

4:20 - 4:30 PM

Which Aesthetic Procedures are Appropriate for Non-Plastic Surgeons, if Any

Jorge I. de la Torre, MD, MSHA, FACS

4:30 - 4:40 PM

Tactful Marketing Strategies

Nick Morrison, MD

4:40 - 4:50 PM

Submitting Proper Documentation to Insurance Pre-Authorization

Kandy Hammond, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM

4:50 - 5:00 PM

The Role of Office Manager / Role of Doctor

Paul McNeill, MD

5:00 - 5:10 PM

Closing Comments / Adjourn

Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

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