All times are in Eastern Time
Thursday Friday Saturday
Thursday, April 27, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Session 1 - Venous Introduction
Moderator - Jose I. Almeida, MD
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
How To Properly Evaluate Patients With Venous Disorders
Mark H. Meissner, MD
8:30 - 8:40 AM
Venous Physiology Basics
Brajesh K. Lal, MD
8:40 - 9:00 AM
Case Presentations & Panel Discussion
Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Session 2 - Venous Imaging
Moderator - William A. Marston, MD
William A. Marston, MD
9:00 - 9:10 AM
Mapping The Superficial Venous System
Nick Morrison, MD, FACS, FACPh, RPhS
9:10 - 9:20 AM
Optimizing Deep Vein Images
Jan Sloves, RVT, RCS, FASE
9:20 - 9:30 AM
What I Look For With Cross Sectional Imaging
William A. Marston, MD
9:30 - 9:40 AM
IVUS Interpretation
Paul J. Gagne, MD
9:40 - 10:00 AM
Case Presentations & Panel Discussion
William A. Marston, MD
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Exhibit Hall and Break
10:30 - 12:00 PM
Session 3 - Truncal Ablation / Tributary Treatment
Moderator - Lowell S. Kabnick, MD
Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh
10:30 - 10:40 AM
2022 Varicose Vein Guidelines
Peter Gloviczki, MD, FACS
10:40 - 10:50 AM
Thermal Devices: RF And Laser: Which When
Thomas Proebstle, MD, PhD
10:50 - 11:00 AM
Non-thermal Devices: MOCA And Cyanoacrylate Glue: Which When
Thomas Proebstle, MD, PhD
11:00 - 11:10 AM
Foam: Proprietary Polidocanol Microfoam Or Physician Compounded
Edward G. Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
11:10 - 11:20 AM
Ambulatory Phlebectomy Technical Pearls
Paul McNeill, MD
11:20 - 11:30 AM
Venoactive Drugs (VAD) And The Microcirculation
Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
11:30 - 11:40 AM
Complications I've Seen From Superficial Vein Procedures
Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh
11:40 - 12:00 PM
Case Presentations & Panel Discussion
Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Exhibit Hall and Lunch Symposia
Expanding the Usage of Varithena in my Practice
This non-CME accredited activity is sponsored by Boston Scientific
Speakers:
Lina M. Vargas, MD, FACS, RPVI
Lumina Vein Aesthetic Institute
Windermere, FL
Vinay Satwah, DO, RPVI
Center for Vein Restoration
Greenbelt, MD
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Session 4 - Vein Global - Superficial Vein Theater
Moderator - Jose I. Almeida, MD
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Technical Steps From Real Case Videos Demonstrating Saphenous Vein Ablation and Sclerotherapy
Venclose, ClosureFAST, 1470 nm Laser (Radial Fiber and Covered Fiber) Clarivein, Venaseal, Varithena
Perforator Vein Types & Treatment with Maven Device
Liquid and Foam Sclerotherapy
Expert Panel Discusses Patient Selection, Device Selection, Perioperative Care
Peter Gloviczki, MD, FACS
Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh
Edward G. Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
Nick Morrison, MD, FACS, FACPh, RPhS
Paul McNeill, MD
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Session 5 - Spider Telangiectasias
Moderator - Nick Morrison, MD
Nick Morrison, MD, FACS, FACPh, RPhS
2:00 - 2:10 PM
C1 Disease: What Work Up Is Needed
Edward G. Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
2:10 - 2:20 PM
Sclerotherapy, Laser Or Both
Kandy Hammond, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM
2:20 - 2:30 PM
Complications of Sclerotherapy
Edward G. Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
2:30 - 2:40 PM
Physician Compounded Foam With Room Air Is Standard-Of Care-Around The World: How To Use It Safely In The USA
Nick Morrison, MD, FACS, FACPh, RPhS
2:40 - 3:00 PM
Case Presentations & Panel Discussion
Nick Morrison, MD, FACS, FACPh, RPhS
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Exhibit Hall and Break
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Session 6 - Improving Practice Revenue: Part 1
Moderator - Lowell S. Kabnick, MD
Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh
3:30 - 3:40 PM
Vein Surgery Reimbursement From 2000 To 2023--From Insurance To Cash--Thriving In The Changing Climate Of Health Care
Laura Ellis, MD
3:40 - 3:50 PM
Games I've Been Forced To Play To Get Reimbursed By Payers
Edward G. Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
3:50 - 4:00 PM
Adding Wound Care Services
William A. Marston, MD
4:00 - 4:10 PM
Adding Lymphedema Care
Kyle Xu, MD
4:10 - 4:20 PM
Plastic Surgery Services Any MD Can Offer
Jorge I. de la Torre, MD, MSHA, FACS
4:20 - 4:30 PM
Industry Consulting: Good For Industry, Doctors, and Patient Care
Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Friday, April 28, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Breakfast Symposia
Panel, Pick a Card: Superficial to Deep Case & Technology
This non-CME accredited activity is sponsored by BD
Speakers:
Steve Elias, MD, FACS, DFAVF, DABVLM
Patrick Muck, MD
Mark H. Meissner, MD
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Session - 7 Venous Stenting for Iliocaval Obstruction
Moderator - Jose I. Almeida, MD
Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
8:00 - 8:10 AM
Iliac Vein Non-Thrombotic Disease
Paul J. Gagne, MD
8:10 - 8:20 AM
Iliac Vein Post-Thrombotic Disease
Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
8:20 - 8:30 AM
Sizing Considerations For Stenting
Patrick Muck, MD
8:30 - 8:40 AM
My Approach To Correcting Post Thrombotic Femoral Popliteal And Tibial Inflow Prior To Iliac Vein Stenting
Mark J. Garcia, MD, MS, FSIR
8:40 - 9:00 AM
Case Presentations & Panel Discussion
Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Session 8 - IVC Controversies
Moderator - Lowell S. Kabnick, MD
Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh
9:00 - 9:10 AM
Does Stent Type Matter
Constantino S. Pena, MD
9:10 - 9:20 AM
Recurrent Venous Stent Occlusion: Endovenectomy, Bypass Or Compression Only
Seshadri Raju, MD
9:20 - 9:30 AM
Patients With Saphenous Reflux And Deep Venous Obstruction
Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh
9:30 - 9:40 AM
Perforator Treatment: For C6 Only
Alan Dietzek, MD, RPVI, DFSVS
9:40 - 10:00 AM
Case Presentations & Panel Discussion
Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Exhibit Hall and Break
10:30 - 12:00 PM
Session 9 - Venous Hemodynamic Considerations
Moderator - Jose I. Almeida, MD
Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
10:30 - 10:40 AM
New Devices in Development
Steve Elias, MD, FACS, DFAVF, DABVLM
10:40 - 10:50 AM
Hemodynamics Of Obstruction
Brajesh K. Lal, MD
10:50 - 11:00 AM
Hemodynamics Of Reflux
Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
11:00 - 11:10 AM
The Role Of Collateral Veins In Post-thrombotic Syndrome
Mark H. Meissner, MD
11:10 - 11:20 AM
Role Of Calf Venous Pump
Seshadri Raju, MD
11:20 - 11:30 AM
Venous Valve Options For Deep Venous Reflux
Steve Elias, MD, FACS, DFAVF, DABVLM
11:30 - 11:40 AM
Does Stent Shape Affect Outcomes
Paul J. Gagne, MD
11:40 - 12:00 PM
Case Presentations & Panel Discussion
Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Exhibit Hall and Lunch Symposia
Managing Superficial, Deep, and Concomitant Venous Disease: Bringing Patient Voice into Decision-Making
Panel: Steve Elias (moderator), Nick Morrison, and Paul Gagne
This non-CME accredited activity is sponsored by Medtronic
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Session 10 - Vein Global - Deep Vein Theater
Moderator - Jose I. Almeida, MD
Paul J. Gagne, MD
Mark J. Garcia, MD, MS, FSIR
Patrick Muck, MD
Seshadri Raju, MD
David Dexter, MD
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Technical steps from real case videos demonstrating:
Iliac Vein Stenting: Abre Stent, Zilver Vena Stent, Venovo Stent, Wallstent & Z Stent
Thrombectomy Devices: Penumbra Indigo, Inari ClotTriever, Abbott Jeti, BSCI AngioJet, BD Aspirex
IVC Filter Retrieval: Philips Cava Clear
Expert Panel Discusses Patient Selection, Device Selection, Perioperative Care
2:30 - 3:00 PM
Exhibit Hall and Break
3:00 - 3:50 PM
Session 11 - Improving Practice Revenue: Part 2
Moderator - Laura Ellis, MD
Laura Ellis, MD
3:00 - 3:10 PM
The Transition From Insurance To Cash-Based Health Care--Streamline The Transition To Cash-Based Health Care
Laura Ellis, MD
3:10 - 3:20 PM
My OBL Is Now Subsidized By Arterial Procedures
Mark J. Garcia, MD, MS, FSIR
3:20 - 3:30 PM
Venous And Dermatology Services I Offer In Germany
Thomas Proebstle, MD, PhD
3:30 - 3:40 PM
Do's And Don'ts Of Using Lasers On The Skin
Kandy Hammond, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM
3:40 - 3:50 PM
Non-invasive Body Contouring Basics
Jorge I. de la Torre, MD, MSHA, FACS
3:50 - 4:00 PM
What is the Value of Reputation
James Kropp
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Reception - Future-Proofing Your Venous Practice: The Importance of Venous Care Diversification
This non-CME accredited activity is sponsored by Cook Medical
Speakers:
Steve Elias, MD, FACS, DFAVF, RVT
Paul Gagne, MD, FACS, RVT
Saturday, April 29, 2023
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Session 12 - Thromboembolic Issues
Moderator - Timothy K. Liem, MD
Timothy K. Liem, MD, MBA, FACS
9:00 - 9:10 AM
DVT Standard Of Care
Timothy K. Liem, MD, MBA, FACS
9:10 - 9:20 AM
PE Standard Of Care
Srini Tummala, MD, FSIR, FSVM
9:20 - 9:30 AM
Update On PRESERVE Trial: IVC Filter Issues I've Seen
Alan Dietzek, MD, RPVI, DFSVS
9:30 - 9:40 AM
Lysis Vs Thrombectomy
Mark J. Garcia, MD, MS, FSIR
9:40 - 9:50 AM
Apixaban, Rivoroxaban, Warfarin, Enoxaparin: Which, When
Timothy K. Liem, MD, MBA, FACS
9:50 - 10:00 AM
My Experience With Older Thrombus Removal Devices
Constantino S. Pena, MD
10:00 - 10:10 AM
Newer Thrombus Removal Devices
Patrick Muck, MD
10:10 - 10:30 AM
Case Presentations & Panel Discussion
Timothy K. Liem, MD, MBA, FACS
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Exhibit Hall and Break
11:00 - 12:00 PM
Session 13 - Pelvic Vein Disorders
Moderator - Mark. H. Meissner, MD
Mark H. Meissner, MD
Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
Constantino S. Pena, MD
11:00 - 11:10 PM
When And Which Pelvic Veins To Embolize
Mark H. Meissner, MD
11:10 - 11:20 PM
When And Which Pelvic Veins To Stent
Constantino S. Pena, MD
11:20 - 11:30 PM
The Role Of Conservative Pelvic Vein Management
Mark H. Meissner, MD
11:30 - 12:00 PM
Case Presentations & Panel Discussion
Mark H. Meissner, MD
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Exhibit Hall and Lunch
Lunch Symposium
Title: Proper use of Legal Entities for Lawsuit Protection & Tax Reduction
Speaker: TBD
This Non-CME accredited activity is supported by Legally Mine.
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Session 14 - Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous & Lymphatics (JVSVL) Invited Abstracts
Moderator - Peter Gloviczki, MD
Panel - JVSVL Editorial Board Members
Brajesh K. Lal, MD
Thomas Proebstle, MD, PhD
Seshadri Raju, MD
Patrick Muck, MD
Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
1:00 - 1:05 PM
Abstract 1 - Lower Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis Treated by Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy: Single-Center Experience with the ClotTriever BOLD Catheter
Lorena P. De Marco Garcia, MD, FACS, RPVI, CWSP
1:05 - 1:10 PM
Abstract 1 - Critique
Patrick Muck, MD
1:10 - 1:15 PM
Abstract 2 - The Utility of CT Venography for Identifying Clinically Significant Central Venous Obstruction in Patients that Present with Lower Extremity Swelling
Emily R. Finkelstein, MD
1:15 - 1:20 PM
Abstract 2 - Critique
Seshadri Raju, MD
1:20 - 1:25 PM
Abstract 3 - Venoactive drugs for varicose veins
Monika L. Gloviczki, MD, PhD
1:25 - 1:30 PM
Abstract 3 - Critique
Brajesh K. Lal, MD
1:30 - 1:35 PM
Abstract 4 - Use of the Novel Protrieve Sheath During Mechanical Thrombectomy of a Complex Deep Vein Thrombosis
Kyle B. Reynolds, MD
1:35 - 1:40 PM
Abstract 4 - Critique
Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
1:40 - 1:45 PM
Abstract 5 - The Efficacy of Combination of Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCL)/Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) in Wound Management: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
Chumpon Wilasrusmee, M.D., Ph.D
1:45 - 1:50 PM
Abstract 5 - Critique
Thomas Proebstle, MD, PhD
1:50 - 1:55 PM
Abstract 6 - Lymphangiography with Intra-Nodal Lymphatic Embolization for Management of Post-Procedural Lymphorrhea
Antanina Voit, MD
1:55 - 2:00 PM
Abstract 6 - Critique
Peter Gloviczki, MD, FACS
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Session 15 - Important Ongoing Clinical Trials on VTE Therapy
Moderator - Jose I. Almeida, MD
David Dexter, MD
Ripal T. Gandhi, MD, FSIR, FSVM
Patrick Muck, MD
Mahmood K. Razavi, MD, FSIR, FSVM
2:00 - 2:10 PM
CLOUT, DEFIANCE (DVT Trials)
David Dexter, MD
2:10 - 2:20 PM
FLASH, FLAME (PE Trials)
Ripal T. Gandhi, MD, FSIR, FSVM
2:20 - 2:30 PM
Aspirex Thrombectomy System: Post-Market Study
Patrick Muck, MD
2:30 - 2:40 PM
JETi Peripheral Thrombectomy Registry (JETi)
Mahmood K. Razavi, MD, FSIR, FSVM
2:40 - 2:50 PM
DEXTERITY (Perivenous Dexamethasone Therapy)
David Dexter, MD
2:50 - 3:00 PM
Panel Discussion
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Session 16 - Improving Practice Revenue: Part 3
Moderator - Jose I. Almeida, MD
Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
3:30 - 3:40 PM
Healthy Returns: Sustainable Investing in the Health Care Sector
Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh
3:40 - 3:50 PM
Differences In Behavior Between Insurance And Cash Patients
Kandy Hammond, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM
3:50 - 4:00 PM
How to Successfully Add Wellness and Aesthetics - A Proven Model -- Ramp Up Right. Aesthetics And Customized Medicine For CASH
Laura Ellis, MD
4:00 - 4:10 PM
Clinical Research Services To Augment Income
Julian J. Javier, MD, FSCAI, FCCP
4:10 - 4:20 PM
My MedGym
Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT
4:20 - 4:30 PM
Closing Remarks and Adjourn
Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT