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 - 4:30 PM

Adjourn

4:30 - 6:00 PM

Welcome Reception

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

4:00 - 4:00 PM

Adjourn

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

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Breakfast

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

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Break

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