Expand your knowledge of venous and lymphatic disease through this comprehensive lecture series. Our experienced faculty will review the essentials of venous and lymphatic disease and its care. In addition to providing a well-founded base knowledge of the field, the course also prepares participants to sit for the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABLVM) certification examination. Learn more about ABVLM certification and its benefits.
In addition to the in-person lectures, the Venous & Lymphatic Medicine Review Course includes a livestream ABVLM certification Mock Exam and a Final Exam Prep livestream.
June 22: In-Person Didactic Series
TBD: Mock Exam Zoom Session
Who is this course for?
- New physicians to the venous field who want a detailed presentation of the core curriculum of phlebology
- Physcians looking to sit for the ABVLM certification examination
- Experienced physicians in venous care looking to update their expertise
Course Objectives
- Describe normal venous anatomy and nomenclature
- Summarize normal and abnormal venous hemodynamics and the derangements associated with chronic venous insufficiency
- Identify lymphatic anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
- Explain the epidemiology, presentation and morbidity of venous disease
- Assess the performance and interpretation of necessary diagnostic exams including duplex ultrasound
- Discuss acute venous thrombosis and acute venous thrombosis risk factors
- Diagnose, treat, or refer superficial thrombophlebitis, deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
- Determine the therapy for acute and chronic venous disease including indications, contraindications, risks and benefits
Course Chair
| Vineet Mishra | MD, FAVLS, FAAD |  |
Faculty
| Daniel Friedmann | MD, FAAD |
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| Rob Worthington-Kirsch | MD, FSIR, FCIRSE, FAVLS, RVT, RVPI, RPhS |
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| Marresa Houle | BS, RVT, RPhS |
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| Sanjeeva Kalva | MD |
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| Abdelsalam Elshaikh | MD |
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| Physician Member | $950 |
| Physician Non-member | $1,350 |
| Allied Health Member | $700 |
| Allied Health Non-member | $1,100 |
Course Agenda
| June 22 |
| June 22 |
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08:00 AM - 08:05 AM Introduction Vineet Mishra, MD |
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08:05 AM - 08:15 AM Vein Gross Anatomy, Histology & Embryology Daniel Friedmann, MD |
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08:15 AM - 08:45 AM Diagnosis of Venous Reflux Disease - History, Exam, CEAP, VCSS, Definitions of Chronic Vein Disease & Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Recurrent Varices Rob Worthington-Kirsch, MD |
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08:45 AM - 09:00 AM Diagnostic Tools - CW Doppler, Plethysmography, Transillumination Rob Worthington-Kirsch, MD |
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09:00 AM - 09:30 AM Lymphedema & Swollen Leg - Lymphatic Physiology & Pathophysiology, Differential Diagnosis, Diagnosis & Management of Lymphedema, Lymphoscintigraphy Rob Worthington-Kirsch, MD |
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09:30AM - 09:40 AM Cutaneous Laser Surgery Vineet Mishra, MD |
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09:40AM - 09:45 AM Refreshment Break |
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09:45 AM - 10:00 AM Ultrasound Principles - Instrumentation, Physics, Safety, Limitations, Quality Assurance Marresa Houle |
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Ultrasound Interpretation for Reflux & Thrombosis Marresa Houle |
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10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Sclerotherapy - Ultrasound Guided, Visual, Indications, Contraindications, Results, Complications Daniel Friedmann, MD |
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11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Compression Therapy & Pharmacologic Agents Vineet Mishra, MD |
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Diagnostic Imaging - MRV, CTV, Venography Sanjeeva Kalva, MD |
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Lunch |
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12:30 PM - 01:00 PM Thermal Ablation - Indications, Contraindications, Results, Complications Dan Friedmann, MD |
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01:00 PM - 01:15 PM Non-Thermal Ablation Dan Friedmann, MD |
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01:15 PM - 01:30 PM Anesthesia - Local, Tumescent, Oral, IV Daniel Friedmann, MD |
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01:30 PM - 1:45 PM Peripheral Arterial Disease - Diagnosis, ABI & Management Rob Worthington-Kirsch, MD |
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01:45 PM - 02:15 PM Pathophysiology & Diagnosis of Venous Thrombosis - Coagulation Physiology & Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, VTE Screening, Hypercoagulability Abdelsalam Elshaikh, MD |
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02:15 PM - 02:45 PM Management of Deep & Superficial Vein Thrombosis - Anticoagulation, Thrombolysis, Compression, Surveillance Abdelsalam Elshaikh, MD |
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02:45 PM - 03:00 PM Break |
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03:00 PM - 03:15 PM Pelvic Congestion Syndrome - Diagnosis & Management Rob Worthington-Kirsch, MD |
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03:15 PM - 03:30 PM Venous & Lymphatic Vascular Malformations - Diagnosis & Management Abdelsalam Elshaikh, MD |
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03:30 PM - 03:45 PM Lower Venous Obstruction & Tumors (May-Thurner, Nutcracker, etc.) - Diagnosis & Management Sanjeeva Kalva, MD |
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03:45 PM - 04:00 PM Upper Venous Obstruction (Thoracic Outlet, Paget-Schroetter) - Diagnosis & Management Sanjeeva Kalva, MD |
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04:00 PM - 04:15 PM Biostatistics Rob Worthington-Kirsch, MD |
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04:15 PM - 04:30 PM Question & Answer All Faculty |
Course Location
National Press Building
Credit Designation Statement
The American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation
Physicians
The American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME for re-licensure and recertification requirements.
Sonographers
The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers® (ARDMS®) and Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME toward credential renewal for Registered Phlebology Sonographers (RPhS) and Registered Vascular Specialists (RVS).
Physician Assistants
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME for re-licensure and recertification requirements.
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