Agenda

Agenda

July 19, Friday

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Welcome and Introduction to VLS 2024 EXPO

Peter Gloviczki, MD, John Chuback, MD, and Richard Dubin

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Session 1. Evaluation of patients with chronic venous disease

Moderators:  Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Ruth Bush, MD, JD, MPH

9:00 – 9:15 Pathophysiology and the updated CEAP classification of chronic venous disorders

Joseph Raffetto, MD

9:15 – 9:30 CLEF – Congestive lower extremity failure - a new paradigm of chronic venous insufficiency

John Chuback, MD

9:30 – 9:45 Evaluation of chronic venous disease with Duplex scan: best technique and correct interpretation

Nicos Labropoulos, PhD

9:45 – 10:00 Evaluation of patients with venous ulcers

Ruth Bush, MD, JD, MPH

10:00 – 10:30 Panel Discussion

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Coffee break, industry presentation N. 1. (non-CME)

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Session 2. Endovenous ablation of saphenous veins (I)

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Julianne Stoughton, MD

10:45 – 11:00 Endovenous laser ablation of the great saphenous vein: technique and results

Jose Almeida, MD

11:00 – 11:15 Radiofrequency ablation of the great saphenous vein: technique and results

Misaki Kiguchi, MD

11:15 – 11:30 Endovenous treatment of the small saphenous vein: which technique is the best and how can we avoid nerve injury?

Julianne Stoughton, MD

11:30 – 11:45 Treatment of the incompetent anterior saphenous vein: why, when, and how?

Mark Meissner, MD

11:45 – 12:15 PM Panel discussion

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Lunch break, Industry presentation N.2. (non-CME)

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Session 3. Endovenous ablation of saphenous veins (II)

Moderator: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Peter F. Lawrence, MD

12:45 – 1:00 PM Cyanoacrylate ablation of the great saphenous vein: benefits, drawbacks, results

Jose Almeida, MD

1:00 – 1:15 PM Treatment of the great saphenous vein with Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam

Peter F. Lawrence, MD

1:15 – 1:30 PM MOCA, ultrasonic ablation and other emerging technologies for saphenous ablations

Steven Elias, MD

1:30 – 1:45 PM Treatment of the incompetent great saphenous vein below the knee: pitfalls and solutions

Manju Kalra, MBBS

1:45 – 2:15 PM Panel discussion

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Coffee break, industry presentation N. 3. (non-CME)

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Session 4. Treatment of varicose veins, telangiectasias and reticular veins

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and John Chubak, MD

2:30 – 2:45 PM Liquid sclerotherapy vs laser treatment for telangiectasias and reticular veins

Kathleen Ozsvath, MD

2:45 – 3:00 PM Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam for treatment of varicose vein

Kathleen Gibson, MD

3:00 – 3:15 PM Physician Compounded Foam and ultrasound guidance for treatment of telangiectasias and varicose veins

Kathleen Ozsvath. MD

3:15 – 3:30 PM Treatment of varicose veins of pelvic origin

Julianne Stoughton, MD

3:30 – 4:00 PM Panel discussion

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Coffee and snacks break, industry presentation N. 4. (non-CME)

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Session 5. Venous ulcers and thrombotic complications of venous interventions

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Peter F. Lawrence, MD

4:30 – 4:45 PM The current state of local treatment of venous ulcers

Mark Melin, MD

4:45 – 5:00 PM The strategy of treatment of venous insufficiency in patients with venous ulcers

Manju Kalra MBBS

5:00 – 5:15 PM New classification, terminology, and treatment of Ablation Related Thrombus Extension (ARTE)

Peter F. Lawrence, MD

5:15 – 5:30 PM Thrombosis prophylaxis for venous interventions: SVS/AVF/AVLS Guidelines

Andrea Obi, MD

5:30 - 6:00 PM Panel discussion

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Adjourn

July 20, Saturday

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Session 6. The swollen leg

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Mark Melin, MD

9:00 – 9:15 Glycocalyx and new concepts on the pathophysiology of lymphedema and phlebolymphedema

Mark Melin, MD

9:15 – 9:30 Evaluation of patients with the swollen leg

Ruth Bush, MD, JD, MPH

9:30 – 9:45 Compression therapy for varicose veins and phlebo-lymphedema

Andrea Obi, MD

9:45 – 10:00 Drug therapy for lymphedema and phlebo-lymphedema

Monika L. Gloviczki, MDS, PhD

10:00 – 10:30 Panel Discussion

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Coffee break, industry presentation N. 5 (non-CME)

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Session 7. Lymphedema and Lipedema

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Monika Gloviczki, MD, PhD

10:45 – 11:00 Classification and evaluation of patients with lymphedema

Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD

11:00– 11:15 Long-term management strategies for lymphedema: elevation, exercise, compression

Thomas Maldonado, MD

11:15 – 11:30 The role of manual lymphatic drainage and surgery for lymphedema

Thomas Maldonado, MD

11:30 – 11:45 Diagnosis and evaluation of patients with lipedema

Emily Iker, MD

11:45 – 12:15 PM Panel discussion

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Lunch break, Industry presentation N.6. (non-CME)

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Session 8. Critical issues in fat disorders and venous disease management

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and John Chuback, MD

12:45 -1:00 PM Contemporary management of lipedema

Emily Iker, MD

1:00 – 1:15 PM Outcome assessment of treatments for varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency

Joseph Raffetto, MD

1:15 – 1:30 PM Standards of office-based laboratories and accredited vein centers

John Chuback, MD

1:30 – 1:45 PM SVS/AVF/AVLS Guidelines on the management of patients with varicose veins

Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD

1:45 – 2:15 Panel discussion

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Coffee break, industry presentation N. 7 (non-CME)

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Session 9. Iliofemoral venous obstruction and post-thrombotic syndrome

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Arjun Jayaraj, MD

2:30 – 2:45 PM Management of iliofemoral venous obstruction

Arjun Jayaraj, MD

2:45 - 3:00 PM Complications of iliac vein stenting: pitfalls, bailouts

Arjun Jayaraj MD

3:00 – 3:15 PM Interruption of perforating veins for prevention and treatment of venous ulcers

Misaki Kiguchi, MD

3:15 – 3:30 PM Veno-active drugs for treatment of patients with post-thrombotic syndrome

Monika L. Gloviczki, MD, PhD

3:30 – 4:00 PM Panel Discussion

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Coffee and snack break, industry presentation N. 8. (non-CME)

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Session 10. Pelvic Venous Disorders

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD, and Mark Meissner, MD

4:30 – 4:45 PM Clinical presentation and new clinical classification of patients with pelvic venous disorders

Mark Meissner MD

4:45 – 5:00 PM Evaluation of patients with pelvic pain and pelvic venous disorders

John White, MD

5:00 – 5:15 PM Management of perineal and vulvar varicosity

Kathleen Gibson, MD

5:15 – 5:30 PM Interventions for treatment of pelvic venous disorders

John White, MD

5:30 – 6:00 PM Panel discussion

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Adjourn

Speakers

Rich Dubin

Peter Gloviczki

MD, PhD, FACS, DFSVS, DFAVF

John Chuback

MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT, RPhS

Joseph D. Raffetto

MD

Nicos Labropoulos

BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT

Ruth L. Bush

MD, JD, MPH, FACS, DFSVS

Jose I. Almeida

MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

Misaki M. Kiguchi

MD, MBA, FACS

Julianne Stoughton

MD, FACS

Mark Meissner

MD

Peter F. Lawrence

MD

Steven Elias

MD

Manju Kalra

MBBS

Kathleen Ozsvath

MD

Kathleen Gibson

MD

Mark Melin

MD

Andrea Obi

MD

Monika L. Gloviczki

MD, PhD, DFAVF

Thomas Maldonado

MD

Emily Iker

MD

Arjun Jayaraj

MD, FACS

John White

MD