Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by CineMed and LER Expo. Cine-Med is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians

CineMed designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

This activity provides 15.25 contact hours for nurses.

Podiatrist / Physicians

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards and requirements for approval of providers of continuing education in podiatric medicine through a joint provider agreement between Cine-Med and LER Expo. Cine-Med is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. Cine-Med has approved this activity for a maximum of 15.25 continuing education contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals

All other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, consult your professional licensing board.

Agenda

July 19, Friday

time iconJuly 19, 2024 08:45 am

Welcome and Introduction to VLS 2024 EXPO

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

time iconJuly 19, 2024 09:00 am

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

time iconJuly 19, 2024 10:30 am

Revolutionizing Vein Health: Exploring Asclera and ScleroSafe in Modern Vein Treatments

Keetha Hanlin RN, LME

Asclera and ScleroSafe are transforming patient experiences. Discover how innovative, modern vein procedures provide a higher level of patient care and satisfaction!

time iconJuly 19, 2024 10:45 am

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

time iconJuly 19, 2024 12:15 pm

Micronized Purified Flavonoid Fraction in Chronic Venous Disease

John Chuback, MD

time iconJuly 19, 2024 12:30 pm

The Value of Kylon® Brush-Curette Devices for Compassionate Wound Debridement and Biopsy

Neal M. Lonky MD, MPH and John Chuback MD

Learning Objectives

After the presentation the attendee will:

  • Understand the unique characteristics of the nylon Kylon® hooked medical fabric and its use as a flexible curette array for wound debridement and tissue capture (biopsy).
  • Will be able to describe and perform three methods used with the Kylon® device at three levels: light wound hygiene, mechanical selective debridement, and conservative sharp debridement.
  • Explain and deploy the Kylon® device method to perform tangential biopsy versus using a curette and separately capturing tissue for histology or wound culture/biofilm molecular assay.
time iconJuly 19, 2024 12:45 pm

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

time iconJuly 19, 2024 02:15 pm

Varithena Insights: A Pair of Persuasive Clinical Cases

Kathleen Gibson, MD

time iconJuly 19, 2024 02:30 pm

Session 4. Varicose veins, telangiectasias, reticular veins and ablation related thrombus extension (ARTE)

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Kathleen Gibson, MD

2:30 – 2:42 PM Liquid sclerotherapy vs laser treatment for telangiectasias and reticular veins

Kathleen Ozsvath, MD

2:42 – 2:54 PM Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam for treatment of varicose vein

Kathleen Gibson, MD

2:54 – 3:06 PM Physician Compounded Foam and ultrasound guidance for treatment of telangiectasias and varicose veins

Kathleen Ozsvath. MD

3:06 – 3:18 PM New classification, terminology, and treatment of Ablation Related Thrombus Extension (ARTE)

Peter F. Lawrence, MD

3:18 – 3:30 PM Thrombosis prophylaxis for venous interventions: SVS/AVF/AVLS Guidelines

Andrea Obi, MD

3:30 – 4:00 PM Panel discussion

time iconJuly 19, 2024 04:00 pm

Patient Centric Solutions for Compression and Non-Bandage Venous Leg Ulcer Care

4:00 – 4:15 PM Patient Centric Solutions for Compression and Non-Bandage Venous Leg Ulcer Care

Vikram Ravikumar, COO

time iconJuly 19, 2024 04:15 pm

Session 5. Advanced venous insufficiency and venous ulcers

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

4:15 – 4:27 PM The current state of local treatment of venous ulcers

Mark Melin, MD

4:27 – 4:39 PM Optimal management of biofilms in chronic wounds to improve outcome

Matthew Regulski, DPM

4:39 – 4:51 PM Effective and durable healing of difficult venous leg ulcers

Matthew G. Garoufalis, DPM

4:51 – 5:03 PM Venous insufficiency and the diabetic foot: a complicated relationship

Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP

5:03 – 5:15 PM The strategy of treatment of venous insufficiency in patients with venous ulcers

Manju Kalra, MBBS

5:15 - 5:30 PM Panel discussion

July 20, Saturday

time iconJuly 20, 2024 09:00 am

Session 6. The swollen leg

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

time iconJuly 20, 2024 10:30 am

What if Clinicians Designed a Lymphedema Wrap?

Kelli Lomas Roberts M.S.

time iconJuly 20, 2024 10:45 am

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 Physical therapy for management of lower extremity lymphedema - it’s not manual lymphatic drainage

James McGuire, DPM, PT

11:30 – 11:45 The role of manual lymphatic drainage and surgery for lymphedema

Thomas Maldonado, MD

11:45 – 12:00 Diagnosis and evaluation of patients with lipedema

Emily Iker, MD

12:00 – 12:30 PM Panel discussion

time iconJuly 20, 2024 12:30 pm

Lunch Break

time iconJuly 20, 2024 12:45 pm

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

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Joseph Raffetto, 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

time iconJuly 20, 2024 02:15 pm

Micronized Purified Flavonoid Fraction in Venus Leg Ulcers

John Chuback, MD

time iconJuly 20, 2024 02:30 pm

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

time iconJuly 20, 2024 04:00 pm

Session 10. Pelvic Venous Disorders

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

4:00 – 4:15 PM Clinical presentation and new clinical classification of patients with pelvic venous disorders

Mark Meissner MD

4:15 – 4:30 PM Evaluation of patients with pelvic pain and pelvic venous disorders

John White, MD

4:30 – 4:45 PM Management of perineal and vulvar varicosity

Kathleen Gibson, MD

4:45 – 5:00 PM Interventions for treatment of pelvic venous disorders

John White, MD

5:00 – 5:15 PM Treatment of varicose veins of pelvic origin

Julianne Stoughton, MD

5:15 – 5:45 PM Panel discussion

Speakers

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 H. Meissner

MD

Peter F. Lawrence

MD

Steven Elias

MD

Manju Kalra

MBBS

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

Matthew Regulski

DPM, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)

Matthew G. Garoufalis

DPM, FASPS, FACPM, CWS, FFPM RCPS (Glasg), FRSM

Windy Cole

DPM, CWSP, FAPWH

James McGuire

DPM, PT, CPed

Keetha Hanlin RN, LME

RN, LME

Kelli Lomas Roberts M.S.

M.S.

Kathleen Ozsvath

MD

Vikram Ravikumar

COO

Neal M. Lonky

MD, MPH