Techniques and Outcomes in Endovascular Surgery

Sponsored by:

Northwestern University

Dates:

December 11, 2008 - December 13, 2008

Location:

The Fairmont Hotel
Chicago IL USA

Course Description:

Endovascular techniques have largely replaced open surgical techniques for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease. However, endovascular treatment may not be appropriate in all cases. An evidence based approach is needed to evaluate this technology and assure proper patient selection. In this rapidly changing environment it is important to stay abreast of new clinical studies, nuances in techniques and understand patient selection in the treatment of vascular disease. Since endovascular techniques are replacing surgery, long-term outcomes must be comparable. When evaluating endovascular procedures, it is essential to compare the same end points, stroke, death myocardial infarction and amputation. In addition, all physicians must demonstrate and maintain clinical competence in this new field.

Accredited:

yes

Accredited Hours: 17.75

Main Topics:

This two and one half day course covers the endovascular treatment of arterial and venous disease focusing on specific techniques and outcomes. We begin with the preoperative assessment of patients undergoing carotid artery stenting, followed by a step by step description of the technique. These presentations are followed by a program on surveillance and contemporary results and outcomes of carotid endartectomy and stenting. This format, evaluation, techniques and outcomes, is followed in each of the sessions, covering renal and AV access, endovascular aneurysm repair, thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair, the treatment of venous disease and the endovascular treatment of lower extremity arterial disease.

Target Audience:

MD practitioner

Contact Information:

	Amanda ORourke Northwestern University, Office of CME, 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, Ste. 680, Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 312-503-8533 Fax: 312-503-4531 nums-cme@northwestern.edu
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