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The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) today announced, during the Vascular Annual Meeting, the Carotid Artery Stenting Training and Mentoring Program, a program designed for interventionalists who want to develop or expand their expertise in carotid arterial interventions. The program provides quality education and hands-on skills in carotid arterial procedures under the instruction of expert faculty.

The program is specifically designed for interventionalists who are credentialed to perform endovascular procedures and have some cerebral angiography experience, but minimal carotid artery stenting experience. The goal of the program is to maintain the highest standards of care for patients with carotid artery disease by ensuring that well-qualified surgeons pursue a rigorous course of training in CAS leading to the achievement of specific training goals. The Carotid Artery Stenting Training and Mentoring Program is supported by an educational grant from Cordis Cardiac & Vascular Institute (CCVI).

“We are pleased with this commitment from Cordis Corporation to advance the treatment and understanding of the many facets of treating carotid arterial disease,” stated Peter Schneider, MD, Kaiser Permanente Medical Group. “As patient disease becomes more complex, there is a greater need for comprehensive training and education that allows physicians and other health care providers to stay abreast of the latest technologies and treatments. SVS recognizes this and has taken a leadership role in forging partnerships that meet this need.”

CCVI is a global cardiac and vascular institute that provides physicians and other health care providers with educational and clinical resources designed to help advance the understanding and treatment of a broad range of cardiac and vascular conditions. SVS and Cordis have partnered for more than six years to provide and support physician training and educational programs to advance vascular disease research, encourage physicians-in-training to pursue careers in academic medicine, and foster new insights into patient care.

“Cordis is dedicated to advancing potential treatments for those who suffer from carotid artery and other vascular diseases, and we are proud to support the Carotid Artery Stenting Training and Mentoring Program which we hope will someday lead to a positive impact on patient care,” said Frank Lyman, vice president, Cordis Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Cordis Corporation.