SESSION I SCHEDULE
Wednesday
SESSION I: HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS - PART 1 (10-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Thomas M. Vesely, M.D. / Joseph N. Shams, M.D.
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PART A: UPDATE ON HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS
8:00 AM - 8:05 AM Introduction
  Presenters: Larry A. Scher, M.D. / Jacob Cynamon, M.D.  
8:06 AM - 8:16 AM Management Of The Non-Maturing Fistula
  Presenters: Joseph N. Shams, M.D.  
8:17 AM - 8:27 AM Thrombectomy Of The Aneurysmal Fistula
  Presenters: Elsie Koh, M.D.  
DEBATE: WHAT IS THE BEST APPROACH FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF AV FISTULA DYSFUNCTION?
8:28 AM - 8:38 AM Transvenous Access Is Best
  Presenters: Stanley G. Cooper, M.D.  
8:39 AM - 8:49 AM Distal Radial Artery Access Is Best
  Presenters: John H. Rundback, M.D., F.S.I.R., F.A.H.A.  
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM Retrograde Brachial Approach Is Best
  Presenters: Jacob Cynamon, M.D.  
9:01 AM - 9:15 AM Panel Discussion
9:16 AM - 9:26 AM Management Of Cephalic Arch Lesions
  Presenters: Theodore F. Saad, M.D.  
9:27 AM - 9:37 AM Endovascular Management Of Hemodialysis Related Central Venous Disease: Areas Of Concern
  Presenters: Abigail Falk, M.D.  
9:38 AM - 9:48 AM Prevention And Management Of Catheter Related Infection
  Presenters: Thomas M. Vesely, M.D.  
9:49 AM - 9:59 AM Centros Catheter For Hemodialysis Access
  Presenters: Stephen R. Ash, M.D.  
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM Palindrome Catheter For Hemodialysis Access
  Presenters: Michael G. Tal, M.D., MBA  
10:11 AM - 10:25 AM Panel Discussion
10:25 AM - 10:45 AM Break / Visit Exhibits
10:45 AM - 10:55 AM Debate: Percutaneous vs. Surgical Management Of Steal Syndrome

Percutaneous Management Of Steal Syndrome
  Presenters: Gregg A. Miller, M.D.  
10:56 AM - 11:06 AM Debate: Percutaneous vs. Surgical Management Of Steal Syndrome

Surgical Management Of Steal Syndrome
  Presenters: Gary A. Gelbfish, M.D.  
11:07 AM - 11:17 AM Does Surveillance And Preemptive Intervention Improve Access Patency?
  Presenters: Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, M.D., PhD  
11:18 AM - 11:28 AM Prediction Of AV Fistula Maturation With Intraoperative Blood Flow Measurements
  Presenters: Scott S. Berman, M.D.  
11:29 AM - 11:39 AM Brachiocephalic AV Fistula Is The Preferred Autogenous Fistula
  Presenters: Samuel E. Wilson, M.D.  
11:40 AM - 11:50 AM VEGF-D Therapy For Vascular Access
  Presenters: Jeffrey H. Lawson, M.D., Ph.D.  
11:51 AM - 12:01 PM Reimbursement For Vascular Access: What Does The Future Hold?
  Presenters: Sean P. Roddy, M.D.  
12:02 PM - 12:15 PM Panel Discussion
12:15 PM - 1:10 PM Lunch Break / Visit Exhibits
END OF SESSION I
 
SESSION II SCHEDULE
Wednesday
SESSION II: HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS - PART 2 (10-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Larry A. Scher, M.D. / Marc H. Glickman, M.D.
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PART A: CONTROVERSIES IN HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS
1:10 PM - 1:20 PM Vascular Access In The Elderly
  Presenters: Marc H. Glickman, M.D.  
1:21 PM - 1:31 PM Vascular Access In The Morbidly Obese
  Presenters: Surendra Shenoy, M.D., Ph.D.  
1:32 PM - 1:42 PM Lower Extremity Vascular Access
  Presenters: John R. Ross, Sr., M.D.  
1:43 PM - 1:51 PM Debate: Management Of AV Access Pseudoaneurysms: Stent Grafts Are Optimal Management
  Presenters: Thomas M. Vesely, M.D.  
1:52 PM - 2:00 PM Debate: Management Of AV Access Pseudoaneurysms: Surgery Is Optimal Management
  Presenters: Surendra Shenoy, M.D., Ph.D.  
2:01 PM - 2:09 PM Debate: Basilic Vein Transposition: One Stage Basilic Vein Transposition Is Best
  Presenters: Mitchell L. Henry, M.D.  
2:10 PM - 2:18 PM Debate: Basilic Vein Transposition: Two Stage Basilic Vein Transposition Is Best
  Presenters: Gary A. Gelbfish, M.D.  
2:19 PM - 2:27 PM Grafts Are Superior To BVT
  Presenters: Todd W. Gensler, M.D.  
2:28 PM - 2:40 PM Panel Discussion
2:41 PM - 3:05 PM Break / Visit Exhibits
PART B: UPDATE ON NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS (5-MINUTE TALKS)
3:05 PM - 3:10 PM HeRO Device
  Presenters: Howard E. Katzman, M.D.  
3:11 PM - 3:16 PM Propaten Graft
  Presenters: Ingemar J.A. Davidson, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.  
3:17 PM - 3:22 PM Flair Stent Graft
  Presenters: John R. Ross, Sr., M.D.  
3:23 PM - 3:28 PM Flixene Graft
  Presenters: A. Frederick Schild, M.D.  
3:29 PM - 3:34 PM C-port Anastomotic Device
  Presenters: Marc H. Glickman, M.D.  
3:35 PM - 3:40 PM Vascugel Wrap
  Presenters: Jeffrey H. Lawson, M.D., Ph.D.  
3:41 PM - 3:46 PM Coll-R: A Rampamycin Eluting Device
  Presenters: Surendra Shenoy, M.D., Ph.D.  
3:47 PM - 4:07 PM Keynote Address: Perspective On The Development Of The Arteriovenous Fistula For Hemodialysis Access
  Presenters: Michael J. Brescia, M.D.  
PART C: DUPLEX SCANNING IN HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS (HANDS-ON)
Moderator(s): Surendra Shenoy, M.D., Ph.D. / George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU / Earl Schuman, M.D.  
4:08 PM - 4:23 PM Overview Of Use Of Duplex Scanning For AV Access Planning And Surveillance
  Presenters: Surendra Shenoy, M.D., Ph.D.  
DEMONSTRATION OF DUPLEX SCANNING
4:24 PM - 4:39 PM Preoperative Venous And Arterial Assessment
Duplex Scanning Of Hemodialysis Fistulas And Grafts
  Panelist(s): Surendra Shenoy, M.D., Ph.D. / George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU / Earl Schuman, M.D.  
4:40 PM - 5:25 PM Hands-On Training
END OF SESSION II
 
SESSION V SCHEDULE
Wednesday
SESSION V: ENDOVENOUS MANAGEMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS - PART 1 (10 MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T. / Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.Ph
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8:00 AM - 8:10 AM Welcome
  Presenters: Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T. / Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.Ph  
8:10 AM - 8:20 AM CEAP: Class: Clinical Stage
  Presenters: Peter J. Pappas, M.D.  
8:20 AM - 8:30 AM CEAP: Etiology: Primary, Secondary Disease
  Presenters: Glenn Jacobowitz, M.D.  
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM CEAP: Anatomy: Superficial, Perforator, Deep
  Presenters: Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T.  
8:40 AM - 8:50 AM CEAP: Pathology: Reflux, Obstruction
  Presenters: Seshadri Raju, M.D.  
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM Clinical And Ultrasound Evaluation Of GSV Incompetence
  Presenters: Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.Ph  
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM Clinical And Ultrasound Evaluation Of SSV Incompetence
  Presenters: Neil M. Khilnani, M.D.  
9:10 AM - 9:20 AM The Future Of Venous Imaging: Will It Be Duplex Ultrasound, MRV, Or CTV?
  Presenters: Barry Stein, MD, FSIR  
9:20 AM - 9:35 AM Panel Discussion
9:35 AM - 9:45 AM What Is The Evidence For Conservative Measures Required By Insurance Companies Prior To Intervention: Or Is It Bogus?
  Presenters: Mark H. Meissner, M.D.  
9:45 AM - 9:55 AM Debate: Fire, Foam, Heat And Knife For Varicose Veins: Not Enough Data From Randomized Prospective Trials
  Presenters: Bo G. Eklof, M.D., Ph.D.  
9:55 AM - 10:05 AM Debate:Overwhelming Clinical Evidence Demonstrates Endovenous Therapy Is Safe, And The Best Treatment For Varicose Veins - At Least In The Mid-term
  Presenters: Mark H. Meissner, M.D.  
10:05 AM - 10:15 AM Lessons Learned After 3,000 Endovenous Ablations
  Presenters: Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T.  
10:15 AM - 10:25 AM Complications From Endovenous Thermal Ablation
  Presenters: Mark H. Meissner, M.D.  
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM A New Laser Wavelength -1470nm - Does Wavelength Matter?
  Presenters: Edward A. Mackay, M.D.  
10:35 AM - 10:45 AM Are There Differences Between Bare, Covered, Or Diffusion Fibers?
  Presenters: Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.Ph  
10:45 AM - 10:55 AM Two-Year Follow-Up Data From A Prospective, Multicenter Study Of The Efficacy Of The ClosureFAST Catheter
  Presenters: Alan M. Dietzek, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.P.V.I.  
10:55 AM - 11:05 AM Endovenous Laser Ablation Improves Venous Outcomes Irrespective Of The Presence Of Deep Venous Insufficiency
  Presenters: Thomas W. Wakefield, M.D.  
11:05 AM - 11:15 AM Deep Vein Considerations During Superficial Venous Treatment
  Presenters: Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T.  
11:15 AM - 11:25 AM Should Adjuvant Therapy Be Performed At The Same Time As Endothermal Ablation?: Evidence Based
  Presenters: Edward A. Mackay, M.D.  
11:25 AM - 11:35 AM The Endo-Vein Revolution: Do Turf Battles Await?
  Presenters: Steve Elias, M.D.  
11:35 AM - 11:45 AM Phlebology Board Certification: Should Certified Vascular Surgeons Interested In Veins Pursue This?
  Presenters: Peter Gloviczki, M.D.  
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Panel Discussion
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Lunch Break
END OF SESSION V
 
SESSION VI SCHEDULE
Wednesday
SESSION VI: ENDOVENOUS MANAGEMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS - PART 2 (10-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.Ph / Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T.
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12:30 PM - 12:40 PM Role Of Venous Duplex Ultrasound: Pre-op, Intra-op, And Post-op
  Presenters: Neil M. Khilnani, M.D.  
12:40 PM - 12:50 PM The Role Of Fluoroscopy In The Management Of Varicose Veins
  Presenters: Melvin Rosenblatt, M.D.  
12:50 PM - 1:00 PM Management Of Venous Malformations: Cut, Cook, Squirt?
  Presenters: Joshua L. Weintraub, M.D., FSIR  
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM Foam Sclerotherapy In The Management Of Varicose Veins: USA Experience
  Presenters: John J. Bergan, M.D.  
1:10 PM - 1:20 PM Foam Sclerotherapy In The Management Of Varicose Veins: UK Experience
  Presenters: Andrew W. Bradbury, M.D., FRCSEd  
1:20 PM - 1:30 PM Compounded Sclerosants And Foam: What Should You Know About This Controversial Area?
  Presenters: Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.Ph  
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM Phlebectomy, Trivex, Or Sclerotherapy For Bulging Varicose Vein Tributaries?
  Presenters: Marc A. Passman, M.D.  
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM Matrix Metalloproteinases And Varicose Veins
  Presenters: David L. Gillespie, M.D.  
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM Current Information On The Development And Treatment Of Venous Ulcers
  Presenters: Peter J. Pappas, M.D.  
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM Perforator Treatment: SEPS, Surgery, Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy, Endoluminal Radiofrequency, Or Endoluminal Laser?
  Presenters: Peter Gloviczki, M.D.  
2:10 PM - 2:20 PM Thrombophillia: When To Order? What To Order? How To Treat? How Long?
  Presenters: Joseph A. Caprini, M.D.  
2:20 PM - 2:30 PM Recurrent Varicose Veins: Can They Be Prevented? Can They Be Treated Effectively?
  Presenters: Kevin G. Burnand, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.S., M.S.  
2:30 PM - 2:40 PM Transdermal Laser Versus Sclerotherapy For Spider Telangiectasias?
  Presenters: Edward A. Mackay, M.D.  
2:40 PM - 2:50 PM RECOVERY Trial: Conclusions From A Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing The CLOSUREFAST Treatment To Endovenous Laser
  Presenters: Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T.  
2:50 PM - 3:00 PM Isolated Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis: 1,300 Patient Registry Results
  Presenters: Alan M. Dietzek, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.P.V.I.  
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Ask The Panel
  Panelist(s): Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T. / Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.Ph / Mark H. Meissner, M.D. / Kevin G. Burnand, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.S., M.S. / Peter Gloviczki, M.D. / Joseph A. Caprini, M.D. / Marc A. Passman, M.D.  
3:30 PM - 3:30 PM ADJOURN - PLEASE VISIT EXHIBITS
END OF SESSION VI
 
SESSION IV SCHEDULE
Wednesday
SESSION IV: INTERVENTIONAL SPINE SECTION: THE NEXT GENERATION OF PERCUTANEOUS THERAPY FOR BACK PAIN: NEW TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR THE INTERVENTIONALIST
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THE DISC
Moderator(s): Gregg H. Zoarski, M.D.  
2:16 PM - 2:23 PM Nerve Root Blocks And Epidural Steroids: The Basics
  Presenters: Orlando Ortiz, M.D.  
2:24 PM - 2:31 PM Facet Disease And Interventions
  Presenters: Alyssa T. Watanabe, M.D.  
2:32 PM - 2:39 PM Percutaneous Discectomy
  Presenters: Joshua A. Hirsch, M.D.  
2:40 PM - 2:46 PM Ozone Therapy For Disc Related Pain
  Presenters: Mario Muto, M.D.  
2:47 PM - 2:54 PM 3T MRI And Other New Techniques
  Presenters: Meng Law, M.D.  
2:55 PM - 3:02 PM Spinal Angiography: The Basic Techniques And Vital Anatomy
  Presenters: Gregg H. Zoarski, M.D.  
Moderator(s): Joshua A. Hirsch, M.D. / Allan L. Brook, M.D.  
3:03 PM - 3:10 PM Spinal Stimulators: For Failed Back Syndrome And Other Indications
  Presenters: Allan L. Brook, M.D.  
3:11 PM - 3:18 PM Latest Tools And Techniques For Vertebral Augmentation
  Presenters: Orlando Ortiz, M.D.  
3:19 PM - 3:26 PM Percutaneous Fusion Techniques: Is It For Everyone?
  Presenters: John K. Houten, M.D.  
3:27 PM - 3:34 PM Percutaneous Laminotomy And Ligament Removal: The MILD Procedure
  Presenters: Allan L. Brook, M.D.  
3:35 PM - 4:00 PM Panel Discussion: Case Based Presentations
END OF SESSION IV
 
SESSION III SCHEDULE
Wednesday
SESSION III: ACUTE STROKE MANAGEMENT 2008
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7:55 AM - 8:00 AM Welcome
  Presenters: Allan L. Brook, M.D.  
THE BASICS OF STROKE MANAGEMENT
Moderator(s): Lou Caplan, M.D. / H. Christian Weston-Schumacher, M.D.  
8:00 AM - 8:20 AM Revisiting The Common Anatomic Locations And Risk Factors That Lead To Stroke: Embolic, Thrombotic And Hypoperfusion Scenarios
  Presenters: Lou Caplan, M.D.  
8:21 AM - 8:41 AM Practical Considerations In The Early Treatment Of Stroke: Evolution Into The 21st Century
  Presenters: Sam Zaidat, M.D.  
8:42 AM - 8:52 AM Pre-Hospital And Emergency Triage Issues: How To Cut Delays: Is It Pearls Or Hard Work?
  Presenters: Edward C. Jauch, M.D., M.S.  
8:53 AM - 9:03 AM Classic Stroke Clinical Syndromes And Mimics
  Presenters: Lou Caplan, M.D.  
9:04 AM - 9:11 AM Stroke And Disability Scales For The Beginner
  Presenters: H. Christian Weston-Schumacher, M.D.  
STATE--OF-THE-ART NEUROIMAGING FOR STROKE
Moderator(s): Philip M. Meyers, M.D. / Joshua A. Hirsch, M.D.  
9:12 AM - 9:19 AM The Therapeutic Window Of Opportunity: What Is The Science Behind The Theory, And Is “Penumbra” The Practical Triage Focal Point: Should We Be Looking At The Brain Instead Of The Clock?
  Presenters: Michael L. Lipton, M.D., Ph.D.  
9:20 AM - 9:27 AM MR And CT Imaging: Proper Protocols And Interpretation In The Acute Setting, Including Diffusion, Perfusion, And Optimal Selection Of Patients
  Presenters: Meng Law, M.D.  
9:28 AM - 9:35 AM CTA And MRA: Advantages And Disadvantages (Carotid And Cerebral)
  Presenters: Todd S. Miller, M.D.  
9:36 AM - 9:43 AM Catheter Angiography: Why Is It Still The Gold Standard?
  Presenters: Philip M. Meyers, M.D.  
CRITICAL EVALUATION OF CAROTID ARTERY STENTING
Moderator(s): Aman Patel, M.D. / Peter Gaines, M.D.  
9:44 AM - 9:51 AM The Trials And Tribulations Of Understanding Best Practice For Your Patient With Carotid Stenosis: Summary Of Carotid Trials
  Presenters: Mark H. Wholey, M.D.  
9:52 AM - 9:59 AM Do These Trials Really Apply To Your Practice: The Patient's Intrinsic Anatomic And Pathologic Risk Factors Ultimately Should Guide Selection, Along With The Operator's Intrinsic Capabilities: The Pearls Of Selecting Patients For CEA And CAS – A Dual Practitioner
  Presenters: Aman Patel, M.D.  
10:00 AM - 10:07 AM My Tips And Tricks To Perform CAS Safely And Effectively: Based On A 20-Year Experience In More Than 1,000 Patients
  Presenters: Peter Gaines, M.D.  
10:08 AM - 10:15 AM CAS: Great Rescues And Saves And How You Can Avoid Mistakes!
  Presenters: Michael H. Wholey, M.D.  
10:16 AM - 10:23 AM Carotid Injury And Repair: Techniques, Technology And Beyond
  Presenters: Gregg H. Zoarski, M.D.  
10:24 AM - 10:40 AM Coffee Break / Visit Exhibits
ACUTE STROKE THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS 2008
Moderator(s): Aquilla S. Turk, D.O. / Philip M. Meyers, M.D.  
10:40 AM - 10:47 AM Current Guidelines For IV Therapy
  Presenters: Steven H. Rudolph, M.D.  
10:48 AM - 10:55 AM The Role Of IA Thrombolysis In 2008
  Presenters: Joshua A. Hirsch, M.D.  
10:56 AM - 11:03 AM What Is The Best Model For A Bridging Protocol: Summary Of IMS Trials - Lessons Learned
  Presenters: Steven R. Levine, M.D.  
11:04 AM - 11:11 AM IA Thrombectomy: What Are The Results – MERCI/MULTI MERCI 2008?
  Presenters: Raul G. Nogueria, M.D.  
11:12 AM - 11:19 AM New FDA Approved IA Clot Removal Device: PENUMBRA Early Results And Techniques
  Presenters: Jeffrey Farkas, M.D.  
11:20 AM - 11:27 AM Is The Paradigm Going To Evolve Into Angioplasty And Stenting Following The Cardiology Model Of The Prior Decade?
  Presenters: Peter K. Nelson, M.D.  
11:28 AM - 11:38 AM Posterior Circulation Stroke: Imaging, Angiography, And Endovascular Therapy
  Presenters: Gregg H. Zoarski, M.D.  
11:39 AM - 11:59 AM Discussion
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break
STROKE AND NEURO INTENSIVE CARE UNITS
Moderator(s): H. Christian Weston-Schumacher, M.D. / Vladimir Kvetan, M.D.  
1:00 PM - 1:07 PM How To Best Form And Utilize A Stroke Unit/Neuro ICU
  Presenters: Mitchell S.V. Elkind, M.D.  
1:08 PM - 1:15 PM How To Organize Your Stroke Center/Team: Materials And Methods, Money And Men
  Presenters: Steven H. Rudolph, M.D.  
INTRACRANIAL ATHEROSCLEROSIS MANAGEMENT
Moderator(s): Aquilla S. Turk, D.O. / Mark H. Wholey, M.D.  
1:16 PM - 1:23 PM Natural History And Best Medical Management
  Presenters: Lou Caplan, M.D.  
1:24 PM - 1:31 PM Interventional Treatment Options: Is Angioplasty Alone Durable?
  Presenters: Philip M. Meyers, M.D.  
1:32 PM - 1:39 PM Intracranial Stenting: Past, Present And Future
  Presenters: Aquilla S. Turk, D.O.  
1:40 PM - 1:47 PM Neurovascular Territories For The Interventionalist
  Presenters: Joshua A. Hirsch, M.D.  
1:48 PM - 2:00 PM Legal Ramification If You Do Or Do Not Treat With An FDA Approved Drug And/Or Device
  Presenters: Michael I. Weintraub, M.D.  
2:01 PM - 2:15 PM Discussion And Closing Remarks
END OF SESSION III