WHY ATTEND LiVI
Evaluation
LIVE IMAGING of 6 patients: 3 with superficial vein reflux and 3 with deep vein pathology
- How to work up patients: What to ask for in the history, how to perform a focused exam, and selection of imaging test to complete the workup
- Know how to use and the role of different imaging modalities: Ultrasound, IVUS, CTV, MRV, venography
- Detailed ultrasound evaluation of abdominal, pelvic and lower extremity veins during live imaging of patients that will be treated during the course
LIVE IMAGING of 6 patients: 3 with superficial vein reflux and 3 with deep vein pathology
Interventions
LIVE PROCEDURES in 6 patients: 3 with superficial vein reflux and 3 with deep vein pathology
- Understand the planning and strategy of superficial and deep vein procedures, from simple to complex
- Know your tools, and when and how to use them
- Learn how to anticipate problems and how to avoid them
- Tips and tricks to optimize outcomes
- Imaging during the procedure: Role of ultrasound, IVUS and venography
- Determine what a satisfactory result is and learn what to do when issues remain
LIVE PROCEDURES in 6 patients: 3 with superficial vein reflux and 3 with deep vein pathology
Post intervention management
- How to counsel patients immediately after interventions
- The schedule and imaging method of follow-up after different interventions
- How to optimize medical management of patients
- How to recognize adverse events and disease recurrence, and how to manage them