Comprehensive Review and Update of What’s New in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Overview

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In-Depth Vascular Surgery Board Prep CME

Whether you’re preparing for your board exam or building a foundation as a resident or fellow, this comprehensive continuing medical education course delivers an expert-led exploration of the four major pillars of vascular surgery—conventional open operations, catheter-based endovascular interventions, medical management, and diagnostic imaging and noninvasive testing.

The Comprehensive Review of What’s New in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery online CME program features internationally recognized faculty who review current standards in basic science, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of vascular disorders. Speakers highlight the most important developments and recent advances related to their topic, ensuring that you are in-the-know.

Need credits now? The previous edition of this program is available here. It was released in 2023, and offers 27.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Topics / Speakers

Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology of the Vessel Wall - Steven Dean, DO, RPVI, FSVM

Principles of Imaging in Vascular Disease – CTA, MRA, Contrast Angiography, and Fusion - Alan B. Lumsden, MD

The Vascular Diagnostic Laboratory - Ankur Chandra, MD, RPVI

Exposure of Blood Vessels - Erica L. Mitchell, MD, MEd SE, FACS, DFSVS

Vascular Trauma - Niten Singh, MD

Atherosclerosis – Pathology, Pathogenesis, Risk Factor Modification - Jessica B. O’Connell, MD

Non-Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease - Olamide Alabi, MD

Lymphedema – Evaluation and Management - Lori L. Pounds, MD, FACS

Management of the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Hugh A. Gelabert, MD

Management of Upper Extremity Arterial and Venous Occlusive Disease - Claudie Sheahan, MD

Management of the Incompetent Axial Superficial Veins - David A. Rigberg, MD

Management of Chronic Venous Obstruction (Open, Endo) – Case Examples - Manju Kalra, MBBS

The Vascular Compression Syndromes – Nutcracker, Pelvic Congestion Median Arcuate Ligament, and SMA - Bernadette Aulivola, MD

Vascular Malformations – Diagnosis and Management - Steven Farley, MD

Primary Arterial and Vascular Graft Infections – Etiology, Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention - Audra A. Duncan, MD, FACS, FRCSC

Management of Acute Venous Thrombo-Embolism, Thrombectomy, Thrombolysis - Anthony J. Comerota, MD, FACS, FACC

Management of Non-Infectious Complications in Vascular Surgery - Juan Carlos. Jimenez, MD, MBA

Evaluation of Patient Risk for Vascular Intervention - Jonathan Cardella, MD, FRCS

Critical Care Management for the Vascular Surgical Patient - Megan Brenner, MD, MS, FACS

Management of Renal Vascular Hypertension – Case Examples - Benjamin J. Pearce, MD

Management of Acute Arterial and Graft Occlusions - Donald Baril, MD

Vena Cava Filters – Indications, Technique, and Case Examples - John Rectenwald, MD, MS

The Role of Leadership Development and Mentorship in Vascular Surgery - Julie Ann Freischlag, MD, FACS, FRCS Edin (Hon), DFS/VS

Pediatric Vascular Surgery – Aortic Coarctation, Middle Aortic Syndrome, Renovascular and Trauma – Case Examples - Dawn M. Coleman, MD, FACS

Management of Acute and Chronic Mesenteric Arterial Occlusive Disease - W. Darrin Clouse, MD

The Top 10 Papers – Summary - Matthew Eagleton, MD - SVS Immediate Past President

Cerebrovascular Disease I – Introduction to Carotid Re-Vascularization for Prevention and Management of Brain Injury - Wesley S. Moore, MD

Cerebrovascular Disease II – Carotid Bifurcation Intervention – CEA Technique and Results - Peter A. Schneider, MD

Cerebrovascular Disease III – Carotid Bifurcation Intervention – CAS Technique and Results - Vikram S. Kashyap, MD, FACS

Cerebrovascular Disease IV – Management of Aortic Arch Trunk and the Vertebral Artery Occlusive Disease - William D. Jordan, Jr., MD

Aneurysms of the Abdominal Aorta – Etiology and Diagnosis - Jerry Goldstone, MD, FACS, FRCSEd (hon)

Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – Technical Considerations - Kellie Brown, MD

Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – Technique and Comparative Results of Currently Available Devices - Malachai G. Sheahan, MD

Spine Exposures and Vascular Surgery Collaborative Support of Other Surgical Specialties - Todd E. Rasmussen, MD, FACS

Thoracic and Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Open Surgical Management - Hazim J. Safi, MD

Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm – Case Examples and Results - Michel S. Makaroun, MD

Endovascular Repair of Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – Technique and Case Examples - Bernardo C. Mendes, MD

Management of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – Case Examples - Benjamin W. Starnes, MD, DFSVS

Management of Acute and Chronic Thoracic Aortic Dissection – Case Examples - Jason T. Lee, MD

Management of Aorto-Iliac Occlusive Disease (Open, Endo) – Case Examples - Jeffrey Jim, MD, MPHS

Hematologic Problems – Bleeding, Clotting, and Anticoagulant Drugs - Thomas W. Wakefield, MD

Dialysis Access - Karen Woo, MD, PhD

Visceral Artery Aneurysms – Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Management - James C. Stanley, MD

Management of Peripheral Arterial Aneurysms - R. Clement Darling III, MD

Background and Introduction to Limb Salvage - Frank J. Veith, MD

Medical Management of the Patient with Intermittent Claudication - Jesus G. Ulloa, MD, MBA, MSHPM

Infra-Inguinal Arterial Occlusive Disease – Surgical Management – Case Examples and Technique - Vincent L. Rowe, MD

Infra-Inguinal Arterial Occlusive Disease – Endovascular Management - Brian G. DeRubertis, MD, FACS

Introduction to the Vascular Board Examination - Malachi G. Sheahan, MD

Faculty

Accreditation / Pass Guarantee

Accreditation

Oakstone Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 25.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Date of Original Release: November 15, 2025
Date Credits Expire: November 14, 2028
Estimated Time to Complete: 25.75 hours

CME credit is awarded upon successful completion of a course evaluation and a post-test.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Describe the indications, technique, and results of the spectrum of open vascular operations including such common procedures as carotid endarterectomy, repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm, aorto-femoral bypass, and infra-inguinal bypass
• Outline the management of varicose veins and deep venous occlusive disease
• Identify the indications, technique, and results of the spectrum of catheter-based; intervention including endovascular repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm, aorto-iliac and femoral popliteal-tibial occlusive disease, and carotid artery stenting
• Manage vascular disease including treatment of hypertension, risk factor modification, the use of anti-platelet, anti-coagulant, and statin therapy
• Interpret diagnostic studies including duplex ultrasound, magnetic resonance angiography, CT angiography, and catheter-based contrast angiography

Intended Audience

This educational activity was planned for practicing vascular surgeons and vascular surgery residents who wish to review their specialty and update their knowledge of new topics in this rapidly expanding field.

Faculty Affiliations Disclosure

Oakstone Publishing has assessed all relationships with ineligible companies disclosed by faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. Oakstone Publishing’s planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure information for all individuals in control of the content of the activity is located on the disclosure statement in the PDF and printed syllabus.

Board Pass Guarantee

We Guarantee You'll Pass! Diligent course study and successful completion of the CME quiz provides the strongest likelihood of passing board certification or maintenance of certification exams. Oakstone is so confident of your success that we guarantee it. If you do not pass your exam on the first attempt, mail us a copy of your board failure notification, plus our system certificate reflecting your successful completion of the CME quizzes for the board review product purchased. You will receive a credit for the purchase price paid (less any discounts or premium), which you may apply to future purchases with Oakstone. Your exam record will be destroyed. Your board failure notification can be mailed to: Oakstone, P.O. Box 19885, Birmingham, AL 35219. If you have any questions on this policy, please feel free to contact Customer Service at 1-800-633-4743.

Quick Facts

Provider: Oakstone CME

Course Director:

Wesley S. Moore, MD
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Credits: Earn a maximum of 25.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™