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

Overview

Vascular Surgery CME from the Experts

A joint effort from the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at UCLA and Society for Vascular Surgery, this online CME course focuses on the major pillars of vascular surgery: conventional open operations, catheter-based intervention (endovascular surgery), the medical aspect of patient management, and diagnostic imaging and noninvasive testing.

Internationally recognized faculty present lectures covering important recent developments, along with roundtable Q&A sessions. In recognition of the increasingly important role of endovascular intervention, the Comprehensive Review and Update of What’s New in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery continuing medical education program also provides an informative update on endovascular surgery and relevant case studies.

Date of Original Release: November 1, 2023
Date Credits Expire: October 31, 2026
Estimated Time to Complete: 27.50 hours

Topics / Speakers

Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology of the Arterial 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

Anatomic Exposures in Vascular Surgery – Tips & Tricks - Erica L. Mitchell, MD, MEd SE, FACS, DFSVS

Vascular Trauma - Niten Singh, MD

Round Table Discussion, Q&A, Case Examples - Moderator: Wesley S. Moore, MD; Panelists: Drs. Dean, Lunsden, Mitchell, and Chandra

Non-Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease - Gregory J. Landry, MD

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

Overview of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Hugh A. Gelabert, MD

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

Round Table Discussion, Q&A, Case Examples - Moderator: David A. Rigberg, MD; Panelists: Drs. Gelabert, Landry, O'Connell, Pounds, Sheahan, and Singh

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

Management of Chronic Venous Obstruction - Manju Kalra, MBBS

Vascular Malformations – Diagnosis and Management - Steven M. Farley, MD

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

Management of Acute Arterial and Graft Occlusions - Johnathon C. Rollo, MD

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

Evaluation of Patient Risk for Vascular Intervention - John S. Lane, MD

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

Round Table Discussion, Q&A, Case Examples - Moderator: Vincent L. Rowe, MD; Panelists: Drs. Brenner, Duncan, Farley, Jimenez, Kalra, Lane, Rigberg, and Rollo

Management of Renal Vascular Hypertension - Benjamin J. Pearce, MD, FACS

Venous Thromboembolism – Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy - Anthony J. Comerota, MD, FACS, FACC

Inferior Vena Cava Filters – Indications, Selection, and Management - John E. Rectenwald, MD, MS, DFSVS

The Role of Leadership Development and Mentorship in Vascular Surgery - Julie A. Freischlag, MD, FACS, FRCSEd(Hon), DFSVS, MAMSE

Pediatric Vascular Surgery - Dawn M. Coleman, MD, FACS

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

Round Table Discussion, Q&A, Case Examples - Moderator: Audra A. Duncan, MD, FACS, FRCSC; Panelists: Drs. Clouse, Coleman, Comerota, Freischlag, Pearce, and Rectenwald

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 - Caron Rockman, MD

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

Cerebrovascular Disease IV – Surgery 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 R. Brown, MD

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

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

Round Table Discussion, Q&A, Case Examples - Moderator: Juan Carlos Jimenez, MD, MBA; Panelists: Drs. Brown, Goldstone, Jordan, Kashyap, Moore, Rasmussen, Rockman, and Sheahan

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

Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm – Currently Available Devices and Results - Michel S. Makaroun, MD

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

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

Management of Aorto-Iliac Occlusive Disease – Medical, Open, Endo - Jeffrey Jim, MD, MPHS, FACS

Round Table Discussion, Q&A - Moderator: David A. Rigberg, MD; Panelists: Drs. Jim, Lee, Makaroun, Safi, and Starnes

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

Dialysis Access - Karen Woo, MD, PhD

Splanchinic and Renal Arterial Aneurysms - James C. Stanley, MD

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

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

Round Table Discussion, Q&A - Moderator: Peter F. Lawrence, MD; Panelists: Drs. Woo, Stanley, and Darling

Infra-Inguinal Arterial Occlusive Disease – Surgical Management - 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

Round Table Discussion, Q&A - Moderator: Peter F. Lawrence, MD; Panelists: Drs. Darling, DeRubertis, Rowe, Sheahan, Stanley, Wakefield, Woo, and Veith

Faculty

Accreditation / Pass Guarantee

Accreditation

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 27.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Date of Original Release: November 1, 2023
Date Credits Expire: October 31, 2026
Estimated Time to Complete: 27.50 hours

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

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, learners will 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.

Disclosure Statement

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Quick Facts

Provider: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Course Chairs and Co-Chairs:

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

David A. Rigberg, MD
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Juan Carlos Jimenez, MD, MBA, FACS
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Audra A. Duncan, MD, FACS, FRCSC
University of Western Ontario

Credits: Earn a maximum of 27.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™