SESSION VII SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION VII: PRACTICE ENHANCEMENTS II: ISSUES AND CONCEPTS IMPORTANT TO VASCULAR ULTRASOUND
Moderators:George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU / Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT
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8:00 AM - 8:13 AM The Evolution Of The Vascular Technologist: Where Have We Been And Where Are We Going?
  Presenters: William B. Schroedter, BS, RVT, FSVU  
8:13 AM - 8:25 AM Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Procedures: What Is In The Future For The Vascular Technologist?
  Presenters: Natalie A. Marks, M.D., R.V.T.  
8:25 AM - 8:37 AM Evolving Patterns Of Vascular Lab Testing In The Hospital And Private Lab Settings
  Presenters: Russell H. Samson, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T.  
8:37 AM - 8:49 AM The Clinical Site Experience: Providing Value To Students And Benefits To The Clinical Site
  Presenters: Terrence D. Case, MEd, RVT, FSVU  
8:49 AM - 9:01 AM The Impending Sonographer Shortage Revisited: How Real Is It And Have We Addressed The Challenge?
  Presenters: Joseph P. Hughes, RVS, RVT, FSVU  
9:01 AM - 9:13 AM The Impending Sonographer Shortage Revisited: Introduction To The Health Professions Network And How It Can Help To Address The Shortage
  Presenters: George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU  
9:13 AM - 9:30 AM Panel Discussion
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Session Break
END OF SESSION VII
 
SESSION VIII SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION VIII: CURRENT CRITICAL ISSUES: INTERSOCIETAL AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS NEWS
Moderators:Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU / Robert M. Zwolak, M.D., Ph.D.
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9:45 AM - 9:57 AM Government Relations Update: Critical Issues And Current Challenges In Vascular Ultrasound
  Presenters: Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU  
9:57 AM - 10:09 AM The Deficit Reduction Act And Its Implications For The Vascular Ultrasound Community
  Presenters: Robert M. Zwolak, M.D., Ph.D.  
10:09 AM - 10:19 AM Status Of The “Fistula First” Initiative: Has It Had Any Impact?
  Presenters: Clifford M. Sales, MD, MBA  
10:19 AM - 10:29 AM Sonographer And Physician Credentialing: ARDMS Update
  Presenters: Steven A. Leers, M.D.  
10:29 AM - 10:39 AM Sonographer And Physician Credentialing: CCI Update
  Presenters: Gail P. Size, BS, RVT, RVS, FSVU  
10:39 AM - 10:51 AM State Of The SVU, What It Is Doing To Define The Profession And Support Its Members And Highlights Of Its 29th Annual Conference
  Presenters: Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT  
10:51 AM - 11:03 AM ICAVL Accreditation: What’s The Data On Certification In Accredited Labs; Why Is This Not Mandatory; What Will Be The Impact Of The MCare Bill Regarding Mandatory Accreditation?
  Presenters: Sandra L. Katanick, RN, RVT, FSVU, CAE  
11:03 AM - 11:13 AM Update On The Activities Of The Vascular Disease Foundation
  Presenters: Anton N. Sidawy, M.D., M.P.H.  
11:13 AM - 11:25 AM Panel Discussion
11:25 AM - 11:35 AM Transition To Workshops
END OF SESSION VIII
 
SESSION IX SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION IX: WORKSHOP ROTATION III
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11:35 AM - 12:35 PM 1. Understanding Hemodynamic Changes Associated With Disease And Pathology: Arterial, Venous And Carotid Cases
  Panelist(s): Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU / William B. Schroedter, BS, RVT, FSVU  
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM 2. More On Rare And Unusual Pathology Encountered In The Vascular Lab: Case Study Presentations
  Panelist(s): Laurence Needleman, MD / Robert Scissons, RVT  
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM 3. Understanding The Effects Of Cardiac Pathologies On The Peripheral Vasculature
  Presenters: Frank Miele, MSEE  
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM 4. Technical Tips On Pre-, Peri-, And Post Ultrasound Guided Endovenous Interventions
  Presenters: Diana L. Neuhardt, BS, MBA, RVT  
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM 5. ICAVL Accreditation
  Presenters: Sandra L. Katanick, RN, RVT, FSVU, CAE  
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM 6. Government Relations And Other Intersocietal Issues
  Panelist(s): Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU / Gail P. Size, BS, RVT, RVS, FSVU / Steven A. Leers, M.D. / Robert M. Zwolak, M.D., Ph.D.  
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM 7. Career Pathways And Professional Development
  Panelist(s): Terrence D. Case, MEd, RVT, FSVU / Joseph P. Hughes, RVS, RVT, FSVU / Charles C. Odwin, BS, RDMS, PA-C / Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT / Dunstan Abraham, RDMS, PA-C, MPH  
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM 8. Duplex Ultrasound Assessment After Abdominal, Peripheral And Carotid Stenting Procedures
  Presenters: Kathleen A. Carter, BSN, RN, RVT, FSVU  
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM Lunch On Your Own
END OF SESSION IX
 
SESSION X SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION X: CAREER PATHWAYS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (8-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU / Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT
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INTRODUCTION TO THE SESSION
1:35 PM - 1:38 PM What Is The True Scope Of The Industry: Thinking Outside Of The Box
  Presenters: George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU / Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT  
1:38 PM - 1:46 PM Technical Director/Lab Manager
  Presenters: Kathleen A. Carter, BSN, RN, RVT, FSVU  
1:46 PM - 1:54 PM Physician’s Assistant
  Presenters: Charles C. Odwin, BS, RDMS, PA-C / Dunstan Abraham, RDMS, PA-C, MPH  
1:54 PM - 2:02 PM Allied Health Education: Program Director
  Presenters: Terrence D. Case, MEd, RVT, FSVU  
2:02 PM - 2:10 PM Commercial Setting: Sales, Marketing, Applications, Product Design
  Presenters: William A. Zang, BS, RVT, RDMS, FSVU  
2:10 PM - 2:18 PM Private Business Owner: Clinical Services
  Presenters: William B. Schroedter, BS, RVT, FSVU  
2:18 PM - 2:26 PM Private Business: Consulting And Staffing – Clinical
  Presenters: Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT  
2:26 PM - 2:35 PM Panel Discussion
2:35 PM - 2:50 PM Session Break
END OF SESSION X
 
SESSION XI SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION XI: PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL AND HEMODIALYSIS SESSION
Moderators:Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT / William B. Schroedter, BS, RVT, FSVU
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2:50 PM - 3:00 PM Customizing The Interpretation And Reporting Of The ABI Based On The Referral Indication
  Presenters: Douglas L. Wooster, M.D.  
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM Peripheral Arterial Doppler Waveform Descriptors: Absent, Vague And Contradictory…What’s All The Confusion About?
  Presenters: Robert Scissons, RVT  
3:10 PM - 3:20 PM Duplex Arterial Mapping, Contrast Arteriography, CT Angio, MRA: Current Status And Strategies For Their Use
  Presenters: Evan C. Lipsitz, M.D.  
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM Lessons Learned From Unusual Findings And Interesting Cases
  Presenters: Laurence Needleman, MD  
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM Role Of Duplex In The Diagnosis Of Complications Associated With Endovascular And Cardiac Procedures: Key Points For The Vascular Tech
  Presenters: Ali Amin, M.D., R.V,T., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C.  
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM Protocol And Technical Tips For Pre-Dialysis Mapping Procedures
  Presenters: Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM Utility Of Duplex Ultrasound For Evaluation Of Hemodialysis Access And Selection For Intervention Of Non-Maturing Conduits
  Presenters: Dennis F. Bandyk, M.D.  
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM Panel Discussion
END OF SESSION XI
 
SESSION XII SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION XII: VENOUS DISEASE, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT
Moderators:Mark A. Oliver, MD, RVT, FSVU
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4:10 PM - 4:22 PM Breaking Down And Understanding The Clinical Relevance Of The Various Components Of The Lower Extremity Vein Examination
  Presenters: Richard C. Pennell, MD, FACS  
4:22 PM - 4:34 PM Natural History Of Acute DVT And Correlation With Sonographic Findings
  Presenters: Mark H. Meissner, M.D.  
4:34 PM - 4:46 PM Natural History Of Muscular Vein DVT
  Presenters: Gregory L. Moneta, M.D.  
4:46 PM - 4:58 PM Duplex Ultrasound For The Diagnosis Of Upper Extremity Vein Pathologies: Technical Tips, Pitfalls And Pearls
  Presenters: Robert J. Daigle, BA  
4:58 PM - 5:10 PM Current Role Of Vascular Ultrasound For The Evaluation Of Patients With Suspected Pulmonary Embolism
  Presenters: Dennis F. Bandyk, M.D.  
5:10 PM - 5:22 PM What Every Vascular Technologist Should Know About IVC Filters
  Presenters: Mark W. Moritz, M.D.  
5:22 PM - 5:34 PM New Horizons In The Treatment Of Deep Vein Thrombosis
  Presenters: Mark A. Oliver, MD, RVT, FSVU  
5:34 PM - 5:45 PM Panel Discussion
5:45 PM - 5:45 PM Symposium Ends. Thank You For Coming And We Hope To See You Next Year!
END OF SESSION XII