SESSION 1 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 1: WAVEFORMS, PRESSURE AND FLOW
Moderators:Laurence Needleman, MD  
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7:50 AM - 8:00 AM Welcome And Opening Remarks
  Presenter(s):George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU  
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM The Ankle Brachial Index: Systolic vs. Diastolic, Highest vs. Lowest Tibial ABI, Surgery vs. Screening Decisions
  Presenter(s):Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
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8:10 AM - 8:20 AM Effects Of Cardiac Conditions On Arterial And Venous Waveforms Of The Upper And Lower Extremities
  Presenter(s):Frank Miele, MSEE  
8:20 AM - 8:30 AM Carotid Duplex Waveform Analysis In Normal And Abnormal Conditions
  Presenter(s):Cindy A. Owen, RVT, RDMS, FSDMS  
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM Carotid Duplex Waveforms As An Indicator Of Cardiovascular Disease
  Presenter(s):Terrence D. Case, EdM, RVT, FSVU  
8:40 AM - 8:50 AM The Physiology Of The Steal Syndrome
  Presenter(s):Billy Zang, BS, RVT, RDMS, FSVU  
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM Panel Discussion
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Break
Visit Exhibits and Pavilions (2nd and 3rd Floors)
END OF SESSION 1
 
SESSION 2 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 2: VISCERAL VASCULAR, AORTA AND ENDOLEAK DETECTION
Moderators:Evan C. Lipsitz, MD  
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9:30 AM - 9:42 AM AAA Screening: Who Should Be Screened And How To Do It
  Presenter(s):Laurence Needleman, MD  
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9:42 AM - 9:54 AM Kidney Transplant Rejection: Do Tissue Changes Precede Hemodynamic Changes And Symptoms?
  Presenter(s):Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
9:54 AM - 10:06 AM Abdominal Vascular Related Pathology Not Commonly Encountered By The Vascular Sonographer
  Presenter(s):Leslie M. Scoutt, MD  
10:06 AM - 10:18 AM Non-Vascular Pathology For The RVT: What’s Worrisome And What’s Probably Not
  Presenter(s):Robert De Jong, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS  
10:18 AM - 10:30 AM My 5 Top Tips To Enhance Endoleak Detection With Duplex Ultrasound
  Presenter(s):Kathleen A. Carter, BSN, RN, RVT, FSVU  
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10:30 AM - 10:40 AM Panel Discussion
10:40 AM - 10:45 AM Transition to Workshops (Americas Hall 2, 3rd Floor)
END OF SESSION 2
 
SESSION 3 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 3: WORKSHOP ROTATION I
Moderators:TBD
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LOCATION: AMERICAS HALL 2 (ENTER FROM MAIN EXHIBIT HALL - AMERICAS HALL 1 - 3RD FLOOR)
10:45 AM - 11:55 AM 1. Advanced Carotid Artery Duplex Imaging And Interpretation
  Presenter(s):Phillip J. Bendick, PhD, RVT, FSVU / Cindy A. Owen, RVT, RDMS, FSDMS  
10:45 AM - 11:55 AM 2. Tips For Arterial Mapping Of The Lower Extremity
  Presenter(s):Patricia (Tish) A. Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU / Natalie A. Marks, MD, RVT  
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10:45 AM - 11:55 AM 3. Transcranial Doppler
  Presenter(s):Joseph P. Hughes, RVS, RVT, FSVU  
10:45 AM - 11:55 AM 4. Advance Venous, Arterial And Physiologic Testing Interpretation
  Presenter(s):Laurence Needleman, MD / Leslie M. Scoutt, MD  
10:45 AM - 11:55 AM 5. Lower Extremity Venous And Reflux Testing (Protocols And Techniques)
  Presenter(s):Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT  
10:45 AM - 11:55 AM 6. Technical Tips For Visceral Vascular, Aorta And EVAR Imaging And Interpretation
  Presenter(s):Robert De Jong, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS / Billy Zang, BS, RVT, RDMS, FSVU / Kathleen A. Carter, BSN, RN, RVT, FSVU  
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10:45 AM - 11:55 AM 7. Hemodialysis Access: Preoperative Mapping And Post Placement Assessment
  Presenter(s):Larry A. Scher, MD  
10:45 AM - 11:55 AM 8. Critical Thinking And Leadership Skills: How Do I Acquire And Apply It In The Management Of The Vascular Laboratory
  Presenter(s):Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU, FSDMS / George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU  
11:55 AM - 1:10 PM Lunch On Your Own
END OF SESSION 3
 
SESSION 4 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 4: WORKSHOP ROTATION II
Moderators:TBD
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LOCATION: AMERICAS HALL 2 (ENTER FROM MAIN EXHIBIT HALL - AMERICAS HALL 1 - 3RD FLOOR)
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM 1. Advanced Carotid Artery Duplex Imaging And Interpretation
  Presenter(s):Phillip J. Bendick, PhD, RVT, FSVU / Cindy A. Owen, RVT, RDMS, FSDMS  
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM 2. Tips For Arterial Mapping Of The Lower Extremity
  Presenter(s):Patricia (Tish) A. Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU / Natalie A. Marks, MD, RVT  
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1:10 PM - 2:10 PM 3. Transcranial Doppler
  Presenter(s):Joseph P. Hughes, RVS, RVT, FSVU  
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM 4. Advance Venous, Arterial And Physiologic Testing Interpretation
  Presenter(s):Laurence Needleman, MD / Leslie M. Scoutt, MD  
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM 5. Lower Extremity Venous And Reflux Testing (Protocols And Techniques)
  Presenter(s):Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT  
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM 6. Technical Tips For Visceral Vascular, Aorta And EVAR Imaging And Interpretation
  Presenter(s):Robert De Jong, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS / Billy Zang, BS, RVT, RDMS, FSVU / Kathleen A. Carter, BSN, RN, RVT, FSVU  
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1:10 PM - 2:10 PM 7. Hemodialysis Access: Preoperative Mapping And Post Placement Assessment
  Presenter(s):Larry A. Scher, MD  
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM 8. Critical Thinking And Leadership Skills: How Do I Acquire And Apply It In The Management Of The Vascular Laboratory
  Presenter(s):Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU, FSDMS / George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU  
2:10 PM - 2:15 PM Transition to Trianon Ballroom, 3rd Floor
END OF SESSION 4
 
SESSION 5 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 5: NOVEL TECHNOLOGIES AND CUTTING EDGE TECHNIQUES
Moderators:Phillip J. Bendick, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
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2:15 PM - 2:24 PM Ultrasound Fusion Imaging For Aortic Endograft Evaluation
  Presenter(s):Phillip J. Bendick, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
2:24 PM - 2:33 PM Musculoskeletal Mimics Of Vascular Disease Processes
  Presenter(s):Lauren Lown, BS, RDMS, RVT  
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2:33 PM - 2:42 PM IMT And Brachial Artery Flow Mediated Dilatation
  Presenter(s):Billy Zang, BS, RVT, RDMS, FSVU  
2:42 PM - 2:51 PM Virtual Histology Of Atherosclerotic Plaque Using IVUS
  Presenter(s):Phillip J. Bendick, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
2:51 PM - 3:00 PM Panel Discussion
3:00 PM - 3:05 PM Break - Visit Exhibits and Pavilions
(2nd and 3rd Floors)
END OF SESSION 5
 
SESSION 6 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 6: PRACTICE ENHANCEMENTS - PART I: LAB MANAGEMENT, PERSONNEL, TRAINING AND QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES (9 MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU / Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT, FSVU  
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3:05 PM - 3:14 PM Leadership Defined: A Review Of The Basic Concepts Of Leadership In Healthcare
  Presenter(s):Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU, FSDMS  
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3:14 PM - 3:23 PM Managing Your Career: Mentors, Marketing Yourself, Changing Jobs, Getting Promoted
  Presenter(s):Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT, FSVU  
3:23 PM - 3:32 PM Staff Development And Competency Assessment Strategies
  Presenter(s):Joseph P. Hughes, RVS, RVT, FSVU  
3:32 PM - 3:41 PM Work / Life Balance: Does It Matter? Achieving Flow And Happiness In The Workplace
  Presenter(s):Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT, FSVU  
3:41 PM - 3:50 PM Panel Discussion
3:50 PM - 4:20 PM Break
Visit Exhibits and Pavilions (2nd and 3rd Floors)
END OF SESSION 6
 
SESSION 7 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 7: DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC VENOUS DISEASE
Moderators:Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT  
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THIS IMPORTANT SESSION IS TAILORED TO THE EVERYDAY NEED IN TERMS OF CHRONIC VENOUS DISEASE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. IT IS BALANCED FOR TECHNOLOGISTS, PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS THAT HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND FOLLOW-UP OF CHRONIC VENOUS DISEASE. THE FACULTY INCLUDES INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EXPERTS IN THE FIELD AND KEY MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN VENOUS FORUM AND THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHLEBOLOGY. ALL HAVE A GREAT INTEREST IN VEIN DISEASE, ARE WELL PUBLISHED IN THE SPECIALTY AND LECTURE BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.
4:20 PM - 4:28 PM From The Clinical Diagnosis To Ultrasound: Clinical Case
  Presenter(s):Peter J. Pappas, MD  
4:28 PM - 4:36 PM Patterns Of Reflux In The Saphenous Veins
  Presenter(s):Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT  
4:36 PM - 4:44 PM Recurrent Vein Reflux
  Presenter(s):Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT  
4:44 PM - 4:52 PM Clinical Importance Of Identifying Postthrombotic Changes
  Presenter(s):Mark H. Meissner, MD  
4:52 PM - 5:00 PM Diagnosis Of Pelvic Vein Pathology
  Presenter(s):Antonios P. Gasparis, MD  
5:00 PM - 5:08 PM Role Of Ultrasound During Endovenous Therapy
  Presenter(s):Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RVT  
5:08 PM - 5:19 PM Presentation And Diagnosis Of Complex Vein Disease
  Presenter(s):Robert B. McLafferty, MD  
5:19 PM - 5:27 PM Lack Of Ultrasound Training On Chronic Venous Disease: How To Bridge The Gap
  Presenter(s):George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU  
5:27 PM - 5:45 PM Panel Discussion
END OF SESSION 7