SESSION 8 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 8: VASCULAR ULTRASOUND: “CURVEBALLS AND CONTROVERSIES”
Moderators:Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
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7:40 AM - 7:48 AM Arterial Ultrasound Imaging Is Overused: Strategic Use Of Duplex Scanning For Patients With Arterial Occlusive Disease
  Presenter(s):Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT  
7:48 AM - 7:56 AM After-Hours Vascular Testing: Results Of The 2011 American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Survey
  Presenter(s):R. Eugene Zierler, MD  
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7:56 AM - 8:04 AM Cardiovascular Resonance: A New Technology To Detect Carotid Stenosis
  Presenter(s):Phillip J. Bendick, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
8:04 AM - 8:12 AM Carotid And Subclavian Artery Findings With Hybrid Thoracic Endovascular Procedures
  Presenter(s):Douglas L. Wooster, MD  
8:12 AM - 8:20 AM Iatrogenic May-Thurner Syndrome Following EVAR: Something You Should Be Aware Of
  Presenter(s):Alan M. Dietzek, MD, RPVI, FACS  
8:20 AM - 8:28 AM Screening For Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis And Renal Artery Stenosis In Patients Undergoing Long-Term Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement
  Presenter(s):Anil P. Hingorani, MD  
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8:28 AM - 8:35 AM Panel Discussion
8:35 AM - 8:40 AM Break
END OF SESSION 8
 
SESSION 9 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 9: CURRENT CRITICAL GOVERNMENTAL, INTERSOCIETAL AND REIMBURSEMENT ISSUES
Moderators:Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU, FSDMS  
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8:40 AM - 8:50 AM SVU/SVS Collaboration: How Does This Impact Vascular Laboratories?
  Presenter(s):Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU, FSDMS  
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8:50 AM - 8:57 AM Impact Of 2012 Physician's Fee Schedule On The Vascular Lab
  Presenter(s):Robert M. Zwolak, MD, PhD  
8:57 AM - 9:04 AM How The PEAC And RUC Impact Vascular Lab Reimbursement
  Presenter(s):Sean P. Roddy, MD  
9:04 AM - 9:11 AM How Can Vascular Labs Keep Up With Changing LCDs?
  Presenter(s):Robert M. Zwolak, MD, PhD  
ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ISSUES, UPDATES AND FUTURE INITIATIVES
9:11 AM - 9:18 AM The Real Impact Of The CARE Bill
  Presenter(s):Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU, FSDMS  
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9:18 AM - 9:25 AM Mandatory Accreditation In The Vascular Lab: Is That Our Future?
  Presenter(s):Sandra L. Katanick, RN, RVT, CAE, FSVU  
9:25 AM - 9:32 AM Certification: Will Specialty Credentials And Recertification Strengthen Or Undermine Vascular Technology?
  Presenter(s):R. Eugene Zierler, MD  
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9:32 AM - 9:45 AM Panel Discussion
END OF SESSION 9
 
SESSION 10 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 10: CEREBROVASCULAR IMAGING (10-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Richard C. Pennell, MD, FACS  
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9:45 AM - 9:55 AM Practical Technical Tips To Facilitate The Carotid Duplex Examination
  Presenter(s):Kathleen A. Carter, BSN, RN, RVT, FSVU  
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9:55 AM - 10:05 AM Should The Standard Duplex Velocity Criteria For The Diagnosis Of Carotid Stenosis Be Changed After Carotid Endarterectomy With Patch Closure: Results From Randomized Carotid Trial
  Presenter(s):Ali F. AbuRahma, MD  
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10:05 AM - 10:15 AM Key Factors Influencing Quality And Accuracy Of A Carotid Duplex Exam: Testing, Interpretation And Accreditation
  Presenter(s):Patricia (Tish) A. Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU  
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10:15 AM - 10:25 AM Duplex For Follow-up After Carotid Stenting: Techniques And Interpretation Criteria
  Presenter(s):Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM Practical Approach For The Diagnosis And Planning For Treatment Of Carotid Stenosis: CDU, CTA, MRA, CA: Which Is Best, When And Why
  Presenter(s):Richard C. Pennell, MD, FACS  
10:34 AM - 10:45 AM Panel Discussion
10:45 AM - 10:50 AM Transition to Workshops (4th Floor)
END OF SESSION 10
 
SESSION 11 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 11: WORKSHOP ROTATION III
Moderators:TBD
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LOCATION: HOLLAND SUITE, 4TH FLOOR
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM 1. Exactly Who Is IAC Vacular Testing And What Have They Done With ICAVL?
  Presenter(s):Sandra L. Katanick, RN, RVT, CAE, FSVU  
LOCATION: HUDSON SUITE, 4TH FLOOR
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM 2. Doppler Tips And Techniques: Technical Issues That Can Cause A Misdiagnosis
  Presenter(s):Robert De Jong, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS  
LOCATION: EAST SUITE, 4TH FLOOR
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM 3. Lessons Learned From Interesting And Unusual Cases From High Volume Labs
  Presenter(s):Patricia (Tish) A. Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU / R. Eugene Zierler, MD  
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LOCATION: HARLEM SUITE, 4TH FLOOR
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM 4. Tricks And Tips For Improving Vascular Duplex
  Presenter(s):Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU / Cindy A. Owen, RVT, RDMS, FSDMS  
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LOCATION: NEW YORK SUITE, 4TH FLOOR
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM 5. Musculoskeletal Mimics Of Vascular Disease
  Presenter(s):Lauren Lown, BS, RDMS, RVT  
LOCATION: LINCOLN SUITE, 4TH FLOOR
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM 6. Identifying And Managing Ultrasound Artifacts
  Presenter(s):Frank Miele, MSEE  
MIDTOWN SUITE, 4TH FLOOR
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM 7. More On Report Writing
  Presenter(s):Laurence Needleman, MD / Leslie M. Scoutt, MD  
11:50 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch On Your Own
END OF SESSION 11
 
SESSION 12 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 12: PRACTICE ENHANCEMENTS II: ISSUES RELATED TO TRAINING, EDUCATION, COST, EFFICIENCY, AND OTHER IMPORTANT CONCEPTS IN VASCULAR ULTRASOUND
Moderators:Terrence D. Case, EdM, RVT, FSVU / Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT, FSVU  
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1:00 PM - 1:10 PM How Can We Standardize Clinical Education In Vascular Ultrasound: Focus On The Clinical Site
  Presenter(s):Joseph P. Hughes, RVS, RVT, FSVU  
1:10 PM - 1:20 PM Imaging The World: A New Paradigm For Ultrasound
  Presenter(s):Frank Miele, MSEE  
1:20 PM - 1:30 PM Use Of A Site-Visit Peer-Assessment Of Ultrasound Facilities For Quality Improvement
  Presenter(s):Douglas L. Wooster, MD  
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM Cost-Effectiveness Of A Health System Vascular Screening Program: Benefits And How To
  Presenter(s):John Blebea, MD, MBA  
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM Key Words At Key Times: Report Writing Strategies: What’s The Best Way To Say What Needs To Be Said: 4 Case Study Presentations
  Presenter(s):Laurence Needleman, MD  
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1:50 PM - 2:00 PM Panel Discussion
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM Break
END OF SESSION 12
 
SESSION 13 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 13: VENOUS SESSION: BACKGROUND, TECHNIQUES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF VENOUS DISEASE OF THE LOWER EXTREMITIES
Moderators:Mark A. Oliver, MD, RVT, RPVI, FSVU  
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2:10 PM - 2:20 PM Venous Thrombo-Embolic Disease: Scope Of The Problem, Incidence Of DVT And Pulmonary Embolism: Implications For The Vascular Ultrasound Professional
  Presenter(s):Mark A. Oliver, MD, RVT, RPVI, FSVU  
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2:20 PM - 2:30 PM Evidence Based Venous Ultrasound
  Presenter(s):Laurence Needleman, MD  
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2:30 PM - 2:40 PM Practical Technical Tips To Facilitate The LE Venous Duplex Examination
  Presenter(s):Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
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2:40 PM - 2:50 PM Venous Thrombosis: Acute, Chronic, Recurrent
  Presenter(s):Laurence Needleman, MD  
2:50 PM - 3:00 PM Grey Scale Median (GSM) Of Leg DVT: Thrombus Characterization
  Presenter(s):Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM CTA, CTV And Ultrasound In The Diagnosis Of Venous Thromboembolism Related To Pulmonary Embolism: Is Duplex Overused, What Is The Optimal Approach
  Presenter(s):R. Eugene Zierler, MD  
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3:10 PM - 3:20 PM The Role Of D-Dimer And Ultrasound In The Follow-up Management Of Patients With Deep Vein Thrombosis
  Presenter(s):Dennis F. Bandyk, MD  
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM Panel Discussion
3:30 PM - 3:35 PM Break
END OF SESSION 13
 
SESSION 14 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 14: ARTERIAL IMAGING
Moderators:Patricia (Tish) A. Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU  
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3:35 PM - 3:45 PM Practical Duplex Arterial Evaluation Of The Lower Extremity: My Top Take Home Tips
  Presenter(s):Patricia (Tish) A. Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU  
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3:45 PM - 3:55 PM Iatrogenic Injuries Of The Common Femoral And External Iliac Artery During Endograft Placement: An Underdiagnosed Entity
  Presenter(s):Anil P. Hingorani, MD  
3:55 PM - 4:05 PM GSM Of Femoral Atheromas Facilitate Assessment Of Intimal Dissection Technique Reentry
  Presenter(s):Natalie A. Marks, MD, RVT  
4:05 PM - 4:15 PM Panel Discussion
END OF SESSION 14
 
SESSION 15 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 15: DIALYSIS ACCESS
Moderators:Clifford M. Sales, MD, MBA  
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4:15 PM - 4:25 PM Ultrasound For AVF Planning And Surveillance: What Is The Information That Is Needed, How Is It Acquired? Proposal For A Standard Technique
  Presenter(s):Patricia (Tish) A. Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU  
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4:25 PM - 4:35 PM Tips for Duplex Evaluation Of The Suspected Failing Dialysis Access
  Presenter(s):Kathleen A. Carter, BSN, RN, RVT, FSVU  
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4:35 PM - 4:45 PM Dialysis Access Outcomes In The Era Of The Fistula First Initiative
  Presenter(s):Clifford M. Sales, MD, MBA  
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4:45 PM - 4:55 PM Vascular Lab Criteria For Dialysis Access Maturation And Dysfunction
  Presenter(s):Dennis F. Bandyk, MD  
4:55 PM - 5:05 PM 5 Tips For Duplex Guided AV Access Intervention
  Presenter(s):David Fox, MD, FACS  
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5:05 PM - 5:15 PM Panel Discussion
5:15 PM - 5:15 PM Symposium Ends
Raffle Drawing - You Must Be Present To Win
END OF SESSION 15