SESSION 3 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 3: PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES, SOUND STRATEGIES, AND FLOW FUNDAMENTALS IN VASCULAR ULTRASOUND
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7:45 AM - 7:55 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks: Navigating The Meeting; Getting The Most And What To Expect
  Presenter(s):George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU / Natalie A. Marks, MD, RPVI, RVT  
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7:55 AM - 8:06 AM A Good Physical Examination Is Half The Battle: Physical Examination Of The Vasculopath With Relevance To Diagnostic Testing
  Presenter(s):Phillip J. Bendick, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
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8:07 AM - 8:18 AM Recognizing And Compensating For Common Ultrasound And Doppler Artifacts: Case Study Presentations
  Presenter(s):Frederick Kremkau, PhD  
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8:19 AM - 8:30 AM A Discussion Of Doppler Waveform Descriptors: Nomenclature And Rationale
  Presenter(s):David M. Williams, MS, RDCS, RVT  
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8:31 AM - 8:42 AM The Effect Of Temperature And Vasodilatation On Arterial Blood Flow Waveform Analysis: Pulsatility And Large Arteries Versus Diastolic Flow And Capillary Network
  Presenter(s):Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
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8:43 AM - 8:54 AM Impact Of Cardiac Dysfunction On The Vascular Ultrasound Examination – Common And Uncommon Occurrences In Common And Uncommon Findings
  Presenter(s):Carol Miranda, RVT, RDMS, RDCS, FSVU  
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8:55 AM - 9:06 AM The Triad Of “Hemodynamically” Significant Stenosis: The Proof Is In The “Putting” It All Together
  Presenter(s):Laurence Needleman, MD  
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9:06 AM - 9:15 AM Panel Discussion
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM Break - Visit Exhibits (2nd and 3rd Floors)
END OF SESSION 3
 
SESSION 4 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 4: BEYOND THE CORE CONCEPTS IN VASCULAR TESTING: ARE YOU MEETING THE STANDARD: HOW TO DO IT CORRECTLY
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THIS COURSE WILL VENTURE INTO ADVANCED IMAGING RELATED TO THE “BIG 3” AREAS OF VASCULAR TESTING AS IT RELATES TO POST INTERVENTION FOLLOW-UP AND PATIENT EVALUATION AND WILL DESCRIBE APPROPRIATE USE, STANDARD PROTOCOLS, STANDARD AND NON-STANDARD IMAGE ACQUISITION AND OTHER COMPONENTS THAT DEFINE THE “COMPLETE” VASCULAR EXAMINATION.
9:40 AM - 9:52 AM Physiologic Testing After Revascularization Procedures: Why And How; Controversies And Contraindications
  Presenter(s):Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
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9:53 AM - 10:05 AM Lower Extremity Imaging After Venous Procedures (Vein Excision, Thermal Venous Ablation, Saphenous Vein Harvesting): What To Expect And How To Report Your Findings
  Presenter(s):William B. Schroedter, BS, RVT, RPhS, FSVU  
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10:06 AM - 10:18 AM Carotid Artery Imaging After Stenting And/Or Endarterectomy: Not Just The Usual Protocol
  Presenter(s):Phillip J. Bendick, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
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END OF SESSION 4
 
SESSION 5 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 5: HANDS-ON REAL TIME IMAGING WITH THE EXPERTS – CAROTID AND LOWER EXTREMITY VEIN IMAGING
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THESE WILL BE LIVE SCANNING SESSIONS ARE DESIGNED TO ALLOW THE AUDIENCE OPPORTUNITY TO POSE QUESTIONS AND INTERACT WITH THE SPEAKER WHILE THE PATIENT IS BEING SCANNED
10:18 AM - 10:30 AM Lower Extremity Vein Imaging
  Presenter(s):William B. Schroedter, BS, RVT, RPhS, FSVU  
10:31 AM - 10:43 AM Post Intervention Carotid Artery Imaging
  Presenter(s):Natalie A. Marks, MD, RPVI, RVT  
10:43 AM - 10:55 AM Panel Discussion (Combined Sessions 4 and 5)
END OF SESSION 5
 
SESSION 6 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 6: CEREBROVASCULAR I: CONSENSUS OR CONTINUED CHAOS AND CONTROVERSY IN CAROTID CRITERIA
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10:55 AM - 11:05 AM Update On The Ongoing Carotid Criteria Project: I’m All For It
  Presenter(s):Heather L. Gornik, MD  
COMMENTARIES
11:05 AM - 11:10 AM I Agree But I’m Not So Sure It’s Worth The Effort Or We Will Get The Buy-In That Is Needed
  Presenter(s):Joseph P. Hughes, RVT, RVS, FSVU  
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11:10 AM - 11:15 AM Errors In Carotid Stenosis Quantification: Estimation Of Stenosis Based On Doppler Derived Velocity Is Not The Correct Measurement In The Majority Of Cases: We Need More Emphasis On Imaging Measurements
  Presenter(s):Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
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11:15 AM - 11:20 AM Will Technologist, Technique And Equipment Challenges Pose A Problem
  Presenter(s):Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
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11:20 AM - 11:25 AM Will Interpretive Challenges Pose A Problem
  Presenter(s):Michael J. Singh, MD  
11:25 AM - 11:30 AM What About Criteria For The CCA, ECA And Vertebrals…Or Does It Matter?
  Presenter(s):Laurence Needleman, MD  
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11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Panel Discussion
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM Lunch/Visit Exhibits
Pick up Lunch in the Exhibit Area (South Corridor, 2nd Floor)

END OF SESSION 6
 
SESSION 7 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 7: LUNCHEON LECTURE: PRINCIPLES TUNE-UP: HOW SHARP ARE YOU - PART I
Moderators:Joshua Cruz, BS, RVT  
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12:10 PM - 1:00 PM Principles Tune-Up – How Sharp Are You?
  Presenter(s):Frederick Kremkau, PhD  
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM Transition to Workshops (Americas Hall 2 - 3rd Floor)
END OF SESSION 7
 
SESSION 8 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 8: WORKSHOP ROTATION 1
Moderators:TBD
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LOCATION: MURRAY HILL SUITES, 2ND FLOOR
1:05 PM - 2:00 PM 1. Interpreting With The Masters: Clinical Conundrums In Carotid Imaging: A Case Study Review
  Presenter(s):Laurence Needleman, MD / Richard C. Pennell, MD, FACS / Heather L. Gornik, MD  
LOCATION: AMERICAS HALL 2 (ENTER FROM AMERICAS HALL 1, 3RD FLOOR).
1:05 PM - 2:00 PM 2.Interpreting With The Masters: Adventures In Unusual Abdominal And Upper Extremity Vein Cases
  Presenter(s):Leslie M. Scoutt, MD / Bhagwan Satiani, MD, MBA  
LOCATION: AMERICAS HALL 2 (ENTER FROM AMERICAS HALL 1, 3RD FLOOR).
1:05 PM - 2:00 PM 3.Interpreting With The Masters: Lower Extremity Arterial And Venous Cases
  Presenter(s):Natalie A. Marks, MD, RPVI, RVT / Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT  
LOCATION: AMERICAS HALL 2 (ENTER FROM AMERICAS HALL 1, 3RD FLOOR).
1:05 PM - 2:00 PM 4.More On Cardiac Effects On Peripheral Imaging: Cardiac Influence On Peripheral Vascular Arterial, Venous And Carotid Studies – A Case Study Analysis
  Presenter(s):Carol Miranda, RVT, RDMS, RDCS, FSVU / David M. Williams, MS, RDCS, RVT  
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AMERICAS HALL 2 (ENTER FROM AMERICAS HALL 1, 3RD FLOOR).
1:05 PM - 2:05 PM 5.Billing And Coding
  Presenter(s):Joseph P. Hughes, RVT, RVS, FSVU / William B. Schroedter, BS, RVT, RPhS, FSVU  
LOCATION: AMERICAS HALL 2 (ENTER FROM AMERICAS HALL 1, 3RD FLOOR).
1:05 PM - 2:00 PM 6. Test Taking Strategies
  Presenter(s):Frank Miele, MSEE  
LOCATION: AMERICAS HALL 2 (ENTER FROM AMERICAS HALL 1, 3RD FLOOR).
1:05 PM - 2:05 PM 7. IAC Vascular Testing: New QI Requirements
  Presenter(s):Sandra L. Katanick, RN, RVT, CAE, FSVU  
1:05 PM - 2:20 PM Transition to Plenary Sessions (Murray Hill Suites East and West, 2nd Floor)
END OF SESSION 8
 
SESSION 9 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 9: VASCULAR ULTRASOUND: CURVEBALLS AND CONTROVERSIES
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2:10 PM - 2:20 PM TCD And Sickle Cell Anemia: Comparison Between Duplex Doppler And Classical Non-Imaging Doppler Used In Most Significant Research: Can We Use The Same Criteria?
  Presenter(s):Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
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2:20 PM - 2:30 PM Venous And Arterial Manifestations And Complications Of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  Presenter(s):Gregory L. Moneta, MD  
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2:30 PM - 2:40 PM Should Point Of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Be Incorporated In The Vascular Lab Practice?
  Presenter(s):Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT  
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2:40 PM - 2:50 PM It’s Not Always Cardiac…How Do You Know: Hemodynamics Changes Seen In Innominate, Proximal Common Carotid And Subclavian Artery Stenosis
  Presenter(s):Cindy A. Owen, RVT, RDMS, FSDMS  
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END OF SESSION 9
 
SESSION 10 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 10: SCREENING FOR VASCULAR DISEASE PROCESSES
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2:51 PM - 3:01 PM What About Vascular Screening Programs In The Era Of ACOs?
  Presenter(s):John (Jeb) W. Hallett, MD  
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3:02 PM - 3:12 PM ABI And Cardiovascular Screening: Threshholds For Positive Findings, Highest Or Lowest Index, Posterior vs. Anterior Tibial ABI: Should All Patients Get An ABI?
  Presenter(s):Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
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3:13 PM - 3:23 PM Screening For AAAs: What Are The Gender Differences? Is It Worthwhile In Women?
  Presenter(s):Andrew N. Nicolaides, MS, FRCS  
3:24 PM - 3:34 PM DEBATE: We Should Screen For Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis: It Is Justified…In Some Patients
  Presenter(s):Glenn Jacobowitz, MD  
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3:35 PM - 3:45 PM DEBATE: Should We Screen For Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis? Maybe…Maybe Not
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3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Panel Discussion (Combined Sessions 9 and 10)
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Break – Visit Exhibits (South Corridor, 2nd Floor)
END OF SESSION 10
 
SESSION 11 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 11: HANDS-ON REAL TIME IMAGING WITH THE EXPERTS – THE CAROTID ARTERIES
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THIS WILL BE A LIVE SCANNING SESSION DESIGNED TO ALLOW THE AUDIENCE OPPORTUNITY TO POSE QUESTIONS AND INTERACT WITH THE SPEAKER WHILE THE PATIENT IS BEING SCANNED.
4:15 PM - 4:25 PM Carotid Duplex Imaging – Screening Protocol And Pre-Operative Mapping
  Presenter(s):Natalie A. Marks, MD, RPVI, RVT  
END OF SESSION 11
 
SESSION 12 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 12: PRACTICE ENHANCEMENTS: ISSUES RELATED TO EDUCATION, PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY
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4:25 PM - 4:35 PM Measuring Quality In The Vascular Laboratory
  Presenter(s):Michael P. Lilly, MD  
4:36 PM - 4:46 PM Vascular Lab Reporting That Makes Sense
  Presenter(s):Laurence Needleman, MD  
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4:47 PM - 4:57 PM Improving Efficiency In The Vascular Laboratory
  Presenter(s):Bhagwan Satiani, MD, MBA  
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4:58 PM - 5:08 PM Role Of The Vascular Lab In A Modern Telemedicine Practice
  Presenter(s):Richard C. Pennell, MD, FACS  
5:09 PM - 5:19 PM Ultrasound Guided Access For Endovascular Therapy
  Presenter(s):Deepak G. Nair, MD, MS, RVT  
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5:20 PM - 5:30 PM What The Data Says: A Statistical Look At What Students Do And Do Not Know
  Presenter(s):Frank Miele, MSEE  
5:30 PM - 5:40 PM Panel Discussion (Combined Sessions 11 and 12)
END OF SESSION 12