SESSION 1 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 1: BASIC PROTOCOL, TECHNICAL TIPS AND EVOLVING CONCEPTS FROM THE EXPERTS
Moderators:Evan C. Lipsitz, MD  
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7:45 AM - 8:00 AM Welcome And Opening Remarks
  Presenters(s):George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU / Evan C. Lipsitz, MD  
PRACTICAL TECHNICAL TIPS TO FACILITATE:
8:00 AM - 8:12 AM Arterial Imaging Of The Lower Extremity
  Presenters(s):Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
8:12 AM - 8:24 AM Carotid Duplex Examination
  Presenters(s):Cindy A. Owen, RVT, RDMS, FSDMS  
8:24 AM - 8:36 AM Lower Extremity Venous Duplex Examination
  Presenters(s):Joseph Zygmunt, RVT, RPhS  
8:36 AM - 8:48 AM Upper Extremity Venous Duplex Examination
  Presenters(s):William A. Zang, BS, RVT, RDMS, FSVU  
8:48 AM - 9:00 AM Renal Artery Duplex Examination
  Presenters(s):Robert De Jong, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS  
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM Panel Discussion
9:20 AM - 9:45 AM Session Break / Visit Exhibits
END OF SESSION 1
 
SESSION 2 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 2: CONCEPTS REGARDING FLOW DYNAMICS, IMAGE AND INSTRUMENT OPTIMIZATION
Moderators:Terrence D. Case, EdM, RVT, FSVU  
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9:45 AM - 9:55 AM Knobology: Optimizing The Ultrasound Scanner For Peripheral Venous Versus Peripheral Arterial Studies
  Presenters(s):Cindy A. Owen, RVT, RDMS, FSDMS  
9:55 AM - 10:05 AM A Proposed Solution To The Confusion Regarding Waveform Descriptors
  Presenters(s):Terrence D. Case, EdM, RVT, FSVU  
10:05 AM - 10:15 AM Waveform Analysis: The Hemodynamics Behind The Shapes
  Presenters(s):Laurence Needleman, MD  
10:15 AM - 10:25 AM The Effect Of Changes In Driving Pressure On The Interpretation Of The Duplex Ultrasound Exam
  Presenters(s):Clifford T. Araki, PhD, RVS, RVT  
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM Identifying And Managing Common Ultrasound Artifacts
  Presenters(s):Frank Miele, MSEE  
10:35 AM - 10:45 AM Panel Discussion
10:45 AM - 10:50 AM Transition to Workshops
END OF SESSION 2
 
SESSION 3 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 3: WORKSHOP ROTATION I
Moderators:TBD
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10:50 AM - 12:05 PM 1. Tips And Focused Short Protocol For Lower Extremity Arterial Mapping (Lecture)
  Presenters(s):Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
10:50 AM - 12:05 PM 2. Lower Extremity Arterial Imaging (Comprehensive Imaging)
  Presenters(s):Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
10:50 AM - 12:05 PM 3. Carotid Artery Duplex Imaging
  Presenters(s):Cindy A. Owen, RVT, RDMS, FSDMS  
10:50 AM - 12:05 PM 4. Endovascular Imaging After AAA Repair
  Presenters(s):William A. Zang, BS, RVT, RDMS, FSVU  
10:50 AM - 12:05 PM 5. Lower Extremity Venous Reflux Testing
  Presenters(s):Joseph Zygmunt, RVT, RPhS  
10:50 AM - 12:05 PM 6. Renal Artery Duplex Imaging
  Presenters(s):Robert De Jong, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS  
10:50 AM - 12:05 PM 7. Upper And Lower Extremity Venous Duplex Imaging For DVT
  Presenters(s):Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT  
10:50 AM - 12:05 PM 8. Hemodialysis Access
  Presenters(s):Joseph P. Hughes, RVS, RVT, FSVU  
12:05 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch On Your Own
END OF SESSION 3
 
SESSION 4 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 4: WORKSHOP ROTATION II
Moderators:TBD
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM 1. Lower Extremity Arterial Mapping Prior To Open And Endovascular Interventions (Lecture)
  Presenters(s):Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM 2. Lower Extremity Arterial Imaging (Short Protocols)
  Presenters(s):William N. Del Valle, RVT / Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM 3 Carotid Artery Duplex Imaging
  Presenters(s):Cindy A. Owen, RVT, RDMS, FSDMS  
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM 4. Endovascular Imaging After AAA Repair
  Presenters(s):William A. Zang, BS, RVT, RDMS, FSVU  
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM 5. Lower Extremity Venous Reflux Testing
  Presenters(s):Joseph Zygmunt, RVT, RPhS  
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM 6. Lower Extremity Venous Duplex Imaging For DVT
  Presenters(s):Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT  
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM 7. Lower Extremity Venous Reflux Testing And Mapping Prior To Endovenous Ablation Procedures (Lecture)
  Presenters(s):Diana L. Neuhardt, RVT, RPhS  
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM 8. Hemodialysis Access
  Presenters(s):Joseph P. Hughes, RVS, RVT, FSVU  
END OF SESSION 4
 
SESSION 5 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 5: PRACTICE ENHANCEMENTS I: ISSUES RELATED TO COST, PRODUCTIVITY AND OTHER IMPORTANT CONCEPTS IN VASCULAR ULTRASOUND
Moderators:George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU / Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT, FSVU  
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2:16 PM - 2:26 PM What Can Be Done To Standardize Clinical Education In Vascular Ultrasound
  Presenters(s):Clifford T. Araki, PhD, RVS, RVT  
2:26 PM - 2:37 PM Communication In The Work Place And Employee Engagement/Satisfaction: Building Effective Relationships
  Presenters(s):George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU  
2:37 PM - 2:48 PM The Importance Of Mentoring In The Ultrasound Profession And The Society For Vascular Ultrasound’s Mentoring Program
  Presenters(s):Joseph P. Hughes, RVS, RVT, FSVU  
2:48 PM - 2:59 PM OSHA Updates: The Effect Of Chronic Sonographer Pain On The Quality Of The Ultrasound Scan: How Can This Be Addressed
  Presenters(s):Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU  
2:59 PM - 3:10 PM The Office-Based Vascular Lab: How To Maximize Value And Make It Worth The Effort?
  Presenters(s):Robert M. Zwolak, MD, PhD  
3:10 PM - 3:21 PM Duplex-Guided Balloon Assisted Maturation Of AV Fistulas In The Office
  Presenters(s):David Fox, MD, FACS  
3:21 PM - 3:32 PM New Coding And Reimbursement Issues And Tips For 2011
  Presenters(s):Rita E. Shugart, RN, RVT  
3:32 PM - 3:45 PM Panel Discussion
3:45 PM - 4:10 PM Session Break / Visit Exhibits
END OF SESSION 5
 
SESSION 6 SCHEDULE
Friday
SESSION 6: ENDOVASCULAR MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF VENOUS DISEASE
Moderators:Evan C. Lipsitz, MD / Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
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4:10 PM - 4:20 PM Introduction To CEAP Classification/Severity And Disability Scores/ Quality Of Life Questionnaires
  Presenters(s):Antonios P. Gasparis, MD  
4:20 PM - 4:30 PM Venous Insufficiency: From Clinical To Ultrasound Criteria
  Presenters(s):Joseph Zygmunt, RVT, RPhS  
4:30 PM - 4:40 PM Transverse/Oblique Venous Mapping Is More Useful Than Longitudinal Duplex Of Lower Extremity Veins With Chronic Venous Insufficiency
  Presenters(s):Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
4:40 PM - 4:50 PM 5 Top Technical Tips To Facilitate The Venous Reflux Examination
  Presenters(s):Diana L. Neuhardt, RVT, RPhS  
4:50 PM - 5:00 PM Role Of The Vascular Laboratory In The Preop And Postop Care Of Patients Undergoing Venous Interventions
  Presenters(s):Richard C. Pennell, MD, FACS  
5:00 PM - 5:12 PM Ultrasound Evaluation Of Pelvic Veins For Pelvic Venous Congestion
  Presenters(s):Leslie M. Scoutt, MD  
5:12 PM - 5:22 PM Thermal And Chemical Ablation Of The Great Saphenous Vein (Video Presentation)
  Presenters(s):Nick Morrison, MD  
5:22 PM - 5:32 PM Complications Of Radiofrequency And Laser Endovenous Ablation
  Presenters(s):Diana L. Neuhardt, RVT, RPhS  
5:32 PM - 5:45 PM Panel Discussion
END OF SESSION 6
 
SESSION 7 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 7: PRACTICE ENHANCEMENTS II: LAB MANAGEMENT, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE (9-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU / Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT, FSVU  
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7:40 AM - 7:45 AM Opening Remarks
  Presenters(s):George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU  
7:45 AM - 7:54 AM Customer Service: Delivery And Measurement
  Presenters(s):Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT, FSVU / David P. Parlato, BA, RVT, FSVU  
7:54 AM - 8:03 AM Critical Test Results Notification: How To And Why It’s Important
  Presenters(s):Dennis L. Kiser, BS, RVT  
8:03 AM - 8:12 AM Quality Assurance: Some Common Sense Approaches
  Presenters(s):Laurence Needleman, MD  
8:12 AM - 8:21 AM Impact Of Angle Variability In Data Acquisition And Estimation Of ICA Stenosis: Can We Settle This Once And For All?
  Presenters(s):Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
8:21 AM - 8:30 AM Logic, Illogic, And Evidence In Carotid Diagnostic Criteria
  Presenters(s):Laurence Needleman, MD  
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM Panel Discussion
8:40 AM - 8:50 AM Session Break / Visit Exhibits
END OF SESSION 7
 
SESSION 8 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 8: CURRENT CRITICAL GOVERNMENTAL, INTERSOCIETAL AND REIMBURSEMENT ISSUES (7-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU / David P. Parlato, BA, RVT, FSVU  
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8:50 AM - 8:57 AM Session Introduction: Critical Issues In Vascular Ultrasound In 2010: CARE Bill And State Licensure - Legislation Impacting Your Profession And Practice
  Presenters(s):Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU  
8:57 AM - 9:04 AM Will Healthcare Reform Affect Vascular Ultrasound Practices: Keeping Labs Viable And Impact On Screening
  Presenters(s):Robert M. Zwolak, MD, PhD  
9:04 AM - 9:11 AM Summary And Impact Of The Five-Year Review Of Vascular CPT Codes
  Presenters(s):David P. Parlato, BA, RVT, FSVU  
9:11 AM - 9:18 AM The Mission Of The Society For Vascular Ultrasound, Major Advocacy Accomplishments In The Last Year And Why You Must Get Involved
  Presenters(s):Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT, FSVU  
9:18 AM - 9:25 AM Vascular Lab Accreditation After 20 Years: What Is The Measurable Impact On Practice? Why Is Mandatory Technologist Certification Still Not A Reality?
  Presenters(s):Sandra L. Katanick, RN, RVT, CAE, FSVU  
SONOGRAPHER/TECHNOLOGIST/PHYSICIAN CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION: (7-MINUTE TALK)
9:25 AM - 9:32 AM ARDMS Update: ARDMS Physician Exams, Specialty Exams And Impact Of CARE Bill
  Presenters(s):Michael P. Lilly, MD  
SONOGRAPHER/TECHNOLOGIST/PHYSICIAN CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION: (7-MINUTE TALK)
9:32 AM - 9:39 AM CCI Update: Trends In Ultrasound Certification: Are Specialty Exams Replacing Comprehensive Exams?
  Presenters(s):Aaron White, BS  
9:39 AM - 9:55 AM Panel Discussion
END OF SESSION 8
 
SESSION 9 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 9: CEREBROVASCULAR (9-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Gregory L. Moneta, MD  
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9:55 AM - 10:04 AM Overview Of Current Carotid Stenosis Criteria And Recommendations For Your Vascular Lab
  Presenters(s):Heather L. Gornik, MD  
10:04 AM - 10:13 AM A Review Of Post CAS Duplex Criteria For The Assessment Of Restenosis
  Presenters(s):Clifford T. Araki, PhD, RVS, RVT  
10:13 AM - 10:22 AM Comparative Usefulness Of Anatomic Imaging vs. Velocity Measurements During Carotid Artery Ultrasonography
  Presenters(s):Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
10:22 AM - 10:31 AM Carotid Diagnostic Criteria Beyond Peak Systolic Velocities
  Presenters(s):Laurence Needleman, MD  
10:31 AM - 10:40 AM Prevalence And Impact Of The Subclavian Steal Syndrome
  Presenters(s):Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT  
10:40 AM - 10:50 AM Panel Discussion
10:50 AM - 10:55 AM Transition to Workshops
END OF SESSION 9
 
SESSION 10 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 10: WORKSHOP ROTATION III (LECTURES)
Moderators:TBD
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10:55 AM - 11:45 AM 1. Billing And Coding Issues
  Presenters(s):Rita E. Shugart, RN, RVT  
10:55 AM - 11:45 AM 2. Critical Issues Forum
  Presenters(s):Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU / David P. Parlato, BA, RVT, FSVU / Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT, FSVU  
10:55 AM - 11:45 AM 3. Carotid Case Studies
  Presenters(s):Heather L. Gornik, MD / Laurence Needleman, MD / Leslie M. Scoutt, MD  
10:55 AM - 11:45 AM 4. Venous And Arterial Complications: Case Studies
  Presenters(s):Natalie A. Marks, MD, RVT / Mark A. Oliver, MD, RVT, RPVI, FSVU / Richard C. Pennell, MD, FACS  
10:55 AM - 11:45 AM 5. Transcranial Doppler (Hands-On Demonstration)
  Presenters(s):Joseph P. Hughes, RVS, RVT, FSVU  
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch On Your Own
END OF SESSION 10
 
SESSION 11 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 11: ABDOMINAL IMAGING
Moderators:Laurence Needleman, MD  
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1:00 PM - 1:10 PM Advanced Technical Tips In Renal Doppler
  Presenters(s):Robert De Jong, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS  
1:10 PM - 1:20 PM Liver And TIPS Doppler
  Presenters(s):Cindy A. Owen, RVT, RDMS, FSDMS  
1:20 PM - 1:30 PM Duplex Follow-Up After AAA Endo Repair: Technique And Clinical Utility
  Presenters(s):Heather L. Gornik, MD  
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM B-Mode Characterization Of Endo-Treated Aortic Aneurysms: Detection Of Endoleaks And Endoseepage
  Presenters(s):Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM Panel Discussion
END OF SESSION 11
 
SESSION 12 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 12: HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS (9-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Larry A. Scher, MD / Clifford M. Sales, MD, MBA  
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1:55 PM - 2:04 PM Mapping For AVF: What Information Is Important Prior To Access Creation?
  Presenters(s):Clifford M. Sales, MD, MBA  
2:04 PM - 2:13 PM Evaluation Of The Non-Maturing AVF And Of The Dysfunctional Access
  Presenters(s):Michael P. Lilly, MD  
2:13 PM - 2:22 PM Complications Of Hemodialysis Access
  Presenters(s):Leslie M. Scoutt, MD  
2:22 PM - 2:31 PM Duplex Guided AV Access Intervention: Technical Considerations For The Technologist And Video Case Presentation
  Presenters(s):Natalie A. Marks, MD, RVT  
2:31 PM - 2:40 PM Panel Discussion
2:40 PM - 2:55 PM Session Break
END OF SESSION 12
 
SESSION 13 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 13: VENOUS DISEASE AND VENOUS IMAGING (9-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Mark A. Oliver, MD, RVT, RPVI, FSVU  
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2:55 PM - 3:04 PM Varicose Vein Imaging: Duplex Ultrasound, MRV Or CTV?
  Presenters(s):Barry Stein, MD, FSIR, FACR  
3:04 PM - 3:13 PM What’s New In Venous Disease Research?
  Presenters(s):Mark H. Meissner, MD  
3:13 PM - 3:22 PM Differentiation Of Lymphatic, Cardiac, Venous And Arterial Edema During Ultrasound Evaluation Of The “Swollen” Leg
  Presenters(s):Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
3:22 PM - 3:31 PM Is There A Role For Stenting In The Setting Of Chronic Venous Disease?
  Presenters(s):Gregory L. Moneta, MD  
3:31 PM - 3:40 PM Venous Thromboembolic Events (VTE) "Never Events" In The Hospital Setting: What Every Technologist Should Know
  Presenters(s):Mark W. Moritz, MD  
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM Panel Discussion
END OF SESSION 13
 
SESSION 14 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 14: VASCULAR DISEASE SCREENING ISSUES (9-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Michael P. Lilly, MD  
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3:55 PM - 4:04 AM Update On A Single Center’s Experience With AAA Screening And PAD Screening: Was It Worth The Effort And What Has Been Learned?
  Presenters(s):Douglas L. Wooster, MD  
4:04 PM - 4:13 PM Carotid Screening And Surveillance: Should We Be Doing It?
  Presenters(s):Russell H. Samson, MD, RVT, FACS  
4:13 PM - 4:22 PM Role Of IMT Screening
  Presenters(s):William A. Zang, BS, RVT, RDMS, FSVU  
4:22 PM - 4:31 PM Raising Awareness Of And Screening For Peripheral Arterial Disease Of The Lower Extremities: How Is It Best Accomplished?
  Presenters(s):Michael P. Lilly, MD  
4:31 PM - 4:40 PM Panel Discussion
END OF SESSION 14
 
SESSION 15 SCHEDULE
Saturday
SESSION 15: ARTERIAL (8-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
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4:40 PM - 4:48 PM More Insights On The Diagnosis And Evaluation Of Fibromuscular Dysplasia
  Presenters(s):Jeffrey W. Olin, DO  
4:48 PM - 4:56 PM Peripheral Arterial Mapping Prior To Intervention: Scanning Protocols For Endovascular And Surgical Treatment
  Presenters(s):Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD, RVT, FSVU  
4:56 PM - 5:04 PM Practical Approach To The Use Of Physiologic Testing, Arterial Duplex Ultrasound And Other Imaging Modalities In The Setting Of Suspected Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease
  Presenters(s):Evan C. Lipsitz, MD  
5:04 PM - 5:12 PM Role Of Vascular Lab Testing After Peripheral Endovascular Interventions
  Presenters(s):Dennis F. Bandyk, MD  
5:12 PM - 5:20 PM Techniques And Contraindications For Thrombin Injection Of Groin And Other Peripheral Pseudoaneurysms
  Presenters(s):Nicos Labropoulos, BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT  
5:20 PM - 5:30 PM Panel Discussion
5:30 PM - 5:30 PM Symposium Ends - Raffle Drawing. You Must Be Present To Win.
END OF SESSION 15