Program

Thursday April 17, 2008
8:00 a.m. Welcome/Introduction Jose I. Almeida, MD
I. Venous Incompetence Moderator: Dr. Jose I. Almeida
8:30 a.m. Reflux: What Is It? What Is Its Natural History? Nicos Labropoulos, PhD
8:45 a.m. Reflux: How do I Detect It by Duplex Ultrasound? Joseph Zygmunt, RVT
9:00 a.m. Clinical & Duplex Ultrasound Examination of Great Saphenous Vein Reflux. Lowell S. Kabnick, MD
9:15 a.m. Clinical & Duplex Ultrasound Examination of the Small Saphenous Vein Reflux. Ronald G, Bush, MD
9:30 a.m. LIVE ULTRASOUND CASE Nicos Labropoulos, Ph.D. and
Jose I. Almeida, M.D.
10:00 –
10:30 a.m.		 BREAK Visit Exhibits
II. Saphenous Reflux Ablation Moderator: Dr. Edward G. Mackay
10:30 a.m. Stripping. Why So Many Recurrences? Is It Still Useful? Ronald G. Bush, MD
10:45 a.m. Radiofrequency: My Favorite. When Does It Fail? Alan Dietzek, MD
11:00 a.m. Laser: My Favorite. When Does It Fail? Edward G. Mackay, MD
11:15 a.m. Sclerotherapy. How Does it Work? Why Does it Fail? Nick Morrison, MD
11:30 a.m PANEL DISCUSSION  
12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH  
III. Sclerotherapy Moderator: Dr. Lowell S. Kabnick
1:00 p.m. Debate: Foam Sclerotherapy: Can It Take Over the World of Veins? Edward Mackay, MD
1:15 p.m. Debate: Foam Sclerotherapy Doesn’t Have a Prayer of Getting FDA Approval. John Mauriello, MD
1:30 p.m. Videotaped Case: Liquid Sclerotherapy: Watch My Hands! Lowell S. Kabnick, MD
1:45 p.m. Videotaped Case: Foam Sclerotherapy: Watch My ECHO & TCD Machines! Nick Morrison, MD
2:00 p.m. Vein Visualization for Sclerotherapy: What Are the Options? How Do They Work? What Do They Cost? Steve Elias, MD
2:15 p.m. BREAK Visit Exhibits  
IV. Special Talks You Can’t Miss! Moderator: Jose I. Almeida, MD
2:45 p.m Thermal Energy Delivery: RF: Laser (do wavelengths & fiber tips matter?) Thomas M. Proebstle, MD
3:05 p.m. Fiber contact with vein wall not important for laser ablation: Histologic proof Ronald G. Bush, MD
3:55 p.m. FDA's Concerns About Pharmacy Compounding and Sclerotherapy: Direct from Washington, D.C. Steven Silverman
3:35 – 4:00 p.m. PANEL DISCUSSION  
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
OPTIONAL MINI–SYMPOSIA (available to IVC registrants for an additional fee)
  1. Optimizing the Vein Center Vascular Laboratory
Through didactic lectures and live case demonstrations experts will emphasize the key ingredients to a successful ultrasound laboratory. Technique, documentation, coding, reimbursement, and credentialing will be covered. Audience participation encouraged.
  Pearls for Effective GSV Scanning Nicos Labropoulos, PhD
  Pearls for Effective SSV Scanning Joseph Zygmunt, RVT
  LIVE ULTRASOUND CASE Jose I. Almeida, MD
  Getting Paid For Your Work: What Is Required Now & In the Future? Jeffrey K. Raines, MD
  1. Cosmetic Procedures for the Office–based Venous Surgeon–
Experts in Plastic Surgery and Dermatology will cover Botox, Fillers, Photofacial Rejuvenation, Hair Removal and other topics which can significantly enhance the Vein Center’s bottom line. Didactic lectures and video–taped case presentations followed by panel discussion. Audience participation encouraged.
  Botox (Videotaped Case): Proper Placement. Paul Talbot, MD
  All About Fillers: Is There More Than Restylane? Paul Talbot, MD
  Rejuvinating the Aging Face Ronald G. Bush, MD
  Other Cosmetic Laser Applications Kandy Hammond, RN
6:15 p.m. RECEPTION IN EXHIBIT HALL
     
Friday April 18, 2008
V. Deep Venous Disease Moderator: Dr. Lowell S. Kabnick
8:00 a.m. Deep Venous Reflux and Obstruction: Does It Affect the Decision For Ablation? Jose I. Almeida, MD
8:15 a.m. How the Distal and Proximal Calf Pumps Work in Synchronization with the Foot Pump. John Mauriello, MD
8:30 a.m. Who Needs a Work–up for Thrombophilia?
What Tests Do I Order?		 Nicos Labropoulos, PhD
8:45 a.m. Work–up and Treatment Options for Deep Venous Reflux/Obstruction of the Lower Extemity. Steve Elias, MD
LIVE CASES Panel: Drs. Steve Elias, Thomas M. Proebstle, Paul Mc Neill, Alan Dietzek
9:00 a.m. Live Case – Endovenous Ablation with RF, Phlebectomy Jose I. Almeida, MD
9:30 a.m. Live Case – Endovenous Ablation with Diode Laser, Phlebectomy Edward G. Mackay, MD
10:00 –
10:30 a.m. 		BREAK Visit Exhibits  
VI. Keynote Address Moderator: Dr. Nicos Labropoulos
10:30 a.m. Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis: Can We Do More Than Anticoagulate?
What Is the Status of New Devices?		 Anthony Comerota, M.D.
LIVE CASES Panel: Drs. Peter Gloviczki, Lowell Kabnick, Thomas Proebstle, John Mauriello
11:00 a.m. Live Case – Transdermal Laser, Sclerotherapy of Spider Telangiectasias. Jose I. Almeida, MD
11:30 a.m. Live Case – Endovenous Ablation with Laser & Foam, Phlebectomy. Edward G. Mackay, MD
12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m LUNCH/VISIT EXHIBITS  
VII. Perforating Veins Moderator: Ronald Bush, M.D.
1:00 p.m. Perforator Treatment Algorithm: Which Device? Peter Gloviczki, MD
1:15 p.m. RF Perforator Ablation: The Only FDA Approved Perforator Device. Paul McNeill, MD
1:30 p.m. Foam sclerotherapy: What to Do if Perforators Re–open. Lowell S. Kabnick, MD
1:45 p.m. Do All Incompetent Perforators Need Treatment: How To Decide? Nicos Labropoulos, PhD
LIVE CASES Panel: Drs. Lowell Kabnick, Thomas Proebstle, Paul McNeill
2:00 p.m. Live Case – Transdermal Laser for Spider Veins Jose I. Almeida, MD
2:30 p.m. Live Case – Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins Edward G. Mackay, MD
3:00 –
3:30 p.m.		 BREAK Visit Exhibits  
VIII. A Little Bit of Science Moderator: Dr. Nicos Labropoulos
3:30 p.m. Laser Physics Thomas Proebstle, MD
3:45 p.m. Ultrasound Physics Jeffrey K. Raines, PhD
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
OPTIONAL MINI–SYMPOSIA (available to IVC registrants for an additional fee)
  1. Sclerotherapy Symposium
A skill integral to all physicians treating vein disease. Experts will focus on technical aspects, delegating care to physician extenders, avoiding & dealing with complications, ultrasound–guidance. Audience participation encouraged.
  Is CO2 As Effective as Air in Foam Sclerotherapy? Any Histological Data? Ronald Bush, MD
  Maybe There Are Anomalies Other Than the PFO’s Causing Paradoxical Bmboli: A Cardiologist’s perspective. Julian J. Javier, MD
  Should Doctors Use Compounding Pharmacies to Acquire Sclerosants? Jeffrey K. Raines, MD
  Ten Tricks for Effective Sclerotherapy. John Mauriello, MD
  1. The Complete Office–based Endovascular Center
The surgeon–interventionalist equipped with c–arm fluoroscopy to complement ultrasound has just added a huge advantage to their office–based practice. Explore which arterial & venous procedures are fair game, how to equip and accredit your facility, and how to bill and collect. Imaging & balloon angioplasty are currently reimbursed; stenting approved for 2008. Audience participation encouraged.
  What Can Be Done with a Good C–Arm Flouroscope and an Ultrasound? Jose Almeida, MD
  Dialysis Access Graft Management: Can We Eliminate the Need for a Hospital? Jose Almeida, MD
  Managing Arterial Pathology: How Much Can We Do In The Office? What Is the Role of the Hospital? Willam Julien, MD
  Are We Close to Repairing AAA’s in the Office? Devices Are Changing Treatment Paradigms. What’s Next? Juan Parodi, MD
     
Saturday April 19, 2008
IX. Items We All Need to Know Moderator: Dr. Jose I. Almeida
8:00 a.m. Tumescent Anesthesia: Pharmacokinetics: Infiltration Technique Jeffrey Klein, MD
8:15 a.m. Safe Administration of Conscious Sedation in the Office Edward Bratzke, MD
8:30 p.m. Ten Pearls for Effective Phlebectomy Edward G. Mackay, MD
8:45 a.m. Neovascularization after stripping: Progression of disease after successful endovenous ablation: Now what? Ronald G. Bush, MD
9:00 a.m. Things to Consider For Post–Partum Females With Varicose Veins of the Perineum Alex Powell, MD
9:15 a.m. Pearls for photography pre– and post– treatment David Epstein, MD
9:30 a.m. BREAK Visit Exhibits  
10:00 a.m. V2 Symposium … Ask the Experts/Beyond the Basics Moderator: Dr. Steve Elias
12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m LUNCH/VISIT EXHIBITS  
Office Management Seminar Moderator: Dr. Jose Almeida
1:00 p.m. Billing & Coding for Venous Procedures: Do’s and Don’ts Jose Rocha
1:20 p.m. Advantages & Disadvantages of Consolidating Vein Practices Kandy Hammond, RN
1:40 p.m. Office–based Surgery: Accreditation Jose I. Almeida, MD
2:00 p.m. Other Services Which Generate Cash Revenue Paul Talbot, MD
2:20 p.m. Marketing Your Services Lowell S. Kabnick, MD
2:40 p.m. IVC 2008 ADJOURNS