Learning objectives 1. Describe why, when, with whom, and where to use a vena cava filter
2. Discuss why imaging the vena cava is important 3. Compare and contrast “tried and true” vs state-of-the-art technology
4. Utilize appropriate techniques for placing and retrieving filters 5.Avoid complications in the use of vena cava filters.
6. Explore ways to build successful referral patterns.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Cook Incorporated and has been designed for Interventional Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Fellows and Interventional Cardiovascular Nurses and Technologists.
Module 1: Direct Thrombin Inhibition During Peripheral Vascular Interventions
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. Review the rationale to use direct thrombin inhibitors in the periphery
2. Review clinical data that support the use of bivalirudin in peripheral vascular interventions
Module 2: Use of Direct Thrombin Inhibitors during PPI for CLI, SFA and Fem-Pop Intervention
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the clinical impact of CLI
2. Discuss the role of antithrombins therapy and anticoagulation in the role of limb salvage
Module 3: Adjunctive Pharmacology During Carotid Artery Stenting
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. discuss the basics of pharmacology in carotid stent placement including preparation, intraprocedural and post-stent medical therapy
2. review medical management of complications intraprocedurally during carotid stent placement
3. describe possible drug alternatives for future therapy
Complimentary ON - DEMAND Accredited Webcast
Topics 1. EVA-3S & Space-Bumps in the road 2. CAPTURE 3500-Lesion morphology & Predictors for Stroke 3. CAPTURE II vs. EXACT 1500-Does open or Closed Cell Stent design really matter?
This activity has been developed for Interventional Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Neurologists, Interventional Nurses and Technologists with an interest in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease.
This activity has been developed for Interventional Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Podiatric Physicians, Endovascular Allied Professionals, Endocrinologists, Wound Care Specialists, Directors of the Wound Care Clinic, and Primary Care Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurses and Technologists.
Topics: Ablation of PAF: Risks, Benefits and Outcomes, Chronic AF: The Last Frontier, Randomized Trials of AF Ablation, New AF Guidelines: Where does Ablation fit in?
Terumo Interventional Systems’ proven Glidecath Hydrophilic Coated catheter product line makes way for the Yashiro tip shape; a new, three-dimensional U-shape tip for optimal entry to the celiac trunk.
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) will offer Interventional Cardiology Simulations, using Medical Simulation Corporation’s (MSC) SimSuite® technology, for credit toward completion of Maintenance of Certification. This is the first time ABIM is incorporating medical simulation technology into its programs to evaluate physician competence.
Proxis Offers "Upstream" Embolic Protection System
St. Jude Medical, Inc., announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the 7F Proxis™ Embolic Protection System. The Proxis Embolic Protection System is intended to extract debris that may become dislodged when an intervention, such as delivering a stent, is performed on patients who have previously undergone a heart bypass procedure using a saphenous vein graft (SVG). The Proxis Embolic Protection System provides protection proximally from an SVG blockage.
Approximately 240,000 SVG interventions are performed worldwide each year.
Partial clotting in torn aorta is associated with much greater risk; could be detected using current MRI scans and used to guide decisions about surgery
Each year, 10,000 Americans suffer a sudden tear in the lining of their body’s largest blood vessel, the aorta. It’s often misdiagnosed, and it can kill if not treated immediately. Actor John Ritter died of such a tear in 2003.
Boston Scientific, maker of the iLab™ Ultrasound Imaging System, has qualified the Iomega REV Drive and its 35 gigabyte (GB) removable REV disks for storing and managing intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) files.
The American College of Cardiology (www.acc.org) represents the majority of board-certified cardiovascular physicians in the United States. Its mission is to advocate for quality cardiovascular care through education, research, promotion, development and application of standards and guidelines, and to influence health care policy.
Data from a multicenter registry of targeted renal therapy (TRT™) in patients at high risk for contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) – a significant cause of kidney failure and a large unmet market need – were presented at the 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) by Bret N. Wiechmann, MD, vascular and interventional radiologist, Vascular and Interventional Physicians, North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville.
Learn About Your Heart...Made Simple is a new, comprehensive sourcebook for heart and vascular disease patients. It has been designed to increase patients’ overall learning experience about their disease as well as to bridge the tremendous knowledge gap between physicians and patients.
Practical Electrophysiology is a comprehensive overview of electrophysiology written for nurses, technologists, practitioners, physician assistants, sales representatives, engineers, clinical specialists, and all other healthcare professionals interested in learning more about this dynamic field.
