IVC 2005 will cover all of
the current treatment modalities via the following educational
methods:
- presentations
- panel discussions
- videotaped cases
- live case demonstrations
- hands-on manipulation
of devices
Special Features
- Live case demonstrations
broadcast from Miami Vein Center
- Hands-on ultrasound with
live patients
- Hands-on ultrasound-guided
percutaneous access training
- Exhibit hall featuring
the latest technologies and products in vein treatment
Who Should Attend?
General Surgeons, Vascular
Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Interventional Cardiologists,
Phlebologists, Plastic Surgeons, Physician Assistants, Nurse
Practitioners and other medical professionals who are currently
treating venous disease in-office or are considering expanding
into this area.
CME
Learning
Objectives
Upon the completion of this activity
the participant should be able to:
- Understand the assets
and liabilities of venous surgery in the office.
- Use ultrasound to diagnose
and manage venous disease.
- Diagnose and manage deep
vein thrombosis and hypercoagulable states.
- Describe endovenous (thermal,
chemical and surgical) modalities for closure of the refluxing
saphenous vein.
- Describe the eradication
of secondary venous clusters with phlebectomy, foam sclerotherapy,
or surgical devices.
- Manage incompetent perforating
veins and venous ulcers in the office.
- Manage spider telangiectasias
with sclerotherapy and cutaneous laser.
- Develop a business model
for the office-based vein practice.
- Incorporate modern cosmetic
enhancements into a vein practice (Botox, Restylane, and
photorejuvenation).
Accreditation Statement
Complete Conference Management
is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education to provide continuing medical education
for physicians.
Complete Conference Management
designates this educational activity for a maximum of 18.5
category 1 credits toward the AMA Physicians Recognition
award. Each physician should claim only those credits that
he/she actually spent in the activity.
Other Associated
Health Professionals
Non-physicians attending this
meeting will receive a certificate of attendance, which
can be submitted to their own professional organization
for determination of credits.
Faculty Disclosure
Complete Conference Management,
in accordance with accreditation requirements, will disclose
any significant financial interest or other relationship
between presenters and the manufacturer(s) of any commercial
product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed
in an educational presentation with any commercial supporters
of this activity.
Unlabeled Products
and/or Procedures
Due to the nature of this
meeting we remind all attendees that some unlabeled and
unapproved products and or procedures may be presented or
discussed. Discussion of unlabeled products and/or procedures
will be acknowledged by the speakers.
