OVERVIEW

The Venous Symposium is the premier international conference on issues and treatment related to vein pathology. This symposium delivers practical education and updated on the current knowledge and management of venous disease.

TARGET AUDEINCE

Venous Symposium will be of value to vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists, phlebologists, general surgeons and other medical professionals currently treating venous disease or who wish to expand into this arena.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this activity, the learner should be able to:

1. Discuss diagnostic methods and their limitations for venous and lymphatic diseases
2. Determine how and when to apply and when the appropriate types of compression
3. Assess the risks and benefits of venous and lymphatic disease treatments
4. Recognize different patterns of superficial vein reflux and their specific treatment
5. Determine how to manage patients with combined superficial and deep vein disease
6. Evaluate and treat aesthetic vein problems
7. Formulate strategies for the management of pelvic vein disorders
8. Explain strengths and shortcomings of venous stenting
9. Evaluate the local and systemic treatment of venous ulcers
10. Explain the management of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
11. Assess how to manage anticoagulation and when to test for thrombophilia
12. Compare the different factors responsible for skin damage and how to provide care for such patients
13. Recognize and manage complications of conservative venous management and interventions
14. Compare the options regarding current challenges in the venous lymphatic diseases
15. Assess new methods, devices, recent and ongoing studies.

ACCREDITATION

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Behind the Scenes (BTS). Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 33.00 live / 37.75 enduring AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.