Education Calendar

In collaboration with: the Zuyderland Medical Centre, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Heerlen, the Netherlands! You will be in the capable hands of: Dr. Ozan Yazar, MD, Phd. - Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, the Netherlands & Prof. Dr. Lee Bouwman, MD, PhD, course tutor, Zuyderland Medical Cerrntre Drs. Pieter Salemans, MD, course tutor, Zuyderland Medical Centre Drs. Ine Rochus, MD, Zuyderland Medical Centre Objective: This workshop is designed for healthcare professionals who already have initial experience in Below-The-Knee interventions for Perripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and are aiming to elevate their experience. The focus will be on advanced technologies employed in Below-The-Knee interventions, encompassing the use of guidewires, balloons, atherectomy devices, microstents, the retrograde approach, Optical Coherence Tomography, and Fractional Flow Reserve in BTK interventions. The comprehensive agenda extends to patient assessment, facilitating the selection of appropriate interventions, and emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals engaged in below-the-knee interventions. Strategies for managing complications during and post-procedures will be discussed. Hands-on training using wet models will be provided for mastering endovascular techniques. Real-life cases related to below-the-knee PAD interventions will be analysed, showcasing the discussed techniques in practical scenarios. This workshop is in line with the educational standards of the […]

In collaboration with: Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, USL TOSCANA CENTRO, Florence, Italy Course confirmed! Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation! This session provides a comprehensive overview of endoleak management, focusing on the entire process from diagnosis to treatment optimisation. The discussion begins with the identification and classification of endoleaks, emphasising the use of advanced imaging techniques such as contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), computed tomography angiography (CTA), and CO2 angiography to accurately diagnose and characterise the issue. Participants will learn how to evaluate the clinical relevance of an endoleak, considering factors such as aneurysm sac growth, patient health, and the nature of the leak to decide between intervention and observation. The session will then delve into the development of a tailored treatment strategy, providing a step-by-step guide to selecting the optimal approach based on the type and location of the endoleak. Access routes such as transarterial, transealing, translumbar, and transcaval will be reviewed, with guidance on how to determine the most appropriate option for each case. Techniques for embolisation will be explored in depth, including the selection and application of coils, liquid embolic agents, and plug devices, along with strategies for addressing challenging anatomy or persistent leaks. Participants will gain insights […]