26th annual congress of american college of phlebology 2012

Shining a Light on Vein CareNovember 15-18, 2012 | Hollywood, Florida | Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa

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Advance Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Insert

Continuing Education Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Message from the Program Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Officers, Board of Directors and Program Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Registration Information and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

On-Site Registration Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cancellation/Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Confirmation of Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Hotel Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Airport Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Ground Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Car Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Things to do in Hollywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Session Handouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Exhibit Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Attire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Internet Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Camera/Recording Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cell Phone Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Program Errata and Addenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Membership Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Important Dates and Times to Remember. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Additional Meeting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17

Scientific Program

Thursday, November 15, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-24

Friday, November 16, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-28

Saturday, November 17, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-32

Sunday, November 18, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Table of contents

4 26Th annual congress

continuing education Information

TargeT audIenceThe primary target audience of the 26th Annual Congress includes Phlebologists, General Surgeons, Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, Dermatologists, Dermatological Surgeons, Internists, Family Practice Physicians, Plastic Surgeons, Obstetricians/Gynecologists, Physician Assistants, Ultrasound Technologists, Nurses, allied health and all other healthcare professionals currently or planning to care for patients with venous disease.

conference objecTIvesAfter completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

» Use selective testing modalities to diagnose chronic venous disease and insufficiency of the abdomen, pelvis, and extremities or other venous pathology including deep vein thrombosis and vascular malformations

» Describe and demonstrate the various techniques for treating venous disease » Distinguish indications and contraindications for different treatment modalities » Measure and compare the outcome of the various techniques in treating venous disease

evaluaTIons and cerTIfIcaTesIn order to document your attendance and receive your certificate at the 26th Annual Congress, you will need to complete an evaluation. This will permit the American College of Phlebology (ACP) to continue to enhance your personalized professional development and plan the ACP hosted 2013 World Meeting of the International Union of Phlebology and 2014 American College of Phlebology Annual Congress. Once you have completed the evaluations, you will be able to access your certificate. Computer stations will be set-up onsite at the conference to provide feedback immediately or, at your leisure when you return home.

accredITaTIon and credIT sTaTemenTsThe American College of Phlebology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Phlebology is an approved Continuing Education Provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing - Provider Number CEP 15857.

dIsclosure of conflIcT of InTeresTsThe American College Phlebology requests all persons in a position to control the content of an educational activity to disclose whether or not they have any relevant financial relationships prior to the start of an activity. This information will be made available to attendees onsite.


message from the program chairs

On behalf of the 2012 Program Planning Committee, it is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend the 26th Annual Congress of the American College of Phlebology. As co-chairs, we have tried to create a unique program with a blend of previously successful topics with some new thought-provoking ideas. This meeting promises to be a fantastic event filled with several surprises, expert faculty from around the world, and material covering everything from basic topics to the most advanced issues in venous disease.

some of The general hIghlIghTs Include:

» Pre-congress activities which will offer both basic and advanced phlebology tracks, in addition to an ultrasound pathway, and a timely practice management full day program

» Hands-on Workshops for all practitioners including: Ultrasound, Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Sclerotherapy, and Compression/Wound Care

» An extensive selection of hands-on ultrasound experiences every day… and more LIVE ultrasound cases for enhanced learning

» Aesthetic course on Sunday for those who either want to enhance their cosmetic outcomes, and/or add some cosmetic procedures to their practice

» Focus on presenting the very best quality abstracts on timely topics » Focus on the debate format and audience response system to help foster active

learning and to stimulate controversies » Continued expansion and presence of renowned international faculty » Two keynote speakers, both well known for their insights and contribution to the field

of phlebology and venous disease (Michael Jaff, DO and Steven Talbot, RVT) » Advanced phlebologists will enjoy a more lively debate on many pertinent topics and

controversies » Comprehensive patient based learning with many live models and case presentations » Multidisciplinary/ Nursing track running concurrently throughout the meeting, offering

excellent pertinent didactics » Variety of additional topics for Phlebologists including: Emergency Preparedness,

Laser Safety, Practice Management, EMR, Practice Based Research/ Study Design, etc. » Opportunity to present your challenging cases for discussion with the audience and a

panel of experts in phlebology

Located steps away from the Atlantic and Blue Wave Certified beaches, and just moments from the mature Banyan and Royal Palm trees of their championship golf course, 30,000 square foot signature spa or numerous local shopping and dining options, the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa is the complete experience for those attending the 26th Annual Congress.

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Program Co-Chairs: Julianne Stoughton & Diana Neuhardt


2012 annual congress program commITTee

Julianne Stoughton, MD, FACS Program Co-Chair

Diana Neuhardt, RVT, RPhS Program Co-Chair

Helane Fronek, MD, FACP, FACPh Pre-Congress Coordinator

Paula Heggerick, RVT, RDMS, RPhS, FSVU Ultrasound Coordinator

Neil Khilnani, MD, FACPh CME Coordinator

Ted King, MD, FAAFP, FACPh Assistant Didactic Session Coordinator

Michelle McEvoy, RN, MSN/Ed Multidisciplinary (Nursing) Coordinator

Mark Meissner, MD Abstract Coordinator

Nick Morrison, MD, FACS, FACPh Didactic Session Coordinator

Eric Mowatt-Larssen, MD, FACPh Assistant Didactic Session Coordinator

Thomas Proebstle, MD, MSc International Coordinator

Susan Fox, DO Patient Coordinator

leadership

acp offIcersJohn Mauriello, MD, FACPh President

Melvin Rosenblatt, MD, FACPh President-Elect

Neil Khilnani, MD, FACPh Secretary

Marlin Schul, MD, MBA, RVT, FACPh Treasurer

acp board of dIrecTorsNick Morrison, MD, FACS, FACPh Immediate Past President

Mark Forrestal, MD, FACPh

Jean-Jerome Guex, MD, FACPh

Mark Isaacs, MD, FACPh, FAAFP

Lowell Kabnick, MD, FACS, FACPh, RPhS

Mark Meissner, MD

Diana Neuhardt, RVT, RPhS

Lisa Pavone, MD

Julianne Stoughton, MD, FACS

Bruce Sanders, CAE Executive Director


registration Information and fees

Advance registration is required to ensure that badges and tickets to sessions and social activities will be available when you arrive at the Congress. Please use the registration form provided or register online at www.acpcongress.org. Advance registration closes Sunday, October 21, 2012. Any registrations received after this date will be processed at the on-site rate. On-Site registration will be available, however only a limited number of courses and social activities will be available.

pre-congress day regIsTraTIon fees Thursday, november 15, 2012 – opTIonal

The Pre-Congress day will provide four concurrent tracks on the following topics: basic phlebology, basic ultrasound, practice management, advanced phlebology and deep veins. While the basic tracks are oriented toward providers who seek an introduction to phlebology, it is comprehensive enough to provide a very thorough review for the more experienced practitioner.

Physician RatesPostmarked before 10/21/2012

Postmarked on or after 10/21/2012 or On-Site

acp member $470.00 $495.00

non-acp member $620.00 $645.00

Allied Health Professionals (Nurses, Ultrasonographers, PAs, DPMs, etc.)

acp member $345.00 $370.00

non-acp member $395.00 $420.00

pre-congress and congress combInaTIon dIscounTIf you are registering for the Main Congress (November 16-18), as well as the Pre-Congress:

» Physician’s subtract $150 as a registration discount » Allied Health Professionals subtract $100 as a registration discount

congress regIsTraTIon fees november 16-18, 2012

Physicians

Postmarked before 8/3/2012

Postmarked on or after 8/3/2012 and before 10/21/2012

Postmarked on or after 10/21/2012

acp member $795 $855 $1,005

non-acp member $1,055 $1,115 $1,275

resident (medical student) $475 $500 $650

Invited abstract/poster presenter $795 $855 $1,005

(Same price as ACP Physician Member; discount only applies to non-members)

Allied Health Professionals

acp member $475 $500 $650

non-acp member $585 $610 $760

Spouse/Guest (Optional) $85 $85 $95

(Spouse/Guest badge allows admittance to: Exhibit Hall, Opening Reception, continental breakfasts, and coffee breaks. Spouse/Guests may not attend any scientific sessions. If they will be attending the dinner on Saturday evening, a separate ticket will need to be purchased).

NOTE: If you are a member and will be registering online (or you are registering on behalf of a member), please DO NOT create a new record. You must log-in to the system first under the name of the person being registered.


mulTIple aTTendees from same offIce dIscounT

If more than one person from the same office registers for the Congress, each additional person will receive a $75 discount on Congress registration fees.

opTIonal addITIonal fees Postmarked before 8/3/2012

Postmarked on or after 8/3/2012 and before 10/21/2012

Postmarked on or after 10/21/2012

Morning Workshops Friday & Saturday 7:00 AM

$70 $70 $75

Dinner and Social Event Saturday 6:30 PM

$95 $95 $105

Aesthetics Track Sunday 9:05 AM Attending Entire Congress

acp member $275 $275 $325


Not Attending Entire Congress

acp member $375 $375 $425


regIsTraTIon noTesThere are separate registration fees for the Pre-Congress Day, Morning Workshops, Aesthetics Track, and the Dinner and Social event on Saturday evening. All other sessions and social events are included in the Congress registration fees.

on-sITe regIsTraTIon hoursWednesday, November 14, 2012 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Thursday, November 15, 2012 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM Friday, November 16, 2012 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday, November 17, 2012 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday, November 18, 2012 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

cancellaTIon/refund polIcyRegistration fees, less a $175 administrative fee, will be refunded upon written notice of cancellation to the headquarters office. In order to qualify for a refund of fees, your written cancellation notice must be postmarked no later than Saturday, October 20, 2012. There will be no refund of fees for written cancellations received after this date or for lack of attendance without notification.

confIrmaTIon of regIsTraTIonA confirmation will be sent to you via e-mail within one (1) week of receipt of your registration form and PAID IN FULL registration fees. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact the ACP Meetings Department immediately.

registration Information and fees

NOTE: This does not apply to Pre-Congress fees.


hotel and Transportation Information

hoTel reservaTIonsThe Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa 3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33019 www.diplomatresort.com

On the Blue Wave certified beach of the Atlantic, in the vibrant city of Hollywood, Florida rests The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa; easily accessible by Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood or Miami International Airports. The resort is also ideally located near shopping and attractions.

The ACP has reserved a block of rooms at the hotel for Thursday through Sunday. All room reservations must be made by October 18, 2012. However, the group room block is limited in size and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. Reservations received after the room block is filled or after October 18, 2012 will be accepted on a space-available basis and prevailing hotel rates. Don’t wait! Get your reservations in early!

In order to make reservations under the ACP group room block, please call 954.602.6000. Be sure to identify yourself with the American College of Phlebology meeting when making reservations. The hotel confirms the following guest room rates: Single $249 and Double $249. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes, currently 11%.

Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM. Guests arriving before 4:00 PM will be assigned accommodations as they become available.

aIrporT TransporTaTIon The nearest major airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL), which is located 8.5 miles from The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa.

Another major airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), which is 22 miles from The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa.

ground TransporTaTIon The following costs are estimates from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL):

Shuttle: $13 one waySedan or Town Car: Approximately $99 one wayTaxi: Fares range from $25 to $35 one way

The following costs are estimates from Miami International Airport (MIA):

Shuttle: $20-$30 one waySedan or Town Car: Approximately $130 one wayTaxi: Fares range from $60 to $80 one way

car renTalAvailable at both airports. Price will vary.

parkIngSelf Parking is available for a rate of $20 per day.


ThIngs To do In hollywood

sessIon handouTsSession handouts will be made available for download (through the Congress website at www.acpcongress.org) up to two weeks before the meeting begins and for two weeks after the Congress ends. When you pick up your registration materials onsite, you will be provided with a Flash Drive which will include the handouts that were submitted in advance by the speakers, along with a course journal for taking notes.

Please note: Printed handouts will not be available at the Congress, nor will we have printing stations available onsite. If you would like to have printed copies of the handouts on which to take notes on during the meeting, please be sure to print them in advance.

eXhIbIT hoursThe technical exhibits will be open as follows:

Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Friday, November 16, 2012 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM and 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM Saturday, November 17, 2012 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

general Information

» Blue Wave Beaches » Hollywood Beach Boardwalk » Water Taxi » Bike and Jet Ski Rentals

» Boating, Diving and Fishing » Glass Blowers of Hollywood » Hollywood Beach Theatre » Downtown Hollywood Art & Design District

Live a little. Learn a lot.


aTTIreThe attire for the conference is business casual.

InTerneT cafÉ

There will be a limited number of terminals with Internet access for registrants. The hotel also provides high-speed Internet access from all guest rooms. Please note, complimentary wireless internet access will not be provided in the meeting space.

camera/recordIng polIcyUse of cameras (all types) and audio recorders is prohibited in all educational sessions. Violations of this policy will result in removal from the room and confiscation of equipment. Staff will be closely monitoring such occurrences.

cell phone polIcyCell phone usage and/or disruption is prohibited in all educational sessions. Please remember to turn off your cell phone or place on vibrate prior to entering the meeting room.

program erraTa and addendaThe ACP reserves the right to modify the agenda and speakers listed as circumstances dictate. If necessary, an Errata and Addenda Sheet will be included with your meeting packet.

membershIp InformaTIonMembership in the ACP provides you with many exceptional opportunities to stay current in the field of phlebology! Be it through our educational symposia and annual congresses or through our periodicals and research grants, the ACP is dedicated to supporting phlebology education and research and fostering clinical excellence in the field of phlebology. Membership in the ACP is open to both physicians and allied health professionals. If you are interested in membership, please visit www.phlebology.org to join today! For additional questions, please contact Caryl Tynan at the headquarters office at (510) 346-6800 ext. 107 or [email protected]. Membership information will also be available at the ACP Membership Booth at the 2012 Congress. Please note that applicants with a completed membership file are welcome to register for the meeting at the member rate. Join today!

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ImporTanT daTes and TImes To remember

Early Bird Registration Deadline august 3, 2012

Hotel Reservation Deadline october 18, 2012

Advance Registration Closes october 21, 2012

Registration Cancellation Deadline (must be postmarked by 10/20)

october 21, 2012

ACPF Golf Outing Early Bird Registration Deadline

october 26, 2012

ACPF Golf Outing wednesday, november 14, 2012, at 11:45 am

On-Site Registration Begins wednesday, november 14, 2012, at 3:00 pm

Pre-Congress Day Begins Thursday, november 15, 2012, at 8:00 am

Technical Exhibits Open Thursday, november 15, 2012, at 12:00 pm

Congress Begins friday, november 16, 2012, at 8:00 am*

Technical Exhibits Close saturday, november 17, 2012, at 4:00 pm

*Workshops Start at 7:00 AM (ET)

addITIonal meeTIng InformaTIonShould you have any questions about the information contained in this brochure, or require any additional information, please contact the ACP headquarters office:

amerIcan college of phlebology

101 Callan Ave, Suite 210 San Leandro, CA 94577 Phone: (510) 346-6800 Fax: (510) 346-6808 Email: [email protected] Website: www.phlebology.org


events

Make the most of the Congress by spending time with your colleagues and friends outside the seminar room. After-hours Congress events include:

7Th annual acpf golf ouTIngWednesday, November 14, 2012 • Westin Diplomat Golf Course • 11:45 AM to 7:15 PM

Experience Troon® Golf at the ACP Foundation’s 7TH Annual Golf Outing. Held the day before the Annual Congress begins, the Golf Outing provides golf enthusiasts a relaxing day on the links in the company of peers and colleagues.

To accommodate golfers of all experience levels, the outing will follow a “best ball, team scramble” format with prizes being awarded to the top teams.

Early registration for the event is $225 per registrant and includes green fees, cart rental and an awards reception immediately following the outing. All registration and sponsorship fees go to support the mission of the ACP Foundation.

For more details and to register, please visit www.acpfgolfouting.org

5Th annual sIlenT aucTIonNovember 15-17, 2012 • Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa

The ACP Foundation will be hosting the 5TH Annual Silent Auction at the Congress host hotel. Attendees can bid on medical related products and services, sports items , vacation getaways, and more. The Silent Auction is always a unique and elegant event at the Annual Congress, from which all proceeds are dedicated to the mission of the Foundation. Auction items will be displayed throughout the Congress, with bidding opening Thursday November 15TH and closing at the beginning of the Dinner & Social Saturday, November 17TH.

For more details, a catalog of items, and donation and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.acpfsilentauction.org

new member recepTIonThursday, November 15, 2012 • 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Open ONLY to New Members, ACP Board of Directors, and by Invitation)

Join us for a unique welcome to the ACP community. Enjoy this informal reception and opportunity to visit with many of your colleagues and ACP Board of Directors. Learn more about the American College of Phlebology and build your network at the very start of the meeting!

openIng nIghT recepTIonFriday, November 16, 2012 • 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM (Open to all Congress registrants. No additional fee.)

Start the Congress by visiting with your colleagues and mingling with our exhibitors in a social setting.

dInner & socIalSaturday, November 17, 2012 • 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM (Open to all. Additional fee required.)


events

The dIplomaT golf course

wednesday, november 14, 2012

11:45 am To 7:15 pm

Experience Troon® Golf at the ACP Foundation’s 7TH Annual Golf Outing. Held the

day before the Annual Congress begins, the Golf Outing provides golf enthusiasts

a relaxing day on the links in the company of peers and colleagues.

To accommodate golfers of all experience levels, the outing will follow a “best ball,

team scramble” format with prizes being awarded to the top teams.

Early registration for the event is $225 per registrant and includes green fees, cart

rental and an awards reception immediately following the outing. All registration

and sponsorship fees go to support the mission of the ACP Foundation.

for more deTaIls and To regIsTer, please vIsIT www.acpfgolfouTIng.org

ACPF GOLF OUTINGth Annual

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An ideal balance of mature Banyans and Royal Palm trees with manicured

greens and rolling Bermuda fairways awaits the seasoned player and welcomes

the novice. The nearly 7,000-yards of championship golf course is managed by

internationally renowned Troon Golf®. Every cart is equipped with Prolink GPS

to offer game assistance and the lay of the course and also allows for food and

beverage service delivered during play.

events


events

november 15-17, 2012

wesTIn dIplomaT resorT & spa

The ACP Foundation will be hosting the 5TH Annual Silent Auction at the Congress host hotel. Attendees can bid on medical related products and services, sports items , vacation getaways, and more. The Silent Auction is always a unique and elegant event at the Annual Congress, from which all proceeds are dedicated to the mission of the Foundation. Auction items will be displayed throughout the Congress, with bidding opening Thursday November 15TH and closing at the beginning of the Dinner & Social Saturday, November 17TH.

for more deTaIls, a caTalog of ITems, and donaTIon and sponsorshIp opporTunITIes,

please vIsIT www.acpfsIlenTaucTIon.org

Silent AUCTION• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5TH ANNUAL


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TIME TOPIC

8:00 am – 8:10 am welcome and opening remarks

8:10 am – 8:30 am clinical anatomy and physiology

8:30 am – 8:45 am history and physical

8:45 am – 9:00 am duplex – why and how

9:00 am – 9:20 am history and physical assessment – lIve patient demonstration

9:20 am – 9:40 am duplex scan – lIve patient demonstration

9:40 am – 10:00 am Question and answer

10:00 am – 10:30 am refreshment break

10:30 am – 10:45 am other Imaging modalities

10:45 am – 11:00 am conservative management

11:00 am – 11:15 am evaluation of the swollen leg

11:15 am – 11:30 am visual sclerotherapy

11:30 am – 12:00 pm Question and answer

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm lunch + social media: how to harness its power and avoid its pitfalls in your practice

1:30 pm – 1:45 pm ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy

1:45 pm – 2:00 pm ambulatory phlebectomy

2:00 pm – 2:15 pm endovenous Thermal ablation

2:15 pm – 2:45 pm how to prevent complications during Treatment of varicose and Telangiectatic veins

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm perforators – role in pathophysiology and Treatment

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm refreshment break

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm panel discussion

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm new member reception

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm acpf donor reception

scientific program Thursday, november 15, 2012

Track a basIc phlebology



TIME TOPIC


8:10 am – 8:30 am clinical anatomy and physiology

8:30 am – 8:45 am history and physical

8:45 am – 9:00 am duplex – why and how

9:00 am – 9:20 am history and physical assessment – lIve patient demonstration

9:20 am – 9:40 am duplex scan – lIve patient demonstration



10:30 am – 10:35 am welcome to the ultrasound session

10:35 am – 10:50 am lower extremity veins – ultrasound anatomy landmarks

10:50 am – 11:05 am duplex examination of the lower extremity deep veins – basic principles

11:05 am – 11:20 am duplex examination of the superficial veins – basic principles

11:20 am – 11:45 am The art of venous mapping – what is required for documentation?



1:30 pm – 1:45 pm ultrasound credentialing requirements or options in phlebology ultrasound

1:45 pm – 2:00 pm use of ultrasound during phlebology procedures

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm live scanning demonstration: evaluation of deep and superficial vein disease Image optimization with physics discussion


3:30 pm – 4:00 pm ultrasound case studies

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm scan your buddy: hands-on ultrasound workshop



Track b basIc ulTrasound



Track c pracTIce managemenT

TIME TOPIC


8:15 am – 8:30 am health care reform - what you need to know

8:30 am – 8:45 am Icd-10/coding - how the changes will Impact phlebology

8:45 am – 9:00 am negotiating the most favorable Insurance contracts

9:00 am – 9:15 am preventing and appealing Insurance denials

9:15 am – 9:30 am credentialing your vascular lab

9:30 am – 9:45 am abph: The exam, credential and maintenance of certification (moc)



10:30 am – 10:50 am enhancing patient safety through Infection control

10:50 am – 11:10 am Tbd

11:10 am – 11:30 am hIe and patient portal

11:30 am – 11:45 am best apps for a phlebology office



1:30 pm – 1:45 pm protecting your online reputation

1:45 pm – 2:05 pm office staff – building your best Team

2:05 pm – 2:25 pm managing the difficult employee and difficult patient

2:25 pm – 2:45 pm effective patient education

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Question and answer


3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Improving the efficiency of your office staff

3:45 pm – 4:05 pm energizing your office by conducting research

4:05 pm – 4:25 pm participation in a registry – what’s in it for me?

4:25 pm – 4:45 pm patient experience metric

4:45 pm – 5:00 pm Question and answer




Phlebology takes its placein the spotlight.


TIME TOPIC


8:10 am – 8:30 am big veins: The big picture

8:30 am – 9:10 am I need to see It: us, cTv, mrv, Ivus/venography

9:10 am – 9:30 am acute dvT: sooner Than later

9:30 am – 9:50 am filters: why, when, how

9:50 am – 10:10 am Technology demonstrations

10:10 am – 10:30 am chronic dvT: never Too late


11:00 am – 11:20 am Technology demonstrations

11:20 am – 11:40 am surgical management of deep venous Insufficiency

11:40 am – 12:00 pm upper extremity Issues

12:00 pm – 12:20 pm Technology demonstrations


1:30 pm – 1:50 pm pelvic congestion syndrome

1:50 pm – 2:10 pm Technology demonstrations

2:10 pm – 2:20 pm venous malformations

2:20 pm – 3:00 pm audience case presentations


3:30 pm – 5:00 pm hands on workshops



Track d advanced phlebology & deep veIns


Phlebology takes its placein the spotlight.

scientific program frIday, november 16, 2012

concurrenT sessIons regIsTraTIon reQuIred, number of parTIcIpanTs lImITed per workshop

general scIenTIfIc sessIon

TIME TOPIC

7:00 am – 8:00 am sclerotherapy workshop

7:00 am – 8:00 am ambulatory phlebectomy workshop

7:00 am – 8:00 am compression workshop

7:00 am – 8:00 am hands on ultrasound duplex diagnosis

TIME TOPIC

8:10 am – 8:15 am welcome and announcements

8:15 am – 8:35 am acp presidential address: state of the american college of phlebology (Initiatives update; Iac, etc.)

8:35 am – 9:05 am keynote presentation: Intervention for acute deep venous Thrombosis-do the guidelines help

9:05 am – 9:20 am foundation announcement

9:20 am – 10:30 am abstract session

10:30 am – 11:00 am refreshmenT break

11:00 am – 12:00 pm abstract session

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm lunch



TIME TOPIC

9:15 am – 9:20 am welcome

9:20 am – 9:30 am becoming a phlebology nurse

9:30 am – 9:40 am duplex ultrasound: how ultrasound is used to evaluate cvI

9:40 am – 9:50 am principles of sclerotherapy

9:50 am – 10:00 am mechanism of sclerosants

10:00 am – 10:15 am documentation: before, during and after visually guided sclerotherapy

10:15 am – 10:30 am recognizing and managing complications of sclerotherapy


11:00 am – 11:15 am cutaneous laser versus sclerotherapy for the Treatment of Telangiectasias

11:15 am – 11:45 am panel dIscussIon compression: what kind, how much, how long?


12:00 pm – 1:15 pm lunch

TIME TOPIC

9:20 am – 10:30 am lIve ultrasound: diagnostic nuances to deep vein evaluation


11:00 am – 12:00 pm lIve ultrasound: duplex examination of pelvic veins: diagnostic pearls and Insights for Treatment

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm lunch

mulTIdIscIplInary (nursIng) Track runs concurrenT wITh absTracT sessIons and ulTrasound Track

ulTrasound Track runs concurrenT wITh absTracT sessIons and mulTIdIscIplInary Track



concurrenT sessIons

TIME TOPIC

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Thrombus debaTes (aggressive vs. conservative)

» Management of SVT » Calf Vein Thrombosis » Iliofemoral DVT Management

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm scleroTherapy basIcs

» Indications » Methods » Complications » Cases and Discussion

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm cenTral and perIpheral venous malformaTIons, pelvIc veIns, ImagIng dIagnosIs managemenT

» Diagnosis and Treatment of Pelvic Veins » Peripheral Venous Malformations (An Overview) » Centrally Located Venous Malformations » Debate: CCSVI: To Treat or Not toTreat

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm ulTrasound

» Phlebology Credentialing (RPhS) – Yet Another Test? » Phlebology Facility Accreditation Updates (IAC) » Ultrasound Case Studies and Discussion

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm refreshmenT break

We’ve made extraordinary progress in patient care.



concurrenT sessIons

TIME TOPIC

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm advanced ImagIng

» Perforator and Iliac Ultrasound & IVUS » Fluro and Venography » CTV and MRV » Case Studies

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm scleroTherapy debaTe

» Homemade Foam vs. Proprietary Foam » Does Volume Matter: Yes vs. No » Sclerotherapy for Reticular Veins: Foam vs. Liquid

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm lIve ulTrasound case presenTaTIons brief diagnostic duplex with discussion regarding Treatment options

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm eXperT panel and cases anticoagulation: when, why, how

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm ulcer/wound care post-Thrombotic syndrome, deep venous obstruction, perforator management and diagnosis

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm posTer absTracTs

6:15 pm – 7:30 pm openIng nIghT recepTIon

The field of vein care knows no bounds.


scientific program saTurday, november 17, 2012

concurrenT sessIons regIsTraTIon reQuIred, number of parTIcIpanTs lImITed per workshop

general scIenTIfIc sessIon

TIME TOPIC

7:00 am – 8:00 am sclerotherapy workshop

7:00 am – 8:00 am ambulatory phlebectomy workshop

7:00 am – 8:00 am compression workshop

7:00 am – 8:00 am hands on ultrasound duplex diagnosis

TIME TOPIC

8:10 am – 8:15 am announcements

8:15 am – 9:10 am keynote presentation: high Touch in a high Tech world

9:10 am – 9:40 am business meeting

9:40 am – 9:55 am acp junior Investigator award

9:55 am – 10:10 am diplomate recognition


10:40 am – 12:00 pm abstract session

The field of vein care knows no bounds.



TIME TOPIC

10:30 am – 10:35 am welcome

10:35 am – 10:45 am endothelin update

10:45 am – 10:55 am foam sclerotherapy basics for the advanced practitioner

10:55 am – 11:05 am Injecting veins in the hand and foot: pearls

11:05 am – 11:10 am Treating varicose veins with alternative methods

11:10 am – 11:20 am svT: a case study

11:20 am – 11:30 am laser safety

11:30 am – 11:45 am pelvic veins


TIME TOPIC

10:30 am – 12:00 pm lIve duplex ultrasound: diagnostic nuances and methods in the detection of superficial venous reflux with various maneuvers

TIME TOPIC

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm ultrasonography section business meeting and lunch Open to Ultrasonography Section Members (RSVP Required)

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm nursing section business meeting and lunch Open to Nursing Section Members (RSVP Required)

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm apn/pa section business meeting and lunch Open to APN/PA Section Members (RSVP Required)

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm women in phlebology lunch Open to Female MD’s and DO’s (RSVP Required)

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm lunch Lunch in the Exhibit Hall For Those Not Attending Section Lunches Above

mulTIdIsIplInary (nursIng) Track runs concurrenT wITh absTracT sessIons and ulTrasound Track

ulTrasound Track runs concurrenT wITh absTracT sessIons and mulTIdIscIplInary Track

lunches



concurrenT sessIons

TIME TOPIC

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm swollen lImb

» Medical Causes » Swollen Limb Debate: Venous Causes Iliac Venous

Stenosis: Stenting vs. not Stenting » Phlebolymphedema

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm lIve scannIng

» World of Phlebology: Comparison of Reflux Protocols in the USA and Abroad

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm TrIbuTary and perforaTor veIn TreaTmenT debaTes

» Sclerotherapy vs. Ambulatory Phlebectomy » Staged Ambulatory Phlebectomy Pro vs. Simultaneous » Perforating Vein Treatment

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm The fuTure of phlebology reImbursemenT

» Government Regulations, PQRS, etc. » Role of Electronic Health Records/Registries-“Practice

Based Research” » Outcomes Based Studies-What Outcomes Matter?

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm The black and whITe of grey maTTer: communIcaTIon and eThIcs for The healThcare professIonal’s braIn

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm refreshmenT break

Colleagues sharing their expertise from coast to coast.



concurrenT sessIons

TIME TOPIC

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm avf symposIum

» Evaluation and Imaging of the Patient with Advanced Venous Disease

» Chronic Venous Disease in the Morbidly Obese » Next Level Strategies to Heal the Recalcitrant or Recurrent

Venous Ulcer » Post-Thrombotic Syndrome at its Worst… What to do? » Defining the Role of Ablation, Phlebectomy, and Foam

Sclerotherapy in the Venous Ulcer Patient

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm svu symposIum

» History and Physical Assessment of the Venous Patient » Are we Missing Chronic DVT in Patients Referred with CVI? » The Importance of Credentialing and Accreditation-Which/

What Fits My Practice Setting? » How Do I Get Paid – An Overview of Government

Payment Systems

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm research, absTracTs, fundIng your sTudy

» Study Design/Writing a Powerful Abstract » Financing Considerations and Resources » Practice Based Research Considerations

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm InTernaTIonal absTracTs/world of phlebology

6:30 pm – 10:00 pm acp dinner & social and silent auction finale

Take time to evaluate new ideas.


scientific program sunday, november 18, 2012

concurrenT sessIons

aesTheTIcs Track addITIonal fee

TIME TOPIC

8:00 am – 9:00 am emergency preparedness and InfecTIon conTrol

8:00 am – 9:00 am advanced ulTrasound TechnIQues

» Duplex Diagnosis of CCSVI » Duplex Diagnosis of Pelvic CVI » Is Standing Really Necessary for the Detection of LE

Superficial Venous Reflux?

9:05 am – 10:30 am challengIng cases

» TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT: Post Mortem Conference Discussion

9:05 am – 10:30 am elecTronIc healTh records and your boTTom lIne

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9:20 am – 9:50 am using onabotulinumtoxina, abobotulinumtoxina and Incobotulinumtoxina Injections for cosmetic Treatments: beginner to advanced

9:50 am – 10:10 am cosmetic Treatment of facial veins

10:10 am – 10:30 am Treatment of hand veins: rejuvenation of the aging hand

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11:00 am – 11:15 am fractional facial laser resurfacing

11:15 am – 11:35 am facial fat contouring under local anesthesia

11:35 am – 11:50 am laser or sclerotherapy: optimizing venous Treatment and outcomes

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12:45 pm – 1:30 pm facial fillers: beginner to advanced

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm panel discussion and case studies

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Patient Education Poster: The Venous SystemAvailable in two sizes - large (18” x 24”) and small (8.5” x 11”) - this poster is a valuable tool for you to use in your waiting or treatment rooms as you discuss the venous system with your patients. All posters come laminated unless otherwise requested.ACP Members: $25.00 standard sizeNon-Members: $35.00 standard sizeFor complete info, visit www.phlebology.org/resources/patiented.html

Lower Extremity Superficial Venous Examination DVDThe American College of Phlebology has partnered with the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) to create an educational DVD to demonstrate techniques of a lower extremity superficial venous examination. This DVD includes a comprehensive didactic PowerPoint presentation, patient examination and ultrasound clinical demonstration of a venous insufficiency evaluation.

The guidelines followed in the DVD are not intended to replace internally generated, laboratory specific protocols, but are to serve as a basis for developing or updating the procedure described.ACP Members: $75.00Non-Members: $110.00For complete info, visit http://www.phlebology.org/education/distancelearning.html

Text Book: Core Curriculum for Phlebology NursingWritten in outline format for easy reference, the Core Curriculum textbook establishes patient care standards for phlebology nursing. Several important sections include “Nursing Intervention Classifications”, which can be used for each patient’s individual nursing care plan and “Professional Issues”, which is an important resource for nurse managers.ACP Members: $30.00Non-Members: $45.00For complete info, visit www.phlebology.org/resources/textbooks.html

Text Book: The Fundamentals of PhlebologyCompiled by Dr. Helane Fronek, a leader in the field of phlebology and Past President of the ACP, this fundamentals textbook is a “must-have” for any office involved in vein care and a “must-read” for those looking to improve the quality of patient care. The seventeen informative chapters include: endovenous thermal ablation; sclerotherapy of telangiectasias and reticular veins; venous anatomy and pathophysiology; sclerosing solutions; venous leg ulcers; and much more.ACP Members: $55.00Non-Members: $100.00 For complete info, visit www.phlebology.org/resources/textbooks.html

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Patient Education Brochure: Treatment of Varicose and Spider VeinsWith two language versions - English or Spanish - this public education brochure, written in clear, non-technical language is suitable for your front office or patient mailings. The 12-page, saddle-stitched brochure is 4” wide x 9” tall and printed on high gloss stock. The ACP can also customize the brochure with your office information (affixed as a label to the back) upon request.ACP Members: $50.00 per 100 brochuresNon-Members: $100.00 per 100 brochuresTo order online, download forms, calculate shipping & other options, visit www.phlebology.org/resources/patiented.html

Patient Education Poster: The Venous SystemAvailable in two sizes - large (18” x 24”) and small (8.5” x 11”) - this poster is a valuable tool for you to use in your waiting or treatment rooms as you discuss the venous system with your patients. All posters come laminated unless otherwise requested.ACP Members: $25.00 standard sizeNon-Members: $35.00 standard sizeFor complete info, visit www.phlebology.org/resources/patiented.html

Lower Extremity Superficial Venous Examination DVDThe American College of Phlebology has partnered with the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) to create an educational DVD to demonstrate techniques of a lower extremity superficial venous examination. This DVD includes a comprehensive didactic PowerPoint presentation, patient examination and ultrasound clinical demonstration of a venous insufficiency evaluation.

The guidelines followed in the DVD are not intended to replace internally generated, laboratory specific protocols, but are to serve as a basis for developing or updating the procedure described.ACP Members: $75.00Non-Members: $110.00For complete info, visit http://www.phlebology.org/education/distancelearning.html

Text Book: Core Curriculum for Phlebology NursingWritten in outline format for easy reference, the Core Curriculum textbook establishes patient care standards for phlebology nursing. Several important sections include “Nursing Intervention Classifications”, which can be used for each patient’s individual nursing care plan and “Professional Issues”, which is an important resource for nurse managers.ACP Members: $30.00Non-Members: $45.00For complete info, visit www.phlebology.org/resources/textbooks.html

Text Book: The Fundamentals of PhlebologyCompiled by Dr. Helane Fronek, a leader in the field of phlebology and Past President of the ACP, this fundamentals textbook is a “must-have” for any office involved in vein care and a “must-read” for those looking to improve the quality of patient care. The seventeen informative chapters include: endovenous thermal ablation; sclerotherapy of telangiectasias and reticular veins; venous anatomy and pathophysiology; sclerosing solutions; venous leg ulcers; and much more.ACP Members: $55.00Non-Members: $100.00 For complete info, visit www.phlebology.org/resources/textbooks.html

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