What you'll learn
Recognize optimal medical management and identify which current treatments are appropriate for carotid artery disease.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of carotid stenting and endarterectomy.
Apply current guidelines for aortic aneurysm evaluation and management.
Determine the optimal management for patients with endoleak after EVAR.
Integrate contemporary evidence and recommendations into the care of patients with lower extremity venous insufficiency and guidelines for treatment of diabetic ulcers.
Compare the best available options for treating lower extremity ischemia.
Course description
It is a focused, up to date approach towards multiple topics of interest in vascular disease, including assessment by vascular surgeons and other vascular specialists. It will provide the optimal approach for evaluation, diagnosis, and management and treatment options for a whole array of vascular problems. Providing a comprehensive review of this patient population as well as addressing many current controversies in the field. This should translate into improved patient outcomes through a better understanding of pathogenesis, the diagnosis, and the natural history of the disease processes and how to select the optimal methodology for the treatment.
This accredited course is offered by Massachusetts General Hospital. This course is targeted to Surgeons Surgical Trainees, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and RVTs. Register before March 3, 2024 for discounted pricing.