ESVS Annual Meeting

Academic Workshops Overview

PAD Pathway – Led by Kak Khee Yeung

The workshop schedule will kick off with “Vascular anastomosis: fem – pop /- crural bypass (preselection) (BASIC & ADVANCED)” which will focus on open arterial bypass.

In the basic group, we will focus on fem-pop bypass above and below the knee. In the advanced workshop, we will focus on the crural bypass. If you’re a quick study, you can go from basic to advanced models as well.

“Access, cross-over and safe navigation in the arterial tree (BASIC)” goes over the procedural steps for safely cannulating. Navigating the vessels of the arterial tree (iliac, SFA, renal, visceral, carotid) can be learned on high-fidelity simulators.

The “Endovascular toolkit, Endo-vascular treatment of calcified & CTO fem pop lesions (BASIC)” workshop will focus on the endovascular tools and skills needed for the management of calcified or chronic total occlusions (CTO) of the femoropopliteal vessels. You will learn how to treat a lesion that has been crossed and/or prepped, including the need for permanent scaffolds and the outcomes of the various treatment strategies after crossing will be discussed.

Looking to get to know the wide range of endovascular tools required for complex peripheral interventions? The “Endovascular Toolkit Advanced & Endovascular Treatment below the knee (ADVANCED)” is the perfect workshop to familiarise yourself with them in a friendly, hands-on environment, with the opportunity to ask any question about endovascular tools to the expert faculty. New tools used by experts will also be introduced in the workshop (atherectomy devices and ultrasound devices).

Discuss how to deal with challenging aorto-iliac atherosclerotic disease with our convenors during the “CERAB (ADVANCED)” workshop.

While using a structured approach based on interactive cases, we will focus on wire selection, lesion crossing and stent placement in the aorta and iliac arteries including tips and tricks. Participants will be able to perform a CERAB procedure on a flow model.

And finally, during “Treatment of Acute Limb Ischaemia (BASIC-MEDIUM)”, you will learn a lot about the different methods used for treatment including open or hybrid treatment of acute limb ischaemia. You will also be able to practice some of the procedures such as endovascular aspiration and mechanical thrombectomy devices, using covered stents or filter devices, and much more!”

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Vascular Medicine Pathway – Led by Francesca Fratesi

Swollen limbs have a multifactorial origin and sometimes the main cause can be difficult to identify. The swelling from the wide term “vascular origin” is complex and needs to be recognised and correctly managed to have a successful treatment and compliance of the patient’s needs. Attend the “Management of Swollen Limbs” workshop to better understand the different types of compression garments and aids, and how to recommend the appropriate solution for the patient.

The “Management of Pain in Patients with Critical Limb Ischaemia” course is highly relevant for vascular specialists as pain management is one of the most difficult aspects of patient care for those affected by PAD. A good assessment and treatment of pain is one of the most effective parts of the treatment – both in preparation and for postoperative care. It affects all patients with PAD at different levels of severity so it is to be considered endemic. Focusing on its causes and medications and treatment available will improve the patient experience.

Lifestyle medicine has always been a fundamental part of the clinical practice of vascular surgeons. In more recent years its impact on the overall well-being and outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease has been demonstrated to be valid and effective. So make sure to sign-up for the “Lifestyle Medicine and Vascular Surgery” course to better understand the impact of exercise and the new methods for evaluation.

Every 1.2 seconds someone in the world develops a Diabetic Food Ulcer (DFU). With the prospective increase of the diabetic population and increase of prevalence of PVD, this can become an unsustainable medical and surgical issue. Join the “Medical Management of Diabetic Foot” workshop to gain knowledge on prevention and medical interventions that can help avoid the transformation into a surgical need and also reduce the number of minor and major limb amputations. Learn how to identify the population at risk of diabetic foot ulcer for both neuropathic and neuro ischemic reasons and understand the offloading principles and actions required to engage with such treatment with the patients.

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