Expand your knowledge of venous and lymphatic disease through this comprehensive lecture series. Watch on-demand lectures and a livestream Q&A session and interactive mock exam. Our experienced faculty will review the essentials of venous and lymphatic disease and its care, in addition to providing a well-founded base knowledge of the field. The course is an excellent way to prepare participants to sit for the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABLVM) Certification Examination.

Author(s): Vineet Mishra MD, FAAD, FAVLS, DABVLM; Robert Worthington-Kirsch MD, FSIR, FCIRSE, FAVLS, RVT, RVPI, RPhS; Daniel Friedmann MD, FAAD; Sanjeeva Kalva MD, FSIR, FCIRSE; Marresa Houle BS, RVT, RPhS; Abdelsalam Elshaikh MD

Course Credits: Max Course Credits of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Learning Objectives

• Describe normal venous anatomy and nomenclature
• Summarize normal and abnormal venous hemodynamics and the derangements associated with chronic venous insufficiency
• Identify lymphatic anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
• Explain the epidemiology, presentation and morbidity of venous disease
• Assess the performance and interpretation of necessary diagnostic exams including duplex ultrasound
• Discuss acute venous thrombosis and acute venous thrombosis risk factors
• Diagnose, treat, or refer superficial thrombophlebitis, deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
• Determine the therapy for acute and chronic venous disease including indications, contraindications, risks and benefits

Recommended Audience:

• New physicians to the venous field who want a detailed presentation of the core curriculum of venous and lymphatic medicine
• Physicians looking to sit for the ABVLM certification examination
• Experienced physicians in venous care looking to update their expertise

Accreditation:

The American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Disclosures:

There are NO relevant financial relationships of the above forementioned authors, planners, faculty, and others in control of this education content (either individually or as a group) with ineligible companies.