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J U N E 17–2 0 PLENARY AND EXHIBITS: June 18-20 TH E P R E M I E R M E E TI N G FO R VA SCU L AR H E ALTH P RO FE S S IO NAL S
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VascularAnnualMeeting.org All events held at McCormick Place West unless otherwise noted.
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Recognition of Vascular Annual Meeting Sponsors
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Mobile App
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CME Credit
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Sponsor Recognition
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Exhibitor Addendum
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Invitation to Resident/Student/Fellow Reception
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Invitation to Opening Reception
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Invitation to PAC Reception
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Vascular Live Schedule
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VESAP for International Physicians
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VESAP3 13 Interactive Practice Guidelines App
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SVS Foundation Donation Form
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SVS PAC Donation Form
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Abbott 17 Bolton Medical Symposium
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Endologix Symposium
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Save the Date Future Meeting Dates
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PLATINUM CIRCLE
THANK YOU!
The Society for Vascular Surgery速 would like to thank the following companies for their support of the 2015 Vascular Annual Meeting速 and participation in the SVS Corporate Partners Program.
Abbott
Booth #411
BTG
Booth #701
Gore & Associates, Inc.
Booth #718
Medtronic, Inc.
Booth #418
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
Booth #713
Boston Scientific Corporation
Booth #519
Cook Medical
Booth #819
SILVER CIRCLE
Cordis 速, a Johnson & Johnson company
Booth #506
BRONZE CIRCLE
Bolton Medical
Booth #511
Endologix, Inc.
Booth #313
MAQUET Medical Systems, USA
Booth #525
Merck
Booth #320
GOLD CIRCLE
Spectranetics
Download the Vascular Annual Meeting Mobile App! Visit vsweb.org/mobileapp COMPREHENSIVE All meeting content, including abstracts. SEARCHABLE Find sessions, research abstracts, and speakers with a quick search. INTERACTIVE Network with colleagues, share photos, and rate programs.
QUICK TIPS FOR USING THE MOBILE APP This year’s app has several new features to keep you organized and the information you want at your fingertips. Create a personal schedule. Bookmark sessions you want to attend in the program tab by clicking the small calendar icon on the right for each session of interest. You’ll get a reminder 15 minutes before start time with the session details and how many people are attending. This info will be pinned to the top of your activity feed to help keep you organized. Review abstracts and take notes. All abstracts
are available in an index with author names and affiliations, presentation time and location, and a link to JVS to view the full abstract online. All information in the index is searchable. You can also take notes on each abstract within the app and export your notes to an email. Create a list of favorite abstracts by bookmarking ones you want to refer to again. Let us know what you think. Share your thoughts in the app’s activity feed. Better yet, let all your friends know what you’re up to by adding your social media networks to the app.
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iPhone/iPad users: Apple requires your iTunes password to download the app. If you don’t know your password, visit https://appleid.apple.com to reset it.
Maintenance of Certification Part 2 Self-Assessment and CME Credit Claim CME and Self-Assessment Credits Online at vsweb.org/CMEclaim Starting Noon on Thursday, June 18 SVS has now made it easier to claim CME and Self-Assessment credits during the Vascular Annual Meeting. For your convenience, credits can be claimed online with no waiting in line. Just visit vsweb.org/CMEclaim beginning at noon on Thursday, June 18.
MOC part 2. The same opportunity is available for the Ultrasound Physics and Vascular Test Interpretation—Physician Vascular Interpretation Examination Review (under a separate subscription) that is scheduled on Saturday with 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Or, for those who prefer, the CME counters in the registration area of McCormick Place West will be available beginning at noon on Thursday, June 18 for CME credit claiming only. Due to the nature and length of the Self-Assessment credit process, we ask that you complete this exercise online only.
To claim self-assessment credits, you will need to attend all six plenary sessions and the Rapid-Paced Plenary Session, which run from Thursday through Saturday. A completion of a selfassessment exam with a passing score of 75% for each respective program after the meeting is all that is needed. Please visit VascularWeb.org for the self-assessment exams and to claim your CME and self-assessment credits from now until the 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting.
Of the 31.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ you can earn for attending the Vascular Annual Meeting this year, you have the opportunity to have 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ count toward
If you have questions, please contact the SVS Education Department by phone at 312-334-2300 or email at education@vascularsociety.org.
A Special Thank You to Our Vascular Annual Meeting 2015 Supporters EDUCAT I ON A L G R A N TS Abbott Boston Scientific Corporation Cook Medical Cordis© Corporation, a Johnson & Johnson company Gore & Associates, Inc. Medtronic, Inc. Merck
VAS CULAR A N N UAL M EET I N G SP ON SOR SHI PS Abbott—Mobile App, Shuttle Bus Ribbon Banners, Shuttle Bus Head Rest Covers, Escalator Clings, Escalator Runners, Four Meter Panel Signs Argon Medical Devices, Inc.—Two Red Carpet Logos Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.—McCormick Place West Escalator and Glass Railing Clings, Stair Clings Gore & Associates, Inc.—McCormick Place West Video Wall and Two Meter Panel Signs MAQUET Medical Systems, USA—Mobile Device Charging Station Medtronic, Inc.—Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers Key Cards and Sleeves, Red Carpet Logo
EXHIBITOR ADDENDUM
AS Software Inc.
Microsurgery Instruments, Inc.
DGMR | Global Intercepts
Norton Healthcare
Booth #307
Booth #1006
JOMDD, Inc.
Organogenesis Inc.
Booth #310
Booth #831
Lifeline Vascular Access Booth #1009
Booth #304
Booth #306
The SVS Young Surgeons Committee and the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society cordially invites you to attend the
SVS General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Program
WELCOME RECEPTION Wednesday, June 17, 2015 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers Sheraton Ballroom 1 (Located on Level 4)
You are cordially invited to attend
OPE N I N G R EC EP TION Thursday, June 18, 2015 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. McCormick Place West Exhibit Hall F1 (Located on Level 3) Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Please attend and support the Vascular Annual Meeting Exhibitors. Enter the raffle to win two, round-trip economy United Airlines tickets from anywhere in the continental U.S. and complimentary registration to the 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting.* *Airline imposed blackout dates and restrictions apply. Tickets are non-transferable and may not be redeemed for cash.
Exclusive for those who have contributed to SVS PAC since January 2014 and including donations received at the 2015 Vascular Annual Meeting®
SVS PAC D ESS ERT RE C EP TION Thursday, June 18, 2015 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers Mayfair Room (Located on Level 2)
VASCULAR LIVE
On the Vascular Live stage, exhibitors will present new ideas, showcase breakthrough technology and discuss the latest trends in vascular surgery. Vascular Live presentations are not part of the ACCME-accredited portion of the Vascular Annual Meeting.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18 12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.
Sponsored by Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. “A Discussion of Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon Technology” BARD Lutonix invites you to a discussion on Utility of Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon in SFA and Popliteal Treatment, Insights from Levant 2 Randomized data, Lutonix Global SFA Registry and Update on Lutonix BTK Clinical Study. Presented by Edward Woo, MD, Center for Vascular Care and Chad Laurich, MD, Sanford Vascular Associates. 3:30 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by Lombard Medical, Inc. “The Aorfix Endovascular Stent Graft: A Solution for Standard to Complex AAA Anatomies” and “Two-Year Outcomes of the Pythagoras PMA Trial” Overview of Aorfix AAA stent graft features, benefits, and procedure. Single center experience, case review, and procedural technique. Followed by a review of Pythagoras PMA trial outcomes at two-year follow up. Case review from clinical trial and post FDA approval experience. Presented by Dr. Timothy Nypaver, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI and Dr. Kristina Giles, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 5:30 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by Gore & Associates, Inc. “Alternative conduits: Are arm vein, spliced vein, and sequential grafts effective?” and “Open surgery versus endovascular revascularization: Will cost play a role in the decision?” Dr. Avgerinos will present his detailed study data on alternative conduits followed by Dr. Stoner’s review of revascularization costs (where is payer reform in the US going and how will that affect how we apply revascularization?). Presented by Efthymios D. Avgerinos, MD, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Michael Stoner, MD, Rochester, New York.
12:30 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by CryoLife, Inc. “ProCol Vascular Bioprosthesis Clinical Update” Dr. Lawson will discuss clinical usage of the ProCol Vascular Bioprosthesis for vascular access in hemodialysis patients. Presented by Jeff Lawson, MD, PhD, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. 1:00 p.m. — 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by CryoLife, Inc. “HeRO Graft Case Studies” Dr. Hohmann will discuss case studies with the use of the HeRO Graft in patients with central venous stenosis. Presented by Stephen Hohmann, MD, Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital, Dallas, TX. 3:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hansen Medical “Experiences Building a Magellan™ Intravascular Robotics Program” The emergence of intravascular robotics is an important development with major implications for Vascular Surgeons. Joseph J. Ricotta II, MD will review his clinical experiences with the Magellan™ Robotic System at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA, including case examples and information about building a successful Intravascular Robotics program. Presented by Joseph J. Ricotta II, Chair, Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy, Medical Director, Heart & Vascular Institute Northside Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 10:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Silk Road Medical “Robust Stroke Prevention in TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) Procedures”
Sponsored by Gore & Associates, Inc. “Gore Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment: GREAT learnings and compelling data from more than 2,500 patients.”
TCAR utilizes robust flow reversal during transcarotid stent placement to remove micro and macro emboli throughout the intervention for superb, CEA-like neuroprotection in a more efficient and less invasive approach.
Presentation of the latest Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment (GREAT) data.
Presented by Manish Mehta, MD, Mazin Foteh, MD, and Sumaira Macdonald, MD, PhD.
Presented by Ross Milner, MD, Chicago, Illinois and Dennis Gable, MD, Plano, Texas.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19 9:30 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.
Sponsored by APTUS Endosystems, Inc. “Managing Challenging EVAR & TEVAR Cases with the Aptus Heli-Fx EndoAnchor System” Come hear from the experts! Dr. Mehta and Dr. Panneton have extensive experience treating aneurysms using the Heli-FX EndoAnchor System. Learn about their treatment algorithm, interesting cases, and clinical outcomes. Presented by Manish Mehta, MD; Jean Panneton, MD; Moderated by Bart Muhs, MD.
12:15 p.m. — 12:45 p.m. Sponsored by Abbott “Supera vs. DCB vs. Nitinol stents: A real world perspective from Leipzig” Case and data review, and an analysis of real-world patients undergoing femoropopliteal treatment and a comparison of long term outcomes of the treatment options. Presented by Dierk Scheinert, MD University of Leipzig.
Coming in July...
VESAP
Online learning with 550 questions and detailed discussions and references for each question. Available free to physicians practicing in World Health Organization index countries.
Topics include: � Brachiocephalic and Cerebrovascular � Upper Extremity Arterial and Venous Disease � Dialysis Access Management � Aortic and Iliac Aneurysmal Disease � Renal and Mesenteric Vascular Disease � Lower Extremity Arterial Vascular Disease � Venous and Lymphatic Disease � Vascular Medicine � Vascular Lab � Radiological Imaging and Radiation Safety
Find out more at vsweb.org/VESAPintl VESAP for international physicians provides access to questions and answers in learning mode only. ®
VESAP 3 Vascular Education and Self-Assessment Program VESAP 3 is an online, self-assessment program perfect for: u
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Surgeons preparing for the qualifying, certification and recertification vascular surgery exams
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Study aid for residents and fellows preparing for ABSITE and VSITE exams
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NEW WITH THIS EDITION: Individual modules for purchase u Looking to increase competency in a particular area of vascular surgery? VESAP 3 can be personalized and sold in modules to include only the relevant information needed by each user.
Or, save money and buy the complete VESAP 3 program.
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Expanded content on radiation safety, vascular medicine, and non-invasive procedures. REMEMBER: VESAP 2 will terminate at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 1, 2014. CME credit and the VESAP 2 program will no longer be available after this date. Any questions about VESAP 2 can be directed to the SVS Education Department.
health professionals keeping current with the specialty
INDIVIDUAL MODULE PRICING: Candidate Members: Members: Non-members:
$40 per module $50 per module $70 per module
VESAP 3 COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE PRICING: Candidate members: Members: Non-members:
$300 $400 $500
Contact the SVS Education Department at education@vascularsociety.org or 800-258-7188 with any VESAP questions. 速
Introducing SVS iPG! A new interactive mobile phone app for accessing SVS Clinical Practice Guidelines
Coming in July to the Apple App and Google Play Stores!
Watch SVS Pulse for more details.
Donate by credit card at SVSFoundationsite.org or use this donation form and fax it to 312-334-2320.
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SVS PAC: A Decade of Access to Congress The Society for Vascular Surgery ® (SVS) Political Action Committee (PAC) is the only PAC that provides a unified voice for vascular surgeons. Your support is critical to the future of your practice and profession.
The SVS PAC is an independent committee formed to raise funds for campaign contributions to United States House of Representatives and Senate candidates who support high quality diagnosis and care for vascular disease patients and solutions to physician reimbursement challenges. 100 percent of your SVS PAC contribution goes directly to candidates. With your contribution, receive an invitation to an exclusive SVS PAC reception during the Vascular Annual Meeting® and proudly wear a PAC pin in recognition of your donation. SVS PAC Donation Form Make your donation at VascularWeb.org or complete the form and fax or mail it. Your donation is a political contribution under federal law and will be used for federal election purposes. Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions from corporations and foreign nationals are not permitted. All contributions are voluntary and will not affect your status as a SVS member. Federal election law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and maintain the following information for individuals who contribute more than $200 in a calendar year. Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ Street ___________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________State _______________ Zip __________________
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Thank you for your SVS PAC donation. If you have suggestions about which members of Congress the SVS PAC should contribute to, please email pphillips@vascularsociety.org.
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Reversed Tapered Necks are a Bigger Problem for EVAR than Short Necks and Angled Necks
Fenestrated EVAR is the Best Solution for Short Aortic Necks
Iliac Branch Devices – Are They Necessary?
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Mark Farber, MD Ian Loftus, MD
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Join Endologix for a Special Dinner Symposium at SVS 2015 Register at www.endologix.com / battle2015 800.983.2284 / 949.595.7200 www.endologix.com © 2015 Endologix, Inc. All rights reserved. MM0662 Rev 03
2016 Vascular Annual Meeting June 8–11, 2016 Plenary and exhibits: June 9–11 National Harbor, Maryland (just outside Washington, D.C.) Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
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National Harbor, Maryland (just outside Washington, D.C.) June 8–11 Plenary and Exhibits: June 9–11
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Boston, Massachusetts June 20–23 Plenary and Exhibits: June 21–23 ®