Comprehensive Review and Update of What’s New in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (Videos + PDFs)
In-Depth Vascular Surgery Board Review & Contemporary Clinical Update
The Comprehensive Review and Update of What’s New in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery is an advanced educational program designed to provide a thorough review of modern vascular surgery and endovascular intervention. Developed for vascular surgeons, fellows, residents, interventional specialists, and clinicians preparing for board examinations, this comprehensive CME course delivers an evidence-based review of the diagnosis, management, and treatment of vascular disease.
Featuring internationally recognized experts in vascular surgery, the program covers the four essential pillars of contemporary vascular practice:
- Conventional Open Vascular Surgery
- Endovascular Interventions
- Medical Management of Vascular Disease
- Diagnostic Vascular Imaging & Noninvasive Testing
In addition to foundational principles, faculty members highlight the latest clinical trials, guideline updates, technological innovations, and evolving treatment strategies shaping the future of vascular and endovascular surgery.
Medical Category
Vascular Surgery | Endovascular Surgery | Interventional Vascular Medicine | Peripheral Arterial Disease | Aortic Disease | Venous Disease | Diagnostic Vascular Imaging | Cardiovascular Surgery
Course Overview
Vascular surgery continues to evolve rapidly through advances in minimally invasive therapies, imaging technologies, device innovation, and medical management. This course provides a comprehensive review of both traditional surgical approaches and modern catheter-based interventions used to treat arterial, venous, and aortic disorders.
Participants will gain practical knowledge in:
- Open vascular surgical procedures
- Endovascular treatment techniques
- Peripheral arterial disease management
- Aortic aneurysm repair
- Carotid artery disease treatment
- Venous interventions
- Vascular imaging interpretation
- Board examination preparation
- Evidence-based vascular medicine
The curriculum is structured to support both clinical practice improvement and vascular surgery board examination success.
Target Audience
Physicians
- Vascular Surgeons
- Endovascular Surgeons
- Interventional Radiologists
- Interventional Cardiologists
- Cardiovascular Surgeons
- General Surgeons
Trainees
- Vascular Surgery Fellows
- Surgical Residents
- Cardiovascular Fellows
Allied Health Professionals
- Vascular Technologists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, participants should be able to:
- Review current standards in vascular surgery and endovascular therapy
- Apply evidence-based treatment strategies for vascular disease
- Interpret vascular imaging and noninvasive vascular studies
- Understand advances in endovascular technology and devices
- Evaluate patients with arterial and venous disorders
- Select appropriate surgical and endovascular treatment options
- Apply current clinical guidelines to vascular disease management
- Prepare effectively for vascular surgery board examinations
Major Topics Covered
🩸 Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Diagnosis and Management
Topics include:
- Claudication
- Critical Limb Ischemia
- Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI)
- Endovascular Revascularization
- Surgical Bypass
Clinical Focus
- Patient Selection
- Treatment Algorithms
- Limb Salvage Strategies
🫀 Aortic Disease
Aneurysms and Aortic Pathology
Comprehensive review of:
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Screening
- Surveillance
- Open Repair
- EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair)
Thoracic Aortic Disease
- Thoracic Aneurysms
- Aortic Dissection
- TEVAR Procedures
Complex Aortic Interventions
- Fenestrated EVAR
- Branched Endografts
- Advanced Endovascular Repair
🧠 Cerebrovascular Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Topics covered include:
- Stroke Prevention
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
- Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)
Clinical Applications
- Risk Stratification
- Procedural Selection
- Outcome Optimization
🔬 Endovascular Surgery
Modern Catheter-Based Therapies
Core Topics
- Angioplasty
- Stenting
- Atherectomy
- Drug-Coated Balloons
- Drug-Eluting Technologies
Advanced Interventions
- Complex Peripheral Procedures
- Below-the-Knee Interventions
- Hybrid Procedures
🫁 Venous Disease
Evaluation and Treatment
Topics include:
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Diagnosis
- Anticoagulation
- Catheter-Directed Therapy
Chronic Venous Disease
- Venous Insufficiency
- Varicose Veins
- Venous Ulcers
Advanced Venous Interventions
- Iliac Vein Stenting
- Venous Reconstruction
🩺 Open Vascular Surgery
Conventional Surgical Procedures
Review of foundational vascular operations:
Procedures Include
- Lower Extremity Bypass
- Aortic Reconstruction
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Mesenteric Revascularization
Surgical Principles
- Patient Selection
- Operative Planning
- Postoperative Care
💊 Medical Management of Vascular Disease
Contemporary Vascular Medicine
Topics Covered
- Antiplatelet Therapy
- Anticoagulation
- Lipid Management
- Hypertension Control
- Diabetes Management
Risk Reduction
- Smoking Cessation
- Lifestyle Modification
- Secondary Prevention
📡 Diagnostic Imaging & Noninvasive Testing
Essential Vascular Diagnostics
Imaging Modalities
- Duplex Ultrasound
- CT Angiography (CTA)
- MR Angiography (MRA)
- Catheter Angiography
Noninvasive Vascular Testing
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
- Toe-Brachial Index (TBI)
- Physiologic Testing
Interpretation Skills
- Hemodynamic Assessment
- Disease Severity Evaluation
- Procedural Planning
🧬 Basic Science & Pathophysiology
Foundations of Vascular Disease
Topics include:
- Atherosclerosis
- Vascular Biology
- Inflammation
- Thrombosis
- Endothelial Dysfunction
Clinical Relevance
Understanding disease mechanisms that guide treatment decisions.
📚 Board Examination Preparation
High-Yield Review
This course is particularly valuable for:
- Vascular Surgery Board Certification
- Qualifying Examinations
- Oral Board Preparation
- Fellowship Training
Features
- Board-Relevant Content
- Evidence-Based Reviews
- Clinical Pearls
- Expert Faculty Insights
Educational Highlights
Internationally Recognized Faculty
Learn from leading experts in:
- Vascular Surgery
- Endovascular Intervention
- Vascular Imaging
- Vascular Medicine
Practical Clinical Focus
Emphasis on real-world decision-making and procedural planning.
Evidence-Based Updates
Latest guidelines, trials, and device innovations.
Comprehensive Coverage
Covers both foundational principles and advanced interventions.
Why This Course Is Valuable
✔ Complete Vascular Surgery Review
✔ Endovascular Intervention Updates
✔ Open Surgical Techniques
✔ Peripheral Arterial Disease Management
✔ Aortic Disease and EVAR
✔ Carotid Disease Treatment
✔ Venous Disease Interventions
✔ Vascular Imaging Interpretation
✔ Board Examination Preparation
✔ Current Guidelines and Clinical Trials
✔ International Expert Faculty
✔ Practical Clinical Applications
Who Should Study This Program?
Ideal for:
- Vascular Surgeons
- Endovascular Specialists
- Interventional Radiologists
- Interventional Cardiologists
- Cardiovascular Surgeons
- General Surgeons
- Fellows and Residents
- Vascular Technologists
- Advanced Practice Providers
Topics / Speakers
- Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology of the Vessel Wall – Steven Dean, DO, RPVI, FSVM
- Principles of Imaging in Vascular Disease – CTA, MRA, Contrast Angiography, and Fusion – Alan B. Lumsden, MD
- The Vascular Diagnostic Laboratory – Ankur Chandra, MD, RPVI
- Exposure of Blood Vessels – Erica L. Mitchell, MD, MEd SE, FACS, DFSVS
- Vascular Trauma – Niten Singh, MD, MS
- Atherosclerosis – Pathology, Pathogenesis, Risk Factor Modification – Jessica B. O’Connell, MD
- Non-Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease – Olamide Alabi, MD
- Lymphedema – Evaluation and Management – Lori L. Pounds, MD, FACS
- Management of the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – Hugh A. Gelabert, MD
- Management of Upper Extremity Arterial and Venous Occlusive Disease – Claudie Sheahan, MD
- Management of the Incompetent Axial Superficial Veins – David A. Rigberg, MD
- Management of Chronic Venous Obstruction (Open, Endo) – Case Examples – Manju Kalra, MBBS
- The Vascular Compression Syndromes – Nutcracker, Pelvic Congestion Median Arcuate Ligament, and SMA – Bernadette Aulivola, MD
- Vascular Malformations – Diagnosis and Management – Steven Farley, MD
- Primary Arterial and Vascular Graft Infections – Etiology, Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention – Audra A. Duncan, MD, FACS, FRCSC
- Management of Acute Venous Thrombo-Embolism, Thrombectomy, Thrombolysis – Anthony J. Comerota, MD, FACS, FACC
- Management of Non-Infectious Complications in Vascular Surgery – Juan Carlos. Jimenez, MD, MBA
- Evaluation of Patient Risk for Vascular Intervention – Jonathan Cardella, MD, FRCS
- Critical Care Management for the Vascular Surgical Patient – Megan Brenner, MD, MS, FACS
- Management of Renal Vascular Hypertension – Case Examples – Benjamin J. Pearce, MD
- Management of Acute Arterial and Graft Occlusions – Donald Baril, MD
- Vena Cava Filters – Indications, Technique, and Case Examples – John Rectenwald, MD, MS
- The Role of Leadership Development and Mentorship in Vascular Surgery – Julie Ann Freischlag, MD, FACS, FRCS Edin (Hon), DFS/VS
- Pediatric Vascular Surgery – Aortic Coarctation, Middle Aortic Syndrome, Renovascular and Trauma – Case Examples – Dawn M. Coleman, MD, FACS
- Management of Acute and Chronic Mesenteric Arterial Occlusive Disease – W. Darrin Clouse, MD
- The Top 10 Papers – Summary – Matthew Eagleton, MD – SVS Immediate Past President
- Cerebrovascular Disease I – Introduction to Carotid Re-Vascularization for Prevention and Management of Brain Injury – Wesley S. Moore, MD
- Cerebrovascular Disease II – Carotid Bifurcation Intervention – CEA Technique and Results – Peter A. Schneider, MD
- Cerebrovascular Disease III – Carotid Bifurcation Intervention – CAS Technique and Results – Vikram S. Kashyap, MD, FACS
- Cerebrovascular Disease IV – Management of Aortic Arch Trunk and the Vertebral Artery Occlusive Disease – William D. Jordan, Jr., MD
- Aneurysms of the Abdominal Aorta – Etiology and Diagnosis – Jerry Goldstone, MD, FACS, FRCSEd (hon)
- Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – Technical Considerations – Kellie Brown, MD
- Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – Technique and Comparative Results of Currently Available Devices – Malachai G. Sheahan, MD
- Spine Exposures and Vascular Surgery Collaborative Support of Other Surgical Specialties – Todd E. Rasmussen, MD, FACS
- Thoracic and Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Open Surgical Management – Hazim J. Safi, MD
- Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm – Case Examples and Results – Michel S. Makaroun, MD
- Endovascular Repair of Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – Technique and Case Examples – Bernardo C. Mendes, MD
- Management of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – Case Examples – Benjamin W. Starnes, MD, DFSVS
- Management of Acute and Chronic Thoracic Aortic Dissection – Case Examples – Jason T. Lee, MD
- Management of Aorto-Iliac Occlusive Disease (Open, Endo) – Case Examples – Jeffrey Jim, MD, MPHS
- Hematologic Problems – Bleeding, Clotting, and Anticoagulant Drugs – Thomas W. Wakefield, MD
- Dialysis Access – Karen Woo, MD, PhD
- Visceral Artery Aneurysms – Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Management – James C. Stanley, MD
- Management of Peripheral Arterial Aneurysms – Ralph Clement Darling III, MD
- Background and Introduction to Limb Salvage – Frank J. Veith, MD
- Medical Management of the Patient with Intermittent Claudication – Jesus G. Ulloa, MD, MBA, MSHPM
- Infra-Inguinal Arterial Occlusive Disease – Surgical Management – Case Examples and Technique – Vincent L. Rowe, MD, FACS
- Infra-Inguinal Arterial Occlusive Disease – Endovascular Management – Brian G. DeRubertis, MD, FACS
- Introduction to the Vascular Board Examination – Malachi G. Sheahan, MD








