Oakstone Comprehensive Review and Update of What’s New in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2025 (Videos + PDFs)

Comprehensive Vascular Surgery Board Review & Advanced Endovascular Update

The Oakstone Comprehensive Review and Update of What’s New in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2025 is a comprehensive CME and board review program designed for practicing vascular surgeons, vascular surgery residents, fellows, and clinicians seeking an up-to-date review of contemporary vascular and endovascular practice. This expert-led educational activity provides a thorough examination of the diagnosis, management, and treatment of vascular disease, covering both traditional open surgical procedures and modern endovascular interventions.

Featuring internationally recognized faculty, the course explores the four core pillars of vascular surgery: open vascular surgery, endovascular therapy, vascular medicine, and diagnostic vascular imaging. Faculty members review foundational vascular science while highlighting the latest advances in surgical techniques, device technology, imaging modalities, and evidence-based treatment strategies.

Whether preparing for vascular surgery board examinations or updating clinical knowledge, participants gain practical insights into current standards of care and emerging developments in this rapidly evolving specialty.

Product Details

Course: Oakstone Comprehensive Review and Update of What’s New in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2025

Format: Videos + PDFs

Includes:

• 48 Video Lectures
• 2 PDF Files

File Size: 6.59 GB

Original Release Date: November 15, 2025

Estimated Duration: 25.75 Hours

Language: English

Provider: Oakstone CME

Important Note: The lecture “Management of Acute Venous Thrombo-Embolism, Thrombectomy, Thrombolysis” by Anthony J. Comerota, MD, FACS, FACC contains an error originating from the original publisher.

Course Overview

Vascular surgery continues to advance through innovations in minimally invasive interventions, improved imaging technologies, enhanced medical therapies, and evolving surgical techniques. This course delivers a comprehensive review of the entire spectrum of vascular disease management, including arterial, venous, and aortic pathology.

Participants will review:

• Open vascular surgical procedures
• Endovascular interventions
• Peripheral arterial disease treatment
• Aortic aneurysm repair
• Carotid artery disease management
• Venous disease treatment
• Vascular imaging interpretation
• Risk factor modification
• Antithrombotic therapy
• Contemporary guideline-based care

The curriculum is structured to provide both board-focused review and practical clinical education.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Describe indications, techniques, and outcomes of major open vascular operations
• Apply evidence-based management strategies for arterial and venous disease
• Evaluate patients for endovascular interventions
• Understand current approaches to aneurysm repair and carotid disease
• Manage hypertension and vascular risk factors
• Utilize antiplatelet, anticoagulant, and statin therapies appropriately
• Interpret vascular imaging and noninvasive diagnostic studies
• Integrate emerging technologies and contemporary clinical guidelines into practice

Major Topics Covered

🩸 Open Vascular Surgery

Conventional Surgical Procedures

Comprehensive review of:

• Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair
• Aorto-Femoral Bypass
• Infra-Inguinal Bypass
• Peripheral Arterial Reconstruction

Clinical Focus

• Patient Selection
• Operative Planning
• Technical Considerations
• Postoperative Outcomes

🫀 Endovascular Surgery

Catheter-Based Interventions

Detailed coverage of:

• Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
• Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
• Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)
• Peripheral Angioplasty
• Stenting Procedures

Advanced Topics

• Complex Endovascular Reconstruction
• Device Selection
• Procedural Complications

❤️ Aortic Disease

Aneurysm Management

Topics include:

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
• Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
• Endovascular Repair Techniques
• Open Aortic Reconstruction

Current Developments

• Advanced Endografts
• Fenestrated EVAR
• Branched Endovascular Techniques

🧠 Cerebrovascular Disease

Carotid Artery Disease

Coverage includes:

• Stroke Prevention
• Carotid Endarterectomy
• Carotid Artery Stenting
• Patient Risk Stratification

Clinical Decision-Making

• Symptomatic vs Asymptomatic Disease
• Procedure Selection

🚶 Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Lower Extremity Revascularization

Topics covered:

• Claudication
• Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI)
• Limb Salvage Strategies
• Surgical and Endovascular Options

Treatment Approaches

• Bypass Surgery
• Atherectomy
• Balloon Angioplasty
• Drug-Coated Technologies

🫁 Venous Disease

Chronic Venous Disorders

Comprehensive review of:

• Varicose Veins
• Chronic Venous Insufficiency
• Venous Ulcers
• Deep Venous Occlusive Disease

Management Strategies

• Compression Therapy
• Endovenous Procedures
• Surgical Treatment

🩺 Acute Venous Thromboembolism

Venous Thrombosis Management

Topics include:

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
• Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
• Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis
• Mechanical Thrombectomy

Evidence-Based Care

• Anticoagulation Strategies
• Intervention Selection

💊 Vascular Medicine

Medical Management of Vascular Disease

Important topics include:

• Hypertension Management
• Lipid-Lowering Therapy
• Antiplatelet Agents
• Anticoagulant Therapy
• Smoking Cessation

Risk Reduction

• Secondary Prevention
• Cardiovascular Risk Modification

📡 Vascular Imaging & Diagnostics

Noninvasive Testing

Comprehensive instruction in:

• Duplex Ultrasound
• Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
• Physiologic Testing

Advanced Imaging

• CT Angiography (CTA)
• MR Angiography (MRA)
• Catheter-Based Angiography

Interpretation Skills

• Diagnostic Accuracy
• Procedural Planning
• Disease Severity Assessment

🧬 Basic Science & Pathophysiology

Foundations of Vascular Disease

Topics include:

• Atherosclerosis
• Thrombosis
• Endothelial Dysfunction
• Vascular Biology
• Inflammatory Mechanisms

Clinical Applications

Understanding disease processes to guide modern treatment strategies.

📚 Board Examination Preparation

High-Yield Vascular Surgery Review

Ideal for:

• Vascular Surgery Board Certification
• Recertification
• Resident Education
• Fellowship Training

Educational Features

• Evidence-Based Reviews
• Clinical Pearls
• Board-Relevant Topics
• Expert Faculty Discussions

Target Audience

This activity is designed for:

Physicians

• Practicing Vascular Surgeons
• Endovascular Specialists
• Cardiovascular Surgeons
• Interventional Radiologists
• Interventional Cardiologists

Trainees

• Vascular Surgery Residents
• Vascular Fellows
• Surgical Trainees

Advanced Practice Providers

• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants

Why This Course Is Valuable

✔ Complete Vascular Surgery Board Review

✔ Open and Endovascular Procedure Training

✔ Aortic Aneurysm Management

✔ Carotid Disease Treatment

✔ Peripheral Arterial Disease Updates

✔ Venous Disease and DVT Management

✔ Vascular Imaging Interpretation

✔ Contemporary Guideline Updates

✔ Evidence-Based Vascular Medicine

✔ Expert International Faculty

✔ Board Examination Preparation

✔ Practical Clinical Applications

Clinical & Educational Value

The Oakstone Comprehensive Review and Update of What’s New in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2025 provides an authoritative review of contemporary vascular surgery, endovascular intervention, vascular imaging, and vascular medicine. Through comprehensive board-focused education, evidence-based updates, and expert clinical instruction, participants gain the knowledge required to optimize patient outcomes and remain current in the rapidly evolving field of vascular surgery.

+ Topics:

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 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