SCAI 2022 Fellows Courses – Advanced Peripheral Course

Advanced Peripheral Vascular Intervention Training for Interventional Cardiology Fellows

Overview

The SCAI 2022 Fellows Courses – Advanced Peripheral Course is an intensive educational program developed by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and held during the annual Fellows Courses in Miami, Florida, December 2–6, 2022.

This advanced course focuses on the diagnosis, planning, and endovascular treatment of peripheral vascular disease, providing fellows with practical knowledge required to build a successful peripheral intervention practice after training. Through expert-led lectures, real-world case discussions, procedural reviews, and complication management sessions, participants gain exposure to contemporary techniques used in arterial, venous, and pulmonary vascular interventions.

The curriculum covers lower-extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD), chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), atherectomy technologies, deep venous interventions, pulmonary embolism treatment, carotid interventions, renal and mesenteric artery disease, vascular access management, and practice development.

Course Specifications

Format

• Video Lectures
• Case-Based Discussions
• Faculty Panels
• Procedural Reviews
• PowerPoint Presentations

Event

SCAI Fellows Courses 2022

Organizer

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

Location

Miami

Educational Level

Advanced

Specialty

Peripheral Vascular Interventions

Learning Objectives

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

• Evaluate and manage patients with peripheral artery disease.
• Develop treatment strategies for chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
• Select appropriate endovascular devices and technologies.
• Perform complex aortoiliac and femoropopliteal interventions.
• Understand the indications and limitations of atherectomy devices.
• Manage vascular access complications and large-bore access procedures.
• Apply contemporary approaches to DVT and pulmonary embolism interventions.
• Interpret vascular imaging and noninvasive vascular laboratory studies.
• Recognize procedural complications and implement bailout strategies.
• Build and develop a successful peripheral vascular practice.

Core Curriculum

Becoming an Endovascular Specialist

A foundational track focused on career development and practice building.

Topics Include

• Building a CLI/CLTI Practice
• Noninvasive Vascular Imaging
• Optimizing Vascular Laboratory Utilization
• Endovascular Training Pathways
• Presidential Remarks and Career Guidance

Participants learn how to transition from fellowship into a successful peripheral vascular career.

Vascular Access and Closure

Access Complication Management

Critical instruction on one of the most important aspects of peripheral intervention.

Topics Include

• Large-Bore Access Techniques
• Closure Device Selection
• Access Site Complications
• Access Disasters and Bailout Strategies

Practical lessons focus on preventing and managing complications encountered during peripheral procedures.

Aortoiliac Interventions

Advanced review of iliac artery disease treatment.

Topics Include

• Iliac Device Selection
• Covered vs. Bare-Metal Strategies
• Complex Aortoiliac Reconstruction
• Challenging Iliac Cases

Participants review contemporary evidence and procedural decision-making.

Atherectomy Academy

Dedicated training on plaque-modification technologies.

Topics Include

• Atherectomy Device Selection
• Mechanisms of Action
• Calcified Lesion Treatment
• Device-Specific Advantages and Limitations

Special emphasis is placed on choosing the right atherectomy strategy for different lesion morphologies.

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Comprehensive review of modern PAD management.

Topics Include

• Above-the-Knee Disease
• Drug-Coated Balloons (DCB)
• Primary Stenting Strategies
• Vessel Preparation Techniques
• Radial Access Approaches

Evidence-based treatment algorithms are presented for complex PAD cases.

Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI)

Topics Include

• CLI Program Development
• Limb Salvage Strategies
• Complex Below-the-Knee Disease
• Case-Based Learning

Participants learn practical approaches to limb preservation and revascularization.

Femoropopliteal Interventions

Detailed instruction on treatment of femoropopliteal disease.

Topics Include

• Superficial Femoral Artery CTOs
• Crossing Techniques
• Reentry Strategies
• No-Stent Zone Management
• Infrapopliteal Lesions

The course highlights both technical and evidence-based aspects of intervention.

Deep Venous Interventions

A dedicated track on venous disease management.

Topics Include

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
• Deep Venous Compression Syndromes
• IVC Filter Management
• Venous Recanalization

Participants review state-of-the-art venous intervention strategies.

Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Interventions

Growing focus on catheter-based PE treatment.

Topics Include

• PE Risk Stratification
• Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams (PERT)
• Catheter-Based PE Therapy
• Device Selection
• Intermediate-High Risk PE Cases

The curriculum includes practical guidance for developing PE intervention programs.

Non-Lower Extremity Interventions

Coverage of additional vascular territories.

Topics Include

• Carotid Artery Interventions
• Subclavian Disease
• Innominate Artery Disease
• Renal Artery Interventions
• Mesenteric Artery Disease

Participants learn patient selection and procedural approaches for these specialized interventions.

Hot Topics in Peripheral Vascular Intervention

Topics Include

• Emerging CLTI Technologies
• Percutaneous Bypass Technologies
• Sirolimus-Coated Balloons
• Novel Endovascular Devices

Reviews future directions and rapidly evolving technologies in peripheral intervention.

Complex Case Presentations

Real-world cases presented by expert operators.

Topics Include

• Challenging Peripheral Interventions
• Procedural Complications
• Technical Pearls
• Decision-Making Strategies

These sessions provide practical insights into complex clinical scenarios.

My Best and Worst Cases

One of the most valuable educational tracks.

Topics Include

• Best CLI Cases
• Procedural Failures
• Perforation Management
• Embolization Management
• Lessons Learned

Faculty openly discuss successes, failures, and important take-home messages.

Transitioning From Fellowship to Practice

Professional development sessions for future operators.

Topics Include

• Business Skills for Physicians
• Industry Collaboration
• Practice Development
• Building Referral Networks
• Collaborative Strategies

These sessions help fellows prepare for real-world practice challenges.

Target Audience

Physicians

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

Trainees

• Interventional Cardiology Fellows
• Vascular Medicine Fellows
• Endovascular Fellows
• Cardiology Fellows

Allied Healthcare Professionals

• Cath Lab Specialists
• Vascular Technologists
• Advanced Practice Providers

Why This Course Stands Out

Comprehensive Peripheral Curriculum

Covers arterial, venous, and pulmonary vascular interventions in one program.

Fellow-Focused Education

Designed specifically to prepare trainees for independent endovascular practice.

Practical Case-Based Learning

Real-world cases highlight procedural techniques and complication management.

Career Development Focus

Includes guidance on practice building, business skills, and program development.

Cutting-Edge Technologies

Reviews emerging devices, atherectomy systems, DCBs, and advanced revascularization techniques.