OVERVIEW

This course will provide evaluation and critique of the current and future standards of care in the treatment of the vascular patient with respect to medical management, as well as endovascular and open therapies for the primary care provider, cardiologists, interventionalists, and the vascular surgeon. It continues to focus on new developments in technology, as well as surgical techniques, and will highlight the controversies as well as accepted practices.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for primary care providers, cardiologists, interventionalists, vascular surgeons, and other interested healthcare professionals who provide primary care services.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Explain the current evidence base and emerging trends for management of arterial and venous pathology
• Recognize implications of cross-specialty/multidisciplinary care in vascular surgery
• Delineate the optimal treatment strategies for patients with extremity arterial diseases, aortic aneurysms, thoracic aortic pathology, carotid artery stenosis, and varicose veins
• Recognize and discuss important issues regarding congenital and genetic vascular diseases

ACCREDITATION

This activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

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