Vascular Conferences

Vascular Surgery Index 

Vascular Disease Conference

Thursdays (1st, 3rd, 5th):
Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA), 1st fl, Radiology - Rm 1Q-123, 7-8:30 a.m

Mondays (2nd, 4th):
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview (UM), Resident Rm, 2-359, 2nd fl, 7-8:30 a.m.

JULY 2008

July 3, 2008 (VA)
Steven Santilli, MD, PhD, Vascular Surgery

"Claudication"

1. State noninvasive test findings consistent with the diagnosis of claudication
2. Discuss risk factor modification
3.  List criteria for intervention

Morbidity/Mortality

1. State findings for complication discussed
2. List treatments/procedures required
3. Describe steps to be taken to avoid recurrence

July 14, 2008 (UM)
Steven Santilli, MD,PhD, Vascular Surgery

"Cardiac Risk Assessment and Vascular Intervention"

1.  Correlate the occurrence of ischemia on stress testing with its predictive value
2. State the risk level for asymptomatic patients with one or more CAD type risk factors but no established CAD

July 17, 2008 (VA)
Steven Santilli, MD, PhD, Vascular Surgery

"Cardiac Risk Assessment & Bypass Graft"

1. Stratify the surgical stress of intrainguinal surgery vs AAA or aortobifemoral bypass
2. Cite the CARP findings on revascularization prior to bypass
3. Discuss the protocol for Beta blockers peri-operatively

July 28, 2008 (UM)
David Hunter, MD, Interventional Radiology

"Popliteal and Iliac Artery Aneurysms"

1. Describe the natural history of popliteal & iliac aneurysms
2. Compare open with endovascular treatment
3. Discuss outcomes for procedure chosen

July 31, 2008 (VA)
Todd Reil, MD, Vascular Surgery

"Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Open vs Endo"

    1. Discuss criteria for open vs endo repair
    2. Compare outcomes
    3. State follow-up for procedure chosen

Sponsored Statement: Hours are stated in whole or quarter hours.

The University of Minnesota is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Minnesota designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™.

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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