CME Information
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Understand the advantages and potential safety issues to be considered when performing venous surgery in the office.
- Use ultrasound to diagnose and manage venous disease.
- Describe endovenous (thermal, chemical, surgical) modalities for closure of the refluxing saphenous vein.
- Describe and choose the best therapy for the eradication of secondary venous clusters with phlebectomy, foam sclerotherapy or surgical devices.
- Manage incompetent perforating veins and venous ulcers in the office.
- Manage and choose the most appropriate therapy for spider telangiectasias using sclerotherapy and cutaneous laser.
- Diagnose and choose the most appropriate treatment option of deep vein thrombosis in hypercoagulable states.
- Describe the application of fluoroscopic equipment in the office and how it aids in the management of venous disease and pelvic congestion syndrome.
- Incorporate modern cosmetic enhancements such as dermal fillers and botulinum into an office based practice.
- Develop a business model for the office based vein practice to increase fiscal efficiency and economic responsibility.
Target Audience
IVC will be of value to vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, general surgeons, phlebologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, plastic surgeons, dermatologists, physician assistant, nurse practitioners, technologists, administrative and support staff and other medical professionals currently treating venous disease or who wish to expand into this arena.
Accreditation
Complete Conference Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians
Credit Designation
Complete Conference Management designates this educational activity for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note: The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certification Program recognizes the AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Please contact ANCC at 1-800-284-2378 for further clarification.
Disclaimer
The information provided at this CME activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition.
Faculty Disclosure
In accordance with ACCME Accreditation requirements, faculty are required to disclose any financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed during this educational activity and with any commercial supporters of this activity.
Unlabeled and Unapproved Products and/or Procedures
Faculty at this activity may discuss information about pharmaceutical agents and/or devices and/or procedures that is outside of U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved labeling. This information is intended solely for continuing medical education and is not intended to promote off-label use of these medications, devices and procedures. If you have questions, contact the medical affairs department of the manufacturer for the most recent prescribing information.
