Carotid Stent Training

Registration for Carotid Stent Training at ISET 2005 is closed. Course is full.

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Course Description

The recent approval of carotid artery stents has opened a new arena for the endovascular therapist. This free-standing seminar will feature comprehensive coverage of the principal findings in the diagnosis and treatement of carotid artery disease. The leading researchers in carotid stenting will present their findings in the areas of diagnosis, patient selection, device selection, implementation and follow-up. This seminar will provide attendees with 12 hours of medical education specific to carotid stenting. Attending the Carotid Stent Training at ISET seminar in conjunction with ISET will meet the maximum multi-society recommendation for carotid stent training.

This two-day meeting will feature lectures, case reviews and panel discussions and will fulfill the minimum medical education requirements to prepare the physician for specific device training.

Course Director

Barry T. Katzen, M.D.

Course Co-directors

John J. "Buddy" Connors, M.D.
Gerald Zemel, M.D.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is designed for interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists and vascular surgeons involved in endovascular therapy and planning to include carotid stenting in their practice.

Faculty

Kevin Abrams, M.D.
Gary M. Ansel, M.D.
James F. Benenati, M.D.
John J. Connors III, M.D.
Bernardo B. Fernandez, M.D.
Andy Gordon
Thomas Herald
L. Nelson Hopkins, M.D.
Michael R. Jaff, D.O.
Karen C. Johnston, M.D.
Barry T. Katzen, M.D.
Mike Madden
Klaus D. Mathias, M.D.
Kenneth Ouriel, M.D.
Juan Carlos Parodi, M.D.
Kenneth Rosenfield, M.D.
Ajay K. Wakhloo, M.D.
Mark H. Wholey, M.D.
Michael H. Wholey, M.D.
Gerald Zemel, M.D.

Simulator Training for Carotid Stents

Simulator training will be available on Saturday, January 15, 2005. Registrants will be contacted via email with scheduling information.

Program

Friday, January 14, 2005 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Time Session Description Presenter
4:15 p.m. Buffet Dinner Served upon arrival  
5:00 p.m. Welcome Dr. Katzen
5:00 p.m. The Spectrum of Carotid Disease and who to Treat Dr. Fernandez
5:30 p.m. Diagnosis of Carotid Artery Disease – CTA/MRA Dr. Abrams
6:00 p.m. Internal Carotid Artery Anatomy Dr. Benenati
6:30 p.m. What is a Complete Cerebral Arteriogram? Dr. Connors
7:00 p.m. Refreshment Break  
7:15 p.m. The Target Organ: Stroke Syndromes in Relation to Cerebrovascular Anatomy Dr. Connors
7:45 p.m. Understanding and Using the NIH Stroke Scale Dr. Johnston
8:15 p.m. The History of Carotid Intervention Dr. Mathias
8:45 p.m. Q and A  
9:00 p.m. Adjourn  
Saturday, January 15, 2004 - 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Time Session Description Presenter
7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast  
8:00 a.m. Medical Therapy of Carotid Artery Disease Dr. Johnston
8:20 a.m. Credentialing Issues for Carotid Stenting Dr. Rosenfield
8:40 a.m. Who Benefits from Carotid Revascularization Dr. Ouriel
9:00 a.m. Detection of Carotid Artery Stenoses Dr. Jaff
9:20 a.m. What is the data supporting CAS today? Dr. Katzen
9:40 a.m. Update on SAPPHIRE trial, long term data Dr. Ouriel
10:00 a.m. Panel Discussion Q and A  
10:20 a.m. Refreshment Break  
10:40 a.m. Tools of the trade Dr. Michael Wholey
11:00 a.m. Basic Techniques of Carotid Stenting Dr. Wakhloo
11:20 a.m. Embolic Protection Dr. Parodi
11:40 a.m. Complications of Stenting: An Overview Dr. Hopkins
12:00 p.m. Changes in the Brain with Carotid Stenting Dr. Mathias
12:20 p.m. Lunch – Interactive Cases  
  Dr. Wakhloo  
  Dr. Zemel  
  Dr. Michael Wholey  
1:50 p.m. Getting Paid for Carotid Stenting Mr. Herald
2:10 p.m. Reperfusion Syndrome: Recognition of Clinical Implications Dr. Connors
2:30 p.m. TIPS n’ Tricks Dr. Mark Wholey
2:50 p.m. Intracranial PTA and Stenting: Why and How I do it Dr. Connors
3:10 p.m. Refreshment Break  
3:25 p.m. Complex Carotid Techniques Dr. Ansel
3:45 p.m. Update on Device Training Programs:  
  Cordis Mr. Madden
  Guidant Mr. Gordon
  Boston Scientific Mr. Rosen
4:20 p.m. Asymptomatic Lesions: to treat or not  
  FOR:  
  AGAINST:  
4:40 p.m. What is the Future of Carotid Stenting Dr. Michael Wholey
5:00 p.m. Adjourn  

Registration for Carotid Stent Training at ISET is closed.