Join Us For Carve 2010 Unlike so many other vascular meetings and courses, CARVE 2010 addresses the rapid growth and technological innovation from the perspective of the practicing vascular specialist. This 3rd annual innovative conference is led by an outstanding faculty and will provide up-to-date and efficient reviews of vascular practice in our core areas: Aortic Aneurysms, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Carotid Occlusive Disease, Venous Disease, Lower Extremity Arterial Disease and Dialysis Access. Specifically, the meeting will cover current clinical practice including both open surgical and endovascular techniques. The meeting will also feature insightful learning based on real life complications and pitfalls associated with newer procedures. The conference will address critical practice management changes and opportunities associated with these new technologies. The conference is built on the enthusiasm demonstrated at the prior years events. It is purposely designed so that attendees can actually participate in discussion and offer one another insight and information surrounding the covered topics. The program format allows attendees time to participate in an exciting educational experience while enjoying a world-class ski resort. After completing the program, participants should be able to: Describe up-to-date, clinically relevant reviews and techniques of surgical and endovascular treatment of aortic aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease, carotid stenosis, venous insufficiency, spine interventions and dialysis access. Discuss complications associated with these new treatments, offering valuable real-life insight into these cases. Explain practice management challenges and identify business opportunities associated with the clinical changes in each core area. Supporters The Minneapolis Radiology and Vascular Research Foundation has received unrestricted educational grants and exhibit fees from Bard Peripheral Vascular and Angio Dynamics. A portion of these funds is being used to support this program. Numerous companies have been invited to display and provide financial support for this conference. This information will be provided when it becomes available.
Vail Plaza Hotel & Club $329 Room 1-877-888-1540 www.carve-cme.com Hotel Information After registering for the course, please go to www.carve-cme.com, and click on the " Accommodations" button. A limited block of rooms has been reserved at the Vail Plaza Hotel and Club for this conference at a special rate of $329 per night for a standard room. Rates for a two-bedroom or three-bedroom suite can be provided. The discounted group rates may be available three days prior to and after the conference dates. Contact hotel for additional information. Ski storage is available at no charge. One of the newest properties and located in the heart of Vail Village, this luxury resort was inspired by the grand hotels of the Italian Alps. The wood-beamed, arched lobby opens into a sunlit atrium. Each of the 207 guest rooms is a luxurious hideaway with feather duvets, granite countertops and flatscreen TVs. There are two exceptional restaurants and a lounge at the hotel. Service is attentive and friendly. Ski valets and personal chefs are only the beginning. And of course, you'll enjoy all of the amenities of one of the world's greatest ski resorts Vail. Hotel Deposit Requirements / Cancellation Policy Hotel cancellation policy - A two-night deposit is required and the remaining balance is charged automatically 45 days prior to arrival. The current state and local sales tax is 9.8% (subject to change without notice). Reservations must be cancelled at least 45 days prior to arrival to receive a refund less a $75 processing fee. If cancellation occurs less than 45 days prior to arrival all monies are forfeited. Reduction in the length of stay or room type within the 45-day penalty period, no shows, late arrivals, and early departures are considered cancellations and are therefore non-refundable. Penalties will not apply if a cancelled room is re-sold or if the hotel is sold out. Register at: www.mer.org Physicians - $395 Residents and Non-Physicians - $295 Phone: 1-800-421-3756 or fax to 303-798-5731 Mail: Medical Education Resources, 1500 West Canal Court, Littleton, CO 80120-5615
Conference Faculty Stephen Johnson, MD Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology and Surgery University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO Jon S. Matsumura, MD Associate Professor of Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University Chicago, IL Walter J. McCarthy, MD Chief of Vascular Surgery and Associate Chairman of Dept. of Cardiovascular - Thoracic Surgery Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL Mark Nehler, MD Associate Professor of Surgery, Surgery Residency Director, and Vascular Surgery Section Head University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO Richard Saxon, MD Director of Research, San Diego Cardiac & Vascular Institute Tri City Medical System, Oceanside, CA Tim Sullivan, MD Chairman, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Minneapolis Heart Institute, Scott O. Trerotola, MD Stanley Baum Professor of Radiology, Associate Chair and Chief, Interventional Radiology University of Pennsylvania Medical Center Philadelphia, PA Irfan Altafullah, MD Neurologist, The Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology and Medical Director, North Memorial Medical Center Stroke Center Golden Valley, MN Christopher Leville, MD Vascular Surgeon Minneapolis Vascular Physicians
Troy D. Long, MD Interventionalist William D. McMillan, MD Co-Founder and Vascular Surgeon Minneapolis Vascular Physicians Troy J. Roovers, MBA, MHA Executive Director Scott R. Schultz, MD Interventionalist and President Joan M. Stone Director of Finance AGENDA Thursday, March 4 th, Afternoon Session 1:15-1:45 pm Is Preemptive Dialysis Access Reasonable? Mark Nehler, MD 1:45-2:15 pm Dialysis Access in Octogenarians William D. McMillan, MD 2:15-2:45 pm Endovascular DVT Management Stephen Johnson, MD 2:45-3:15 pm Venus Vascular Emergencies Stephen Johnson, MD 3:15-3:30 pm Break 3:30-4:00 pm Nitinol Stents vs Stent-Grafts vs Surgery for Long Segment SFA Disease: How do we decide what to do? Richard Saxon, MD 4:00-4:30 pm POBA: Our Long Lost Friend and Where it Stands Now Richard Saxon, MD 4:30-5:00 pm Type B Aortic Dissection - Optimal Therapy in 2010 Tim Sullivan, MD
5:00-5:30 pm Surgical and Endovascular Treatment of Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia Tim Sullivan, MD 5:30-6:00 pm Lower Extremity Complications: Arterial and Venous Panel: McMillan, Sullivan, Nehler, Schultz, Johnson, Saxon Friday, March 5 th, Morning Session 7:00-7:30 am Complex IVC Filter Retrieval Scott O. Trerotola, MD 7:30-8:00 am Coatings on Venous Access Devices: Hype or Help? Scott O. Trerotola, MD 8:00-8:30 am Venous Ablation - Which Catheter, How Much and When Troy D. Long, MD 8:30-9:00 am Venous Ablation "Tips and Tricks" Troy D. Long, MD 9:00-9:30 am Mini Open Anterior Spine Surgery Access for the Vascular Surgeon Mark Nehler, MD 9:30-9:45 am Break 9:45-10:15 am Fem-Distal Bypass Options in the Tough Patients William D. McMillan, MD 10:15-10:45 am Carotid Stenting - Getting in and out of Trouble Scott R. Schultz, MD 10:45-11:15 am Acute Stroke Interventions - Remove, Lyse, Stent - To Do or Not To Do Scott R. Schultz, MD 11:15-2:30 pm Break / Lunch Friday, March 5 th, Afternoon Session 2:30-3:00 pm Acute Stroke - Initial Management Irfan Altafullah, MD 3:00-3:30 pm Controversies in Acute Stroke Management Irfan Altafullah, MD 3:30-4:00 pm Differential Diagnosis and Management of Upper Extremity Obstructive Raynaud's Mark Nehler, MD 4:00-5:00 pm Venous and Access Complications Panel: Trerotola, McMillan, Johnson, Leville 5:00-6:00 pm Carotid and Intracranial Complications Panel: Saxon, Schultz, Nehler
CME Target Audience This conference is designed for vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, cardiologists and other healthcare professionals actively treating patients with peripheral vascular disease. Participants will find the information valuable and relevant to their day-to-day practice. Physician Accreditation This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Medical Education Resources (MER) and the Minneapolis Radiology and Vascular Research Foundation MER is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Physician Credit Designation Medical Education Resources designates the educational activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing Accreditation Medical Education Resources is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. This CE activity provides 18 contact hours. Provider approval expires July 31, 2010. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299, for 18 contact hours. Sponsor Jointly sponsored by the Minneapolis Radiology and Vascular Research Foundation and Medical Education Resources. General Program Information Program Policies Program inquiries should be directed to Medical Education Resources (MER). Within 24 hours of receipt of your inquiry or registration, complete program information and/or confirmation of your conference registration will be mailed to you. Course material is provided at the conference. We cannot confirm your course registration until payment is received. A fee of $50 is charged for cancellations received prior to the course. No registration refund is made for cancellations not received prior to the course. Please note the hotel's deposit and cancellation policy. Registrant Participation Registrants are encouraged to be prepared to share complications with other attendees in the Complications Sessions. Attendees present for the Complications Sessions will be required to sign a Confidentiality Statement. Program Format The program format allows attendees time to participate in an exciting educational experience while enjoying a world-class ski resort. Disclosure Policy It is the policy of Medical Education Resources (MER) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. The faculty participating in our programs are expected to disclose any relationships they may have with commercial companies whose products or services may be mentioned so that participants may evaluate the objectivity of the presentations. In addition, any discussion of off-label, experimental, or investigational use of drugs or devices will be disclosed.