Workshops
Scientific Workshops
Workshop 1A Friday, May 3, 2024 at 16:45-17:15 in Al Amwaj 1
Instructor(s):
Ahmad Gaweesh & Jindal Ravul
Educational Objectives:
- Offer a foundational understanding of the principles behind ultrasound imaging and the significance of duplex scanning in venous disease.
- Provide hands-on training for participants to proficiently perform and interpret duplex ultrasound scans of the lower limb venous system.
- Review normal and pathological findings, emphasizing differential diagnosis and severity grading.
- Emphasize the importance of duplex ultrasound in pre-operative planning and post-operative surveillance.
- Discuss the role of ultrasound in guiding interventional procedures and its utility in complication management.
Registration to the workshop is complimentary for delegates registered with the conference.
Workshop 1B Friday, May 3, 2024 at 16:45-17:15 in Al Amwaj 2
Instructor(s):
Martin Maresch & Tania Guzman
Educational Objectives:
- Understand the pathophysiology and diagnosis of distal aortic occlusions.
- Learn endovascular techniques and technologies for treating distal aortic occlusions.
- Master complication management and post-procedure care for patients treated with endovascular solutions.
Registration to the workshop is complimentary for delegates registered with the conference.
Workshop 2 Friday, May 3, 2024 at 18:30-19:00 in Al Amwaj
Instructor(s):
Mohamed Baguneid & Martin Maresch
Educational Objectives:
- Understand the underlying pathophysiology of superficial venous disease and the principles behind its management.
- Familiarize participants with the technical aspects, advantages, and disadvantages of thermal and glue ablation.
- Enable hands-on practice and assessment of equipment used for both thermal and glue ablation techniques.
- Analyse the patient selection criteria, procedural precautions, and post-procedure care.
- Review potential complications associated with both techniques and strategies to manage them.
Registration to the workshop is complimentary for delegates registered with the conference.
WORKSHOP 3 SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024 AT 13:15-13:45 IN AL AMWAJ
Instructor(s):
Samer Koussayer & Martin Maresch
Educational Objectives:
- Introduce the anatomy, pathophysiology, and clinical presentations of aortic aneurysms, emphasizing the indications for intervention.
- Familiarize participants with the various endograft devices and technologies available for endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR).
- Offer hands-on experience with EVAR simulation models, allowing participants to understand the procedure's technical nuances.
- Discuss the role of imaging in planning, guiding, and assessing the outcomes of endovascular repair.
- Review potential complications of EVAR, their management, and the significance of long-term surveillance.
Registration to the workshop is complimentary for delegates registered with the conference.
Workshop 4A Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 10:00-10:30 in Al Amwaj 1
Instructor(s):
Raashid Shahbazi & Ali Jawas
Educational Objectives:
- Provide an overview of the pathophysiology of end-stage renal disease and the necessity of vascular access for dialysis.
- Review the various types of vascular access, their advantages, disadvantages, and indications.
- Enable participants to understand and practice the technical aspects of creating arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) and grafts (AVGs) and placing tunnelled dialysis catheters.
- Discuss the role of imaging in planning, assessing maturation, and troubleshooting vascular access issues.
- Analyse potential complications, their prevention, and management strategies to ensure longevity and functionality of the access.
Registration to the workshop is complimentary for delegates registered with the conference.
Workshop 4B Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 10:00-10:30 in Al Amwaj 2
Instructor(s):
Nikki Sedgwick, Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist, SVT of Great Britain and Ireland
Certification and Assessment:
Upon completion of the workshop a 10 minute assessment will take place wherein passing the criteria provides a certification of course completion.
Seat Limitation
There are 15 seats limited for this workshop.
Educational Objectives:
- Correct position for scanning
- Varicose vein scanning protocol - what veins should be assessed
- Perforators how to see them and how to report the competency and their location
- Measurements and details that need to be reported for EVLT / RFA / Venaseal, HIFU and Stripping
- Pelvic venous insufficiency when should we suspect pelvic veins during a lower limb scan
- How to report a varicose vein scan
Registration to the workshop is payable at USD 100. The pass can be bought individually or as an add on during the registration process.
Sign up for our newsletter and remain updated!
Emirates Vascular Surgery Society
Mamzar Area, Al Wahaida Road, Street 46
6600, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971-4-255-6655
Fax: +971-4-255-6363
Web: www.ema.ae
Disclaimer
The relationship between the official institutions endorsing this event and the sponsoring organizations of an event or event-related item do not represent exclusive agreements between the institutions and the organization, nor do they suggest that institutions endorse the programs, products or services of the organization.
