13th Annual Current Concepts in Vascular Therapies

2025 Current Concepts in Vascular Therapies

Save the Date: March 20-22, 2025

Mark your calendars for the 13th Annual Current Concepts in Vascular Therapies Conference in picturesque Virginia Beach. The symposium has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and will offer ABS Continuous Certification credits. The sessions will be led by regional and national experts on a broad spectrum of vascular pathologies and directed towards healthcare professionals caring for patients with these conditions. A multidisciplinary panel of speakers from vascular surgery, vascular medicine, interventional radiology, primary care and other specialities will provide state of the art updates on cutting-edge developments in open and endovascular approaches to treatment. Topics will include peripheral arterial disease, aortic and visceral aneurysms and dissection, novel techniques for complex venous problems, cerebrovascular disease and dialysis access. Question and answer sessions, expert debates and panel discussions will help fulfill our mission of excellent patient care and high level education for healthcare professionals. We hope you are able to join us this spring at the beach.

Conference Overview

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

  1. Understand the disease processes, diagnostic testing and treatment options available for a variety of vascular diseases both complex and simple
  2. Understand unusual and often complex disorders to make the appropriate diagnosis
  3. Have a treatment algorithm for most vascular disease, including assessment, testing and plan
  4. Identify pathophysiology of vascular disease so providers will know when patients do and don't need referral for vascular evaluation

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Eastern Virginia Medical School and Sentara Vascular Specialists. Eastern Virginia Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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Credit Designation

Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

2025 Schedule

March 20March 21March 22Previous Presentations
  • 5:45 pm
    Networking Reception - Exhibits Open
  • 7:00 am
    Registration/Breakfast
  • 7:55 am
    Introduction and Welcome

Session 1: PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

Moderator: David Dexter II, MD | Robin N. Anderson, MD

  • 8:00 am
    Peripheral Arterial Disease: Risk Factors and Patient Impact - Shadi J. Abu-Halimah, MD
  • 8:20 am
    Lifestyle Changes in Peripheral Arterial Disease: Exercise Programs, Smoking Cessation and Dietary Changes - John Ligush, MD
  • 8:40 am
    Atherosclerosis Medical Treatment for Primary Care. Medical Therapies and Testing - Paul M. Lavigne, MD
  • 9:00 am
    Endovascular Surgical Options for PAD: Who, When and Why - Justin M. Milligan, MD
  • 9:20 am
    Open Surgical Options for PAD: Who, When and Why - Michael E. Landis, MD
  • 9:40 am
    PAD Update: Late Breaking Data and Technology - David J. Dexter, II, MD
  • 10:00 am
    Questions / Answers / Puzzle the Panel
  • 10:20 am
    20 Minute Break

Session 2: CAROTID DISEASE

Moderator: Priyam K. Vyas, MD | Anthony P. Fisher, MD

  • 10:40 am
    What is the Work Up for Stroke in the Outpatient Environment - Kevin H. Ha, MD, PhD
  • 11:00 am
    Which Patients Should Receive Cartoid Revascularization vs. Medical Management - Daniel H. Newton, MD
  • 11:20 am
    Aortic and Supraaortic Trunk Atherosclerosis. Identifying Disease and Treatment Options - Priyam K. Vyas, MD
  • 11:40 am
    Intracranial Carotid Atherosclerosis and Aneurysms. Medical Management and Referral to Neuro-Intervention - Aaron P. Wessell, MD
  • Noon
    Surgical management of carotid stenosis: Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Stenting, How the Landscape Changed - Rasesh M. Shah, MD>/div>
  • 12:20 pm
    Questions / Answers / Puzzle the Panel
  • 12:40 pm
    Lunch

Session 3: AORTIC DISEASE

Moderator: Hosam El Sayed, MD, MBBch | Anthony B. Hardt, MD

  • 1:45 pm
    Aortic Aneurysm Screening: Where Do We Stand Now?! - Matthew J. Rossi, MD
  • 2:05 pm
    Medical Management of Aortic Diseases - Behzad S. Faravir, MD
  • 2:25 pm
    Management of Aortic Arch Pathologies. What, When and How? - TBD
  • 2:45 pm
    Acute Aortic Dissection; the Current Status - Hosam El Sayed, MD, MBBCh
  • 3:05 pm
    Spinal Cord Injury and Aortic Surgery; Are we There Yet? - Animesh Rathore, MBBS
  • 3:25 pm
    Questions / Answers
  • 3:45 pm
    20 minute break

Session 4: DIALYSIS:

Moderator: Christopher D. Murter, MD | _Rust or Partner_

  • 4:05 pm
    CKD3 and Up. How do I Manage These Patients Medically to Keep Them From Progressing to ESRD? - Richard Plasse, MD
  • 4:25 pm
    Surgical Management of CKD3. Vascular Assessment of Renal Artery Stenosis and Renal Denervation - Christopher D. Murter, MD
  • 4:45 pm
    Dialysis Surgery. Catheters, Fisutlae, Grafts. What Does Primary Care Need to Know? - TBD
  • 5:05 pm
    Renal Transplant Update: What is New in Selection Criteria - Amber N. Carrier, MD
  • 5:25 pm
    Questions / Answers / Puzzle the Panel
  • 5:45 pm
    Adjourn
  • 6:00 pm
    Networking Reception
  • 7:30 pm
    Faculty Dinner
  • 7:00 am
    Registration/Breakfast
  • 7:55 am
    Welcome

Session 5: VENOUS DISEASE

Moderator: David J. Dexter, II ,MD | Lindsey D. Vaughn, MD

  • 8:00 am
    Signs and Symptoms of Venous Disease. A Review of Superficial and Deep Disease - Siddharth K. Bhende, MD
  • 8:20 am
    Edema Referral from Primary Care. Differentiating Lymphedema, Venous Edema and Non Vascular Edema - Sara M. Edeiken, MD
  • 8:40 am
    Managing Venous Ulcers - David J. Dexter, II, MD
  • 9:00 am
    Superficial Venous Treatment Options: Lifestyle and Surgical - James W. Rawles, III, MD
  • 9:20 am
    Deep Venous Treatment Options: Lifestyle and Surgical - Randy K. Ramcharitar, MD
  • 9:40 am
    Questions / Answers / Puzzle the Panel
  • 10:00 am
    Break

Session 6: DEBATES IN CLINICAL CARE

Moderator: Animesh Rathore, MD

  • 10:20 am
    Most Submassive PE Are Better Off Receiving Catheter Based Thrombolysis - Kimberly S. Seal, DO
  • 10:40 am
    Catheter Based Thrombectomy is the Way to Go - Mary Kathryn Huddleston, MD
  • 11:00 am
    Case for Medical Management for High Grade Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis - Todd W. Gensler, MD
  • 11:20 am
    All high Grade Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Need Intervention - Priyam K. Vyas, MD
  • 11:40 am
    Vascular Surgeons Should Always Strive for Single Segment Saphenous Vein Bypass for CLTI - Matthew J. Rossi, MD
  • 12:00 pm
    Aggressive Endovascular Intervention and/or Prosthetic Bypass is Better - Samuel N. Steerman, MD
  • 12:20 pm
    Questions / Answers & Closing Remarks
  • 12:40 pm
    Adjourn
2024 Conference

SESSION 1

Moderators: Christpher D. Murter, MD

SESSION 2

Moderators: Christpher D. Murter, MD

SESSION 3

Moderators: Animesh Rathore, MBBS

SESSION 4

Moderators: Hosam F. El Sayed, MBBCh

SESSION 5

Moderators: David J. Dexter, II MD

SESSION 6

Moderators: David J. Dexter, II MD

2023 Conference

SESSION 1

Moderators: Robin Anderson, MD

KEYNOTE

SESSION 2

Moderators: Robin Anderson, MD

SESSION 3

Moderators: Colette Lo, MO

SESSION 4

Moderators: Stephen Vandenhoff, MD

SESSION 5

Moderators: Anthony Hardt, MD

SESSION 6

Moderators: Anthony Hardt, MD

2022 Conference

TOPIC: PAD

Moderators: Samuel N. Steerman, MD and Christopher Stout, MD

TOPIC: VASCULAR MEDICINE

Moderators: Richard J. DeMasi, MD and Deepak R. Talreja, MD

TOPIC: VENOUS DISEASE

Moderators: David J. Dexter, II, MD and S. Sadie Ahanchi, MD

TOPIC: GREAT DEBATES

Moderators: Animesh Rathore, MBBS and Todd W. Gensler, MD

TOPIC: AORTIC

Moderators: Hosam F. El Sayed, MBBCh, PhD and Animesh Rathore, MBBS

TOPIC: CEREBROVASCULAR / NEW TECH

Moderators: Rasesh M. Shah, MD and Justin Milligan MD

2019 Conference

TOPIC: SUPERFICIAL VENOUS DISEASE

Moderators: C. Scott McEnroe, MD; F. Noel Parent, III, MD

TOPIC: DEEP VENOUS DISEASE

Moderators: David J. Dexter, II, MD; Jessica A. Buchner, MD

TOPIC: PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

Moderators: Manuela Schuksz, MD, PhD; Samuel N. Steerman, MD

TOPIC: PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

Moderators: Gordon K. Stokes, MD; Richard J. DeMasi, MD

Topic: AORTIC DISEASE

Moderators: Jean M. Panneton, MD; Ken Cherry, MD

Topic: VASCULAR POTPOURRI

Moderators: Rasesh M. Shah, MD; Animesh Rathore, MBBS

2018 Conference

TOPIC: SUPERFICIAL VENOUS DISEASE

Moderators: C. Scott McEnroe, MD; S. Sadie Ahanchi, MD

TOPIC: DEEP VENOUS DISEASE

Moderators: David J. Dexter, II, MD; Rafael D. Malgor, MD

TOPIC: PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

Moderators: Samuel N. Steerman, MD; Manuela Schuksz, MD, PhD

TOPIC: PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

Moderators: Samuel N. Steerman, MD; Huiting “Tina” Chen, MD

Topic: AORTIC DISEASE

Moderators: Jean M. Panneton, MD; Animesh Rathore, MBBS

Topic: CAROTID DISEASE

Moderators: Rasesh M. Shah, MD; Todd W. Gensler, MD

Topic: RENAL FAILURE

Moderators: John O. Colonna, II, MD; Siddarth K. Bhende, MD

2017 Conference

TOPIC: AORTIC SESSION

Moderators: Jean M. Panneton, MD; Animesh Rathore, MBBS

TOPIC: DEEP VENOUS THERAPY

Moderators: C. Scott McEnroe MD; Todd W. Gensler MD

Topic: INNOVATIONS IN VASCULAR THERAPIES

Moderators: David J. Dexter, II, MD; Samuel N. Steerman, MD

TOPIC: THE DIABETIC PATIENT WITH CLI

Moderators: Michael J. Marcinczyk, MD; Michael T. Chung, DPM

Topic: THE GREAT DEBATES

Moderators: Rasesh M. Shah, MD; Animesh Rathore, MBBS

TOPIC: VASCULAR MEDICINE SESSION

Moderators: Rasesh M. Shah, MD; Deepak Talreja, MD

2016 Conference

TOPIC: Aortic Session

Moderators: Jean M. Panneton, MD; Gordon K. Stokes, MD

TOPIC: Carotid

Moderator: Rasesh M. Shah, MD; Daniel A. Cohen, MD

Topic: Peripheral

Moderators: Samuel N. Steerman, MD; Michael J. Marcinczyk, MD

Topic: Vascular Debates

Moderators: Jean M. Panneton, MD; Rasesh M. Shah, MD

TOPIC: Vascular Potpourri

Moderators: F. Noel Parent III, MD; Peter M. Moy, MD

TOPIC: Venous

Moderators: David J. Dexter II, MD; C. Scott McEnroe, MD

Registration

Registration Deadline

Registration will be closed on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

However, onsite registration will be open at 7:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For questions, please contact EVMS-CME Office at at 757-446-6140 or cme@odu.edu.

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Fees

The registration fee includes tuition for the entire educational symposium, daily continental breakfast, break refreshments, Thursday evening Welcome Reception, Friday lunch, and the Friday evening Networking Session.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be made in writing prior to Sunday, March 16, 2025 in order to receive a refund. A $50.00 administrative service charge will be assessed on all cancellations. No refunds will be given after this date or for “no shows”.

Course Directors

  • David J. Dexter, II, MD
    Assistant Professor of Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Hosam F. El Sayed, MBBCh, PhD
    Assistant Professor of Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Christpher D. Murter, MD
    Assistant Professor of Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Animesh Rathore, MBBS
    Assistant Professor of Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Priyam K. Vyas, MD
    Assistant Professor of Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Sentara Vascular Specialists

Faculty

  • Shadi J. Abu-Halimah, MD
    West Virginia University
  • Siddharth K. Bhende, MD
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Amber N. Carrier, MD, PhD
    Sentara Vascular Specialists, Transplant
  • David J. Dexter, II, MD
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Sara M. Edeiken, MD
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Hosam F. El Sayed, MBBCh, PhD
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Behzad S. Farivar, MD
    University of Virginia Heart & Vascular Center
  • Todd W. Gensler, MD
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Kevin H. Ha, MD
    Sentara Neurology Specialists
  • Mary Kathryn Huddleston, MD
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Michael E. Landis, MD
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Paul M. Lavigne, MD
    Sentara Cardiology Specialists
  • John Ligush, MD
    Sentara Martha Jefferson, Vascular & Vein Center
  • Justin M. Milligan, MD
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Christopher D. Murter, MD
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Daniel H. Newton, MD
    VCU Health, Vascular Surgery
  • Richard Plasse, MD
    Nephrology Associates of Tidewater
  • Randy K. Ramcharitar, MD
    University of Virginia Heart & Vascular Center
  • Animesh Rathore, MBBS
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • James W. Rawles III, MD
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Matthew J. Rossi, MD
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Kimberly S. Seal, DO
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Rasesh M. Shah, MD
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Samuel N. Steerman, MD
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Priyam K. Vyas, MD
    Sentara Vascular Specialists
  • Aaron P. Wessell, MD
    Sentara Neurosurgery Specialists

Panelists

  • Robin N. Anderson, MD
    Executive Director, Medical Operations, Sentara Family Medicine Physicians, Thoroughgood
  • Anthony P. Fisher, MD
    Executive Director, Medical Sentara Family & Internal Medicine Physicians, CarePlex
  • Anthony B. Hardt, MD
    Director of Medical Operations/Clinical Sentara Family Medicine Physicians, First Colonial
  • Richard Plasse, DO
    Nephrology Associates of Tidewater
  • Lindsey D. Vaughn, MD
    Director of Medical Operations/Clinical Sentara Family Medicine Physicians, Suffolk

Location and Accommodations

Location

Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
3001 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 213-3000

To make reservations, please go online to www.evms.edu/cmeregistration and click on 13th Annual Current Concepts in Vascular Therapies or contact Hilton Central Reservations Line at 1-800-HILTONS directly to make your hotel reservation and indicate you are attending the “VASCULAR & ENDOVASCULAR THERAPIES” conference.

For directions and detailed information about the hotel, go to www.virginiabeachoceanfront.hilton.com

Sponsors

sentara
vascular therapists education foundation
evms medical group

Diamond Support - $20,000

Platinum Support - $10,000

Gold Support - $7,500

Silver Support - $5,000