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Agenda

July 17

time icon07/17/2026 08:45

Welcome and Introduction of CME Program

8:45 – 8:59 AM Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD, Introduction of the Non-CME Program John A. Chuback, MD, Introduction of special features of the on-line program Richard Dubin


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John Chuback
MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT, RPhS

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Peter Gloviczki
MD, PhD, FACS, DFSVS, DFAVF

time icon07/17/2026 09:00

Session 1. Evaluation of patients with chronic venous disease

Moderators:  Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Ruth Bush, MD, JD, MPH

9:01 – 9:11 AM The CEAP classification, VCSS score and Quality of Life instruments: Do we need them in our clinical practice?

Joseph Raffetto, MD, PhD

9:12 – 9:22 AM Epidemiology and risk factors of varicose veins and venous ulcers: what is new and what is important?

Eri Fukaya, MD

9:23-9:33 AM Not all swelling is from venous disease: how do we distinguish cardiac, hepatic, renal or other etiologies?

Brendan Sullivan, MD

9:34 – 9:44 AM The essentials of clinical evaluation and documentation of patients with chronic venous disease

Ruth Bush, MD, JD, MPH

9:45 – 9:55 AM Duplex scanning for valvular incompetence: How do you measure reflux, why should the patient stand and why should we measure the diameter of the veins? 

Nicos Labropoulos, PhD, RVT

9:56 – 10:06 AM Duplex scanning for iliac vein obstruction, ovarian vein reflux and Nutcracker Syndrome

Jan M. Sloves, RVT

10:07– 10:29 AM Panel Discussion


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Ruth L. Bush
MD, JD, MPH, FACS, DFSVS

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Jan M. Sloves
RVT

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Eri Fukaya
MD

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Peter Gloviczki
MD, PhD, FACS, DFSVS, DFAVF

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Nicos Labropoulos
BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT

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Joseph Raffetto
MD

time icon07/17/2026 10:30

Coffee break, Non-CME Industry Presentation N. 1.

time icon07/17/2026 10:45

Session 2. Treatment of patients with chronic venous disease

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Peter F. Lawrence, MD

10:46 – 10:58 AM SVS/AVF/AVLS Guidelines on the management of patients with varicose veins: what is new and important and what is controversial?

Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD

10:59 – 11:11 AM The clinical significance of ablation related deep vein extension of thrombus, glue or foam: classification, evaluation and treatment

Peter F. Lawrence, MD

11:12 – 11:24 AM Thrombosis prophylaxis for venous interventions and treatment of superficial thrombophlebitis: SVS/AVF/AVLS Guidelines

Andrea Obi, MD

THE GREAT DEBATE:

11:25 – 11:37 AM Treatment of varicose veins concomitant with thermal ablation of the saphenous vein is the best for the patient: routine postoperative duplex is not indicated.

Mark Meissner, MD

11:38 – 11:50 AM Most patients prefer staged treatment of varicose veins after saphenous ablation. Post-procedure Duplex is helpful to confirm outcome and plan the next intervention.

John Chuback, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT, RPhS

11:51 – 12:14 PM Panel discussion

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Andrea Obi
MD

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John Chuback
MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT, RPhS

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Peter Gloviczki
MD, PhD, FACS, DFSVS, DFAVF

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Peter F. Lawrence
MD

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Mark H. Meissner
MD

time icon07/17/2026 12:15

Lunch break, NON-CME Industry Presentations N.2. and N.3.

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Session 3. Critical issues in venous practice and disease management

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and John Chuback, MD

12:46 – 12:58 PM The impact of ICA accredited vein clinics on practice patterns, safety, and outcomes

Fedor Lurie, MD, PhD 

12:59 – 1:11 PM Key elements of a successful vein clinic 

Jose I. Almeida, MD

1:12 – 1:24 PM New technology and devices for treatment of superficial venous incompetence

Steve Elias, MD

THE GREAT DEBATE

1:25 – 1:37 PM Thermal ablation is the best technique to treat most incompetent saphenous veins

Misaki Kiguchi, MD 

1:38 – 1:50 PM Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam is equivalent or better than thermal ablation of the saphenous veins

Lowell Kabnick, MD

1:51 – 2:14 Panel discussion

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Lowell Kabnick
MD, FACS, FAVLS, DFAVF

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Fedor Lurie
MD, PhD

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Jose I. Almeida
MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

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John Chuback
MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT, RPhS

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Steven Elias
MD

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Peter Gloviczki
MD, PhD, FACS, DFSVS, DFAVF

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Misaki M. Kiguchi
MD, MBA, FACS

time icon07/17/2026 14:15

Coffee break, NON-CME Industry presentation N. 4.

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Session 4. Telangiectasias, varicose veins, and chronic venous insufficiency

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Misaki Kiguchi, MD

2:31 – 2:43 PM Liquid sclerotherapy vs laser treatment for telangiectasias and reticular veins

Kathleen Ozsvath, MD

2:44 – 2:56 PM Complications of sclerotherapy and how to avoid them

Jean-Luc Gérard, MD                        

2:57 – 3:09 PM Treatment of the incompetent great saphenous vein below the knee: Why is it needed and what is the best technique? 

Manju Kalra, MBBS

THE GREAT DEBATE

3:10 – 3:22 PM Surgical phlebectomy is the gold standard and it should be done in most cases for varicose tributaries

Anil Hingorani, MD

3:23 – 3:35 PM Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam is the best treatment option for varicose tributaries

Kathleen Gibson, MD

3:36 – 3:59 PM Panel discussion


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Anil P. Hingorani
MD

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Kathleen Gibson
MD

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Peter Gloviczki
MD, PhD, FACS, DFSVS, DFAVF

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Manju Kalra
MBBS

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Misaki M. Kiguchi
MD, MBA, FACS

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Kathleen Ozsvath
MD

time icon07/17/2026 16:00

Coffee and snack break, NON-CME Industry Presentation N. 5.

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Session 5. Treatment of chronic venous disease: Stents, filters and new devices

Moderator: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Kathleen Gibson, MD

4:31- 4:43 PM Update on the Venclose TM RF system: Results with the Venclose and Maven Catheters

Erin Murphy, MD

4:44 – 4:56 PM Stenting for chronic iliofemoral venous obstruction in 2026: indications, best stents and techniques and what are the results?

Arjun Jayaraj, MD 

4:57 – 5:11 PM Complications of iliac vein stenting: tips to avoid them, bailouts and future needs. 

Erin Murphy MD

5:12 – 5:24 PM Venous stent trials: where are we and where are we going?

Steven D. Abramowitz, MD

5:25 – 5:37 PM IVC filter in 2026: indications for placement and removal: which filter to use and what is the best technique to avoid complications

Constantino S. Pena, MD

5:38 - 5:59 PM Panel discussion

6:00 PM Adjourn


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Erin H. Murphy
MD

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Kathleen Gibson
MD

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Peter Gloviczki
MD, PhD, FACS, DFSVS, DFAVF

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Arjun Jayaraj
MD, FACS

July 18

time icon07/18/2026 09:00

Session 6. Special problems in the management of chronic venous disease

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and John Chuback, MD

9:01 – 9:11 AM Current practices for treatment of superficial varicose veins in China

Jinsong Wang, MD

9:12-9:22 AM Impact of the Ascher Technique During Endofoam Ablation of Saphenous Veins and Tributaries: Reducing Product Volume and Preventing Deep Vein Extension

A.Natalie Ascher, MD, RPVI, RVT, FSVM

9:23 – 9:33 AM Evaluation and treatment of patients with varicose veins of pelvic origine

Julianne Stoughton, MD

9:34 - 9:44 AM An update on the benefits and risks of compression therapy for varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency      

Thomas Urbanek, MD

THE GREAT DEBATES

9:45 – 9:55 AM Venous ulcers can be treated effectively with cyanoacrylate ablation

Nicolas Néaume, MD

9:56 – 10:06 AM Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy has become the gold standard to treat venous ulcers

Rashad A. Bishara, MD, RPVI, MSc

10:07 – 10:29 AM Panel Discussion

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John Chuback
MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT, RPhS

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Peter Gloviczki
MD, PhD, FACS, DFSVS, DFAVF

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Julianne Stoughton
MD

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Thomas Urbanek
MD

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Jinsong Wang
MD

time icon07/18/2026 10:30

Coffee break, industry presentation N. 6 (non-CME)

time icon07/18/2026 10:45

Session 7. Ischemic Foot Wounds And Venous Ulcers

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Mark Melin, MD

10:47 – 10:59 AM The essential role of podiatrists in the multidisciplinary management of ischemic and venous ulcers

John Evans, DPM

11:00 - 11:12 AM The best strategy to prevent amputation in 85% of patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia

David B. Alper, MD

11:13 – 11:25 AM Techniques and algorithm for compression therapy in venous leg ulcer management

Loan Lam, DPM

11:26 – 11:38 AM Algorithm for local treatment of venous ulcers

Mark Melin, MD

11:39 – 11:51 AM Biofilm is the rule not the exception in venous ulcers: what is the best way to treat it?

Matthew Regulski, DPM, FFPM, RCPS (Glasg) 

11:52 AM – 12:14 PM Panel discussion

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Mark Melin
MD

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Matthew Regulski
DPM, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)

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Peter Gloviczki
MD, PhD, FACS, DFSVS, DFAVF

time icon07/18/2026 12:15

Lunch break, industry presentation N.7 and N. 8. (non-CME)

time icon07/18/2026 12:45

Session 8. Lymphedema and Lipedema

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Monika Gloviczki, MD, PhD

12:45 – 12:57 PM Evaluation and conservative management strategies for lymphedema: elevation, exercise, drugs, compression garments and manual lymphatic drainage

Steve Dean, DO

12:58 – 1:10 PM Results of nonpneumatic compression devices vs an advanced pneumatic compression device for lower extremity lymphedema: lessons learned from the TEAYS study.

Thomas Maldonado, MD

1:11 – 1:23 PM Lymphatic microsurgery for lower extremity lymphedema: an umbrella systematic review

Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD

1:24 – 1:36 PM Evaluation and contemporary management of lipedema   

Steve Dean, DO

1:37 – 1:49 PM The comprehensive management of post-surgical edema after knee-replacement

Andrew B. Wickline, MD, FAAOS

1:50 – 2:15 PM Panel Discussion

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Steve Dean
DO

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Monika L. Gloviczki
MD, PhD, DFAVF

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Thomas Maldonado
MD

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Peter Gloviczki
MD, PhD, FACS, DFSVS, DFAVF

time icon07/18/2026 14:15

Coffee break, industry presentation N. 9 (non-CME)

time icon07/18/2026 14:30

Session 9. Iliofemoral venous obstructions

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD and Arjun Jayaraj, MD

2:30 – 2:42 PM The management of non-thrombotic iliac vein lesions in 2026: Do we have a consensus?

Raghu Kolluri, MD, MS, RVT, MSVM

2:43 – 2:55 PM Perioperative Antiplatelet Therapy Vs. No Adjunctive Therapy for Iliac Vein Stenting. Preliminary Results of a Prospective Randomized Study in NIVL Patients.

Enrico Ascher, MD

2:56 – 3:08 PM Single session therapy for iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis with mechanical aspiration thrombectomy                     

Patrick Muck, MD, FACS 

THE GREAT DEBATES

3:09 – 3:21 PM Anticoagulation remains the gold standard and most effective treatment of acute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis.

Andrea Obi, MD

3:22 – 3:34 PM Mechanical thrombectomy is becoming the procedure of choice to treat acute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis

Steven D. Abramowitz, MD

3:35 – 3:59 PM Panel Discussion

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Raghu Kolluri
MD

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Andrea Obi
MD

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Enrico Ascher
MD

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Peter Gloviczki
MD, PhD, FACS, DFSVS, DFAVF

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Arjun Jayaraj
MD, FACS

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Patrick Muck
MD

time icon07/18/2026 16:00

Coffee and snack break, industry presentation N. 10. (non-CME)

time icon07/18/2026 16:30

Session 10. Pelvic Venous Disorders

Moderators: Peter Gloviczki, MD, PhD, and Mark Meissner, MD 

4:31 – 4:43 PM Clinical presentation and evaluation of patients with pelvic venous disorders

Neil Khilnani MD 

4:44 – 4:56 PM Venotonic drugs for chronic pelvic pain: a systematic review

Monika Gloviczki, MD, PhD

4:57 – 5:09 PM The strategy of interventional treatment of pelvic venous disorders: when should we use stents, coils, glue or foam?

Mark Meissner, MD

5:10 – 5:22 PM Management of perineal and vulvar varicosity

Kathleen Gibson, MD

5:23 – 5:35 PM Technique and results of ovarian vein embolization for pelvic venous disorders: an update on the EMBOLIZE trial

Gloria Salazar, MD

5:36 – 5:59 PM Panel discussion

6:00 PM Adjourn

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Monika L. Gloviczki
MD, PhD, DFAVF

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Neil Khilnani
MD

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Kathleen Gibson
MD

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Peter Gloviczki
MD, PhD, FACS, DFSVS, DFAVF

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Mark H. Meissner
MD

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Gloria Salazar
MD

Speakers

Ruth L. Bush

MD, JD, MPH, FACS, DFSVS

Steve Dean

DO

Monika L. Gloviczki

MD, PhD, DFAVF

Anil P. Hingorani

MD

Lowell Kabnick

MD, FACS, FAVLS, DFAVF

Neil Khilnani

MD

Raghu Kolluri

MD

Fedor Lurie

MD, PhD

Thomas Maldonado

MD

Mark Melin

MD

Erin H. Murphy

MD

Andrea Obi

MD

Matthew Regulski

DPM, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)

Jan M. Sloves

RVT

Jose I. Almeida

MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

Enrico Ascher

MD

John Chuback

MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT, RPhS

Steven Elias

MD

Eri Fukaya

MD

Kathleen Gibson

MD

Peter Gloviczki

MD, PhD, FACS, DFSVS, DFAVF

Arjun Jayaraj

MD, FACS

Manju Kalra

MBBS

Misaki M. Kiguchi

MD, MBA, FACS

Nicos Labropoulos

BSc (Med), PhD, DIC, RVT

Peter F. Lawrence

MD

Mark H. Meissner

MD

Patrick Muck

MD

Kathleen Ozsvath

MD

Joseph Raffetto

MD

Gloria Salazar

MD

Julianne Stoughton

MD

Thomas Urbanek

MD

Jinsong Wang

MD