Cardiologists have become true cardiovascular specialists, diagnosing and treating both venous and arterial disease throughout the body. ACC.09 brings together everything you need to know about peripheral vascular disease, from nuts-and-bolts imaging to novel diagnostics to the latest interventional, surgical and medical therapies.
HOT TOPICS
Thoracoabdominal Diseases
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Stent vs. surgery
- Aortic root endocarditis: When is surgery indicated?
- TAA: When to refer and to whom
Venous Diseases
- Imaging indications and diagnostic criteria
- Deep venous interventions: Endovascular therapies, radiofrequency ablation
- Controversies and clinical trials in the management of large, acute DVT
Essentials of Thrombosis and Anticoagulation
- Highlights of the new ACCP 8th Congress guidelines
- Hypercoagulable states and thrombophilia
- New anticoagulant strategies
A Look into the Future
- Genetics of peripheral arterial disease
- Cell therapy
- Biomarkers
VHP Spotlight
- Thoracic endografts vs. medical therapy for Type B aortic dissection
- Prophylactic carotid revascularization before major surgery?
- Long-term anticoagulation after the first episode of idiopathic PE?
More Highlights
- Endovascular therapy vs. exercise in symptomatic patients: Insights from the ongoing CLEVER trial
- Renal artery duplex ultrasound: Evolving criteria for diagnosis and intervention
Learn from the Experts
- Diagnostic challenges in nonatheromatous vascular diseases
- Interesting cases in pulmonary hypertension
PLUS
With Full-Access registration, i2 Summit also offers:
- Dedicated endovascular track: Carotid, neurovascular, ileofemoral, infrapopliteal, renal, mesenteric and aortic interventions
- Endovascular complications
- Lunchtime case reviews with international experts
- Live cases from leading medical centers worldwide