Join us for a 1.5-day, interactive workshop to learn about the application of radiofrequency for selective segmental ablation for treatment of chronic venous insufficiency, focusing on a patient-centered approach.  Participants will review basics on appropriate patient selection, anatomy/ pathology, duplex ultrasound imaging, and procedural steps utilizing the  Venclose^TM RF Ablation Catheter.

Target Audience

The target audience includes:

• General Surgeons
• Interventional Cardiologists
• Interventional Radiologists
• Vascular Surgeons
• Advance Practice Providers

Learning Objectives

• Review key features and functionality of the Venclose^TM RF Ablation Catheter  
• Discuss patient selection criteria  
• Review lower extremity superficial venous anatomy  
• Learn basic duplex ultrasound imaging techniques and interpretation  
• Learn the procedural steps for radiofrequency ablation using the  Venclose^TM RF Ablation Catheter  
• Discuss potential complications and treatment options  
• Review suggested patient management

Workshop Agenda*

Day 1

• By 5:00 pm:  In-person attendees arrive to hotel: The Westin North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL. 60090
• 6:30 pm: In-person attendees meet at Saranello's at The Westin 
• 7:00-9:00 pm: Didactic dinner and broadcast 

Day 2

• 7:30 am: In-person attendees meet in the hotel lobby with your luggage to travel to BD Vernon Hills Campus as a group
• 8:00 am: Breakfast and presentations; broadcast begins
• 11:45 am: Lunch and presentations
• 12:30 pm: Broadcast ends, and in-person attendees start hands-on workstations rotations
• 2:30 pm: In-person attendees wrap-up
• 3:00 pm: In-person attendees depart for airport 

* subject to change

Faculty

Jessy Farris, RPhS

Lina Vargas, MD, FACS, RVPI

Ashley Wilson, RVT

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