This continuing medical education seminar explores a range of venous disorders occurring in a variety of patients and situations. From blood clots to phlebitis to chronic venous insufficiency and ulcers, this seminar will address various diagnoses and treatment modalities from a range of health professionals including internists, dermatologists, cardiologists, surgeons and others. Imaging, surgical and non-surgical management of venous disorders and case studies will be included. Local and regional speakers are featured. CPE Credit will be available.
Draft Agenda:
(Times are subject to change)
Chairperson: Dr. Anthony Harris, Cardiac Surgeon
Register:
http://venousdisease.eventbrite.com
246-269-6183; 253-9384; hhccmeevents@gmail.com
Early Registration: Physicians BDS$100; Allied Health BDS$80.00
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 1.00-1.05PM | Opening Remarks | Dr. Anthony Harris, Chairman |
| 1.05-1.35PM | Venous Thromboembolic Disease: The Pitfalls of Management – A Current Review
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Dr. Dawn Alleyne, Pulmonologist/ Intensivist |
| 1.35-2.05PM | The Pharmacological Management of Venous Disease
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Robert Carter, Pharmacist |
| 2.05-2.35PM | Surgical Management of Pulmonary Embolism
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Dr. Alan Smith, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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| 2.35-3.35PM | Lunch | |
| 3.35-4.15PM | The Role of Interventional Radiology in the Management of Acute Deep Venous Thrombosis and Prevention of Thromboembolism.
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Dr. Fidel Rampersad, Interventional Radiologist, Trinidad (JIPA) |
| 4.15-4.45PM | Venous Skin Ulcers – Prevention Treatment & Management | Dr. Andrew L Forde, Dermatologist
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| 4.45-5.15PM | That “LIFESORE”!
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Simone McConnie, Podiatrist |
| 5.15-5.25PM | Break | |
| 5.25-6.05PM | Exploring New Oral Anti-Coagulants | TBA, Interventional Cardiologist, Trinidad |
| 6.05-6.35PM | Superficial Venous Incompetence – Photo Phlethmography & DOPPLER Ultrasound | Ian Sealy, Imaging Specialist |
| 6.35-7.10PM | Exploring Treatments, Interventions and Challenges in Venous Disease
– Medical & Surgical Interventions – Case Studies |
Dr. Anthony Harris, Cardiac Surgeon + Panel |
| 7.10-7.15PM | Closing Remarks
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Target: Mixed specialists involved in the treatment of venous disorders along with General Practitioners and allied health professionals
