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ForwardControversies in Venous and Lymphatic Compression Therapy [CME] (CONG2014-27)
This course includes the following:
Compression Post-Superficial Vein Procedure: What is the Evidence?
Fedor Lurie, MD, PhD
Static vs. Dynamic Compression
Hugo Partsch, MD, FACPh
Update on Progressive Compression
Giovanni Mosti, MD
Edema: What is the Optimal Compression Pressure?
Giovanni Mosti, MD
Compression in Mixed Arterio-Venous Disease: Is it Safe?
Helane Fronek, MD, FACP, FACPh
Molecular Changes with Compression
Fedor Lurie, MD, PhD
Question and Answer
All Faculty
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Target Audience
The content of this activity is designed to meet the needs of the following target audience: phlebologists, general surgeons, vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists, vascular medicine practitioners, dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, family practice and internal medicine practitioners, plastic surgeons, obstetricians and gynecologists, cardiologists, and any other healthcare professional currently or planning on treating patients with venous disease.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity participants will be able to:
- Discuss the evidence for using compression following venous procedures in patients with mixed venous-arterial ulcerations, and in patients with edema.
- Explain that pressure exerted by a compression product on the extremity depends on the elastic properties of the material. Starting from the same resting pressure a stiff, inelastic material produces much higher pressure during standing and walking. This higher dynamic pressure is the reason for the more pronounced hemodynamic efficiency of stiff material.
- Describe the rationale for and potential benefits of compression that is not graduated.
- Recognize that compression results in hemodynamic changes and stimulates the production of important mediators, which both contribute to its effectiveness.
| NAME | ROLE | COMMERCIAL INTEREST | TYPE OF RELATIONSHIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Burdge, APRN | Content Reviewer | None | n/a |
| Yung-Wei Chi, DO, FASA, FSVM | Planner | None | n/a |
| Helane Fronek, MD, FACP, FACPh | Speaker | Covidien | Investor |
| Joseph T. Jenkins, MD, FACS, RPVI, RPhS, RVT | Content Reviewer | None | n/a |
| Fedor Lurie, MD, PhD | Speaker | Tactile Medical Technology Intervene | Principal Investigator Board Member |
| Margaret Mann, MD | Content Reviewer | Varithena BTG | Consultant; Advisory Board Consultant; Advisory Board |
| Stephen H. Moss | Staff | None | n/a |
| Giovanni Mosti, MD | Moderator; Speaker | None | n/a |
| Hugo Partsch, MD, FACPh | Speaker | Tactile Medical | Consultant |
| William Schroedter, BS, RVT, RPhS, FSVU | Content Reviewer | None | n/a |
| Saundra Spruiell, DO, FACPh, RPVI | Planner | None | n/a |
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the ACP. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic skills in applying or adopting professional use of any of the information provided herein. Links to other sites may be provided as additional sources of information. Once you elect to link to a site outside of ACP Education you are subject to the terms and conditions of use, including copyright and licensing restriction, of that site.
Discussion of Off-Label Use
Although no longer required by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), ACP CME requests all faculty to inform learners of any products they will discuss that are off-label or investigational.
Reproduction Prohibited
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Review & Recertification
This course was reviewed and recertified for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM in November 2016.
Available Credit
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.50 Attendance