Level II → Interventional Radiology

Endovascular treatment of acute thoracic aortic syndrome (223)


Description
Video-based course (recorded 2014)

"Pre-therapeutic radiological evaluation"
Speaker: Jiri Ferda (Plzen, Poland)
Learning objectives:
• to learn about the best pretreatment imaging modality.
• to understand planning and sizing of appropriate stent-graft.
• to become familiar with critical criteria and vessel morphology.

"EVAR techniques and results"
Speaker: Fabrizio Fanelli (Rome, Italy)
Learning objectives:
• to understand indications and contraindications for EVAR.
• to learn more about the advantages of different types of stent-graft.
• to become familiar with percutaneous vascular access.
• to learn about the latest trials.

"Imaging follow-up and complications"
Speaker: Robert Morgan (London, United Kingdom)
Learning objectives:
• to learn about available imaging methods for follow-up.
• to become familiar with complications and failure of EVAR.
• to learn how to treat endoleaks.

eCME credits: 3

Content
  • Pre-therapeutic radiological evaluation
  • Video
  • Test
  • EVAR techniques and results
  • Video
  • Test
  • Imaging follow-up and complications
  • Video
  • Test
  • Feedback
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever