Translational Spring Meeting 2024
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-04 | Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden

Statistics 4 Vascular Surgeons Part 1 & Part 2
2024-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) | online
You will be in the capable hands of David Lewis, Sergi Bellmunt Montoya, Francisco Álvarez Marcos & Graeme Ambler
Part 1: 4th June
Part 2: 6th June
Objective
These online workshops cover what a Vascular Surgeon or Vascular Surgical Trainee needs to know about statistics in the context of understanding published literature or performing original research. The workshop consists of interactive discussion, working through defined areas of statistical analysis, led by well-respected vascular surgical colleagues who will allow plenty of time for questions and answers. On completion of these workshops attendees will have a clear understanding of statistics and statistical analysis as commonly appears in scientific publications. Attendees will enhance their ability to critically appraise published literature and understand when published evidence should influence their practice (and when it shouldn’t). Attendees will increase their knowledge of how and when to perform statistical analyses and where to go for help with this. They will certainly understand the general principles of the standard and level of knowledge needed to pass the FEBVS exam.
Target audience: The workshop is aimed at any clinician who sees vascular patients but is a must for trainees sitting professional exams (e.g. FEBVS).
Registration and Cancellation policy: € 25 for ESVS members and € 30 for non-members. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. Where registration numbers are too low to run the course, this will be announced on the website no later than 48 hours before the course starts. For cancellations received more than 10 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of EUR10. For cancellations received less than 5 days before the event, no refund is possible. Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and following the session we may share snippets of the recording across Social Media and communication platforms and in our ESVS Library. If you don’t wish to appear on these recordings, please ensure your camera is switched off prior to the start of the session.
Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and following the session we may share the recording across social media and communication platforms and in our ESVS Library. If you don’t wish to appear on these recordings, please ensure your camera is switched off prior to the start of the session.
CME: CME accreditation is being requested for this session,
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Endovascular toolkit in arteriovenous fistula dysfunction
2024-06-18 18:00 - 20:00
We are pleased to announce a course in the Dialysis Pathway! Endovascular toolkit in arteriovenous fistula dysfunction
Join: Flavia Gentile, Nicola Pirozzi, Fernando Gallardo & Joana Ferreira
Objective: The aim of this workshop is to give the participants an overview about tools which can be useful for fistula dysfunction. As vascular access dysfunction is a very common vascular disorder, its treatment requires many specialists to be able to maintain the problem. Endovascular tools are very often needed and used by interventional radiologist and vascular surgeons. Thus the course is designed to give the participants wider knowledge useful in their daily practice. Many treatment modalities can be utilised, the course will highland the indications for some specific methods, which are the most appropriate for given patients. The eligible cases will be presented, and designed treatment indicated.
By attending this course, participants will know the basic tools to treat fistula dysfunction (stenosis, thrombosis) and the indications for some specific treatment modalities and be able to decide if they are the most appropriate for given patient. A thought that there is no unique and perfect treatment modality for each patient will be presented and highlighted.
Full Programme
Target audience:
CME: CME accreditation is not being sought for this course.
Registration and Cancellation policy: € 25 for ESVS members and € 30 for non-members. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. Where registration numbers are too low to run the course, this will be announced on the website no later than 48 hours before the course starts. For cancellations received more than 10 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of EUR10. For cancellations received less than 5 days before the event, no refund is possible.
Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and following the session we may share the recording across social media and communication platforms and in our ESVS Library. If you don’t wish to appear on these recordings, please ensure your camera is switched off prior to the start of the session.
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ESVS Advanced endovascular training in PAD Access, crossing and vessel preparation. How to optimize your algorithm
2024-06-24 09:00 - 2024-06-25 17:00 | Noordwest Hospital, Wilhelminalaan 12, Alkmaar, Netherlands
The PAD Pathway would like to welcome you to a new course this summer –
ESVS Advanced endovascular training in PAD Access, crossing and vessel preparation. How to optimise your algorithm
Collaborator: Department of Vascular Surgery Alkmaar, the Netherlands.
Your carefully selected expert team will be:
Çağdaş Ünlü, vascular surgeon, MD, PhD
Michiel Schreve, faculty, vascular surgeon, MD, PhD
Wouter Hogendoorn, faculty, vascular surgeon, MD, PhD
COURSE CONFIRMED: Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation!
Objective: This training has three objectives. The first goal is to learn all the important steps in access and closure, regarding all different access sites. Access and closure are crucial steps in these procedures to ensure patient safety and successful outcomes. Hostile groins, proximal superficial artery occlusion and all peripheral retrograde options will be discussed and taught. Different closure devices will be discussed and can be practised on as part of the course. The second goal is to learn about wire selection. With the large possibilities of wire selection and the different lesions that need to be treated, the different options will be discussed (wire escalation vs antegrade-retrograde technique). Algorithm of wire escalation and choices will be presented on the basis of existing cases. The different wires selection will be taught with hands-on training. Finally, the third goal is vessel preparation and specifically, how to optimise your vessel, minimize dissection and optimize outcomes.
Full Programme – Advanced endovascular training in PAD
Target audience: The course is designed for intermediate to advanced residents and young vascular surgeons. Prior experience in endovascular basic skills is required.
CME: CME accreditation is being sought for this course.
Registration and Cancellation policy: Registration and cancellation terms: € 550 for ESVS members and € 700 for non-members. Registration includes accommodation (2 nights – hotel to be confirmed and will be within walking distance of the venue), breakfast, lunch and snacks on 24th and 25th June and networking dinner on the 24th. For registration and logistics information please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content, qualifications etc. can be addressed to cagdas.unlu@nwz.nl.
Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. The final decision of whether the course will be conducted is announced on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this message is given – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible.
Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings will be taken during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media.
Venue: Noordwest Hospital, Wilhelminalaan 12, Alkmaar.
Accommodation (included): Hotel will be arranged and communicated in advance.
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ESVS Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam - September 2024
2024-09-12 18:00 - 19:00 | online
Don’t miss another instalment of the ESVS Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam!
Join: David Lewis, Anne Burdess, Sanna Kouhia & Alexander Gratl
Objective
The overarching objective of this course is to prepare candidates for some of the different parts of the FEBVS examination. This part of the course prepares candidates for the viva voce section of the examination.
Small group viva voce exam practice, covering FEBVS curriculum topics on vascular disease. The viva voce practice will follow the format of Case Based Discussion with PowerPoint slides to focus questions and answers. The session is mapped to the FEBVS curriculum and covers a wide range of vascular conditions. Clinical presentation, pathology, investigation including imaging and treatment options will be covered during the session. Participants will be split into groups with one member of faculty for each group. Each participant will be asked to manage a clinical scenario for a minimum of 10 minutes under simulated (on line) exam conditions whilst the other members of the group observe the discussion. Timings need to be strictly adhered to and will accommodate the number of candidates in each session. The timing of the session will allow for some feedback from the convenors on your performance as well as the chance for candidates to ask any questions.
On completion of this section of the course, as well as assimilating knowledge of lower limb, carotid, aortic and venous conditions, candidates will have a high level of understanding of how to approach answering clinical oral exam questions in an ordered, organised and logical way. On completion of the course the candidate will have improved their chance of passing the FEBVS examination.
Target audience: The course is designed for all vascular surgical trainees who are considering taking professional exams in vascular surgery.
Registration and cancellation policy: € 25 for ESVS members and € 30 for non-members. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. Where registration numbers are too low to run the course, this will be announced on the website no later than 48 hours before the course starts. For cancellations received more than 10 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of EUR10. For cancellations received less than 5 days before the event, no refund is possible. Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and following the session we may share the recording across Social Media and communication platforms and in our ESVS Library. If you don’t wish to appear on these recordings, please ensure your camera is switched off prior to the start of the session.
CME: CME accreditation is not being sought for this course.
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EWMA & ESVS Joint Webinar: Venous leg ulcers with coexisting PAD
2024-10-24 16:00 - 17:30
EWMA & ESVS Joint Webinar: Venous leg ulcers with coexisting PAD
CME Accredited | 24 October @ 16:00 – 17:30
Chaired by Kirsi Isoherranen & Armando Mansilha

Dermatologist perspective on the topic – Joachim Dissemond
Vascular perspective on the topic – Armando Mansilha
Case n°1 – Paulo Ramos
Case n°2 – Katariina Noronen
Case n°3 – Kirsi Isoherranen

Time for discussion will be allocated after every presentation.
CME accreditation has been applied for.
Register to the free webinar here.

Management of Aortic Rupture, Barcelona (MARB)
2024-10-28 - 2024-10-29 | Bellvitge University Hospital, Carrer de la Feixa Llarga, Barcelona, 08907, Spain
Please join us in Barcelona for the Management of Aortic Rupture (MARB) course!
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and book your flights and accommodation.
Your convenors will be: Ramon Vila & Elena Iborra
The faculty guiding you includes: Zoran Rancic, Emma Espinar, Begoña Gonzalo, Carolina Herranz, Malka Huici, Carlos Martinez-Rico, Dorelly Martínez-del-Carmen, Antoni Romera, Raul Lara, Esther Alba, Raul Herrera, Ivan Macía, Zoilo Madrazo.
Twelve vascular surgeons who will have to deal with the management of a ruptured aortic aneurysm (RAAA) are the target audience for the novel and exclusive MARB course. It is a 2-day course that seeks to cover all the details regarding a ruptured aneurysm.
The course aims to offer students the skills they need to manage the RAAA comprehensively and empower them. We also intend to provide students with the tools to create a program to improve RAAA management in their centre. We will give students the resources needed to manage a RAAA effectively, allowing them to export and apply the information and behaviours they learned in their home country.
It is a twenty-hour face-to-face course distributed over two days of intense work. The student collaborates with peers in small groups while being supervised by tutors who are subject matter experts. Due to the focused attention, the student can clarify questions in an ongoing, casual conversation. It involves academic components as well as a practical application of learning by putting the student in the position of the instructor.
During the mornings, we will review several theoretical aspects:

Haemodynamic RAAA Approach: We will discuss the main periods in patient management and how to behave in each circumstance with the assistance of an anaesthesiologist.
Radiological Interpretation: We will review multiple CT scans’ results and share the critical tools that will allow the learner to read a CT angio accurately.
Vascular RAAA Management: Being assessed by experienced Vascular Surgeons and working on a simulator, we will see how to perform an efficient aortic clamping on a critical patient
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: We will concentrate on abdominal compartment syndrome with the help of a general surgeon to understand how to identify and treat it.
Non-Technical Abilities: We will introduce you to the non-technical skills that are useful in emergencies and are required for the team to perform well

During the afternoons, we will move to two different scenarios:

In the dissection room, we will begin with an anatomical overview of the aorta. The student will receive a review of the essential anatomy to perform atypical aortic approaches that may allow above the renal arteries or thoracic aortic clamp. It will be followed by a practical exercise with cadaver models to put the lessons learned into practice.
In the hybrid operation room, we will put AAAR management into practice. In the end, we will do a debriefing to review the team’s development during the exercise.

Come to the dissection room at the University of Barclona School of Medicine and try alternative aortic approaches to save your patients.

You can also come to see our hybrid operating room and practice your skills during a simulation.

Learning Objectives

Develop a thorough understanding of RAAA management techniques.
Empower yourself with the skills required to handle RAAA cases effectively.
Gain insights into creating and implementing a program to enhance RAAA management at your center.

Programme Description
Duration: 20 hours over two intense days.
Format: Face-to-face sessions with small group collaboration and expert supervision.
Why MARB?

Expert Guidance: Benefit from the mentorship of experienced vascular surgeons and subject matter experts.
Practical Application: Move beyond theory with hands-on exercises in realistic scenarios.
Collaborative Learning: Engage with peers in small groups for personalised attention and ongoing discussions.

Secure your spot now to elevate your expertise in RAAA management.
Limited seats are available.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to the MARB course!
Participant level: The target group are vascular surgeons with limited experience in RAAA management. Participants will work in teams of three based on prior experience.
Registration & Cancellation Policy: The registration fee is €950 for ESVS members and €1200 for non-members. It includes course materials, coffees, lunches and a networking dinner on the first night. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. If the course is cancelled, an announcement will be made on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts and all registrants will be informed. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this date has passed – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible. Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and may be used by the ESVS on our website, in the e-library and on our social media channels.
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Programme timings
Venue: Bellvitge University Hospital, Barcelona (Spain)
Accommodation suggestions: Barcelona has a big offer of hotels, The most convenient and closest hotel to the hospital is Hesperia Barcelona Fira Suites.
Accreditation: CME and Medtech accreditation is being requested for this course.
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Vascular Closure Device Workshop 2024
2024-10-30 18:00 - 2024-10-31 16:00 | De Rousch, Kloosterkensweg 17, Heerlen, 6419, Netherlands
We are pleased to announce the first of two new courses in the PAD Pathway, in collaboration with the Zuyderland Medical Centre, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Heerlen, the Netherlands!
You will be in the capable hands of:
Dr. Ozan Yazar, MD, Phd. – Zuyderland Medical Centre, Heerlen, the Netherlands – lead course tutor
&
Prof. Dr. Lee Bouwman, MD, PhD, course tutor, Zuyderland Medical Centre
Drs. Pieter Salemans, MD, course tutor, Zuyderland Medical Centre
Drs. Ine Rochus, MD, Zuyderland Medical Centre.
Objective: This comprehensive workshop is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their experience in using vascular closure devices (VCDs). We will discuss the fundamental principles of vascular access, explore the evolution of VCDs, and gain practical skills through hands-on training. The workshop will cover four types of VCDs (Manta, Prostyle, Starclose, Angioseal), offering a nuanced understanding of their applications and limitations. Participants will learn how to assess patients for VCD suitability, ensuring safe and effective use in various clinical scenarios. Through interactive sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to practice deploying different VCDs on wet-models, simulating real-world procedures. We will show how the different VCDs work on live cases. The workshop will also address complications associated with VCDs and provide strategies for their prevention and management. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to confidently and proficiently incorporate vascular closure devices into their clinical practice, contributing to improved patient outcomes and procedural efficiency.
Full Programme
Target audience: The course is designed for healthcare professionals performing endovascular procedures. Experience in vascular closures devices is not required.
Pre-learning:
Resource 1
Resource 2
Resource 3
Resource 4
CME: CME accreditation is being requested for this course.
Registration and Cancellation policy: € 350 for ESVS members and € 450 for non-members. Registration includes course material, lunch and a dinner. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. For registration and logistic info please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content, qualifications etc. can be addressed to o.yazar@zuyderland.nl.
Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. The final decision of whether the course will be conducted is announced on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this message is given – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible. Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings will be going on during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media. If you don’t want to appear in communications, please make the organisers aware.
Venue: The course will take place in two different locations, as below.
Day One: 30-10-2024 from 18:00 PM till 23:00 PM – De Rousch, Kloosterkensweg 17, 6419 PJ Heerlen, The Netherlands
Day Two: 31-10-2024 from 08:00 AM till 16:00 PM – Zuyderland Medical Centre, Division Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Room number 1.8 and 1.9m, Henri Dunantstraat 5, 6419 PC Heerlen, the Netherlands
Suggested nearby accommodation (not included)
Walking distance 2 minutes: Hotel de Rousch, Henri Dunantstraat 1, 64 19 PB Heerlen. https://derousch.nl/
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Basic Vascular Ultrasound Course, Belgrade 2024
2024-11-27 - 2024-11-29 | University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia, Pasterova 2, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
Course confirmed – Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation!
The ESVS Academy is pleased to announce the 2024 repeat edition of this course, in collaboration with the Serbian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, Belgrade, Serbia.
27th – 29th November 2024
Join the international faculty:
Convenor: Igor Koncar, MD, PhD, Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Belgrade, Serbia
Faculty: Kim Kargaard Bredahl, MD, PhD, Dept. Vasc. Surg., Rigshospitalet, Denmark.
Nicola Aleksic, MD, Institute for Cardiovascular Disease, Belgrade, Serbia
Ramon Vila, MD, Hospital Beltvitge, Barcelona, Spain
Sandra Radak, MD, Institute for Cardiovascular Disease, Belgrade, Serbia
Nicolaus Rousas, MD, University Hospital Larissa, Larissa, Greece
Dragan Vasic, MD, PhD, Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Belgrade, Serbia
Tamara Jemcov, MD, PhD, Zemun Medical Centre, Belgrade, Serbia
Objectives: Vascular ultrasound provides immediate diagnostics, and may provide clinically important information not obtained by any other imaging modality. Vascular ultrasound is harmless and can be performed at the bedside. The course is a 50/50% theoretical/hands-on course. During this course, participants will be taught the physics and principles behind vascular ultrasound, ultrasound anatomy and how to perform basic vascular ultrasound examination: abdominal aorta, femoral arteries, peripheral bypasses, basic carotid ultrasound, deep venous thromboses, varicose veins and A-V fistula. Classroom sessions will be followed by hands-on sessions, where course participants will have the opportunity to practise under supervision, on patients with relevant vascular disease. This course corresponds to the curriculum of the theoretical part of EFSUMB Level 1 in Vascular Ultrasound (European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology). Attendance in the entire course is mandatory in order to receive course certificate and CME points.
Full Programme
Participants’ qualifications: The course is aimed at vascular surgeons, vascular residents, nurses, technicians, sonographers taking their first steps. Knowledge of human anatomy is mandatory but prior experience with ultrasound is not required.
CME: This course is not CME accredited.
Registration fee & cancellation policy: € 550 for ESVS members and € 700 for non-members. The fee includes course material, lunch, and networking dinner. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. The final decision of whether the course will be conducted is announced on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this message is given – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible. For registration and logistics information please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content can be addressed to kim.kargaard.bredahl@regionh.dk.
Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings may be taken during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media. If you don’t want to appear in communications, please make the organisers aware.
Venue: University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia (Pasterova 2, 11000, Belgrade)
Suggested nearby accommodation (not included):
Walking distance 5 minutes: Hotel Nobel (Visegradska 23, 11000, Belgrade)
Walking distance 15 minutes: Hilton Hotel (Kralja Milutina 35, 11000, Belgrade)
Walking distance 15 minutes: Slavija Hotel (Svetog Save 2, 11000 Belgrade)
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Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) workshop
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29 | Karolinska University Hospital, Karolinska Vägen 22, 171 64 Solna, Sweden, Karolinska, Sweden
Join the faculty in Karolinska University Hospital, Sweden, for this new aortic course.
Course confirmed – Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation
The faculty guiding you includes:
Dr Magnus Jonsson, consultant vascular surgeon/associate professor
Dr Carl Magnus Wahlgren, consultant vascular surgeon/professor (adjunct), Department of Vascular Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
&
Dr Göran Lundberg, consultant vascular surgeon/PhD
Dr Joy Roy, consultant vascular surgeon /associate professor
Dr Anton Razuvajev, specialist vascular surgeon/PhD, Department of Vascular Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
Objectives: This is a practical 1.5-day workshop to gain knowledge on the management of basic TEVAR including patient selection, sizing, and procedural steps of stent graft implantation. The workshop includes case presentations covering state-of -the-art management of a thoracic aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, and traumatic aortic, as well practical training on access, procedural steps of TEVAR implantation with different devices, and troubleshooting/bail out techniques.
Participant level: The course is designed for vascular surgeons and vascular surgeons in training. No TEVAR experience is required but some prior EVAR experience is expected.
Accreditation: CME accreditation is being requested for this course.
Registration & Cancellation Policy: The registration fee is € 250 for ESVS members and € 350 for non-members. It includes course material, lunch, and networking dinner. The fee does not include transportation, accommodation and additional meals. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. If the course is cancelled, an announcement will be made on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts and all registrants will be informed. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this date has passed – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible. Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and may be used by the ESVS on our website, in the e-library and on our social media channels. For any registration queries, you can contact info@esvs.org. For content queries, please contact emelie.modin@regionstockholm.se.
Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings may be taken during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media. If you don’t want to appear in communications, please make the organisers aware.
Full programme
Venue: Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
Accommodation suggestions: Walking distance 2 minutes to venue: Elite hotel Carolina tower, Eugeniavagen 6, Solna, 171 64 Stockholm info.carolinatower@elite.se; phone: 08-400 071 00; https://www.elite.se/hotell/stockholm/elite-hotel-carolina-tower-stockholm
Other options:
Elite Palace Hotel, https://www.elite.se/hotell/stockholm/elite-palace-hotel-stockholm/
Time Hotel, Best Western, https://www.timehotel.se/
Blique by Nobis, https://www.bliquebynobis.se/
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Deep Venous Intervention in Acute DVT, Post-Thrombotic and Non-Thrombotic Iliac Vein Lesions
2024-12-02 12:00 - 2024-12-03 16:30 | Laiko Hospital, Agiou Thoma 17 street, At
We are proud to announce a brand new face-to-face course in the Venous Pathway!
Deep Venous Intervention in Acute DVT, Post-Thrombotic and Non-Thrombotic Iliac Vein Lesions
In collaboration with the 2nd Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Athens
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation.
You will be expertly guided by:
Event Lead:
Prof. Efthymios Avgerinos (ESVS Academy, Shadow Venous Pathway Lead) Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
Honorary Faculty:
Prof. Athanasios Giannoukas (UEMS Representative), Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
Prof. John Kakisis (ESVS Representative), 1st Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
Prof. Chris Klonaris (Chairman – 2nd Department of Vascular Surgery – Hosting Institution), 2nd Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
Prof. Emeritus Christos Liapis (Former ESVS President), Clinic of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Athens Medical Centre, Greece

Local Faculty:
Vasssilis Bouris, Vascular Surgeon
Athanasios Katsargyris, Vascular Surgeon
Miltos Krokidis, Interventional Radiologist
Nikolaos Liasis, Radiologist, Ultrasound Specialist
George Tzavellas, Vascular Surgeon

International Faculty:
Domenico Baccilieri, Vascular Surgeon, Milan, Italy
M. Dumantepe, Vascular Surgeon, Istanbul, Turkey
Houman Jalaie, Vascular Surgeon, Aachen, Germany
Marta Ortega, Vascular Surgeon, Madrid, Spain

Objective: As deep venous interventions are rising, there is increasing demand for a better understanding of appropriate indications and techniques. This is a hands-on workshop on deep venous procedures on live anaesthetised pigs in the operating theatre, including thrombectomy, stenting, IVUS, IVC filter placement and retrieval. Attendees will attend in-depth lectures by international experts on how to identify appropriate patients and how to use contemporary thrombectomy devices, dedicated venous stents and IVUS. Case discussions, silicon models and simulators will complete the educational activity. To maintain close interaction with the faculty, the workshop will be for 15 attendees.
Topics:
Thrombectomy – Thrombolysis
Venous Stenting in Acute DVT, PTS, NIVLs
Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
IVC Filter Placement and Advanced Retrieval
Case Discussions – Hands-on Workshops – Simulators and Animal Lab
Full Programme
Target audience: The course is designed for vascular surgeons, angiologists and interventional radiologists. No prior experience is required.
Accreditation: CME and Medtech accreditation are being sought for this event.
Registration and Cancellation policy: € 700 for ESVS members and €880 for non-members. The fee/registration includes: course material (faculty presentations), meals (lunch x2, and one dinner at the end of the first day of the course), transport from the hotel to the event venue on day 2. The fee/registration does not include flights, transport to and from airport, accommodation and additional meals.
For registration and logistics information please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content, qualifications etc. can be addressed to efavgerinos@gmail.com Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. The final decision of whether the course will be conducted is announced on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this message is given – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 20 days before the event, no refund is possible.
Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings may be taken during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media.
Venue: Day 1: Laiko Hospital, “Phaidon Fessas” Amphitheater, Agiou Thoma 17 street, Athens 11527, Greece. Day 2: Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Soranou tou Efesiou 4, Athens 115 27, Greece
Suggested nearby accommodation: watch this space!
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EVST PAD Online Competition - December 2024
2024-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Participation in this PAD competition is limited to EVST members, but all who wish to watch are invited to join, up to November 29th – no ticket necessary. To register for the audience or to compete, please email info@esvs.org. See below for more details
Based on the past successes of the EVST Competitions (online), EVST invites you to another edition – the EVST PAD Competition (online) on 9th December 2024, with a CLTI case and femoro-distal lesions!
Faculty:
Dr. Luuk Smeets, Rijnstate Hospital, the Netherlands;
Prof. Athanasios D. Giannoukas, University Hospital of Larissa, Greece;
David Garcia García, Spain
Moderators:
Dr. Petar Zlatanovic,
Dr Gabriela Loria,
Dr Konstantinos Tzimkas-Dakis,
Dr Desiree van den Hondel
This competition is designed to enhance and promote knowledge in managing patients with chronic limb-threatening ischaemia and femoro-distal lesions, starting from preoperative planning until postoperative patient management (whole spectrum of care). Applicants should have experience in the management of CLTI patients with complex femoro-distal lesions before applying for this competition.
How will it work?
Once participants have submitted their motivation letter, they will be invited to complete a quiz. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their motivation letter and quiz score. The three best candidates will be selected and will receive a preselected case with diagnostic CTA to solve. Each selected participant should prepare to present a solution for the proposed case (~5 min presentation + ~5 min discussion) starting from pre- and postoperative planning, continuing with procedure itself and finishing with postoperative workup. The case description with all necessary data will be provided beforehand. The faculty will present the actual solution that was carried out! Afterwards, a jury consisting of faculty and EVST moderators, helped by the audience votes, will announce the winner at the end of the competition! All of this will be performed in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere, so don’t be stressed!
Target audience: Participation in this competition is limited to EVST members. Applicants should be familiar with the concept of vascular trauma before applying for this competition. All who wish to join the audience are welcome.
Registration:
Registration competitors: To apply for this online competition, please send a very short motivation letter to info@esvs.org. You will receive a link to the online quiz, which should be completed as soon as possible. Each participant will then be shortlisted based on their letter and the quiz. The three highest scoring candidates will receive a case including CTAs and baseline clinical characteristics, which should be used to produce the presentation. Those invited to compete will be sent a link to make a deposit of 50 euros to hold their space in the competition. This will be refunded after the event.
Please note, applications will close at midday on 29th November. The shortlisted candidates will be announced on 2nd December and cases will be shared at this point. All shortlisted candidates participating in the competition will need to prepare their presentation by 6th December.
Registration audience: Please email us at info@esvs.org to register to be in the audience!
Prize: The prize for this competition is four weeks’ rotation at the Department of Vascular Surgery, Rijnstate Hospital, the Netherlands (Prof. Michel Reijnen). The two people in second and third place will each get one free registration for an ESVS Academy online workshop, either: “How to make a meta-analysis” or “Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam” that will be organized in 2025, according to preference.
Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and following the session we may use the recording across Social Media and communication platforms and in our ESVS Library. If you don’t wish to appear on these recordings, please ensure your camera is switched off prior to the start of the session.
Cancellation policy: We encourage you to let us know as early as possible if you are not able to attend the competition, to free up a place for someone else. For cancellations received more than 4 days before the event, the deposit will be refunded, less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 4 days before the event, no refund of the deposit is possible.

ESVS PAD Pathway - Below the Knee Interventions Workshop 2024
2024-12-18 18:00 - 2024-12-19 16:00 | De Rousch, Kloosterkensweg 17, Heerlen, 6419, Netherlands
We are pleased to announce the second of two new courses in the ESVS PAD Pathway
In collaboration with the Zuyderland Medical Centre, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Heerlen, the Netherlands!
Below the Knee Interventions Workshop 2024 confirmed! Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation.
You will be in the capable hands of:
Dr. Ozan Yazar, MD, Phd. – Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, the Netherlands – Lead course tutor
&
Prof. Dr. Lee Bouwman, MD, PhD, course tutor, Zuyderland Medical Cerrntre
Drs. Pieter Salemans, MD, course tutor, Zuyderland Medical Centre
Drs. Ine Rochus, MD, Zuyderland Medical Centre

Objective: This workshop is designed for healthcare professionals who already have initial experience in Below-The-Knee interventions for Perripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and are aiming to elevate their experience. The focus will be on advanced technologies employed in Below-The-Knee interventions, encompassing the use of guidewires, balloons, atherectomy devices, microstents, the retrograde approach, Optical Coherence Tomography, and Fractional Flow Reserve in BTK interventions. The comprehensive agenda extends to patient assessment, facilitating the selection of appropriate interventions, and emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals engaged in below-the-knee interventions. Strategies for managing complications during and post-procedures will be discussed. Hands-on training using wet models will be provided for mastering endovascular techniques. Real-life cases related to below-the-knee PAD interventions will be analysed, showcasing the discussed techniques in practical scenarios.
This workshop is in line with the educational standards of the ESVS Academy and follows the latest vascular surgery guidelines to ensure best practices. It is a great opportunity to advance your expertise with support from vascular experts and gain access to specialised support.
Full Programme
Target audience: This course is designed for healthcare professionals performing endovascular procedures in vascular surgery. Experience in below the knee interventions is required. This programme is ideal for those looking to strengthen their expertise in vascular surgery procedures.
Pre-learning:
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CME: CME accreditation is being requested for this course.
Registration and Cancellation policy: € 350 for ESVS members and € 450 for non-members. Registration includes course material, lunch and a dinner. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. For registration and logistic info please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content, qualifications etc. can be addressed to: o.yazar@zuyderland.nl.
Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. The final decision of whether the course will be conducted is announced on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this message is given – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible. Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings will be going on during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media. If you don’t want to appear in communications, please make the organisers aware.
Venue: The course will take place in two different locations, as below.
Day One: 18-12-2024 from 18:00 PM till 23:00 PM De Rousch, Kloosterkensweg 17, 6419 PJ Heerlen, The Netherlands
Day Two: 19-12-2024 from 08:00 AM till 16:00 PM, Zuyderland Medical Centre, Division Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Room number 1.8 and 1.9m, Henri Dunantstraat 5, 6419 PC Heerlen, the Netherlands
Suggested nearby accommodation (not included)
Walking distance 2 minutes: Hotel de Rousch, Henri Dunantstraat 1, 64 19 PB Heerlen. https://derousch.nl/
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ESVS Aortic Cadaveric Workshop
2025-01-28 11:45 - 2025-01-29 18:00 | ICLO Teaching and Research Center San Francesco di Sales, Via Evangelista Torricelli, 15A, Verona, 37135, Italy
The Academy is please to collaborate with The Thin Line Academy-Verona- Italy
For this workshop, you will be taught by:
Luca Garriboli, M.D., Chief of Vascolar and Endovascular Unit, IRCCS SacroCuore Don Calabria-Negrar di Valpolicella, Verona, Italy
Prof. Michele Antonello Director Residency Program in Vascular Surgery Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy
Dr. Giambattista Parlani, M.D. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Santa Maria Misericordia Hospital Perugia, Italy
Zoran Rancic M.D., PhD Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, EMBA HSG University of Zurich
Igor Koncar M.D., PhD Vascular and Endovascular Surgery University of Belgrade, Serbia
Dr. Emanuele Gatta, Leader of the aortic team at Ancona Hospital, Italy
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and make your travel and accommodation arrangements, once you have received a personal confirmation mail.
Objective: The treatment of choice for aortic pathology has been open, with an open surgical approach for many years. In recent times however, more and more centres are treating the majority of patients with aortic pathology endovascularly. This workshop is a unique opportunity for vascular surgeons, both in training and experience, to perform different approaches under the supervision of a vascular and endovascular master tutor. At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to fill the gaps in their understanding and performance of multiple approaches to the aorta and aortic branches. In addition, the use of the latest-generation C-arms and translucency tables in the cadaver training facilities, as well as the availability of different endografts dedicated to the arch, the thoracoabdominal segment, and infrarenal aorta, allow realistic interaction between the stent graft and the aortic/arterial wall. After the real-scenario experience, the technical results will be personally evaluated by the operator through surgical cut-down and arterial exposure.
Full Programme
Target audience: The course is open to Vascular and Endovascular Surgeons from around the world who have successfully completed their surgical training or are at an advanced residency programme level.
Accreditation: CME is being requested for this session.
Registration and Cancellation policy: € 1600 for ESVS members and € 2000 for non-members. The fee includes catering services during the course, educational material, attendance or CME certificate and a networking dinner on the first evening. The fee/registration does not include: transport, accommodation or additional meals. A pre-course survey about your skills should be completed before the course and the cut off for submission is the 28th December – this does not affect whether or not you can attend. For registration and logistics information please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content, qualifications etc. can be addressed to luca.garriboli@thethinline.academy.
Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. The final decision of whether the course will be conducted is announced on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this message is given – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible.
Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings may be taken during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media.
Venue: ICLO Teaching and Research Center San Francesco di Sales, ViaE.Torricelli,15/a, 37135 Verona ITALY
Suggested nearby accommodation (not included): Walking distance 10 minutes: Crowne Plaza Verona – Fiera, Via Belgio, 16, 37135 Verona VR
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ESVS Basic Vascular Ultrasound Course in Copenhagen (2025)
2025-01-29 12:00 - 2025-01-31 15:00 | Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, Ryesgade 53B, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
Back again for this year – the ESVS Basic Vascular Ultrasound Course in Copenhagen!
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation.
Wednesday 29th January (12:00) to Friday 31st January 2025 (15:00)
Join our expert faculty:
Convenor: Kim Kargaard Bredahl, PhD, ass. Prof, Dept. Vasc. Surg and CAMES, Rigshospitalet.
& the faculty:
Jonas Eiberg, Professor, Dept. Vasc. Surg. and CAMES, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Steven Rogers, PhD, Senior Clinical Vascular Scientist, Manchester, Great Britain
Lærke Urbak, MD, PhD, Dept. Vasc. Surg., Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Carloz Martinez, MD, PhD, Dept. Vasc Surg, Belvitge Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
Jette Bang Støvring, MD, PhD, ass. Prof, Dept. Vasc. Surg., Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Rikke Broholm, MD, PhD, Dept. Clin-Phys, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Denmark
Objective:
The European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) Academy, in collaboration with the Department of Vascular Surgery at Rigshospitalet, Denmark, invites you to participate in the 2025 edition of the Basic Vascular Ultrasound Course. As a crucial imaging technique in vascular surgery procedures, vascular ultrasound plays a vital role in the field. The objective of this course is to equip participants with the foundational skills needed for basic examinations, including the abdominal aorta, femoral arteries, peripheral bypasses, basic carotid ultrasound, percutaneous access, deep venous thromboses, and varicose veins. This course corresponds to the curriculum of the theoretical curriculum of EFSUMB Level 1 in Vascular Ultrasound (European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology). Participants will have the chance to practice their skills through hands-on sessions, guided by expert supervisors, ensuring they’re well-prepared for future exams like the CCVUS at the ESVS Annual Meeting in Istanbul in 2025. Throughout the course, online quizzes and assessments will help reinforce learning and full attendance is required to earn the certificate. This course is a fantastic opportunity for surgeons looking to build their expertise in vascular surgery training and take the next step in their cardiovascular surgery education journey.
Full progamme
Participants’ qualifications:
This course is designed for vascular surgeons that are in vascular surgery training as well as vascular nurses and technologists. No prior ultrasound experience is needed but a basic understanding of vascular anatomy and physiology is expected.
The course covers basic vascular surgery procedures and follows the latest ESVS guidelines providing a great foundation ahead of the CCVUS exams at the ESVS Annual Meeting in Istanbul in 2025.
CME:
CME accreditation is not being sought for this course.
Registration and cancellation terms:
€ 1200 for ESVS members and € 1400 for non-members. The fee includes course material, and lunch. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. For registration and logistics information please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content, qualifications etc. can be addressed to kim.kargaard.bredahl@regionh.dk. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. The final decision of whether the course will be conducted is announced on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this message is given – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible.
Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings may be taken during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media. Participants are allowed to take pictures for their personal use only. Any reproduction or commercial use of pictures taken during the conference is strongly prohibited. If a speaker does not want any pictures of his presentation to be taken, this information will be included on the first slides of his presentation. In such case, the participants and delegates are not allowed to take any pictures. Any recording, interviewing, filming and exhibition without a written approval from the ESVS is prohibited.
Venue:
Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES). Ryesgade 53B, stairway98A, 2100 København Ø. The auditorium is located at Blegdamsvej 9, entrance 2 on the 9th floor and is called 9117 in the Hematology department
Suggested nearby accommodation (not included):
Walking distance 10 minutes:
Hotel Rye – Ryesgade 115, 2100 København Ø Phone: +45 35265210 E-mail: rye@hotelrye.dk / https://rye115.com/
Hotel Nora Copenhagen Nørrebrogade 18 B, DK-2200 København N Phone (+45) 35 37 20 21 E-mail: nora@hotelnora.dk / www.hotelnora.dk
Walking distance 20 minutes: Hotel Kong Arthur Nørre Søgade 11, 1370 København K Tlf. (+45) 33 11 12 12 E-mail: kongarthur@arthurhotels.dk / www.arthurhotels.dk
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KOL Forum 5: Aortic
2025-02-05 18:00 - 20:00
We are very proud to announce the first aortic KOL Forum in the series!
Key Opinion Leader Forum 5: Aortic – Uncomplicated type B aortic dissection – decision doubts and future perspectives
You will be able to pose your questions to our panel: KOLs Firas Mussa and Jacob Butz Lilly, as well as Zoran Rancic, the Aortic Pathway Lead.
KOL Forum 5: Aortic ticket – Members only event

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Objective:
Do you have a challenging case? Are you unsure how to treat aortic issues? Do you want a different perspective? Are you a member? Then you are welcome join our new KOL Forum to hear how a KOL would treat your case! This is an educational initiative for those with moderate to advanced vascular surgery knowledge. It allows participants to ask and get a response to burning questions on moderate to difficult cases by either submitting them for possible selection in the Forum, or via the KOL Forum case library. You can also just join and learn! The sessions are designed to:
Provide more advanced training to experienced surgeons
Provide a rare opportunity to interact with THE experts in a field
Receive advice on personal cases
Be informal spaces
Be exclusive for members
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The first aortic KOL Forum and fifth in the series, will host Jacob Butz-Lilly and Firas Mussa
Jacob Budtz-Lilly is a senior consultant and associate professor of vascular surgery at the University Hospital of Aarhus in Aarhus, Denmark. He is responsible for their aortic program, which is the national referral centre for complex aortic disease in Denmark. He has a wealth of international experience and relationships, having studied medicine both in Canada and the United States and specialising in vascular surgery in Denmark. He completed his PhD on aortic pathology in Uppsala, Sweden, where he went on to complete a fellowship in complex aortic treatment in both Uppsala and Malmö. Dr. Budtz-Lilly is the previous president of the Danish Vascular Society and currently sits as the chair for Vascunet, a committee within the European Society of Vascular Surgery, and the incoming co-chair of the International Consortium of Vascular Registries. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery and a member of the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery editorial board. He has multiple publications and is active in several trials on complex aortic disease. Dr. Budtz-Lilly is also the primary investigator for the ongoing Scandinavian trial of Uncomplicated Aortic Dissection Therapy (The SUNDAY Trial).

Dr. Firas Mussa is nationally and internationally recognised as a thought leader in the treatment of aortic dissection. In 2023, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) awarded Dr. Mussa along with colleagues from SUNY Downstate and Duke University, the IMPROVE-AD trial. This is a multi-center, multi-million dollar, seven-year, randomized controlled trial examining the treatment efficacy of upfront thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR) as compared to Standard of Care with medical therapy with selective TEVAR for patients with uncomplicated Type B aortic dissection (uTBAD). Prior to that, Dr. Mussa was the first physician from New York to become a member of the prestigious International Registry of Aortic Dissection (IRAD) and leading NYU to become the first in the state dedicated for the treatment of this potentially fatal condition. Having published extensively in both basic and clinical research, he has presented around the world. His areas of clinical expertise include open and complex endovascular repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, type B aortic dissections, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity ischemia, mesenteric ischemia, and venous insufficiency and varicose veins. He is a Distinguished Member of the Society of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Mussa’s ultimate passion is educating the next generation of leaders in vascular surgery. He has been actively involved teaching, mentoring and training medical students, residents and fellows.

Registration and Cancellation policy: This is a free event for members only and pre-registration is required. You do not have to submit a case to be able to register, but the success of the event relies on your interesting cases and you won’t even have to present it! Simply reserve your place above or get in touch with us at info@esvs.org.
Sending us your case: If you want a chance to have yours selected, please send it in, using the case submission template (sticking to the number of slides as much as possible, order can be changed), to ciara@esvs.org by January 28th. If your case is selected for the event, you will be awarded a FREE Academy workshop ticket of your choice, at the 2025 Annual Meeting (except CCVUS; the European Triathlon; and the collaborative session with NOTSS)! The Annual Meeting takes place this year in Istanbul, Türkiye 23rd – 26th September 2025.
Let us know if you want to remain anonymous; have your case explained by the KOL; or whether you prefer to take a few minutes to introduce your case on the day. The panel will then review and select two of the most interesting and appropriate cases for the session and show you how it could be done! There will be time at the end for questions from the audience about these and other aortic cases.
Keep any eye on our KOL Forum case library and social media as cases will be added before and after the event, to start the discussion between you and the KOLs.
Where registration numbers are too low to run the event, this will be announced on the website no later than 48 hours before the event starts. Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and following the session we may share the recording across social media and communication platforms and in our ESVS Library. If you don’t wish to appear on these recordings, please ensure your camera is switched off prior to the start of the session.
CME: CME accreditation is not being sought for this course.
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ESVS Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam - February 2025
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 | https://esvs-staging.kwantic.dev/event/esvs-viva-voce-practice-for-the-febvs-exam-february-2025/
Due to popular demand, the ESVS Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam is back, with three sessions this year!
Join: Sanna Kouhia and Alexander Gratl in the Februrary 2025 edition.
Objective: The overarching objective of this course is to prepare candidates for some of the different parts of the FEBVS examination. This part of the course prepares candidates for the viva voce section of the examination.
Small group viva voce exam practice, covering FEBVS curriculum topics on vascular disease. The viva voce practice will follow the format of case-based discussion with PowerPoint slides to focus questions and answers. The session is mapped to the FEBVS curriculum and covers a wide range of vascular conditions. Clinical presentation, pathology, investigation including imaging and treatment options will be covered during the session. Participants will be split into groups with one member of faculty for each group. Each participant will be asked to manage a clinical scenario for a minimum of 10 minutes under simulated (online) exam conditions whilst the other members of the group observe the discussion. Timings need to be strictly adhered to and will accommodate the number of candidates in each session. The timing of the session will allow for some feedback from the convenors on your performance as well as the chance for candidates to ask any questions.
On completion of this section of the course, as well as assimilating knowledge of lower limb, carotid, aortic and venous conditions, candidates will have a high level of understanding of how to approach answering clinical oral exam questions in an ordered, organised and logical way. On completion of the course the candidate will have improved their chance of passing the FEBVS examination.
Target audience: The course is designed for all vascular surgical trainees who are considering taking professional exams in vascular surgery.
Registration and cancellation policy: € 25 for ESVS members and € 30 for non-members. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. Where registration numbers are too low to run the course, this will be announced on the website no later than 48 hours before the course starts. For cancellations received more than 10 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of EUR10. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible. Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and following the session we may share snippets of the recording across social media and communication platforms and in our ESVS Library. If you don’t wish to appear on these recordings, please ensure your camera is switched off prior to the start of the session.
CME: CME accreditation is not being sought for this course.
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ENHANCE EVAR 2025
2025-02-25 09:00 - 2025-02-27 17:30 | Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, Ryesgade 53B, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
The ESVS and Copenhagen Certification Programme in Endovascular Aortic Repair – The ENHANCE EVAR Programme
Course confirmed – please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation, once you have received a personal confirmation following payment.
A collaboration: Esvs and copeNHAgeN CErtification programme (ENHANCE ) is arranged as a collaboration between the ESVS Academy, the Department of Vascular Surgery at the University Hospital of Copenhagen (Rigshospitalet) and the Copenhagen Academy of Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Denmark. Today, the ENHANCE programme consists of two courses that can be taken independently of each other. ENHANCE Open focuses on open repair of infrarenal aortic aneurysms, and ENHANCE- EVAR focus on basic endovascular aortic repair (EVAR). Both courses are a part of the ESVS Aortic Fellowship Programme.
Join: Jonas Eiberg, Professor of Vascular Surgery; Rebecca Andrea Conradsen Skov, MD, Timothy Resch, Professor of Vascular Surgery; Michael Strøm, MD, PhD; Katarina Björses, Vaiva Dabravolskaite, Begona Gonzalo, Thomas Nyheim and Angelos Karelis.
Programme description: ENHANCE EVAR is a certifying simulation-based educational programme aiming to prepare vascular surgical trainees to perform EVAR on patients with infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. It consists of mandatory pre-course e-learning and 3 intensive days of hands-on training in Copenhagen. We use high-fidelity simulators and the latest evidence within course design, assessment and certification. Participants will perform case sizing and planning on 3D-sizing stations and complete several EVAR procedures as surgeons and assistants on virtual reality endovascular simulators. Everything is supervised by highly experienced EVAR surgeons guiding the participants through each step of the EVAR procedure. Trainee to trainer ratio is 2:1, ensuring intensive learning and feedback.
Learning objectives: To obtain technical and non-technical skills in elective infrarenal EVAR, and make pre-trained novices ready to continue their surgical training in the operating room, under supervision.
Full Programme
Participant level: The target group is novices and advanced beginners, typically vascular surgical trainees. Prior basic knowledge of abdominal aortic anatomy is expected. To ensure optimal learning and benefits, completing an online questionnaire is mandatory before a seat can be given. Participants will be paired in teams of two for dyad training based on prior experience.
Certification: You will be continuously assessed during the course and will be certified according to the validated standards developed in Copenhagen if you pass. CME accreditation is being requested for the ENHANCE EVAR programme.
Please note:

Completing and passing a comprehensive ENHANCE e-learning programme is mandatory before hands-on training in Copenhagen. Accepted participants will receive a link for the modular eL program 3-4 weeks before the hands-on sessions in Copenhagen.
We aim to improve our training through research, and data collection for such work may be part of ENHANCE. Data collection will be strictly confidential and comply with GDPR and Danish legislation.
Participants for ENHANCE EVAR will be selected among the applicants based on a survey.

Registrations and cancellation policy: The course fee is €2100 for ESVS members and €2400 for non-members. The fee includes certification, 1:2 supervision, course material, simulator and equipment rental, lunch and networking dinner. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. The ENHANCE EVAR programme is non-sponsored and non-profit.
Questions: For questions on course content, qualifications and whether the course fits your level – please contact course convenor Dr Rebecca Skov: rebecca.andrea.conradsen.skov@regionh.dk
Registration process & cancellation policy: The course fee is €2100 for ESVS members and €2400 for non-members. The fee includes certification, 1:2 supervision, course material, simulator and equipment rental, lunch and networking dinner. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. The ENHANCE programme is non-sponsored and non-profit. For questions on course content, qualifications and whether the course fits your level – please contact course convenor kim.kargaard.bredahl@regionh.dk. Please contact Ciara McFerran info@esvs.org – in the first instance, to receive a screening questionnaire of your level, that needs to be completed within 3 days. Applicants will be informed of the outcome by 15th February at the latest and you will be asked to pay the fee in accordance with your membership status via the ESVS website. Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings may be taken during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media. If you don’t want to appear in communications, please make the organisers aware.
Cancellation policy: Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. If the course is cancelled, an announcement will be made on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts and all registrants will be informed. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this date has passed – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible.
Venue and suggested nearby accommodation (not included): Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Copenhagen, Denmark. Five minutes walk from Rigshospitalet and well connected to Copenhagen Airport (Metro, bus, taxi).
Suggested hotel accommodation (not included):
1) Hotel Rye Ryesgade 115, 2100 København Ø Phone: +45 35265210 E-mail: rye@hotelrye.dk / https://rye115.com/
2) Hotel Nora Copenhagen Nørrebrogade 18 B, DK-2200 København N Phone (+45) 35 37 20 21 E-mail: nora@hotelnora.dk / www.hotelnora.dk
3) Hotel Kong Arthur Nørre Søgade 11, 1370 København K Tlf. (+45) 33 11 12 12 E-mail: kongarthur@arthurhotels.dk / www.arthurhotels.dk
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ESVS Mastercl@ss: Episode 1: Innovative Aortic Solutions: From Modern Open Repair to Robotics
2025-03-05 17:00 - 18:30
After 6 successful editions, the ESVS Masterclass is back in 2025 with an expanded format featuring three focused sessions throughout the year.
🌟 Innovative Aortic Solutions: From Modern Open Repair to Robotics – 5th March 2025 I 17:00-18:30 CET
🌟 Innovative Venous Interventions: from acute deep to aesthetics – 12th May 2025I 14:00-15:30 CEST
🌟 PAD – December 2025
Stay tuned for more details and save the dates to join us for these highly specialized, interactive learning experiences tailored to meet the needs of vascular specialists worldwide.
REGISTRATION
✨ FREE for all ESVS members!
ESVS members do not need to register. A link to join will be sent directly to your inbox.
Learn more here: https://esvs-staging.kwantic.dev/events/masterclass/masterclass-2025/

ESVS Planning and Sizing 2025 - Zagreb
2025-03-20 13:00 - 2025-03-21 13:30 | University Hospital Centre Zagreb (KBC), Ulica Mije Kišpatića 12, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia, Zagreb, 10000, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
We are pleased to announce a new face-to-face course in the Aortic Pathway, taking place in Zagreb!
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation!
You will be in the capable hands of: Zoran Rancic, Frederico Bastos Goncalves, Fernando Gallardo, Predrag Pavic, Elena Iborra and Damir Haluzan.
Objectives: This 2-day workshop is designed to provide gradually more and more advanced knowledge in the field of planning and sizing. Participants will learn about the pathology of abdominal aorta, important features of abdominal and thoracic aorta (with side branches that determine feasibility of EVAR/TEVAR or require more complex endovascular procedures) and diagnosis (intact AAA or ruptured AAA, with presence of aorto-cava fistula, aorto-enteric fistula). For the thoracic aorta pathologies, focus will be on aneurysm, but also the PAU (penetrating aortic ulcus) and type B aortic dissection. All the features as well as hemodynamic instability with arterial hypotension at the moment of CTA, influence the sizing and planning. All steps of the sizing and planning (necessity of CTA, arterial access, proximal, distal landing zone…) will be discussed, as well as their importance and role in the process and the consequences of any mistakes that may have occurred. Participants can choose the exact prosthesis for each patient from the various company brochures. Furthermore, participants will be asked to take anonymised DICOM CTA of any potential EVAR/TEVAR procedure they plan to do with them, or those who resulted in insufficient treatment, and discuss with faculty panel.
Full Programme

Target audience: Suitable for several different profiles: 1. Vascular Surgery/Interventional Radiology Trainees. 2. Vascular surgeons who do not feel comfortable in sizing and planning or in centres where sizing and planning is done by a company representative. 3. Vascular surgeons who want to deepen their knowledge in specific situations (dissection, intramural haematoma, PAU).
Accreditation: CME and Medtech accreditation are being requested.
Registration and Cancellation policy: € 450 for ESVS members and € 580 for non-members. The fee includes course materials, coffee breaks and lunch as well as a networking dinner on the first evening. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. For registration and logistics information please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content, qualifications etc. can be addressed to zoran.rancic1010@gmail.com.
Please note that the course is dependant on final registration numbers. The final decision of whether the course will be conducted is announced on the website and to participants individually, no later than one calendar month before the course starts. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this message is given – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 20 days before the event, no refund is possible.
Venue and suggested nearby accommodation (not included): Educational centre East, University Hospital Centre Zagreb (KBC), Kispaticeva 12, Zagreb, Croatia.
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ENHANCE Open 2025
2025-03-25 09:00 - 2025-03-27 16:00 | Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, Ryesgade 53B, 4. Sal, 2100 København, Copenhagen, Denmark
ESVS and Copenhagen Certification Programme (ENHANCE) – Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Course Confirmed – Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation, once you have received a personal confirmation following payment!
A collaboration: Esvs and copeNHAgeN CErtification programme (ENHANCE ) is arranged as a collaboration between the ESVS Academy, the Department of Vascular Surgery at the University Hospital of Copenhagen (Rigshospitalet) and the Copenhagen Academy of Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Denmark. Today, the ENHANCE programme consists of two courses that can be taken independently of each other. ENHANCE Open focuses on open repair of infrarenal aortic aneurysms, and ENHANCE-EVAR focus on basic endovascular aortic repair (EVAR). Both courses are a part of the ESVS Aortic Fellowship Programme.
Join: Jonas Eiberg, Professor of Vascular Surgery; Kim Kargaard Bredahl, PhD, ass. Prof, Dept. Vasc. Surg and CAMES, Rigshospitalet, DK; Miroslav Markovic, CCS·Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases, Belgrade, Serbia; Carl Wahlgren, MD, ass. Prof, Dept. Vasc. Surg, Karolinska University Hospital, Sweden; Cecilie Markvard Møller, MD, PhD, Dept. Vasc. Surg, Skejby University Hospital, DK; Christian Lyng, MD, Dept. Vasc. Surg, Sykehuset Innlandet, Hamar, Norway; Elena Iborra, Bellvitge University
Programme description: ENHANCE Open is an ambitious, 3-day simulation-based educational programme aiming to prepare vascular surgical trainees to perform supervised elective open repair of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. If you pass the programme, you will master all the necessary steps of the procedure and be ready to continue training in the OR on patients under supervision. Each course participant will perform 6-8 cases as surgeon, and 6-8 as assistant under the supervision of highly experienced open aortic surgeons. Course participants will receive supervision, feedback and tips & tricks. Feedback will be summative in test-cases and formative in supervision-cases. The trainee-tutor rate will be 2:1. During the course, participants will train on state-of-the-art and life-like, pulsatile aortic simulation models and aortic inlays (Vascular International) and use original vascular instruments, grafts and sutures in a simulated OR environment. Course design, duration and assessment have been tested and validated. We aim to improve our course through ongoing research, evaluation and feedback, which is why monitoring with sports watches, video recording and continuous data collection will be part of this course. Data collection will be strictly confidential and comply with current GDPR and Danish legislation. In order to get full benefit from the course, we recommend that the course participant is prioritised for supervising AAA operations afterwards.
Full Progamme
Participant level: The target group is vascular surgical trainees with limited experience in open AAA repair. Experience with essential peripheral open surgical techniques (instruments, anastomotic techniques etc.) is required, as well as basic knowledge of abdominal aortic anatomy. Participants will be trained in teams of two, based on prior experience (electronic survey), and performance throughout the course.
Certification: Participants’ technical and non-technical skills are assessed continuously with summative and formative feedback to cater to multiple learning styles. Passing course participants will be certified according to Copenhagen standards, and participants that did not achieve the required competence level will receive a proof of participation. Certification is based on a validated assessment and pass-fail limit using the OPERATE tool.
Registration: The course fee is €2100 for ESVS members and €2400 for non-members. The fee includes certification, 1:2 supervision, course material, inlays, sutures, grafts, gloves, gowns, lunch, beverages, snacks, and networking dinner. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. The ENHANCE programme is non-sponsored and non-profit. For questions on course content, qualifications and whether the course fits your level – please contact course convenor kim.kargaard.bredahl@regionh.dk. Please contact Ciara McFerran info@esvs.org – in the first instance, to receive a screening questionnaire of your level, that needs to be completed within 3 days. Applicants will be informed of the outcome by 15th February at the latest and you will be asked to pay the fee in accordance with your membership status via the ESVS website. Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings may be taken during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media. If you don’t want to appear in communications, please make the organisers aware.
Cancellation policy: Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. If the course is cancelled, an announcement will be made on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts and all registrants will be informed. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this date has passed – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible.
Please note:

Unfortunately, offering participants who fail the course a free seat on the next course is not possible.
We aim to improve our training through research, and data collection for such work may be part of ENHANCE. Data collection will be strictly confidential and comply with GDPR and Danish legislation.

Pre-learning: 2-3 weeks before the programme, course participants will receive modular e-learning and tests that have to be passed before participation.
Venue and suggested nearby accommodation (not included): Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, Copenhagen, Denmark. Ryesgade 53B, 4. Sal, 2100 København. Five minutes walk from Rigshospitalet, and well connected to Copenhagen Airport (Metro, bus, taxi).
Suggested nearby accommodation (not included)
Walking distance 10 minutes:
1) Hotel Rye – Ryesgade 115, 2100 København Ø Phone: +45 35265210 E-mail: rye@hotelrye.dk / https://rye115.com/
2) Hotel Nora Copenhagen – Nørrebrogade 18 B, DK-2200 København N Phone (+45) 35 37 20 21 E-mail: nora@hotelnora.dk / www.hotelnora.dk
Walking distance 20 minutes:
3) Hotel Kong Arthur – Nørre Søgade 11, 1370 København K Tlf. (+45) 33 11 12 12 E-mail: kongarthur@arthurhotels.dk / www.arthurhotels.dk
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KOL Forum 6: PAD
2025-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | https://esvs-staging.kwantic.dev/event/kol-forum-6-pad/
We are very proud to announce the third PAD KOL Forum in the series!
Key Opinion Leader Forum 6: PAD – Diabetic Foot
You will be able to pose your questions to our panel: KOLs Alberto Settembrini, Dave Russell, Luca Dalla Paola and Gwendolyn Cazander, as well as Kak Khee Yeung, the PAD Pathway Lead.
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Objective:
Do you have a challenging case? Are you unsure how to treat aortic issues? Do you want a different perspective? Are you a member? Then you are welcome join our new KOL Forum to hear how a KOL would treat your case! This is an educational initiative for those with moderate to advanced vascular surgery knowledge. It allows participants to ask and get a response to burning questions on moderate to difficult cases by either submitting them for possible selection in the Forum, or via the KOL Forum case library. You can also just join and learn! The sessions are designed to:
Provide more advanced training to experienced surgeons
Provide a rare opportunity to interact with THE experts in a field
Receive advice on personal cases
Be informal spaces
Be exclusive for members
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This PAD KOL Forum. the sixth in the series, will host Alberto Settembrini, Dave Russell, Luca Dalla Paolo and Gwendolyn Cazander,
Dr. Alberto Settembrini is a vascular surgeon with extensive training in Italy and in leading centres across Europe and the United States. His expertise encompasses both endovascular and open vascular procedures for the treatment of carotid and aortic diseases, with a special focus on critical limb-threatening ischaemia and diabetic foot management. He is currently practicing at IRCCS MultiMedica in Sesto San Giovanni, Milan, a renowned centre for diabetic foot care and peripheral arterial disease management. Dr. Settembrini routinely performs endovascular and surgical interventions for carotid, aortic, and peripheral arterial diseases. He is the author of peer-reviewed publications on various aspects of vascular surgery and frequently serves as a speaker at international conferences and as a reviewer for different vascular surgery journals. He is an active member of the Italian Society of Vascular Surgery, the ESVS Library Committee, and the International Relations Committee of the Society of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Settembrini is also a Fellow and currently an examiner for the European Board of Vascular Surgery.

David Russell trained as a general and vascular surgeon in the Yorkshire and Humber region, UK. His interest in the diabetic foot flourished during his vascular fellowship in Adelaide, Australia, where he had the opportunity to work closely alongside an integrated MDT team. He was appointed to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK as a consultant vascular surgeon with interest in diabetic foot disease in 2010 and has developed the local MDT clinic, community foot protection team and research capacity locally since this time.
David has research interests in assessment of ischaemia and decision making around revascularisation; wound healing; early detection of infection; he is an Associate Professor at the Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research, University of Leeds. He holds a prestigious NIHR Advanced Fellowship, is the Chief Investigator for both the UK NIHR HTA funded MIDFUT trial and NIHR Academy funded DOMINO-DFU study, and Co-Investigator for the UK NIHR HTA funded CODIFI2 trial. He is a member of the Research Committee of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland as the chair of the diabetic foot research specialist interest group. He is a member of NICE and IWGDF guideline committees on the diabetic foot. In addition, David has a keen interest in teaching with both regional and national roles in training vascular surgeons in diabetic foot management.

Dr. Gwendolyn Cazander is a European certified vascular surgeon. Since 2016, she has been working as a general and vascular surgeon in Ikazia hospital in Rotterdam, Eurocept clinics (complex wounds) and Blaak clinics (varicoses treatments). Dr. Cazander is passionate about, and specialised in, complex wound healing and diabetic foot. In 2005, she started investigating larval therapy and received international awards for her work. Her thesis (Amsterdam, 2010) was called: ‘How do maggots operate?’, about the underlying mechanisms of action of larval therapy. She still participates in wound research projects and has been a speaker and participant at many national and international congresses. Since 2020, Dr. Cazander is OC member of the International Symposium on Diabetic Foot (ISDF). Moreover, she is Medical Director of surgery at the Eurocept care company since 2024 and is developing more high-quality complex wound care and diabetic foot care in the Netherlands, with the aim of setting up new Dutch clinics for this purpose.

Professor Luca Dalla Paola is based in the Department of Medical Sciences at the Ferrera University School of Medicine and a visiting professor at Harvard Medical School.
Surgical activity: Limb salvage, Charcot foot reconstuction, Conservative surgical treatment of osteomyelitis, Amputations (major-minor), Reconstruction with bioengineered tissues, Plastic surgery, Diabetic foot wound care. 13000 surgical procedures on diabetic foot in the last 10 years (1000/year).
Scientific activity Member of Italian Diabetic Foot Study Group. Member of European Diabetic foot Study Group (DFSG) of EASD. Chairman of International Course on Diabetic Foot 2002 (ICDF2002). Chairman of International Course on Diabetic Foot 2004 and 2007. Chairman of International Course on Charcot Foot 2012 (ICDF2012). Chairman of International Course on Osteomyelitis and Diabetic Foot 2014 (ICDF2014). Past Chairman of International Association of Diabetic Foot Surgeons (ADF-S). Member of editorial board of “Diabetic Foot and Ankle”.
Awards: Paul Brand Award 2016. Ilizarov Award 2018.
Member of the DIABETIC FOOT WORLD DAY scientific board. Director International Fellowship program on Diabetic Foot 2023-2024-2025
Registration and Cancellation policy: This is a free event for members only and pre-registration is required. You do not have to submit a case to be able to register, but the success of the event relies on your interesting cases and you won’t even have to present it! Simply reserve your place above or get in touch with us at info@esvs.org.
Sending us your case: If you want a chance to have yours selected, please send it in, using the case submission template (sticking to the number of slides as much as possible, order can be changed), to ciara@esvs.org by Wednesday 26th March. If your case is selected for the event, you will be awarded a FREE Academy workshop ticket of your choice, at the 2025 Annual Meeting (except CCVUS; the European Triathlon; and the collaborative session with NOTSS)! The Annual Meeting takes place this year in Istanbul, Türkiye 23rd – 26th September 2025.
Let us know if you want to remain anonymous; have your case explained by the KOL; or whether you prefer to take a few minutes to introduce your case on the day. The panel will then review and select two of the most interesting and appropriate cases for the session and show you how it could be done! There will be time at the end for questions from the audience about these and other PAD cases.
Keep any eye on our KOL Forum case library and social media as cases will be added before and after the event, to start the discussion between you and the KOLs.
Where registration numbers are too low to run the event, this will be announced on the website no later than 48 hours before the event starts. Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and following the session we may share the recording across social media and communication platforms and in our ESVS Library. If you don’t wish to appear on these recordings, please ensure your camera is switched off prior to the start of the session.
CME: CME accreditation is not being sought for this course.
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How to publish a systematic review/meta analysis 2025
2025-04-03 17:00 - 19:00 | online
The Academy is pleased to welcome back:
How to publish a systematic review/meta analysis
Did you miss it last year? They’re back!
You will be in the capable hands of: Phil Stather and Graeme Ambler
Objective: Attendees will be walked through the steps necessary to perform and publish a systematic review. Systematic reviews of the published literature are a well recognised and respected way of contributing to our understanding of vascular disease. The course is designed to give the participants wider and clearer knowledge of how to plan, conduct, write up and publish a systematic review. As well as advancing knowledge, performing and publishing a systematic review is an excellent way to enhance your curriculum vitae and career opportunities. The course is run by vascular surgeons who have enormous experience in conducting and supervising systematic reviews. By attending this course, participants will know how to plan, perform, write up and publish a systematic review.
Target audience: Vascular surgeons, vascular trainees and vascular nurses who want to advance their careers and curriculum vitae, as well as contributing to the scientific literature, by performing and publishing one or more high quality systematic reviews.
Registration and Cancellation policy: € 25 for ESVS members and € 30 for non-members. The number of attendees is limited in order to maximise the ability of the convenors to provide an individual and tailored learning experience. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. Where registration numbers are too low to run the course, this will be announced on the website no later than 48 hours before the course starts. For cancellations received more than 10 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of EUR10. For cancellations received less than 5 days before the event, no refund is possible. Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and following the session we may share the recording across social Media and communication platforms and in our ESVS Library. If you don’t wish to appear on these recordings, please ensure your camera is switched off prior to the start of the session.
CME: CME accreditation is being requested for this session.
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ESVS WAVES 2025 - Warsaw Academy of Venous Endolaser and Sclerotherapy
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-11 | DoktorA Medical Centre, Section of Surgery and Phlebology, 39 Mokra Street, warsaw, Poland
Thanks to the success of the 2024 version, here is another opportunity to join the WAVES course!
ESVS WAVES – Warsaw Academy of Venous Endolaser and Sclerotherapy
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and make your travel and accommodation reservations!
You will be expertly guided by:
Adam Zieliński, MD, PhD, Chief of Section of Surgery and Phlebology, doktorA Medical Centre, Warsaw Medical University, Poland
Paweł Świercz, MD, PhD, course tutor, Section of Surgery and Phlebology, doktorA Medical Centre, Warsaw, Poland
Tomasz Pelak, MD, PhD, course tutor, Minimally Invasive Phlebology Ward, CDT MEDICUS Hospital, Lubin, Poland
Szymon Lelas, MD, OR coordinator, Section of Surgery and Phlebology, doktorA Medical Centre, Warsaw, Poland
Objective: Designed and planned by experienced vascular surgeons and phlebologists, this unique, extremely practical course is dedicated to those who want to start the endovenous treatment or improve their abilities in the most popular and recommended modalities in phlebology – endovenous laser and sclerotherapy. After short lectures, the vast majority of the time will be spent to practise, but not only on phantoms and simulators, but mainly during live procedures. Each participant will be able to take part in at least 2 endovenous laser and 4 sclerotherapy sessions and check the abilities under the supervision of experienced surgeons. The level of the engagement of the participants (to perform some parts of the procedure by themselves) will depend on their skills.
The course will open the gate for your own procedural improvements. If you have started already and have some experience in the field, it will be a great opportunity to compare with the experts and improve your skills. There will be no unanswered questions. Do not hesitate to treat the patient as the tutors know how to guide you.
Full programme – now even more practical (subject to change)
Pre-Learning: Knowledge of ESVS 2022 Practical Guidelines on the Management of Chronic Venous Disease (Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg (2022) 63, 184-267) will be beneficial.
Target audience: The course is designed for physicians (vascular surgical/angiological trainees or specialists) who are planning to start endovenous treatment for chronic venous disease or for those who have some experience, but want to develop their skills. Some prior experience in the field of chronic venous disease treatment will be beneficial, but is not mandatory.
Accreditation: CME credits and Medtech accreditation are being sought for this event.
Registration and Cancellation policy: € 1,050 for ESVS members and € 1,300 for non-members. The fee/registration includes: lectures, phantom training, admission to operating rooms to assist during live endovenous procedures with tutors, disposable scrubs, coffee breaks, lunches and networking dinner. The fee/registration does not include: accommodation, transport and additional meals.
For registration and logistics information please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content, qualifications etc. can be addressed to adam.zielinski@doktora.pl. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. The final decision of whether the course will be conducted is announced on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this message is given – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 20 days before the event, no refund is possible.
Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings may be taken during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media.
Venue: DoktorA Medical Centre, Section of Surgery and Phlebology, 39 Mokra Str., 03-562 Warsaw, Poland. 5-minutes’ walk from Metro station Trocka, 15 minutes from the city centre, 30 minutes from the airport. The morning lectures and the phantom session on the 10th of April will be placed in Warsaw Spaces, pl. Konesera 12. The transport between hotel and doktorA Medical Centre where the live procedures will be placed is included in the fee/registration and will be provided daily for the registered participants.
Suggested nearby accommodation (not included)
Walking distance 30 minutes: ArtHotel Stalowa 52, Stalowa 52 Str., 03-429 Warszawa, tel. (+48) 22 618 27 32, e-mail: rezerwacje@stalowa52.pl. The hotel is in walking distance of 30 minutes or 2 Metro stations and 5 minutes of walking from the venue.
Walking distance +30 minutes: Moxy Warsaw Praga, Ząbkowska 29, 03-736 Warszawa, tel. (+48) 22 279 66 99. The hotel is in walking distance of 38 minutes or 3 Metro stations and 15 minutes of walking from the location of the live sessions. The morning lectures and the phantom session on the 11th of April will be placed in Moxy Warsaw Praga Hotel..
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ESVS Complex Vascular Access Scenarios 2025
2025-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | https://esvs-staging.kwantic.dev/event/esvs-complex-vascular-access-scenarios-2025/
Welcome to the first Vascular Access course of the year!
The faculty guiding you includes:

Roberta Brambilla, St. George’s Hospital (London, UK)
Flavia Gentile, Dr, Vascular Surgeon, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg
Matteo Tozzi, Prof, Universita’ degli Studi dell’Insubria (Varese, IT)
Anton Razuvajev, Dr, Karolinska Institutet (Stockholm, Sweden)
Maarten G.J. Snoeijs, Dr, Hart+Vaatcentrum, Maastricht (NL)
Joana Ferreira, Dr, Vascular Surgeon, Porto (Portugal)
Objectives: Are you a vascular surgical trainee or young consultant who is interested in vascular access surgery? Do you feel like your skills are not up to the task when you encounter complications after vascular access surgery, or you simply do not know what further vascular access to offer your patients after simple fistula fail? Are you interested in knowing how different surgeons in different countries approach more complex cases? The aim of this online workshop is to give participants an overview of more complex vascular access case scenarios, including complications, by discussing real life clinical situations with difficult diagnosis, management or decision making. The participants will have the opportunity to listen to multiple case discussions presented by leading vascular surgeons in the field of vascular access from all over Europe. The presentation will be followed by interactive discussion with the faculty highlighting different diagnostic paths and management options, covering both open and endovascular approach to vascular access. We promote an informal and judgment-free learning environment in which participants of all levels should be able to ask questions and take advantage of this amazing learning opportunity from experts in the field. After registration, you will also be able to request specific topics to be covered (up to 2 weeks before the date of the workshop) or to send the Event Lead a case presentation to discuss during the workshop.
Full Programme
Participant level: The course is designed for vascular surgeons trainees or consultants with specific interest in vascular access. Although some experience in vascular access would be preferred, this is not essential to participate.
Accreditation: CME accreditation is being requested for this course.
Registration & Cancellation Policy: Please send us in a vascular access case for discussion (optional), 2 weeks before workshop date. to discuss live during the workshop.
The registration fee is € 25 for ESVS members and € 30 for non-members. If the course is cancelled, an announcement will be made on the website no later than 24 hours before the course starts and all registrants will be informed. For cancellations received by participants more than 10 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible. Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and may be used by the ESVS on our website, in the e-library and on our social media channels. For any registration queries, you can contact info@esvs.org.
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Hands-on Workshop in Vascular Ultrasound, Barcelona 2025
2025-05-07 - 2025-05-09 | Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge BARCELONA, Spain
Join the team this year! The ESVS Academy and the team in Barcelona invites you once again to Bellvitge University Hospital for the upcoming Hands-on Workshop in Vascular Ultrasound.
7-9th May 2025
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation.
Join our expert faculty:
Elena Iborra MD. PhD. Head Vascular Surgery Dept. Hospital Universitari Bellvitge
Jonas P. Eiberg MD. PhD, Prof., Dept. Vasc Surg, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
F. Xavier Marti MD. PhD. Vascular Surgeon Hospital Universitari Bellvitge
Kim Bredahl MD, PhD. Vascular Surgeon Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
Malka Huici MD. Vascular Surgeon Hospital Universitari Bellvitge
M. Ángeles Menéndez MD. Vascular Surgeon Hospital Central de Asturias (Oviedo)
Ramon Vila MD. Past Head Vascular Surgery Dept. Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
Ana Arribas MD. Vascular Surgeon. Hospital Fundación Jiménez Díaz (Madrid)
Carlos Martinez Rico MD, PhD. Vascular Surgeon. Hospital Universitari Bellvitge
Begoña Gonzalo MD. Vascular Surgeon. Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
Gaspar Mestres MD. PhD. Vascular Surgeon. Hospital Clínic (Barcelona)
Emma Espinar Garcia – Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
Full programme.
Objective: The course provides a thorough grounding in the clinical skills to work in vascular ultrasound. During the course, participants are presented with an intensive series of short lectures focused on technical aspects of the different US examinations. Classroom teaching is supplemented by sessions at the Vascular Laboratory, where participants have the opportunity to practice their skills under supervision on patients with relevant disease and homemade puncture models for US-guided puncture. The course includes 60% of time on hands-on on machines and real patients, in several vascular ultrasound disciplines. The workshop is addressed mainly to novice trainees and to those willing to prepare for the CCVUS examination.
E-learning module: Before attending the course, participants will have access to an online blended learning module that will introduce them to the basic knowledge of ultrasound and the standards of the different examinations. The e-learning module includes:
• all presentations of previous editions
• PowerPoint of each issue
• a quiz that helps to review basic concepts of US physics, the anatomy of commonly examined areas, and the most important diagnostic criteria.
• a forum open to questions from all participants.
• a survey about previous US experience that will help us to prepare the groups for the workshop
This preparatory module is intended as a tool to save time in lectures, allowing more time for hands-on practice. It will open 15 days before the course and close one month after it. Registered participants will receive access instructions before April 20th.
Accreditation: CME accreditation is being sought for this course.
Participants’ qualifications: The workshop is addressed mainly to novice trainees and to those willing to prepare for the CCVUS examination.
Registration fee & cancellation policy: The registration fee is €800 for ESVS members and €1000 for non-members. It includes course materials, coffees, lunches and a course dinner. Transport, accommodation, and additional meals are not included. An informal dinner is planned on the first evening (Wednesday 8th ) at a restaurant in the city center near Las Ramblas. No transportation will be provided. Participants will have to reach the restaurant on their own. For registration and logistics information please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. For content queries, please contact Xavier Martí:fjmarti@bellvitgehospital.cat. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. The final decision of whether the course will be conducted is announced on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this message is given – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 20 days before the event, no refund is possible.
Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings may be taken during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media.
Venue: The course will be held at the University Building and Vascular Laboratory of Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Barcelona (Spain). It will be in English. Bellvitge University Hospital is located between Barcelona city centre and the airport. https://bellvitgehospital.cat/ca/on-som/accessos.
Suggested nearby accommodation (not included): Barcelona has a big offer of hotels, although they are rather busy in May. We recommend booking as early as possible to get better rates. The most convenient and closest hotel to the Hospital is Hesperia Barcelona Fira Suites. https://www.hesperia.com/en/hoteles/spain/barcelona/hotel-hesperia-barcelonafira-suites
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ESVS Mastercl@ss: Episode 2: Innovative Venous Interventions: from acute deep to aesthetics
2025-05-12 14:00 - 15:30

ESVS Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam - May 2025
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:00 | https://esvs-staging.kwantic.dev/event/esvs-viva-voce-practice-for-the-febvs-exam-may-2025/
Due to popular demand, the ESVS Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam is back, with three sessions this year!
Join: Eline Van Hattum and Anne Burdess in the May 2025 edition.
Objective: The overarching objective of this course is to prepare candidates for some of the different parts of the FEBVS examination. This part of the course prepares candidates for the viva voce section of the examination.
Small group viva voce exam practice, covering FEBVS curriculum topics on vascular disease. The viva voce practice will follow the format of case-based discussion with PowerPoint slides to focus questions and answers. The session is mapped to the FEBVS curriculum and covers a wide range of vascular conditions. Clinical presentation, pathology, investigation including imaging and treatment options will be covered during the session. Participants will be split into groups with one member of faculty for each group. Each participant will be asked to manage a clinical scenario for a minimum of 10 minutes under simulated (online) exam conditions whilst the other members of the group observe the discussion. Timings need to be strictly adhered to and will accommodate the number of candidates in each session. The timing of the session will allow for some feedback from the convenors on your performance as well as the chance for candidates to ask any questions.
On completion of this section of the course, as well as assimilating knowledge of lower limb, carotid, aortic and venous conditions, candidates will have a high level of understanding of how to approach answering clinical oral exam questions in an ordered, organised and logical way. On completion of the course the candidate will have improved their chance of passing the FEBVS examination.
Target audience: The course is designed for all vascular surgical trainees who are considering taking professional exams in vascular surgery.
Registration and cancellation policy: € 25 for ESVS members and € 30 for non-members. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. Where registration numbers are too low to run the course, this will be announced on the website no later than 48 hours before the course starts. For cancellations received more than 10 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of EUR10. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible. Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and following the session we may share snippets of the recording across social media and communication platforms and in our ESVS Library. If you don’t wish to appear on these recordings, please ensure your camera is switched off prior to the start of the session.
CME: CME accreditation is not being sought for this course.
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Hostile neck and IBD 2025
2025-05-29 - 2025-05-30 | Anatomy Department, Faculty of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, Greece
We are proud to announce a new face-to-face course in the Aortic Pathway!
In collaboration with the Department of Vascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece & the 2nd Department of Vascular Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laiko Hospital, Athens, Greece
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation.
You will be joined by:
Professor Athanasios Giannoukas, Professor in Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery Department, University Hospital of Larissa, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
Christos Klonaris, Professor of Vascular Surgery, 2nd Department of Vascular Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laiko Hospital, Athens, Greece
Miltiadis Matsagkas, Professor of Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery Department, University Hospital of Larissa, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
Athanasios Katsargyris, Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery Department, University Hospital of Larissa, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
George Pitoulias, Professor of Vascular Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, 2nd Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, “G. Gennimatas” General Hospital of Thessaloniki, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
George Kouvelos, Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery Department, University Hospital of Larissa, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
Konstantinos Spanos, Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery Department, University Hospital of Larissa, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
Zoran Rancic, Professor of Vascular Surgery, Clinic for Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Objective: The most important steps for endovascular treatment of aorto-iliac aneurysmal disease are the sizing and planning of the procedure as well the knowledge of current devices in order to achieve the best clinical outcome. Most importantly the participant will learn how to size and plan EVAR cases, both simple and challenging ones. The participants will have hands-on practice in sizing and planning of many cases, with the use of a software platform and hands-on practise on simulators and various devices. The participants will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge on planning and sizing and grafts selection as well as training on endografts deployment in various AAA’s morphology.
Final Programme
Target audience: Young vascular surgeons and senior residents interested in endovascular treatment of aorto-iliac aneurismal disease. Prior experience in EVAR is expected.
Accreditation: CME and Medtech accreditation is being sought for this event.
Registration and Cancellation policy: € 900 for ESVS members and €1200 for non-members. The fee/registration includes lunch and a networking dinner. The fee/registration does not include flights, transport to and from airport, accommodation and additional meals. For registration and logistics information please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content, qualifications etc. can be addressed to Konstantinos Spanos spanos.kon@gmail.com. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. The final decision of whether the course will be conducted is announced on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this message is given – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than 30 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 30 days before the event, no refund is possible.
Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings may be taken during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media. If you don’t want to appear in communications, please make the organisers aware.
Venue: Anatomy Department, Faculty of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.Building 4, 1st Floor, 75 Mikras Asias St. Goudi, 115 27, Athens
Suggested nearby accommodation:
Hotel Stratos Vassilikos. 114 Michalakopoulou str., 115 27 Athens
Hotel Golden Age. 57 Michalakopoulou str., 115 28 Athens
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Statistics 4 Vascular Surgeons Part 1 & Part 2 - 2025
2025-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | https://esvs-staging.kwantic.dev/event/statistics-4-vascular-surgeons-part-1-part-2-2025/2025-06-03/
Don’t miss your chance this time! You will be in the capable hands of Sergi Bellmunt Montoya, Francisco Álvarez Marcos & Graeme Ambler
Part 1: 3rd June
Part 2: 5th June
Objective: These two-part online workshops cover what a Vascular Surgeon or Vascular Surgical Trainee needs to know about statistics in the context of understanding published literature or performing original research. The workshop consists of interactive discussion, working through defined areas of statistical analysis, led by well-respected vascular surgical colleagues who will allow plenty of time for questions and answers. On completion of these workshops attendees will have a clear understanding of statistics and statistical analysis as commonly appears in scientific publications. Attendees will enhance their ability to critically appraise published literature and understand when published evidence should influence their practice (and when it shouldn’t). Attendees will increase their knowledge of how and when to perform statistical analyses and where to go for help with this. They will certainly understand the general principles of the standard and level of knowledge needed to pass the FEBVS exam.
Target audience: The workshop is aimed at any clinician who sees vascular patients but is a must for trainees sitting professional exams (e.g. FEBVS).
Registration and Cancellation policy: € 25 for ESVS members and € 30 for non-members. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. Where registration numbers are too low to run the course, this will be announced on the website no later than 48 hours before the course starts. For cancellations received more than 10 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of EUR10. For cancellations received less than 5 days before the event, no refund is possible. Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and following the session we may share snippets of the recording across social Media and communication platforms and in our ESVS Library. If you don’t wish to appear on these recordings, please ensure your camera is switched off prior to the start of the session.
CME: An application has been made to the UEMS EACCME® for CME/CPD accreditation of this event.
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