We are pleased to announce a new course!  Join: Miss Francesca Fratesi, Mr Dave Bosanquet (UK) and Dr Maria Cristina Sorella (Italy) and Dr. Steve Young (UK) Objective: Pain management is one of the most difficult aspects on the care of the patient affected by PAD. A good assessment and treatment of pain is one of the most effective parts of the treatement both in preparation and for the postoperative care. It affects all patients with PAD at different level of severity so it is to be considered endemic. Focusing on its causes and medications and treatment available will improve the patient experience and their compliance to other aspect of their care. After participating in this workshop, the attendees should be better able to: Understand the current treatment landscape for different types of pain affecting the patient with PAD and the unmet need Identify new and multidisciplinary treatment approaches for pain management Programme:  17:00 to 17:15 Miss Francesca Fratesi -  Introduction of panelists and discussion of learning points 17:15 to 17:45 pm Dr MC Sorella - Definition of pain and pain pathway. The assessment of pain in PAD and the preoperative/day to day management: the Anaesthetist and Pain Specialist approach. […]

The Academy proudly presents: How to Make a Meta-analysis You will be in the capable hands of: David Lewis; 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. Full Programme 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 […]