: Zuyderland Medical Center, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Heerlen, the 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 […]

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 […]