
Moderators: Jose Diaz, MD, and Fedor Lurie, MD, PhD 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:20 PM Moderators: Fedor Lurie, MD, PhD, Jose Diaz, MD and Suresh Vedantham, MD 4:00 PM 4:20 PM 4:40 PM 5:00 PM Next Generation VTE Treatment with Enhanced Thrombus Resolution Speakers: Moderators: Jose Diaz, MD, Fedor Lurie, MD, PhD, Peter Pappas, MD, and Alun Davies, MD 8:00 AM 8:10 AM 8:20AM 8:30 AM Moderators: Misaki Kiguchi, MD, and Angela A. Kokkosis, MD 9:00 AM 9:08 AM 9:16 AM 9:24 AM 9:36 AM 9:44 AM 9:52 AM Moderators: Nicos Labropoulos, PhD and Sergio Gianesini, MD, PhD 10:30 AM 10:40 AM 10:50 AM 11:00 AM 11:10 AM 11:20 AM 11:30 AM 11:37 AM 11:44 AM Vein Stent Sizing: Lots of Questions...Emerging Answers: A Roundtable Discussion with Clinician Experts Speakers: Moderators: Cassius Ochoa Chaar, MD, and Steven Black, MD 1:15 PM 1:25 PM 1:35 PM 1:45 PM 1:55 PM 2:02 PM Moderators: Patrick Muck, MD, and Steven Black, MD 2:15 PM 2:25 PM 2:35 PM 2:45 PM 2:30-2:45 Intro 2:45-3:15 Superficial Disease: Who needs treatment and what to use – Eric Hager, MD 3:15-3:45 Deep Disease: Obstructive/Post-thrombotic (leg symptoms, leg varicosities)- Steve Abramowitz, MD 3:45-4:30 Industry Hands-On Session: Learn and Handle Technology (snacks included) 4:30-5:00 The Top Five Steps to Prepare for the First Day of Your First Job: - Michael Jaff, DO 5:00-5:30 2 Case Presentations: Attendee Clinical Management (pelvic vein disease, superficial disease) Moderators: Anil Hingorani, MD, and Kush R. Desai, MD 3:30 PM 3:40 PM 3:50 PM 4:00 PM 4:10 PM 4:20 PM Moderators: Glenn Jacobowitz, MD and Jorge Ulloa, MD 4:30 PM 4:40 PM 4:50 PM 5:00 PM 5:10 PM 5:20 PM 5:30 PM Join us to explore scientific posters, interact with our exhibitors, and network with Colleagues in the Exhibit Hall! International Members, please be sure to stop by the International Members' Corner in the Exhibit Hall to network with your fellow travelers! Superficial Venous Disease: A Path to Device Choice Speakers: Moderators: Fedor Lurie, MD, PhD, Jose Diaz, MD and Kathleen Gibson, MD 8:00 AM 8:10 AM 8:20 AM 8:40 AM Moderator: William Marston, MD and Kathleen Gibson, MD 9:05 AM 9:15 AM 9:25 AM 9:30 AM 9:35 AM 9:40 AM 9:45 AM Moderators: Kathleen Ozsvath, MD, and Sarah Onida, MD, PhD 10:30 AM 10:40 AM 10:50 AM 11:00 AM 11:10 AM 11:17 AM Moderators: Antonios Gasparis, MD, and Steve Elias, MD Annual Meeting Science - Efthymios "Makis" Avgerinos, MD and Fedor Lurie, MD, PhD Education Advocacy - Mark Iafrati, MD, Daniel Monahan, MD and Kathleen Ozsvath, MD Membership Introduction of the President - William Marston, MD Presidential Address - Antonios Gasparis, MD Conquering Clot – Bloodless Thrombectomy and Late-Breaking CLOUT and FLASH Data Speakers: Moderators: Efthymios "Makis" Avgerinos, MD, and Mikel Sadek, MD 1:45 PM 1:55 PM 2:05 PM 2:15 PM 2:25 PM 2:32 PM 2:30-2:50 Wounds and Veins – Misaki Kiguchi, MD 2:50-3:10 DVT/PE: Treatment Options: When and What – Robert Attaran, MD 3:10-3:30 Deep Disease: Reflux/Pelvic Symptoms (ovarian, renal, internal iliac) John Carson, MD 3:30-4:00 Lymphedema: 2 Cases Highlighting Practical Care – Nasim Hedayati, MD Using Data to Support Clinical Practice and Advocacy 2:45 PM 2:54 PM 3:03 PM 3:12 PM 3:21 PM Moderators: Efthymios "Makis" Avgerinos, MD, and Alun Davies, MA, DM 4:00 PM 4:10 PM 4:20 PM 4:30 PM 4:40 PM 4:50 PM 5:00 PM 5:07 PM QS: Geographic Variation in Post-Operative Venous Thromboembolism in the United States 5:14 PM 5:21 PM 5:28 PM Moderators: Michael C. Dalsing, MD, and Elna Masuda, MD 5:45 PM 5:55 PM 6:05 PM 6:15 PM Cocktail Hour - Sponsored by: “Venous for All” - A DEI partnership of the AVF and Boston Scientific Food, fun, entertainment, and time to spend with your friends and colleagues! 8:30-9:10 Industry Hands-On Session: Learn and Handle Technology (snacks included) 9:10-9:35 What Does a Vein Practice Need? Faculty and Attendees – Kathleen Ozsvath, MD 9:35-9:55 SVT (includes pregnancy, cancer, hypercoagulable) – Karem Harth, MD 9:55-10:10 Deep Infrainguinal Options: Post-thrombotic and Valves - Steve Elias, MD 10:10-10:30 2 Case Presentations: Attendee Clinical Management (wounds, deep obstructive) Moderators: Antonios Gasparis, MD and William Marston, MD 8:45 AM 8:52 AM 8:59 AM 9:06 AM 9:13 AM 9:28 AM 9:34 AM 9:39 AM 9:44 AM 9:46 AM 9:48 AM 9:50 AM Moderators: Antonios Gasparis, MD, and Kush R. Desai, MD 10:30 AM 10:40 AM 10:50 AM 11:00 AM 11:10 AM 11:17 AM Moderator: William Marston, MD Contemporary Scientific Advances In Venous and Lymphatic Disease: The Glycocalyx and Beyond - Joseph Raffetto, MD Advancement and Innovation in Superficial Venous Treatment using the VencloseTM System Speakers: Moderator: Aditya Sharma, MD and Arjun Jayaraj, MD 1:15 PM 1:23 PM 1:31 PM 1:39PM 1:47 PM Moderators: Faisal Aziz, MD, and Nicos Labropoulos, PhD 2:00 PM 2:10 PM 2:20 PM 2:30 PM 2:40 PM 2:47 PM Moderator: Peggy Bush, APRN and Julianne Stoughton, MD 3:00 PM 3:10 PM 3:20 PM 3:30 PM 3:40 PM 3:50 PM 4:00 PMSchedule
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
AVF Science Session I: Abstracts
TOP ABSTRACT: Clinical Implications of Genetic Variations of Venous Stasis Ulceration
Rabih Chaer, MD, MS
Mitigation of SARS-CoV2 Mediated Endothelial Injury via Suppression of the Epigenetic Enzyme KMT2A/MLL1 in Macrophages
Sriganesh Sharma, MD, PhD
Human Lymphatic Endothelial Glycocalyx-like Structure Electron Microscopy and Immunohistochemistry Identification
Sergio Gianesini, MD, PhD
Systemic Changes of Gene Expression in Venous Tissue Leading to Varicose Vein Disease Could be Potentially Treated by Targeting PSMA7 and DUSP9 Genes' Activity
Mariya Smetanina, PhD
Artificial Intelligence in the Research of Origins of Vein Insufficiency
Niels KuhlmanAVF Science Session II: Lessons of COVID-19 Epidemic and the Future of Clinical Research
A Difficult Time, Challenging Decisions: History of NIHBL Platform Trials
Andrei Kindzelski, MD
Interpreting Rapidly Changing Data for Clinical Use
Gregory Kasper, MD
Do We Have New Research Questions?
Peter Henke, MD
Panel Discussion
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Thrombolex Sponsored Breakfast Symposium
AVF Science Session III: Basic Science and Venous Ulcer
Tissue Remodeling in Genesis and Healing of Venous Ulcer: Similarities and Differences
Joseph Raffetto, MD
Tissue Remodeling in Genesis and Healing of Varicose Veins: Similarities and Differences
Sarah Onida, MD
The GAPs and Future Directions. Do We Have New Research Questions?
Thomas O’Donnell, MD
Panel DiscussionAVF Core Values: Diversity in Venous Disease: Exploring and Addressing Diversity and Disparities in Venous Disease
HD Access Outcomes among Varying Populations
Jesse Garcia, MD
Insurance Coverage Gaps in Venous Disease
Kathleen Ozsvath, MD
Socioeconomic Considerations in Trial Design/Research
Faisal Aziz, MD
Q&A
Gender/Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Superficial Venous Disease
Peter Pappas, MD
Gender/Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Deep Venous Disease
Rajesh Malik, MD
Panel DiscussionScientific Session 1: Superficial Venous Disease and Imaging
Guideline Driven Therapy and Resolution Of Upper Extremity Vein Thrombosis in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients
Megan Penna, MD
Direct Oral Anticoagulants Are Safe \n Patients Undergoing Radiofrequency and Laser Ablation
Heepeel Chang, MD
Systematic Review and Cost Analysis of Routine Deep Venous Thrombosis Ultrasound after Thermal or Non-Thermal Endovenous Ablation
Khaled Alnahhal, MD
Clinical Results and Cost Effectiveness of Radiofrequency and Cyanoacrylate Compared With Traditional Stripping for Treating Varicose Veins
Sandra Vicente, MD, PhD
Thrombotic Complications after Thermal and Non-Thermal Endovenous Ablation: Outcomes of a Multicenter Real-World Experience
Leigh Ann O'Banion, MD
TOP ABSTRACT: Compression Following Endovenous Treatment of Incompetent Varicose Veins by Sclerotherapy (Confetti)
Amjad Belramman, MBBS, PhD
QS: Efficacy of Endovascular Laser Ablation for the Management of Venous Leg
Ulcers Andrej Šikovec, MD
QS: Analysis of a New Ultrasound Classification System Following Ablation of the Great Saphenous Vein
Marianna Pavlyha, MD
QS: Artificial Intelligence CEAP C0-2 Clinical Class Assessment Compared to Health Professionals and Patients Scoring
Xenia Butova, MDBoston Scientific Sponsored Lunch Symposium
Scientific Session 2: Chronic Venous Disease
Clinical Factors Associated with Acute Iliac Vein Stent Thrombosis
Amrit Hingorani, BS
Symptom Relief and Reintervention After Iliac Vein Stenting: Long Term Outcomes Based on CEAP Classification
Mr. Peter Cooke
Use of Novel Dedicated Venous Stents Associated with Less Extension into the Inferior Vena Cava without Reduced Early Patency Rates
Lillian Tran, MD
TOP ABSTRACT: The VIVO Clinical Study Evaluating the Zilver Vena Venous Stent in the Treatment of Symptomatic Iliofemoral Venous Outflow Obstruction: 3-Year Subgroup Outcomes
Anthony Comerota, MD
QS: Initial Experience with Venovo Venous Stents in Thoracic Central Venous Occlusion and Near Occlusion
John Matson, MD
QS: Iliofemoral Venous Stenting in Patients with Central Neuromuscular Disorders
Taimur Saleem, MD EVF/AVF Session: Joint Presentations with the European Venous Forum
Laser Crossectomy
President Imre Bihari, MD, PhD
Deep Venous Valve Reconstruction
President-Elect Oscar Maleti, MD
Emerging Technologies in the Superficial Venous Space
Steve Elias, MD
Diagnosing and Managing Varicosities of Pelvic Origin
Ellen Dillavou, MDPhysician-in-Training Session A: Superficial, Deep Obstructive, Compression, Post-thrombotic, Deep Reflux
Optimizing Venous Stenting Outcomes
C-TRACT
Suresh Vedantham, MD
Choosing the Right Stent for the Right Lesion
Stephen Black, MD
Anatomy, Technique, and Anticoagulation are the Main Drivers of Success
William Marston, MD
Implementation of a Transatlantic CVO Classification System
Houman Jalaie, MD
Landing on a Curve: A Set-up for Stent Erosion
Erin Murphy, MD
Insights on 3rd Generation Venous Stents
Cees Wittens, MDVillavicencio International Symposium hosted by Glenn Jacobowitz, MD and Jorge Ulloa, MD
EVF Winning Abstract: Quality Of Life Outcomes After Iliac Vein Stenting For Chronic Deep Venous Obstruction: A Tertiary Centre Experience Using The VEINES-QOL/SYM
Rachael Morris
Best Endovenous Treatment, Including Stenting, Versus Best Non-Endovenous Treatment In Chronic Proximal Deep Venous Disease – The BEST Multi-Centre Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol
Matthew Machin
Assessment of Anatomical Changes In Advanced Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (MI) Techniques Viswanath Atreyapurapu, MBBS, MS
Comparing MechanOChemical Ablation to CyanoAcrylate Adhesive for the Truncal Saphenous Veins (MOCCA study)
Amjad Belramman, MBBS
Three-year Results of the Surgical Implantation of the Bioprosthetic Valve: VenoValve, for Patients with Severe Chronic Venous Insufficiency, C5-C6 Disease
Sebastian Cifuentes, MD
Prediction of Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism In Covid-19 Patients: A Retrospective Comparison of Caprini, Padua And IMPROVE-DD
Kirill Lobastov, MD, PhD
The Two Faces of Janus: The Pathophysiology and Management of Phlebolymphedema
Thomas O’Donnell, MD Poster Session and Welcome Reception - Sponsored by Tactile Medical
Friday, February 25, 2022
Medtronic Sponsored Breakfast Symposium
AVF Science Session IV: You say “VEIN” I Say “PAIN” – A Different View on Venous Pelvis Disorders
Chronic Pelvic Pain – Evaluation and Outcomes Assessment
Heather Wahl, MD
Chronic Pelvic Pain – Disorders Coexisting with Venous
Georgine Lamvu, MD
Clinical and Research Directions: Round-table Discussion
Fedor Lurie, MD, PhD Heather Wahl, MD, Georgine Lamvu,, MD, Jose Diaz, MD and Kathleen Gibson, MD
Questions and AnswersSumner Session: Is There a Need for Subspecialty Board Certification for Venous/Lymphatic Medicine? If so What is the Best Pathway to Achieve It?
The Case for VLM Subspecialty and Pathways to Achieve It
Zoe Deol, MD
Focused Practice Designation
Brajesh Lal, MD
Viewpoint
Neil Khilnani, MD
Viewpoint
Elna Masuda, MD
Viewpiont
Mark Meissner, MD
Viewpoint
Rabih Chaer, MD
Discussion/Audience QuestionsScientific Session 3: Lymphedema and Wound Care
Establishment of a Multi-Center Wound Registry to Collect Real World Data for Venous Leg Ulcers
Alisha Oropallo, MD
Often Recommended, but Apparently Seldom Used – The Minor Role of Lymphoscintigraphy in the Current Diagnosis of Lymphedema
Tina Tian, MD
Morbid Obesity and Lymphedema
Nicos Labropoulos, PhD
TOP ABSTRACT: Dermal Backflow, Detected by Near-Infrared Fluorescence Lymphatic Imaging, Is an Early Prognostic Marker of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Melissa Aldrich, PhD
QS: Characteristics of Venous Leg Ulcer Patients at a Tertiary Wound Care Center
Ms. Alyssa Klein
QS: Six Year’s Experience Application Of Dermal Matrix For Vascular Wounds
Della Costa, MDPresident’s Session: Bringing It All Back Home: Focused On Our Mission
Inari Medical Sponsored Lunch Symposium
Scientific Session 4: Venous Thromboembolism
Microengineered Human Vein-Chip Recreates Venous Valve Architecture and its Contribution to COVID-19 induced Thrombosis
Abhishek Jain, PhD
Natural History of Below-knee Deep Vein Thrombosis in Neurosurgical Patients
Georgios Tzavellas, MD
TOP ABSTRACT: Markers of Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients with Submassive Pulmonary Embolism Undergoing Catheter Thrombolysis Compared to Anticoagulation Alone: A Secondary Analysis of the SUNSET sPE Trial
Elizabeth Andraska, MD, MS
TOP ABSTRACT: Improvement Following Restoration of Inline Flow Argues Against Comprehensive Thrombus Removal Strategies and for Selective Stenting in Acute Symptomatic Iliofemoral Venous Thrombosis
Arjun Jayaraj, MD
QS: Anticoagulation in COVID-19-Positive Patients on vv-ECMO
Mayuri Patel, MD
QS: Single Session Therapy for Iliofemoral DVT with 12 French Computer Aided Mechanical Aspiration Thrombectomy(12CMAT) Compared to 8 French Continuous Aspiration Thrombectomy (CAT8)
Brent Robertson, MDPhysician-in-Training Session B: DVT, PE, SVT
AVLS | AVF Session: Joint Presentations with the American Vein & Lymphatic Society
Moderated by: Mark Meissner, MD, and Kathleen Gibson, MD
Improving Wisely: Data to Drive Appropriate Use
Margaret Mann, MD
Data and Advocacy: The Impact of Payment Policies on Venous Practices
Stephen Daugherty, MD
Ambulatory Phlebectomy: Reimbursement and Clinical Challenges
John Blebea, MD, MBA
Venous Ulcers: Real World Data from the Community
Marlin Schul, MD
Generating the Data for Treatment of Pelvic Venous Disorders
Neil Khilnani, MDScientific Session 5: Venous Thromboembolism and Imaging
True Failures of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) at a University Medical Center
Kristan Probeck, MS, RN
The Association Between Anticoagulation Duration and the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Lower Limb Superficial Vein Thrombosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Kirill Lobastov, MD, PhD
Thromboelastography as an Adjunct for the Management of Thrombosis and Coagulopathy in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients: A Multi-Site Review
Susana Fortich, MD
Time-course and Risk Factors Associated with Incomplete Thrombus Resolution in Pulmonary Embolism
Rafael Cires-Drouet, MD
Low Hospital Resource Utilization in Mechanical Thrombectomy for Pulmonary Embolism
Matthew Bunte, MD, MS
TOP ABSTRACT: Thrombus Chronicity Sub-Analysis of Mechanical Thrombectomy for Deep Vein Thrombosis in Real- World Patients: Six-Month Outcomes from the CLOUT Registry
David Dexter, MD
QS: Natural History and Surgical Treatment of Venous Aneurysms: A Retrospective Analysis
Daniel Mendes, MD
Craig Brown, MD, MS
QS: Microengineered Human Vein-Chip Recreates Venous Valve Architecture and its Contribution to COVID-19 Induced Thrombosis
Abhishek Jain, PhD
Optimal Clot Burden Resolution: An Interim Analysis of the PE-Rescue Trial
Anthony Comerota, MD
ABRE 24-Month Study Data
Erin Murphy, MDSVS | AVF Session Venous Potpourri of Clinical Impact
Adjuvant Findings During Lower Extremity Venous Duplex Imaging: Why Bother?
Michael C. Dalsing, MD
Understanding the Appropriateness Criteria for CVD: Some Pesky Grey Areas
Elna Masuda, MD
A Synopsis: The Hemodynamics of Deep Venous Insufficiency
Seshadri Raju, MD
Racial Disparities in the Management of Venous Ulceration
Anahita Dua, MDGala
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Physician-in-Training Session D: Sclerotherapy, Lymphedema, Starting a Vein Practice
AVF Highlights, Top Abstracts & Awards
Update on the 2022 SVS/AVF/AVLS Guidelines and Meta-analysis on the Management of Varicose Veins
Peter Gloviczki, MD
The JURY Trial: An AVF Multicenter Trial to Evaluate Junctional Reflux and Disease Severity - Preliminary Data
Brajesh Lal, MD
Results of the Venous Patient Out-Reach Survey (vPOS)
Lowell Kabnick, MD
The AVF-Caprini Risk Score Task Force
Joann Lohr, MD
Updates on VQI
Marc Passman, MD
VENOUS 2022 Top Posters (on-site/remote)
Mikel Sadek, MD
2020 JOBST Winner Presentation
Eri Fukaya, MD
2021 JOBST Winner Presentation
Khanh P. Nguyen, MD
AVF Jobst Clinical Research Grant Announcement
AVF Boston Scientific Translational Research Grant Announcement
Juzo Traveling Fellowship Award Announcement
VENOUS 2022 Top Oral Abstract Announcement
Cassius Ochoa Chaar, MDScientific Session 6: Chronic Venous Disease
Achieving Optimal Outcomes in the Treatment of Venous Outflow Obstruction: An International Delphi Consensus
Steven Black, MD
Gender Differences in Iliofemoral Vein Stenting for Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Elyssa Dionne, BA
Outcomes of Femoral-Popliteal Venous Recanalization in Patients with Severe Post-Thrombotic Syndrome: A Single Center Case Series
Leela Ekambarapu
Initial US experience with the BlueLeaf® Endovenous Valve Formation System
William Marston, MD
QS: For Occult Pelvic Masses, Combined Surgery and Stenting Results in Symptomatic Improvement
Sheila Blumberg, MD, MS
QS: Multisystemic Presentation of Iliac Venous Compression Disease (May-Thurner Syndrome) that Improves or Resolve After Intervention: A Single-Center Experience of 189 Patient Analysis of Non-Thrombotic Compression Intervention and Outcome
Kurtis Kim, MDStrandness Lecture with Keynote Speaker Joseph Raffetto, MD
BD Sponsored Lunch Symposium
SVM | AVF Session on Post-thrombotic Syndrome
The Pathophysiology of Post-thrombotic Syndrome
Andrea Obi, MD
Antithrombotic Therapy Post Deep Venous Intervention in the Treatment of Post-thrombotic Syndrome: Role for Antiplatelet and Anti-inflammatory Agents
Aditya Sharma, MD
Interventional Approaches to Prevention of Post-thrombotic Syndrome
Patrick Muck, MD
Horizons for Treatment of Post-thrombotic Syndrome (PTS)
Minhaj Khaja
Panel DiscussionScientific Session 7: Superficial Venous Disease and Imaging
Relationship Between Anatomical Extent of Reflux and 5-year Results of Saphenous Ablation
Fedor Lurie, MD, PhD
Lessons Learned from Asymptomatic Patients with Complete Recanalization After Cyanoacrylate Adhesive Closure
Naoki Sakakibara, MD, PhD
Incidence and Characteristics of Deep Venous Reflux in Patients Treated for Superficial Venous Disease with Ablation
Keyuree Satam, BA
Intraindividual Comparison of 1470 and 1940 NM Endovenous Lasers to Biomatrix Sclerofoam
Niels Kuhlman
QS: Effectiveness of Cyanoacrylate Closure and Compression Therapy Compared with Compression Therapy Alone in Healing of Venous Leg Ulcer Caused by Superficial Vein Reflux, A Randomized Controlled Trial
Nuttawut Sermsathanasawadi, MD, PhD
QS: Bilateral Endothermal Heat Induced Thrombosis
Pavel Kibrik, DOAesthetic Vein Session: Spider Veins and Other Cosmetic Treatments
Why (and How) You Should Incorporate Aesthetic Vein Treatment into Your Practice
Julianne Stoughton, MD
Approaching Sclerotherapy Based on Histological Findings & Types of Sclerosants
Ronald Bush, MD
Cosmetic Sclerotherapy Tips and Tricks
Terri Harper, APRN, NP-C
Sclerotherapy Complications and Their Management
Sherry Scovel, MD
Treatment of Hands, Feet, & Facial Veins
Jessica Ochs, PA
Treating Spider Veins Using Multiple Modalities (Percutaneous laser and others)
Peggy Bush, APRN
Q and A / Cases