SIR 2011 Update on Carotid Interventions Webinar

Thursday, November 17, 2011

8:00-9:30 pm EST
7:00-8:30 pm CST
6:00-7:30 pm MST
5:00-6:30 pm PST

Course Description

This live, online educational program will provide a comprehensive overview of current updates in carotid interventions. Attendees can interact live with faculty through Q&A discussions and after the event will receive free online access to the recorded program. Live attendees can access the program via a PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Android mobile device. The discussion will consist of both procedural and nonprocedural topics, including an overview of the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy vs. Stenting Trial (CREST), reimbursement, standard risk patients, proximal occlusion and complications.

Target Audience

Interventional radiologists and other physicians with experience with cerebral angiograms and access, allied health professionals, IR fellows, radiology residents and medical students who wish to remain current on the latest advances in carotid interventions will benefit from this program.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

  • Summarize the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy vs. Stenting Trial
  • Explain current reimbursement processes for carotid interventions
  • Describe carotid interventions standard risk patients
  • List proximal occlusion devices for carotid stenting
  • Demonstrate how to manage complications of carotid stenting

Faculty

Jeffrey S. Carpenter, M.D., Associate Professor of Radiology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, W. Va.

Bret N. Wiechmann, M.D., Vascular & Interventional Physicians, Gainesville, Fla.

Moderator
Corey L. Teigen, M.D., Merit Care Medical Imaging, Fargo, N.D.

Agenda

All times EST. Schedule subject to change
8 p.m.: Welcome, Corey L. Teigen, M.D.
8:05 p.m.: CREST overview, Bret N. Wiechmann, M.D.
8:15 p.m.: Reimbursement, Bret N. Wiechmann, M.D.
8:30 p.m.: Standard risk patients, Bret N. Wiechmann, M.D.
8:40 p.m.: Proximal occlusion devices for carotid stenting, Jeffrey S. Carpenter, M.D.
8:50 p.m.: Dealing with common and not so common complications of carotid stenting, Jeffrey S. Carpenter, M.D.
9:10 p.m.: Audience Q&A with Dr. Carpenter, Dr. Teigen and Dr. Wiechmann
9:25 p.m.: Closing remarks, Corey L. Teigen, M.D.

Credit

The Society of Interventional Radiology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Society of Interventional Radiology designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Registration rates

SIR members $99
Nonmembers $199

Registration includes one site license; have as many people attend that can fit in your conference room or log in from the comfort of your home or office. All you need to participate is a computer with high-speed Internet access to view the program, and computer speakers or a phone to hear the audio presentation. The live program can also be accessed via iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android mobile devices.

Register via the SIR Learning Center at http://learn.SIRweb.org.

Additional Information

If you have any questions, please email Michelle Tanglao, coordinator, online education and technologies, at mtanglao@SIRweb.org or phone (703) 460-5590.

Hardware and Software Requirements

An SIR Webinar is a Web-based seminar, which consists of slide presentations via the computer, synchronized with lectures provided via computer speakers or toll-free conference call.

SIR utilizes the GoToWebinar online presentation platform. More information can be found at www.GoToWebinar.com.

To attend a Webinar, the following is required:

For PC users:

  • Windows® 7, Vista, 2003 server or XP
  • Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ enabled. Java™ 1.6 or higher highly recommended.)
  • Internet connection with cable modem, DSL or better recommended
  • Dual core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with at least 2 GB of RAM recommended
For Mac users:
  • Mac OS® X 10.7 (Lion®), Mac OS® X 10.6 (Snow Leopard®) or Mac OS® X 10.5 (Leopard®)
  • Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ enabled. Java™ 1.6 or higher highly recommended.)
  • Internet connection with cable modem, DSL or better recommended
  • Intel processor with 1 GB of RAM or better recommended
For iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® touch attendees:
  • iPad® 1 or newer, iPhone® 3GS or newer, iPod® touch (3rd generation) or newer
  • iOS® 4.2 or newer
  • Internet connection (WiFi recommended for VoIP)
  • Free GoToMeeting App from the App Store
For Android attendees:
  • Android 2.2 or higher
  • 1 Ghz CPU or higher recommended
  • WiFi or 3G connection (WiFi recommended)
  • Free GoToMeeting App from the Android Market