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 8 a.m. - noon

This immersive Deep Dive is designed to upskill interventional specialists by providing a comprehensive, evidence-based exploration of carotid artery stenting (CAS) and related techniques. Participants will review current standards of care, including medical therapy and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) while focusing on the expanding role of CAS in both asymptomatic and symptomatic disease, as well as its emerging application in acute ischemic stroke.

Hands-on, vendor-supported simulation stations will provide practical experience in stent deployment and embolic protection, while multidisciplinary case discussions will reinforce evidence-based decision-making to optimize patient outcomes.

 8 a.m. - noon

This case-based, panel-focused Deep Dive is designed for IRs seeking to elevate their skills in percutaneous endoscopy with a focus on complex cholangioscopy. Participants will explore challenging cases, review strategies for managing potential adverse events and come away with new strategies for their patients’ biliary issues.

Through expert-led discussions and case-based learning, this course will provide practical insights to enhance procedural success and patient outcomes in advanced biliary endoscopy.

1 – 4 p.m.

This intensive, case-based course provides practicing interventional radiologists with advanced strategies in the evaluation and endovascular management of critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). Emphasis is placed on complex anatomy, chronic total occlusions (CTOs), below-the-ankle/pedal loop revascularization, deep venous arterialization for the “no-option” patient, and considerations for hybrid/multidisciplinary approaches.

Through interactive lectures, live case reviews, technical pearls, and hands-on skills lab, participants will develop expertise in decision-making, advanced device techniques, complication management, and optimizing complex limb salvage outcomes.

1 – 4 p.m.

Vascular anomalies (VA) are a group of rare diseases, best managed with a multidisciplinary approach. Multidisciplinary clinics are most frequently affiliated with pediatric centers; by early adulthood, the majority of VA patients become ineligible for further care in pediatric centers. Locating a VA provider in any specialty can be very challenging for adult patients. Deterioration of the adult VA clinical condition is often unavoidable in the absence of ongoing care. Many interventional radiologists learn VA interventions such as embolization, ablation, and sclerotherapy in training; however, this experience alone is insufficient for the diagnosis and comprehensive management of adult VA patients.

9:15 - 10:30 a.m.

A dedicated, collaborative learning session designed for APPs, focusing on advanced procedural techniques, workflow optimization and team-based approaches in IR practice.

9:15 - 10:30 a.m.

This hands-on skills training provides practical training in advanced arterial interventions for peripheral arterial disease, including contemporary crossing systems, atherectomy, thrombectomy, balloons, stents and closure techniques. Participants will also explore emerging technologies such as renal denervation, with emphasis on procedural strategy, patient selection and complication management.

9:15 - 10:30 a.m.

This hands-on skills training offers practical experience with a broad range of embolic agents and delivery platforms, including radioactive, drug-eluting, bland, liquid, gel and conformable systems, as well as vascular plugs and coils. Emphasis will be placed on material selection, deployment technique and clinical application across diverse embolization scenarios.

9:15 - 10:30 a.m.

This hands-on skills training delivers practical training in bone and soft-tissue ablation, balloon-assisted fracture management, vertebral augmentation, infusion pumps, spinal instrumentation and spinal cord stimulation. Through image-guided simulation and expert instruction, participants will strengthen procedural technique, device selection and clinical decision-making across MSK and spine interventions.

9:15 - 10:30 a.m.

This hands-on skills training provides a comprehensive overview of endoluminal and percutaneous tools, including scopes, lithotripsy systems, baskets, feeding tube and drain management, and stenting techniques. Participants will also gain practical exposure to soft-tissue ablation modalities—cryoablation, MWA, RFA and IRE—along with biopsy and image-guidance applications.

9:15 - 10:30 a.m.

This hands-on skills training course offers practical instruction in contemporary venous and dialysis access interventions. Participants will practice EndoAVF creation, venous recanalization, thrombectomy, balloon and stent deployment, IVC filter retrieval, venous ablation and sclerotherapy. Expert-guided simulation and live demonstrations will focus on technical execution, device selection and complication management.