Introduction
In Part I of this special episode, The PVD Channel is pleased to welcome back Dr. Michael Lichtenberg for an in-depth look at complexities in the management of chronic, limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). Join Dr. Lichtenberg as he outlines the burden and intricacies of this often underdiagnosed and undertreated disease, discusses the challenges of below-the-knee arterial disease and the appropriate role of precision diagnostic imaging, and the novel technologies that can help us address calcium challenges for our patients.
In Part II, join Dr. Andrey Espinoza for an in-depth evaluation of contemporary approaches to diagnostics in arterial interventions. Focusing on enhancing your understanding of best practices for multi-modal imaging interpretation, Dr. Espinoza reviews the benefits of imaging technologies, highlighting the advantages that have rendered intravascular ultrasound the dominant modality in our field. Through analysis of a challenging, real-world case, you’ll learn how to utilize non-invasive and invasive imaging to optimally assess, prepare, and treat your patients with peripheral vascular disease, while also reducing risks, setting the stage for improved outcomes.
Learning Objectives
Upon viewing this educational episode, vascular professionals will be better able to:
- Explain the burden of chronic, limb-threatening ischemia
- Identify the challenges of managing below-the-knee arterial disease and the appropriate role of precision imaging
- Describe types of arterial dissections and current treatment options for below-the-knee dissection repair
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of Interventional Radiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Vascular Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Radiologic Technologists, and Vascular Allied Health Professionals involved in the treatment of patients with peripheral vascular disease.
Michael Klaus William Lichtenberg, MD, FESC
Chief Medical Officer
Angiology Clinic, Vascular Center
Arnsberg Clinic
Arnsberg, Germany
Dr. Michael Lichtenberg is the Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Angiology Department and Vascular Center at the Arnsberg Clinic in Arnsberg, Germany.
Dr. Lichtenberg earned his medical degree from the Heinrich-Heine Medical University of Dusseldorf, and also studied at the Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana and the Texas Heart Institute in Houston, Texas.
An esteemed Interventional Cardiologist and Angiologist with 20 years of experience in endovascular interventions, Dr. Lichtenberg was elected to serve as Managing Director of the German Society for Angiology in 2017. In 2019, he was elected to serve as the society’s President.
Dr. Lichtenberg’s areas of clinical interest include deep venous intervention, peripheral artery disease, coronary thrombosis, and atherosclerosis.
In addition to his day-to-day work in interventional care, his main interest is the evaluation of new devices, techniques and procedures for intervention of peripheral artery disease. Dr. Lichtenberg has performed a series of studies in this area and conducted many clinical trials.
Andrey Espinoza, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Advanced Heart & Vascular Institute of Hunterdon
Hunterdon Medical Center
Morristown Medical Center
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Flemington, NJ
With more than two decades of experience, triple board-certified Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Andrey Espinoza has amassed many accolades. A repeat New Jersey Monthly Top Doctor, he is also a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Cardiac Catheterization and Intervention and served on an investigational team that led to approval of a breakthrough stent technology to replace permanent metallic implants.
When it comes to assessing his accomplishments, however, Dr. Espinoza insists there’s only one metric that matters. “I gauge my success,” he says, “by the embraces I receive from my patients.”
It’s no wonder then that when he founded the Advanced Heart and Vascular Institute of Hunterdon, Dr. Espinoza sought to create a compassionate, patient-oriented practice that leverages his expertise in cardiovascular medicine, endovascular medicine and interventional cardiology, as well as his keen interest in cardiovascular genetics, cardio-oncology and sports cardiology.
Always striving to bring his patients the most innovative cardiac techniques, Dr. Espinoza—a member of the American College of Cardiology’s Peripheral Vascular Disease Section and the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention’s Carotid Committee and Vascular Disease Council—was also involved in an international clinical trial leading to the approval of a PCSK9 inhibitor for lowering cholesterol in heart disease patients.
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and Educational Awareness Solutions. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
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Nurse Practitioner Continuing Education
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American Society of Radiologic Technologists
This activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.0 Category A CE credit by the ASRT.
European Board for Accreditation in Cardiology
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Fee Information and Refund/Cancellation Policy
There is no fee for this educational activity.
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All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
The faculty have the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies:
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Michael K. W. Lichtenberg, MD, FESC
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Consulting Fees:
Contracted Research: Philips, BD, Medtronic, Veryan, Biotronik, Inari, Cordis, Bentley Honoraria: Philips, BD, Medtronic, Veryan, Biotronik, Inari, Cordis, Bentley Speaker’s Bureau: Philips, BD, Medtronic, Veryan, Biotronik, Inari, Cordis, Bentley |
| Andrey Espinoza, MD | Consulting Fees: Philips
Contracted Research: Phillips TOBA registry Honoraria: Philips |
The planners and managers have the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies:
Contracted Research: Medtronic, Mercator, Reva Medical, MedAlliance, Boston Scientific, Philips, Intervene, Vesper Medical
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Disclaimer
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This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and Educational Awareness Solutions.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Philips Image Guided Therapy.
