• 01
    DRUG COATED BALLOONS AMD DRUG ELUTING STENTS

    With the growing evidence of DCB to prevent restenosois of SFA disease the focus is shifting to improve efficacy and safety and testing the device below the knee. The latest data and technology will be presented at the meeting, including the status of drug eluting stents and its place for endovascular usage.

  • 02
    PULMONARY EMBOLISM THERAPIES

    Pharmacological and Mechanical intervention can save life of patients presenting with acute pulmonary embolism. The latest methods to treat the patients the team approach and RV support will be discussed in a special symposium at the meeting.

  • 03
    ROBOTICS AND VIRTUAL REALITY IN THE CATH LAB

    Robotics and virtual reality will improve endovascular procedures by increasing precision, reducing procedure time, and eliminating occupational hazards for physicians. Learn more about these innovations inside the Cath lab.

  • 04
    PEDAL AND TIBIAL ACCESS

    A strong understanding of pedal arch anatomy is critical for physicians performing lower extremity revascularization. Explore an overview of pedal and tibial access options for challenging critical limb ischemia (CLI) cases.

  • 05
    TIPS AND TRICKS WHEN USING EMBOLIC PROTECTION FILTERS

    Embolic protection filters capture and remove debris that becomes dislodged during an interventional procedure. These tips will help improve endovascular procedures, including complications or poor patient outcomes that may result from embolic protection devices.

  • 06
    ENDOVASCULAR ANEURYSM REPAIR (EVAR) WORKSHOPS

    Every year, 200,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). This workshop focuses on improving endovascular procedures including AAA and other vascular challenges.

  • 07
    THE USE OF ATHERECTOMY DEVICES IN THE LEG

    There are different devices designed to vaporize, shave, sand, or cut calcified plaques and each have different applications that vary depending on the lesion characteristics. Learn more about the use of atherectomy devices and how they can improve endovascular procedures.

  • 08
    LIVE CASE DEMONSTRATIONS

    Learn how to improve endovascular procedures through live case demonstrations at CRT 2018.

  • 09
    ACCESS TECHNIQUES, CLOSURE DEVICES, AND MANAGING COMPLICATIONS

    Knowing the anatomy, choosing the best puncture site, closure device, and techniques for achieving safe access. Plus, managing complications to improve endovascular procedures.

  • 10
    EX-US EXPERIENCES AND APPLICATIONS OF NEXT GENERATION DEVICES

    A review of the latest technology innovations for endovascular procedures, best practices for next-gen devices, and reflections on past experiences.

  • 11
    HANDS ON SIMULATORS

    Get your hands on our state-of-the-art simulators! Improving endovascular procedures with hands on technology can be found exclusively at CRT 2018.

  • 12
    STROKE INTERVENTION AND CAROTID STENTING

    Acute stroke intervention is disseminating across the USA. The data continues to support this novel approach and the technology is being refined to address needs. Meanwhile, carotid stenting is being investigated even for asymptomatic patients. Sessions addressing these issues, including skills and technique workshops, will be part of the agenda.

  • 13
    CURRENT AND FUTURE APPROACHES TO CONQUERING IN-STENT RESTENOSIS

    Management of patients with in-stent restenosis (ISR) remains an important clinical problem. We’ll be holding a discussion around endovascular procedures, including the incidence of ISR and the treatment of DES-ISR that will help us overcome in-stent restenosis.