Here is the link to the full program:
http://www.iset.org/index.cfm?do=cnt.pa ... e__pg=1013
First, apparently our IRs do a lot of other things besides treat CCSVI. It's an exciting specialization in general. ;)
But let's look at the CCSVI coverage. For starters:
Anyone know anything about Phillip Bendick? His is not a familiar CCSVI name. The other speaker, Paolo Zamboni, I've heard of....Sunday Jan 16
11:35 AM CCSVI: What is it and What are the Duplex Findings? Speaker: Paolo Zamboni, M.D.
11:50 AM CCSVI: Duplex Scanning Protocols and Techniques Speaker: Phillip Bendick, PhD
That was not listed as CCSVI, but it sounds like he may cover the same ground as in this article:8:15 AM Patient Advocacy in Research and Development of New Treatments Speaker: Barry Katzen, M.D.
http://tinyurl.com/33k2tjb
CCSVI "town hall meeting":
Later, Dr. Dake does other things besides CCSVI:Monday Jan 17
ISET Town Hall Meeting Controversy Rages! Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency: Is it Real and Is There a Role for Endovascular Therapy?
Moderators: Barry Katzen, M.D., Martin Leon, M.D.
8:20 AM Current Environment in Canada and Internationally
Speaker: Lindsay Machan, M.D.
8:20 AM Discovery and Initial Experience
Speaker: Paolo Zamboni, M.D.
8:35 AM Early Research and Clinical Results
Speaker: Michael Dake, M.D.
8:50 AM Changing Careers as a Result of CCSVI
Speaker: Salvatore J.A. Sclafani, M.D.
9:10 AM Trying to Get Help
Speaker: Sharon Richardson
9:20 AM The SIR Position
Speaker: James Benenati, M.D.
9:25 AM A Neurologist's Experience
Speaker: Jack Burks , M.D.
9:35 AM The Excitement and Hazards of Innovation: Panel Discussion
Moderator: Barry Katzen, M.D.
Panelists: Michael Dake, M.D., Ziv J. Haskal, M.D., Lindsay Machan, M.D., Salvatore J.A. Sclafani, M.D., Paolo Zamboni, M.D.
This one is not CCSVI, but it's the cautionary tale for if we rushed into CCSVI trials.11:40 AM Zilver PTX Trial: 2-Year Results Speaker: Michael Dake, M.D.
Dr. Dake again, unrelated to CCSVI:1:30 PM Current Status of Carotid Stenting: Can we Finally Advocate the Therapy? Speaker: William Gray, M.D.
Dr. Haskal also, not CCSVI but related (central venous stenoses):8:20 AM The Ascending Aorta: Will There Ever Be an Endovascular Solution? Speaker: Michael Dake, M.D.
5:20 PM Update on the Trivascular2 Trial Speaker: Michael Dake, M.D.
This session is interesting, it covers the practical considerations of CCSVI:Wednesday Jan 19, 2011
5:40 PM Central Venous Stenoses: Is There a Role for Covered Stents? Speaker: Ziv J. Haskal, M.D.
Dr. Haskal on a nonCCSVI topic:Thursday Jan 20 2011
Session XII: Symposium on Practical Issues Associated with CCSVI
Moderators: James Benenati, M.D., Barry Katzen, M.D.
9:00 AM Clinical Evaluation of MS Patients
Speaker: Salvatore J.A. Sclafani, M.D.
9:10 AM Imaging Evaluation of the MS Patient for CCSVI
Speaker: Michael Dake, M.D.
9:20 AM Venographic Evaluation of CCSVI
Speaker: Ziv J. Haskal, M.D.
9:30 AM Patient Selection for Treatment of CCSVI
Speaker: Michael Dake, M.D.
9:40 AM Patients I Chose Not to Treat
Speaker: Lindsay Machan, M.D.
9:50 AM Patient Techniques and Challenges in Treating CCSVI Patients
Speaker: Paolo Zamboni, M.D.
10:00 AM Post-procedural Care and Follow-up
Speaker: Ziv J. Haskal, M.D.
10:10 AM Panel Discussion: Should Interventionalists Become Engaged in Treating MS Patients?
Panelists: Michael Dake, M.D., Ziv J. Haskal, M.D., Lindsay Machan, M.D., Salvatore J.A. Sclafani, M.D.
Dr. Sclafani on a nonCCSVI topic:10:50 AM Complications of IVC Filters Speaker: Ziv J. Haskal, M.D.
ISET adjourns!11:50 AM Embolization Techniques for Treatment of Trauma Speaker: Salvatore J.A. Sclafani, M.D.