#1511: Treatment Options for Venous Insufficiency

Event Details

Venous insufficiencies are among the most common diseases. In cooperation with the Bauerfeind AG, we are pleased to present a high-profile TV event on Tuesday, 15 November 2022, addressing the topic "Treatment Options for Venous Insufficiency”. Tune in at 7 PM CET and enjoy a practical continuing education opportunity with first-class vascular experts sharing their therapy experiences live.

The first half-time features Professor Birgit Kahle, Professor Jürg Hafner and Dr. Ferdinand Steinbacher presenting about compression class 1, compliance for the elderly and invasive therapies of varicose veins. After a short break, Dr. Tom Schilling, Dr. Dominic Mühlberger and Professor Markus Stücker discuss prolonged therapies, Ulcus Cruris Mixtum prevention and the limits of compression.

This event is aimed at general practitioners and specialists in dermatology and phlebology, as well as healthcare retailers.

The training is also available in German.

Certification:
The post-live version was certified by the German Medical Association from 29 November 2022-28 November 2023. During that period you were able to complete the CME quiz and earn 4 CME credits.

DGP certification:
In addition to the CME certification, the post-live version is certified with 4 continuing education points by the German Society for Phlebology (DGP). Prerequisite for the certification is the digital proof of participation (automatically documented via Winglet platform). Upon request we will issue a certificate of attendance.

The post-live version is free of charge.

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Experts

Professor
Jürg Hafner, M.D.

University Hospital - Zurich, Switzerland

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Professor
Birgit Kahle, M.D.

University Hospital - Lübeck, Germany

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Dominic Mühlberger, M.D.

Marien Hospital - Herne, Germany

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Tom Schilling, M.D.

Harz Clinic - Wernigerode, Germany

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Ferdinand Steinbacher, M.D.

Barmherzige Schwestern Clinic - Vienna, Austria

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Professor
Markus Stücker, M.D.

University Clinic Ruhr University - Bochum, Germany

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Event Agenda

19:00 CET | Half-Time 1

Welcome & Introduction

2 min

What can compression class 1 do? B. Kahle

11 min

Stocking application and removal, compliance for the elderly J. Hafner

11 min

Invasive therapy of varicosis F. Steinbacher

11 min

Live Discussion - Voting, Q&A

10 min

19:45 CET | HALF-TIME BREAK

10 min

19:55 CET | Half-Time 2

Prolonged therapy of venous thromboembolism - who, how long and with what? T. Schilling

11 min

Mixed aetiology leg ulcers and recurrence prophylaxis D. Mühlberger

11 min

Limits of compression - what is possible in CVI + PAD and CVI + diabetes mellitus? M. Stücker

11 min

Live Discussion - Voting, Q&A

9 min

Key Takeaways

3 min

I Will Learn To

Get an overview of the current standards in the treatment of vein disorders

Get to know the possible uses of class 1 compression stockings in therapy

Understand the role of donning and doffing of stockings for compliance in the elderly

Get to know the principles of invasive therapy of varicose veins

Classify the possibilities of prolonged therapy of venous thromboembolism

Understand the development, therapy and recurrence prevention of mixed leg ulcers

Assess the limits of compression based on contraindications

Discuss the surgical and conservative treatment options for vein disorders using case studies and expert opinions

What's Included

live and interactive

Watch the event live and ask your questions directly to our experts. Share your opinion in interactive polls and contribute to the live expert discussion.

certified

Earn CME credits after successful completion of the CME quiz. The education video is accredited by the German Medical Association for a duration of 12 months. Credits will be transferred automatically to your personal CME account.

practice-oriented & cutting-edge

Get a high-quality update in a time-saving video format including evidence-based overview talks, tips & tricks from top-class experts, exciting video insights from the OR and concise takeaway messages.

anytime & everywhere

Educate yourself whenever you feel like it – at any time and from everywhere. Seamlessly integrable into your daily routine. Flexible access on your desktop, mobile device or smart TV.

efficient

Enjoy entertaining medical education in a cutting-edge online TV format. Comfortably from home or on the go – no travel expenses, absence time or extra costs.