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Carotid Course

Programme Overview

With the medical advancements in endovascular treatment of Carotid Artery disease, it has become evident that there is a growing need for specialized training in this field. This one and a half days educational course has been designed to provide an introductory, but complete, overview of all fundamental skills and medical devices required for the treatment of Carotid Artery.

A series of didactic sessions will be conducted where participants will receive thorough review on topics such as patient assessment, screening and indications, device options, procedures and techniques as well as identification and treatment of potential complications. There will also be sessions conducted with the MENTICE simulator, a state of the art simulated training model, which will allow participants an opportunity to gain some hands-on experience. Time will be allocated for questions and case discussions with the facilitator.

 

Educational Objectives

Upon the completion of educational activity, the interventionalist should be able to:

  • Define the treatment options available for Carotid Artery disease.
  • Compare the medical, surgical and endovascular treatments, as well as the benefits and risks for the patient.
  • Have a good understanding on the devices and equipments available for Carotid stenting procedures.
  • Outline the procedures and techniques of Carotid Artery stenting.
  • Discuss the prevention, identification and treatment of potential complications
     
 

Audience

Interventionalist who:

  • Has been working in the capacity of a consultant/senior clinical specialist for a minimum of 3 years
  • Performs over seventy five PTCA/PTA per year
  • Has access to perform Carotid Artery Stenting in their respective hospitals upon completion of the course
 

Duration

One and a half days

 

Course Fee

Kindly contact your local representative for more detailed information

 

Venue

CCVI Cordis Training room Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

Schedule of courses

06-Aug-2011 / 07-Aug-201114:30Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDr Thosapol LimpijankitENcompleted


24-Sep-2011 / 25-Sep-201100:00CCVI Training Center, KLDr. Shaiful Azmi YahayaENcompleted


 

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