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Course Overview – Peripheral Angioplasty & Stenting
Master the core principles and advanced applications of peripheral angioplasty and stenting with this comprehensive course tailored for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, and endovascular specialists. Focused on treating lower extremity arterial disease, this course covers the full procedural spectrum from lesion assessment to device selection and complication management—equipping clinicians with the tools to restore perfusion and preserve limb function in patients with claudication and critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI).
Participants will gain the knowledge and technical insight to: Understand the pathophysiology and staging of peripheral artery disease, including Rutherford classification and WIfI scoring Assess lesion morphology and severity using angiography, duplex ultrasound, and cross-sectional imaging to guide access and treatment planning Compare balloon angioplasty, drug-coated balloons (DCBs), bare-metal stents, covered stents, and interwoven nitinol platforms across SFA, popliteal, and tibial beds Select appropriate access strategies, from femoral to pedal, and apply wire escalation and catheter support techniques in CTOs and long-segment lesions Manage procedural challenges, including dissections, perforations, recoil, no-reflow, and in-stent restenosis Interpret post-procedure imaging and follow-up, using duplex surveillance protocols and reintervention algorithms Integrate evidence-based algorithms and guideline-directed care for peripheral revascularization, including hybrid approaches and limb salvage pathways Delivered through high-definition case videos, interactive modules, and stepwise device walkthroughs, this course empowers healthcare professionals to perform safe, durable, and anatomically tailored peripheral interventions for patients with advanced PAD.
