Faculty

Giancarlo Piano, MD, FACS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Gary M. Ansel, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
Medical University of Ohio
Columbus, OH

David W. Trost, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology
Cornell University Medical College
New York, NY

Ronald F. Sing, DO, FACS, FCCP
Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology
University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Cook Incorporated and has been designed for Interventional Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Fellows and Interventional Cardiovascular Nurses and Technologists.

Learning Objectives:

Describe why, when, with whom, and where to use a vena cava filter
Discuss why imaging the vena cava is important
Compare and contrast “tried and true” vs state-of-the-art technology
Utilize appropriate techniques for placing and retrieving filters
Avoid complications in the use of vena cava filters.
Explore ways to build successful referral patterns.

Faculty Disclosures:

All those with control over the content of continuing education programs sponsored by NACCME are expected to disclose to the meeting audience any real or apparent conflicts of interest related to the content of their presentation. It is not assumed that these financial interests or affiliations will have an adverse impact on presentations; they are simply noted here to fully inform participants.

Dr. Ansel has disclosed that he is a member of the Advisory Board for Access Closure, Atheromed, Bacchus, Inc., BARD, Inc. Boston Scientific, Edwards Livesciences, Lumen Biomedical, Medical Simulation, MEDRAD, Medtronic, Nellix, Inc.m Omnisonics, Ostial Solutions, Paragon IP, Pathway Medical, Possis Medical Inc, Square One and Wind Crest LLC. He is a member of the speakers’ bureau for Abbott/Guidant Vascular, Cordis, and WL Gore. He is a salaried board member for VIVA Physicians, Inc. He has ownership in Vascular Performance Products. He is an independent consultant for ev3, Biocardia and Possis Medical Inc.

Dr. Piano has disclosed that he has no significant financial relationship with any organization that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of his presentation.

Dr. Sing has disclosed that he has received grant/research support from Cook, Inc., CR Bard, B. Braun, and Boston Scientific.

Dr. Trost has disclosed that he has no significant financial relationship with any organization that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of his presentation.

Accreditation:

MD/DO:
This activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME). NACCME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NACCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essential Areas and Policies.

Nurses:
ANCC: NACCME is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association for 1.5 contact hours. Provider #: 110-3-E-06. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13255 for 1.5 contact hours.

Technologists:
Approved for 1.5 SICP credits

Method of Participation:
Watch and listen to the CD-ROM, complete the post-test and evaluation and submit online or to:
North American Center for CME
83 General Warren Blvd., #100
Malvern, PA 19355
Fax: (610) 560-0501

Successful Completion:
Successful completion entails participants obtaining a score of at least 70% on the post-test. A certificate of completion will be mailed to the address listed on your post-test/evaluation form within 6 weeks of receipt of the documents.

Thank you for participating in our program “Create a Successful Vena Cava Filter Practice ” an interactive medical education event sponsored by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME).