Faculty

Robert Min, MD, MBA
Weill Cornell Vascular
Acting Chairman of Radiology
New York Prysterbtyerian-Weill Medical College of Cornell Univeristy
New York, NY

Steven Zimmet,MD, RVT, FACPh
Zimmet Vein and Dermatology
Austin, TX

Steve Elias, MD
Englewood Hospital
Englewood, NJ 

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This activity is supported by an educational grant from Diomed and developed for physicians and nurses who treat patients with varicose veins.

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Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

Identify relevant anatomy.
Describe the cause and consequences of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).
Describe risk factors for and symptoms of CVI.
Describe available treatments for CVI.

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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. Elias has disclosed that he is a consultant for Diomed, Inc.
Dr. Min has disclosed that he is a consultant and has other financial relationships with Diomed Inc.
Dr. Zimmet has disclosed that he is a consultant and has received support from Diomed, Inc.

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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 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 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:
This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credits by the California Board of Registered Nursing. This provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 14206.

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Thank you for participating in our program “Varicose Veins: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency ” an interactive medical education event sponsored by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME).

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Method of Participation:

MD/DO:
Watch the web archive, complete the on-line evaluation and post-activity test and submit electronically.

Nurses:
Watch the web archive, download the PDF file, complete the evaluation form and post-activity test and submit via fax to Cathy Morris at 623-444-9951.

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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.

Diomed Educational Website:
If you would like to visit Diomed’s educational website click on the link below. By clicking on this link you will be leaving the NACCME website and redirected to Diomed’s educational website. http://www.evlt.com/content/physicians/evlt-procedure/varicose-veins.jsp