Organogenesis Joins Medical Device Industry Leaders at American Venous Forum: The Vein Forum

New York, NY, July 01, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The American Venous Forum (AVF) would like to thank Organogenesis for joining Cook Medical Inc., Tactile Systems Technology Inc., Vascular Insights LLC and Volcano Corporation in hosting workshops during The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians. The Vein Forum will take place on October 11-12 in Boston, MA. Through the educational grants awarded by these companies, AVF is able to provide clinicians a unique educational opportunity beyond a basic introduction to venous disease. State-of-the-art lectures by leaders in venous disease are complemented by hands-on practice with models, edited video presentations and a limit of 50 registered attendees. The goal of the course is to educate and update practicing clinicians regarding the latest theories and developments in the clinical practice of vein disease management. Clinicians will gain an overall understanding of vein disease to allow them to successfully incorporate venous knowledge, skills and techniques into their overall practice. The Vein Forum will equip clinicians with:

* Knowledge of how to utilize new technologies such as endovenous therapies and foam to treat varicose veins and venous ulcers
* Understanding of the newer technologies of endovenous ablation, pharmacomechanical thrombectomy and tissue substitutes for venous ulcer care
* Tools to improve competence, practice performance and patient outcomes by being more active in the prevention and treatment of DVT/PE
* Proper ultrasound assessment of a patient with venous disease
* Comfort using advanced wound care techniques like synthetic skin substitutes
* How to employ duplex ultrasonography and intra-venous ultrasound in the treatment of CVI and PTS

MOC Level 2 and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits will be provided for this activity pending CME approval.

Course faculty includes:
Steven Elias, MD - Englewood Hospital & Medical Center
Chieh-Min Fan, MD - Brigham and Women's Hospital
Paul Gagne, MD - Southern Connecticut Vascular Center
Antonios Gasparis, MD - Stony Brook University Medical Center
Daniel Gorin, MD - Southeastern Surgical Associates
Mark Iafrati, MD - Tufts Medical Center
Nicos Labropoulos, PhD - Stony Brook University Medical Center
William Marston, MD - University of North Carolina
Joseph Raffetto, MD - VA Boston Healthcare System
Julianne Stoughton, MD - Vein Solutions
Harold Welch, MD - Lahey Clinic

If you are interested in learning more about The Vein Forum, please visit www.veinforum.org or contact Mia Beans for more information.

Vein Forum Registration Discount for AVF Members
Members of the American Venous Forum will receive a $100 discount on registration for The Vein Forum. If you are interested in becoming a member of the American Venous Forum, please visit www.veinforum.org for the online application.

The American Venous Forum (AVF) is dedicated to improving the care of patients with venous and lymphatic disease through education, research and technology. Membership is open to vascular surgeons, physicians and allied health professionals engaged in the care of patients with venous and lymphatic diseases.