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ForwardMGH Endovascular Arteriovenous Fistula: From Creation to Maintenance
The purpose of this conference is to introduce novel non-invasive endovascular approach to create fistulas (EndoAVF) in patients with chronic kidney disease. This conference will include extensive reviews of endoAVF systems, ultrasound demo for pre-procedure evaluation as well as post-op complication managements. The goal of this activity is to increase AVF creation using endovascular approach and decrease AVF primary failure rate.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for nephrologists, dialysis RNs/Techs, vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, ultrasound technologists, and access surgeons.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the mechanisms of two FDA-approved endoAVF creation devices.
- Identify candidates that are suitable for each type of endoAVF creation device.
- Evaluate fistula usability and manage endoAVF complications.
Additional Information
Massachusetts General Hospital - Radiology Department (Interventional Radiology Division) & Partners HealthCare System
Please click on the link below to view/download this activity's agenda:
Travel
Please note: parking in the Nashua Street parking lot is free. Attendees are responsible for the parking fees at other parking lots.
Jie Cui, MD, MSc - Course Director
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts General Hospital
Zubin Irani, MD- Course Director
Instructor, Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts General Hospital
Sanjeeva Kalva, MD
Professor, Harvard Medical School
Chief, Interventional Radiology Division
Massachusetts General Hospital
Tatsuo Kawai, MD, PhD
Professor, Harvard Medical School
Transplant Surgery Division
Massachusetts General Hospital
Nahel Elias, MD
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
Director, Kidney Transplant Program
Massachusetts General Hospital
Winfred Williams, MD
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
Renal Division, Massachusetts General Hospital
David Steele, MD
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
Renal Division, Massachusetts General Hospital
Kristin Corapi, MD
Nephrologist
Reliant Medical Group - Worcester, MA
Linda Romano, RN
Access Coordinator
Renal Division, Massachusetts General Hospital
Maria Luongo, RN
Director of Nursing
Renal Division, Massachusetts General Hospital
Nazha Zahiri, RT
Ultrasound Specialist
Radiology Department, Massachusetts General Hospital
Accreditation
Partners HealthCare System is accredited by the Accreditation council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Partners HealthCare System designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM . Physicians should claim only the credit commesurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing
Norman Knight Nursing Center for Clinical & Professional Development at Massachusetts General Hospital is an approved provider by the Ohio Nurses Association an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (OBN-001-91).
Nurses need to attend the entire event and complete the online evaluation after the program to earn contact hours.
Available Credit
- 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 7.75 Nursing Contact Hours
- 7.75 Participation
Price
Please be aware that there is a $10 tuition fee for non-Partners affiliated participants. Please click on the following link to view instructions on how to register: 
MGH EndoAVF_Tuition.pdf
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, our Course Coordinator can assist with any special needs (i.e. physical, dietary, etc). Please contact Linda Romano, RN prior to the live event at 617-643-0765.