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European Vascular Course

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Our goal is to educate and inspire

Dearest colleague,

The main goal of EVC is to provide
theoretical and practical education,offering participants the most recent
knowledge on arterial, venous andvascular access subjects.
Supplementary to the invited lecturesand edited videos, we organize morethan 250 training workshops on
diagnostics, decision-making, simulation,team training, scientific education, open
and endovascular techniques. Moreover,challenging case discussions in small
groups allow you to share your views andexperience with the experts in the field.

This is the preliminary program of EVC 2020, taking place on March 22-24 in
Maastricht, the Netherlands. The European Cardiovascular Course (ECC) is organizedback-to-back with EVC and addresses ascending aorta and aortic arch pathologies.
The UEMS Board of Vascular Surgery will organize the European vascular surgery
examinations at EVC on Saturday, March 21.
This year, MedTech Europe has classified EVC as a Third Party Organized Procedure
Training, allowing member medical companies to financially support delegates toparticipate at EVC (travel, hospitality, registration fee).

WelcomeEVC 2020 will offer:
Arterial program• 45 invited lectures on arterial subjects•	Edited video’s on surgical andendovascular techniques• 	Workshops on carotid, aortic andperipheral endovascular and surgicalprocedures•	Case discussions on carotid, peripheral
and aortic subjects• Master class on scientific writing• Anastomotic master class
Vascular Access program•	38 invited lectures on vascular accesssubjects•	New workshops including handson training stations and case-based
discussions on a basic and advanced level•	Edited video’s on open and percutaneous
vascular access procedures•	Vascular access master class on humancadaver models•	Dialyses nurses session and workshops
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Venous program• 40 lectures on venous subjects• 	Workshops on Duplex, thrombolysis,
thrombectomy, stenting, ablation, MRV,
ulcer treatment and compression
therapy• Edited video’s on venous procedures• Case based interactive discussions• ICC session

We look forward to welcome you at our
24th European Vascular Course!
Michael Jacobs, Houman Jalaie and Jan
Tordoir on behalf of all EVC directors.

EVC learning by training

Welcome to the 24th European Vascular Course

General• 	Membership of EVC community andE-learning curriculum• More than 2000 participants• More than 250 workshops
Course directors EVC 2020
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MedTech Europe has classified EVC as a
Third Party Organized Procedure Training.

European Arterial Course: Michael Jacobs, Gert-Jan de Borst, Tim Resch, Rob Hinchliffe,
Geert-Willem Schurink, Nabil Chakfé, Jos van den Berg, Barend Mees, Germano Melissano,
Eric VerhoevenEuropean Venous Course: Houman Jalaie, Alun Davies, Eberhard Rabe, Jorinde van Laanen,
Irwin Toonder, Mohammad Barbati, Suat DoganciEuropean Vascular Access Course: Jan Tordoir, Maarten Snoeijs, Volker Mickley,
Matthias Widmer, Marcel Weijmer, Noud Peppelenbosch, Magda van Loon
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Sunday, March 22
Auditorium 1
Carotid artery

Auditorium 1
Peripheral

08h30 Pre-operative imaging strategies in carotid artery disease

14h00 ESVS guidelines on acute limb ischemia

08h50 Antiplatelet therapy in carotid revascularization

14h20 Developments in endovascular intervention for acute limb ischemia

09h10 Can carotid interventions improve cognition?

14h40 Update on Voyager and Euclid trials; implications for the vascular patient

09h30 Procedural risk: what is the accepted threshold?

15h00 Update on Paclitaxel in peripheral arterial disease

09h50 The changing concept of high risk for stroke

15h20 The role of atherectomy in lower limb revascularization

10h10 Volume of carotid procedures and outcome relationship15h40 The role of specialty balloons

10h30

16h00 BREAK
16h30 Case discussions on carotid, peripheral arteries and aorta
Carotid
Peripheral
Aorta
Room 2.7
Room 2.9
Room 0.4

Moderators: GJ de Borst, AR Naylor
H Sillesen, Denmark
D McCabe, Ireland

P Nederkoorn, the Netherlands
AR Naylor, United Kingdom

GJ de Borst, the Netherlands
GJ de Borst, the Netherlands
BREAK

Aorta

Moderators: G Oderich, M Jacobs

11h00 Reducing follow-up after EVAR
K Mani, Sweden

Moderators: N Chakfe, R Hinchliffe
M Bjorck, Sweden

J van den Berg, Switzerland
I Baumgartner, Switzerland
K Katsanos, Greece

M Lichtenberg, Germany
M Brodmann, Austria

11h20 Minimal radiation supported navigation in endovascular procedures
GW Schurink, the Netherlands

11h40 Total percutaneous access in the treatment of aneurysmal and obstructive
diseases
B Mees, the Netherlands

12h00 Custom made devices for aortic repair

18h00

AR Naylor
GJ de Borst
COCKTAILR Hinchliffe
A Mansilha

T ReschGW Schurink

Arterial Course 2020

Arterial Course 2020

Sunday, March 22

T Kölbel, Germany

12h20 Steerable sheaths in endovascular aneurysm repair
G Oderich, USA

12h40 When “game-changers” do not work: how to deal with failing technology
13h00

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S Harrison, United Kingdom
LUNCH

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Monday, March 23
Auditorium 1
Peripheral arteries

Auditorium 1
Aorta

08h30 Local foot surgery for the vascular surgeon in patients with diabetes

14h00 State of the EVAR approach for rAAA: team training and logistics

08h50 Local muscle flaps for the management of infected groins after vascular reconstruction

14h20 Open (r)AAA repair: surgical techniques and training

Moderators: J van den Berg, R Hinchliffe
A Gombert, Germany

B Mees, the Netherlands

09h10 Non-standard approaches to facilitate lower limb arterial exposure in re-do
vascular surgery
R Davies, United Kingdom

09h30 A comprehensive approach on microbiology to treat vascular graft infections
09h50 Imaging and peripheral graft infections

Arterial Course 2020

B Saleem, the Netherlands

10h10 Surgical management of graft infection
Z Szeberin, Hungary

10h30 BREAK
Carotid artery

Moderators: GJ de Borst, AR Naylor

11h00 Ward, high dependency- or intensive care after carotid intervention?
F van Lier, the Netherlands

11h20 Redo CEA or CAS for restenosis after CEA?
GJ de Borst, the Netherlands

11h40 Long term outcome in RCT’s comparing CEA with CAS
AR Naylor, United Kingdom

12h00 SPECIAL SESSION
13h00 LUNCH

Moderator: T Akay, T ReschI van Herzeele, Belgium

M Jacobs, the Netherlands

14h40 Treatment of rTAA(A): decision making and endograft selection
D Adam, United Kingdom

15h00 Algorithm and strategies for acute dissection with involvement of the aorticarch/entry tear
GW Schurink, the Netherlands

15h20 Strategies for malperfusion in aortic dissection
B Modarai, United Kingdom

15h40 The importance of close collaboration between cardiac and vascular surgeons in the treatment of acute aortic pathologies
B Rylski, Germany

16h00 BREAK
16h30 Case discussions on carotid, peripheral arteries and aorta
Carotid
Peripheral
Aorta
Room 2.7
Room 2.9
Room 0.4
JW Daemen
AR Naylor

M de Haan
M Ionac

E Verhoeven
T ReschEuropean
Arterial
VascularCourseCourse2020 2020

E Senneville, France

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Tuesday, March 24
Auditorium 1
Aorta

Room 0.4/0.5
Varices I

08h30 What are the real-world results of open and juxtarenal AAA repair;
how can we improve?

08h30 How to choose wisely between the different endovenous modalities

Moderators: B Modarai, GW Schurink
H Verhagen, the Netherlands

08h50 What are the real-world results of EVAR; how can we improve?
R Fisher, United Kingdom

Moderators: K Bozkurt, M Whiteley
A Mansilha, Portugal

08h40 Current aspects in the management of thrombophlebitis
A Giannoukas, Greece

09h10 Open surgical conversion after failed endovascular procedures

08h50 Midterm follow up of the various venous cyanoacrylate adhesives: are we
reporting relevant outcomes?

09h30 Lessons learned from 10 years of complex endovascular aneurysm repair

09h00 Cryo-Laser and Cryo-Sclerotherapy: how and why it works

09h50 Endoleak due to graft failure, physician failure or patient failure?

09h10 Foam sclerotherapy: lessons learned

10h10 ESVS guidelines on aortic infection

09h20 DISCUSSION
Pelvic Congestive Syndrome

G Melissano, Italy

E Verhoeven, Germany

F Bastos Goncalves, Portugal
N Chakfe, France

10h30 BREAK
Peripheral arteries

Moderators: R Hinchliffe, N Chakfe

11h00 The role of pre-operative cardiac revascularization in vascularsurgical patients
A van ’t Hof, the Netherlands

11h20 Understanding non-invasive vascular testing in peripheral arterial disease
F Baumann, Switzerland

11h40 The angiosome concept: myth or reality?
M Venermo, Finland

12h00 Antiplatelet therapy following lower limb endovascular intervention
C Twine, United Kingdom

12h20 Non-standard endovascular access above the knee
J van den Berg, Switzerland

K Bozkurt, Turkey
R Jindal, India

E Rabe, Germany

Moderators: A Morata, M Gohel

09h30 Pelvic congestion syndrome: diagnostic assessment and decision making
M Wikkeling, the Netherlands

09h40 Pelvic congestion syndrome: what we really should not do?
O Hartung, France

09h50 Do we need guidelines for pelvic congestion syndrome?
M Whiteley, United Kingdom

10h00 The ideal endovenous technique in treatment of the Nutcracker syndrome
R Brans, the Netherlands

10h10 Treatment of the Nutcracker syndrome: endovenous, open or not at all?

Venous Course 2020

Arterial Course 2020

Sunday, March 22

A Morata, Spain

10h20 DISCUSSION
10h30 BREAK

12h40 Non-standard endovascular access below the knee
M Manzi, Italy

13h00 ADJOURN

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Sunday, March 22
Room 0.4/0.5
DVT I

Room 0.4/0.5
DVT II

11h00 Evidence for endovascular therapy of iliofemoral DVT:CAVENT, ATTRACT and CAVA

08h30 Distinguishing between provoked, unprovoked, ascending or descending DVT:
does it matter therapeutically?

11h10 Treatment of iliofemoral DVT: where will we be in 10 years?

08h40 Acute femoroiliac DVT after contralateral jailing: should we be concerned?

11h20 When is the conservative treatment of DVT not the best choice?

08h50 Choosing between different interventional treatment modalities for acutefemoroiliac DVTModerators: A Rosales, M Razavi
E Murphy, USA

M Lichtenberg, Germany
M Dumantepe, Turkey

11h30 What predicts outcome after interventional treatment of DVT?
M Razavi, USA

11h40 Do we need pulmonary embolic protection device during intervention?
11h50 DISCUSSIONPTS IModerators: M Dumantepe, M de Maeseneer
N Kucher, Switzerland

S Black, United Kingdom
T Heller, Germany

09h00 How, how often and for how long should we monitor after undergoing deep
venous stenting? The ideal surveillance protocol.
J van Laanen, the Netherlands

09h10 Do we still need surgical venous thrombectomy?
A Davies, United Kingdom

12h00 What do we need to know about IVC recanalization?

09h20 DISCUSSIONPTS II

12h10 Venous lesions extending below the ligament: challenges and solutions

09h30 Complications and their management during deep venous stenting

12h20 Hemodynamic consequences after venous stenting: An in vitro assessment

09h40 Negative pressure therapy may reduce surgical site infection rate following
endophlebectomy

12h30 New anatomic classification for CVO of the iliofemoral tract: the importanceof inflow

09h50 Optimal treatment of deep venous reflux

12h40 Anticoagulation management after deep venous stenting

10h00 How to assess PTS severity? The link between MRV images and patient’s symptoms

12h50
13h00
14h00
18h00

10h10 Stent properties. Where do we go from here?

Moderators: M Lichtenberg, E Murphy
N Kucher, Switzerland
A Rosales, Norway

M Barbati, Germany
H Jalaie, Germany

S Doganci, Turkey
DISCUSSIONLUNCHWORKSHOPS
COCKTAIL

Moderators: A Davies, S BlackE Murphy, USA

A Gombert, Germany
M Lugli, Italy

Venous Course 2020

Venous Course 2020

R de Graaf, Germany

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Monday, March 23

C Arnoldussen, the Netherlands
M Razavi, USA

10h20 DISCUSSION
10h30 BREAK

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Monday, March 23
Room 0.4/0.5
Controversies in treatment of venous pathologies

Room 0.4/0.5
Varices II

11h00 Should deep venous reflux be treated invasively?

08h30 Sclerotherapy complications in the daily office practice: lessons learned

11h10 IVUS in the treatment of deep venous obstruction: mandatory or unnecessary?

08h40 What do we need: better technology or better strategy in treatmentof varicose veins?

Moderators: N Kucher, H Jalaie
L Kabnick, USA

R de Graaf, Germany

11h20 Treatment of superficial reflux in patients after deep venous stenting
M de Maeseneer, Belgium

11h30 Are we overdiagnosing “May-Thurner Syndrome”?
11h40
12h00
13h00
14h00

I Toonder, the Netherlands
DISCUSSION
SPECIAL SESSIONLUNCHWORKSHOPS

Moderators: K Bozkurt, E Rabe
F Pannier, Germany

M Gohel, United Kingdom

08h50 The relationship between venous disease and patient-outcome measures.
Are we justifying suboptimal cures?
A Giannoukas, Greece

09h00 Is atrophie blanche irreversible? effects of foam sclerotherapy
M de Maesener, Belgium

09h10 How to deal with below the knee great saphenous vein incompetence?
A Mansilha, Portugal

09h20 Is Sonovein going to be the undisputed non thermal non tumescenttechnique of the future?
M Whiteley, United Kingdom

09h30 DISCUSSION
Debate I

Moderators: R de Graaf, O Hartung

09h40 The treatment of acute iliofemoral and caval DVT should be conservative
H Ten Cate, the Netherlands

The treatment of acute iliofemoral and caval DVT should be interventional
M Lichtenberg, Germany

Debate II

Moderators: L Kabnick, A GiannoUnited Kingdom as

Venous Course 2020

Venous Course 2020

Tuesday, March 24

10h05 The first generation venous stents suffice, we do not need modification
O Hartung, France

The first generation venous stents do not suffice, we need modification
S Black, United Kingdom

10h30 BREAK
Compression therapy up-to-date (ICC-EVC joint session)Moderators: G Mosti, H Partsch, S Gianesini

11h00 Is compression still indicated in DVT treatment and PTS prevention?
A ten Cate, the Netherlands

11h10 Emerging evidences in post-procedure compression
S Gianesini, Italy

11h20 Self-management in chronic venous insufficiency treatment
JP Benigni, France

11h30 Innovative compression therapy; a paradigm shift
M Kockaert, Switzerland

11h40 New devices
G Mosti, Italy

11h50 Compression contraindications turning to good indications
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12h00

E Rabe, Germany
DISCUSSION

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Tuesday, March 24

Sunday, March 22

Room 0.4/0.5
Upper extremity DVT

Auditorium 2
Vascular access pathophysiology and hemodynamics

12h20 Routine management of upper extremity deep venous thrombosis

08h30 Pathophysiology of vascular access complications

12h30 When interventional treatment alone is not enough?

08h50 Why fistulas fail to mature

12h40 Stents in central venous recanalization?

09h10 The role of arteriovenous anastomotic hemodynamics

12h50 I’ll be back! How to treat recurrent stenosis?

09h30 Endovascular arteriovenous fistula creation improves outcome

13h00 DISCUSSION
13h10 ADJOURN

09h50 Medical intervention to improve vascular access performance

Moderators: S Doganci, H Jalaie
TBD

R Thompson, USA

M Lichtenberg, Germany
O Hartung, France

Moderators: M Snoeijs, J Tordoir
P Roy-Chaudhury, USA

J Rotmans, the Netherlands
S Shenoy, USA

A Mallios, France
C Lok, Canada

Venous Course 2020

N Sadaghianloo, France

10h30 BREAK
11h00 WORKSHOPS
13h00 LUNCH
Endovascular intervention for vascular access complications
Moderators: M de Haan, M Glickman

14h00 Which balloon for vascular access angioplasty
TBD

14h20 Update on drug coated balloons
M Wasse, USA

14h40 Endovascular intervention
D Shemesh, Israel

15h00 Stents and stent grafts for central venous obstruction
R Brans, the Netherlands

Vascular Access Course 2020

10h10 Surgical intervention for arteriovenous fistula malfunction

15h20 Stents and stent grafts for venous outflow and cephalic arch obstruction
M Glickman, USA

15h40 Meta-analysis of endovascular intervention
M Lazarides, Greece

16h00 BREAK
16h30 Video session

Moderator: V Mickley

18h00 COCKTAIL

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Monday, March 23
Auditorium 2
Patient-centered vascular access

Auditorium 2
Innovations in vascular access surgery

08h30 Introduction of the ESKD Life Plan

08h30 Endovascular fistula creation – WaveLinQ

08h50 Impact of catheter design on outcome

08h45 Endovascular fistula creation – Ellipsys

09h10 Catheter, graft, or fistula: choice in elderly patients

09h00 High flow vascular access – FRAME

09h30 Ultrasound predicts early fistula outcome

09h10 Cannulation – Smart sensor-enhanced needle

09h50 Is there a role for early cannulation grafts?

09h20 Thoracic central venous obstruction – Surfacer

10h10 Meta-analysis of vascular access performance

Science in vascular access surgery

Moderators: M van Loon, P Roy-Chaudhury
C Lok, Canada

M Wasse, USA

M Snoeijs, the Netherlands
P Roy-Chaudhury, USA

E Aitken, United Kingdom

T Wilmink, United Kingdom

10h30 BREAK
Monitoring and surveillance
Moderators: E Nagler, J Rotmans

11h00 Perioperative monitoring improves vascular access success
F Saucy, Switzerland

11h20 Surveillance after vascular access creation
M Hollenbeck, Germany

11h40 Pre-emptive vascular access interventions
C Lok, Canada

12h00 SPECIAL SESSION
13h00 LUNCH
14h00 WORKSHOPS
Auditorium 2
Dialysis nurses session (Dutch spoken)
Resultaten vaattoegangschirurgie
Moderator: S Lemson, M Snoeijs

14h00 Autologe arterioveneuze fistels: korte en lange termijn functie en complicaties
T Wilmink, United Kingdom

Moderators: C Lok, D Shemesh
T Steinke, Germany
A Mallios, France

R Shahverdyan, Germany
P Libman, Israel

G Sengögle, Austria

Vascular Access Course 2020

Vascular Access Course 2020

Tuesday, March 24

Moderators: J Rotmans, T Wilmink

09h30 Hemodialysis Fistula Maturation study
P Roy-Chaudhury, USA

09h50 Cardiac effects of arteriovenous fistulas
S Streukens, the Netherlands

10h10 Final results of Shunt Simulation Study
L van Vliet, the Netherlands

10h30 BREAK
What’s new in vascular accessModerators: J Gilbert, A Mallios

11h00 Battle of the guidelines – Interactive panel discussion
M Widmer, Switzerland (ESVS)E Nagler, Belgium (ERA-EDTA)
C Lok, Canada (K-DOQI)

11h40 Highlights in vascular access publications
M Snoeijs, the Netherlands

Toblerone session: my best case of the year
Moderators: M Widmer
Panel:T Steinke, J Gilbert, S Shenoy

13h00 ADJOURN

14h20 Shunts en ischemie (casus & discussie)
B Govaert, Veldhoven

14h45 OASIS zorgevaluatie: katheter, graft of fistel voor de oudere patiënt
(casus & discussie)
M Snoeijs, Maastricht

15h10 Fistels zijn niet goed voor het hart (casus & discussie)
K van der Bogt, Den Haag

15h35 Kun je shunts beter laten functioneren? (casus & discussie)
J Rotmans, Leiden

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EVC Master classes and workshops

EVC Master classes and workshops

During EVC we organize more than 250 workshops and master classes.

3D diagnostics and intervention planning
Using newly developed sophisticated 3D software, CT
and MR images can be transferred to work­stations,allowing 3D visualization of all vascular structuresand planning of open and endovascular proceduresin a hyper accurate way. We will have many 3Dstations ready for you to discover a new dimension indiagnostics and intervention planning.

Getinge International Vascular MasterClass together with Vascular International

ESVS Master classThis educational program for academic training will
be composed of 2 parts over 2 half days: “successfully
writing and presenting an abstract”, and “reading and interpreting, and writing a paper”.
Participants will follow seminars as well as work in interactive groups where they will be
trained to write an abstract with data given by the course leader, present their abstract
and learn from group feedback.
Endovascular Workshops
Together with our colleagues from the medical industry we organize workshops on
endovascular treatment of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, using the mostsophisticated simulation work stations. In addition, peripheral vascular interventions willbe trained on simulators.
Anastomotic Workshop
On Sunday and Monday, March 22 and 23 there will beworkshops on anastomotic skills, moderated by Prof
P Sergeant. Here you will learn all types of anastomotic
techniques.
Workshops on aneurysm measurements
and seizing
Using computer models, several workshops on
measuring of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms
will take place, including the newest ways of seizing ofendografts for both standard and more complex cases.

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Venous workshops
The venous workshops focus on varicose vein
treatment, management of deep venous thrombosis
and occlusion, ultrasound diagnostics, ablation, MRV
and ulcer treatment. In addition, interactive casediscussions on venous pathology will be moderated
by experts in the field and you are invited toparticipate and join the discussions.
Vascular Access Anatomy Master class
In the vascular access program we offer a Masterclass on human cadaver dissection and radial andbrachial AV access in the University Hospital acrossthe street of the conference center. You will have alecture on anatomy of the arm veins and surrounding
tissues, followed by creating AV shunts at the lower
arm and elbow.

EVC Master classes and workshops

EVC Master classes and workshops

This Master class provides 24 spots for individual
training in open surgical procedures, using real-life
surgical models.You can learn techniques on carotid
endarterectomy, aortic aneurysm repair and peripheral
bypass surgery. You will be trained on an individual
base by renowned vascular specialists.

Additional fee: ¤ 290,Vascular Access Workshops
This year, we offer a new series of workshops on a basic level for vascular surgeons in
training and on an advanced level for vascular surgeons who wish to become experts
in vascular access surgery. The workshops will consist of hands-on training stations,case-based discussions, and interactive lectures. Participants will rotate through different
workshops in small groups in order to deliver a personalised learning experience.

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UEMS Section and Board of Vascular Surgery
FEBVS Examination - Fellow of European Board of Vascular Surgery

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In order to apply the FEBVS Examination,
the Candidate must fulfill the following
criteria:•	Be in possession of a CCST/CCT(Certificate of Completion of Specialist
Training / Certificate of Completion
Training) or equivalent certificate in
Vascular Surgery or General Surgery(in countries where Vascular Surgery is
not an independent specialty) issued by
the relevant body governing the legal
CCST/CCT•	Be eligible (within 6 months ofapplication) for a valid national CCST/
CCT or equivalent certificate invascular surgery or general surgery andmust provide a signed confirmation by
2 trainers (in English)•	Training Programme – for Candidatesof non UEMS countries (in English).
Compulsory documents:
1.	Evidence of nationality (clear copy of
passport or ID)
2.	Birth certificate or equivalent
documentation
3.	CCST/CCT or equivalent certificate invascular surgery or general surgery
4.	Training Programme – for Candidatesof non UEMS countries (in English).
5.	Letter from the approved national
vascular society (in English) confirming
the CCST/CCT
6.	Application form (available inwww.uemsvascular.com)

7.	Logbook (available inwww.uemsvascular.com)
8. Receipt of payment – 1st Installment

Examination Structure
There are five sections to theexamination:
SectionComment

Academic Review a paper
from a journal.
ClinicalVivas on 4 clinicalCases
cases: Aortic, Lower
Limb, Endovascular
and Miscellaneous
Overall
Viva on several
Viva
topicsOpen
Practical surgicalTechnical skills test on threemodels: aortic
anastomosis, femoro-distal anastomosis and carotid
endarterectomy
Endovas- Practical endovascular
cular skills test on a
model
Total
score

Maximum
score
32
64

32
48

48
224

For the academic section will be given apaper and allowed 25 minutes to read it
and make notes. The viva will be presented
on a laptop, using a series of PowerPoint
slides and will last 20 minutes. The assess­ment will be in two parts:
1.	description of the study, themethodology and statistical analysis;
2.	the results, discussion and theapplicability of the study to current
practice.

Each open technical assessment will last
30 minutes.You are advised to bring yourown loupes for these technical assessment
as none will be available on the day of
the Exam. The assessors will provide
assistance at your request but will not
guide you through the operation. Plenty oftime is allowed for the procedure and you
are advised that it is not a race to finish
first.
The endovascular assessment is a taskusing standard wires and catheters. Aftera practice run to the Candidate familiarize
with the model the task is repeated withtwo different pairs of assessors.
Each Examiner will score each aspect of
the clinical examination with a score from4 to 8 (using a set of defined marking
descriptors) with 6 representing a pass,
8 being an outstanding performance and4 or 5 being a fail. To pass the examinationa Candidate must achieve all of thefollowing:
1.	a total score of at least 168 out of the
maximum possible 224;2.	pass at least two of the three open
technical assessments, and two of thethree endovascular sections;
3. to pass at least 4 of the 5 sections.

Dress CodeThis is a professional Examination and the
Candidate should be dressed accordingly.
Jeans are not allowed.
Next FEBVS Examination
The next Exam will take place in Maastricht,
The Netherlands on March 21, 2020 in thevenue of the European Vascular Course
which starts on March 22.
•	All the documentation as well as thefirst installment must be sent/made by
30th November.
•	Please note that we have a limited
number of places. Priority is given to
the ones that sent all the compulsory
documentation as well as the payment
receipt by the deadline.
•	Applications that do not meet thedeadlines above will not be considered.
WebsiteWe suggest you to consult our website
where you’ll find detailed information
about the Examination.
Office - UEMS Section and Boardof Vascular Surgery
www.uemsvascular.com
Rua Brito e Cunha nº 254 – 4ºEsquerdo | 4450-082 Matosinhos, Portugal

UEMS Section and Board of Vascular Surgery

UEMS Section and Board of Vascular Surgery

Eligibility

The clinical cases are presented on alaptop using Powerpoint. Each viva lasts 15
minutes.
The overall viva will cover any aspect ofvascular surgery and be presented on alaptop using PowerPoint. Each overall viva
will last 30 minutes.

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EVC General information

About Maastricht

Venue
MECC Maastricht
Forum 100 - 6229 GV Maastricht-NL
T: +31-43-383 83 83
I: www.mecc.nl

EVC 2020 Registration Fee
Until January 1, 2020
PhysicianFellow*
Allied Health Professional**
Industry Professional
After January 1, 2020
PhysicianFellow*
Allied Health Professional**
Industry Professional¤ 650,¤ 325,¤ 325,¤ 650,¤ 795,¤ 450,¤ 450,¤ 795,-* 	Documentation from program director
required**	Physician assistants, nurses, technologists,
research specialist and hospitaladministrators only

The EVC 2020 Registration Fee
includes- Access to all EVC sessions;- Access to the exhibition area;-	All coffee-breaks and lunches
on Sunday March 22, Monday
March 23 and Tuesday March 24;
	(no lunch on Tuesday 24 March)- 	Welcome cocktail on Sunday
March 22.

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Vascular Access Anatomy
Master class
Additional Fee ¤ 290,Shuttle Service
We have identified Schiphol airport in
Amsterdam (the Netherlands), Zaventum
airport in Brussels (Belgium) and
Düsseldorf airport (Germany) as our
main hubs.

Maastricht is the capital of the province of Limburg. Home to just under 120,000
inhabitants, the city is situated on both sides of the river Maas in the southeastern corner of the Netherlands, practically bordering Belgium and Germany. It
was the first Dutch city with medieval city rights, making it the oldest city in the
Netherlands. Maastricht has a rich history which is reflected in the old city centerwith its many Roman-style buildings and squares, giving the city a sense of charmand tradition. Situated in the center of Western Europe, Maastricht has a special
character of its own, reminiscent of the exuberant South; the quality of life isimportant to its inhabitants and visitors alike.

About Maastricht

EVC General information

Online Registration and Housing:www.vascular-course.com

EVC 2020 Combined nurses
and physician symposium(Monday 23 march)
Registration Fee ¤ 100,-

On Saturday March 21 and Tuesday March
24 we have FREE SHUTTLE TRANSPORT
to and from the airports to Maastricht.
For more information on
Schiphol Airport please visit:www.schiphol.nl
Zaventem Airport please visit:www.brusselsairport.be/en/
Düsseldorf Airport please visit:www.dus-int.de

The good life
Maastricht is well known for its rich gastronomy. The greater Maastricht area
features many restaurants, of which several carry Michelin stars. Maastricht has acompact city center; almost all the major attractions are within walking distance.
Experience the good life in Maastricht, strolling the streets for a day of shopping in
the city’s many boutiques or relaxing on one of the local terraces or cafés with acup of coffee or a locally brewed beer. Maastricht has the highest density of cafésin the Netherlands, so you are sure to find something to your liking.With its great
facilities, its compact city center with many restaurants and cafés and its green
surroundings, Maastricht radiates an exuberant vibe that will surely make eachbusiness trip a success.

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EVC Course directors

March 22 -24
2020

Arterial Course

Michael Jacobs

Nabil Chakfé

Jos van den Berg

Robert Hinchliffe

Geert-Willem Schurink

Germano Melissano

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Eric Verhoeven

Gert-Jan de Borst

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We are happy to invite you to the 4th European Cardiovascular Course (ECC)!

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participants the most recent knowledge on the treatment of aortic root, valve,ascending and aortic arch pathologies. Supplementary to the invited lectures and edited
videos, we organize more than 70 training workshops on surgical techniques using thehosting more than 2000 participants every year. ECC participants can also
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The Cardiovascular course offers:
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Invited lectures on aortic root and valve, aortic arch and cerebral protection
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participate (travel, hospitality, registration fee).
ECC is organized back-to-back with the 24th European Vascular Course,

Jorinde van Laanen

Irwin Toonder

Alun Davies

Mohammad Barbati.
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procedure, debranching, arch repair and elephant trunk

Vascular Access Course

Jan Tordoir

Maarten Snoeijs

Volker Mickley. Case based interactive discussions
2020 will offer:.ECC
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Please look at the ECC video at our website www.cardiovascular-course.com to get an
impression on the venue and the workshops.
We look forward to welcome you at our 4th European Cardiovascular Course!
Ehsan Natour, Robin Heijmen and Michael Jacobs

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EVC DirectorshipProf. Michael Jacobs
Cardiovascular Center Maastricht
P. Debeyelaan 25
P.O. Box 5800
6202 AZ Maastricht
the Netherlands
T: +31 43 387 2279
E: m.jacobs@mumc.nl

Congress Secretariat
Pauwels Congress Organisers
Avenue Ceramique 222
6221 KX Maastricht
the Netherlands
T: +31 43 321 8180
F: +31 43 321 4370
E: info@pauwelspco.nl
I: www.pauwelspco.nl

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