2024 Comprehensive Update on Large Vessel Vasculitis & Vasculitis Ultrasound Workshop
PLEASE NOTE: The Vasculitis Ultrasound Workshop is an optional add-on
A comprehensive update on large vessel vasculitis (LVV), with a hands-on vasculitis ultrasound workshop. Sessions will discuss the epidemiology of LVV and cover recommended practices in disease diagnosis and treatment for several specific types of LVV.
Registration Fees:
| Registration Type | Extra Early Bird (March 18, 2024 – May 15, 2024) |
Early Bird (May 16, 2024 – June 30, 2024) |
Regular Tuition (Beginning July 1, 2024) |
| Vasculitis Lectures | $399.00 | $499.00 | $599.00 |
| Vasculitis Lectures – Fellows/Trainees | $299.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 |
| Vasculitis Lectures – Industry | $599.00 | $599.00 | $599.00 |
| Vasculitis Ultrasound Workshop | $499.00 | $599.00 | $699.00 |
| Vasculitis Ultrasound Workshop – Fellows/Trainees | $399.00 | $399.00 | $399.00 |
| Vasculitis Ultrasound Workshop – Industry | $699.00 | $699.00 | $699.00 |
| Vasculitis Lectures AND Vasculitis Ultrasound Workshop | $898.00 | $1,098.00 | $1,298.00 |
| Vasculitis Lectures AND Vasculitis Ultrasound Workshop – Fellows/Trainees | $698.00 | $698.00 | $698.00 |
| Vasculitis Lectures AND Vasculitis Ultrasound Workshop – Industry | $1,298.00 | $1,298.00 | $1,298.00 |
Target audience
This activity is intended for Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and other members of the healthcare team.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the epidemiology and the spectrum of clinical manifestations associated with different types of LVV (e.g. giant cell arteritis, Takayasu’s arteritis).
- Differentiate between the strengths and limitations of various LVV diagnostic methods (e.g. biopsy, vascular ultrasound, advanced imaging modalities [CTA, MRA, PET/CT]) while understanding the test performance of each procedure.
- Employ the ability to create a comprehensive management plan for patients with LVV including immunomodulation when needed, prevention of treatment-related side-effects (e.g. glucocorticoid-toxicity, immunization), and longitudinal monitoring for disease relapse and disease-related vascular damage.
Registration instructions
| Registration Type | Extra Early Bird (March 18, 2024 – May 15, 2024) |
Early Bird (May 16, 2024 – June 30, 2024) |
Regular Tuition (Beginning July 1, 2024) |
| Vasculitis Lectures | $399.00 | $499.00 | $599.00 |
| Vasculitis Lectures – Fellows/Trainees | $299.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 |
| Vasculitis Lectures – Industry | $599.00 | $599.00 | $599.00 |
| Vasculitis Ultrasound Workshop | $499.00 | $599.00 | $699.00 |
| Vasculitis Ultrasound Workshop – Fellows/Trainees | $399.00 | $399.00 | $399.00 |
| Vasculitis Ultrasound Workshop – Industry | $699.00 | $699.00 | $699.00 |
| Vasculitis Lectures AND Vasculitis Ultrasound Workshop | $898.00 | $1,098.00 | $1,298.00 |
| Vasculitis Lectures AND Vasculitis Ultrasound Workshop – Fellows/Trainees | $698.00 | $698.00 | $698.00 |
| Vasculitis Lectures AND Vasculitis Ultrasound Workshop – Industry | $1,298.00 | $1,298.00 | $1,298.00 |
Cancellation Policy:
Registrations cancelled on or before August 23, 2024 will be refunded, less a $95 administrative fee. Registrations cancelled after August 23, 2024 will not be refunded.
Contact partnerscpd@partners.org if you require assistance in cancelling your online registration.
Additional information
Massachusetts General Hospital & Mass General Brigham
Faculty credentials
Course Directors
Mark A. Matza, MD, MBA, RhMSUS
Sebastian H. Unizony, MD
Zachary S. Wallace, MD, MSc
Minna J. Kohler, MD, RhMSUS (Vasculitis Ultrasound Workshop only)
Faculty
Maria C. Cid, MD
Paul DeMarco, MD, RhMSUS
Tanaz A. Kermani, MD
Minna J. Kohler, MD, RhMSUS
Naomi Patel, MD
Kaitlin A. Quinn, MD
Hamid Shokoohi, MD, MPH
James Stone, MD, PhD
Ken Warrington, MD
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Mass General Brigham is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statements
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Mass General Brigham designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Program
2024 Comprehensive Update on Large Vessel VasculitisFriday, September 6, 2024 | 8:00am – 4:50pm |
|
| 8:00am | Course Registration, Welcome & Breakfast |
| 8:30 |
Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation of LVV (GCA, TAK, CIA, other types of LVV) | |
| 9:20 |
GCA Diagnosis: Vascular Ultrasound | Mark A Matza, MD, MBA, RhMSUS |
| 10:00 |
LVV Diagnosis and Monitoring: Advanced Vascular Imaging | Kaitlin A. Quinn, MD |
| 10:40 | Morning Break |
| 11:00 |
LVV Diagnosis: Pathology | James Stone, MD, PhD |
| 11:40 |
Pathophysiology of LVV with Focus on Treatment Targets | Maria C. Cid, MD |
| 12:20 |
Lunch Break |
| 1:20 |
GCA treatment: standard of care and future perspectives | Sebastian H. Unizony, MD |
| 2:00 |
TAK treatment: standard of care and future perspectives | Tanaz A. Kermani, MD |
| 2:40 |
Treatment of other LVV types (CIA, IgG4-RD, etc.) | Zachary S. Wallace, MD, MSc |
| 3:20 |
Adjunctive treatments in LVV (GIOP, immunizations, etc.) | Naomi Patel, MD |
| 4:00 |
Large Vessel Vasculitis Speaker Panel |
| 4:40 |
Concluding Remarks |
| 4:50pm | Adjourn |
*Please Note: Agendas Are Subject To Change
Vascular Ultrasound WorkshopSaturday, September 7, 2024 | 7:30am – 12:00pm |
|
| 7:30am |
Welcome and Introduction to Vasculitis Ultrasound | Mark A. Matza, MD, MBA, RhMSUS |
| 7:45 |
Basics of Vasculitis Ultrasound: Machine & Doppler Settings, and Protocol | Mark A. Matza, MD, MBA, RhMSUS |
| 8:00 |
Q&A |
| 8:15 |
Live Demonstration: Temporal and Axillary Artery | Mark A. Matza, MD, MBA, RhMSUS |
| 8:25 |
Hands on Vasculitis Ultrasound Scanning: Temporal Arteries | |
| 9:30 | Morning Break |
| 9:45 |
Pitfalls, Tips, and Tricks in Vasculitis Ultrasound | Mark A. Matza, MD, MBA, RhMSUS |
| 10:15 |
Hands on Vasculitis Ultrasound Scanning: Axillary and Temporal Arteries | |
| 11:30 |
Lunch Break |
| 12:00pm |
Adjournment of Vascular Ultrasound Workshop |
*Please Note: Agendas Are Subject To Change
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Available credit
10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™10.75 Participation -
Formats
Live -
Categories
Rheumatology -
Course opens
March 8, 2024 -
Course expires
October 8, 2024 -
Event starts
September 6, 2024, 8:30 am EDT -
Event ends
September 7, 2024, 11:00 am EDT -
Price
$599.00 - Register for this course
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Venue
Mass General Brigham399 Revolution Drive
Somerville, MA 02145 US - This is a live event.
