Hemodialysis Access (WK 19) (Course codes: 0219–0719–1119)

4. Identify the different strategies applied to the management of patients after the uterine artery embolization procedure. 5..Discuss the complications potentially associated with the uterine artery embolization procedure and the steps taken to manage patients experiencing these complications.

HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS (WK 19) (Course codes: 0219-0719-1119) Coordinator. Dheeraj Rajan, MD

1. Be familiar with the KlDOQI gUidelines relevant to technique and management issues regarding hemodialysis access sites. 2. Describe common causes of dialysis access dysfunction and locations of stenoses in different types of dialysis access. 3. Discuss the role and techniques of dialysis access screening and maintenance with percutaneous intervention. 4. Describe current percutaneous techniques, devices and approaches for management of dysfunctional autologous fistulae. 5. List the available methods for percutaneously declotting dialysis grafts and autologous fistulae. 6. Describe the current role and limitations of stent placement for hemodialysis access management. 7. Discuss the diagnosis, prevention and management of hemodialysis-related central venous access complications. 8. Indicate the interventional techniques for peritoneal dialysis catheter placement and management.

INFERIOR VENA CAVA FILTRATION (HANDSON) (WK 21) (Course codes: 0521-1221) Coordinator. Christopher S. Morris, MD

1. Summarize the current, emerging, and controversial indications and contraindications for permanent and temporary vena cava filters. 2. Deploy, in Vitro, vena cava filters available in the US. 3. Deploy, in vitro, many filters that are available outside the US. 4. Discuss common and unusual technical problems that may occur during filter insertion. 5. Describe the diagnosis and management of complications of vena cava filters.

IR MANAGEMENT OF PORTAL HYPERTENSION (TIPS) (WK 22) (Course codes: 0122- 0622-1322) Coordinator. Timothy W.I. Clark, MD

1. Define the indications and contraindications for TIPS. 2. Explain the pre-procedure patient evaluation and patient selection for TIPS. 3. Review hepatic vascular anatomy relevant to TIPS. 4. Describe adjunctive techniques to facilitate portal vein puncture. 5. Outline step-by-step approach to perform TIPS. 6. Define the procedural endpoints. 7. Recommend appropriate follow-up regimens. 8. Review successful strategies for the challenging TIPS case.

HEPATOBILIARY DISEASE: THE IR APPROACH (WK 20) (Course codes: 0520-0920-1420)

IR MANAGEMENT OF STROKE (WK 23) (Course codes: 0323-0923-0623-1423)

Coordinator. Joshua Weintraub, MD

Coordinator. Bernadette]. Stallmeyer, MD

1. Discuss the pre-procedural work-up and the

1. Explain the rationale for emergency interventionaI stroke therapy.

post procedural follow up care of the patient undergoing a biliary interventional procedure. 2. Discuss the anatomy of the biliary tract and the common variations. 3. Discuss various interventions including: techniques for biliary tract puncture, catheter insertion, drainage, biopsy and stenting. 4. Describe the management of complications follOWing procedures on the biliary system. 5. Describe the approach to management of patients with common benign and malignant bilialY tract disorders.

2. Identify appropriate indications and contraindications for performing emergency stroke therapy, whether medical or interventional. 3. Be familiar with early signs of ischemia on noncontrast CT scan which can aid in determining whether patient is a good candidate for emergency stroke therapy. 4. Be familiar with the emerging role of CT perfusion and CT angiography in evaluating whether patient is a good candidate for emergency stroke therapy. P337