Presenter:

William A. Gray, MD

William A. Gray, MD Director, Endovascular Services
Center for Interventional Vascular Therapy
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, NY

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Target Audience:

Interventional Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Neurologists, Interventional Nurses and Technologists.

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Fee Information:

There is no fee for this educational activity.

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Topics:

1. EVA-3S & Space-Bumps in the road
2. CAPTURE 3500-Lesion morphology & Predictors for Stroke
3. CAPTURE II vs. EXACT 1500 - Does open or Closed Cell Stent design really matter?

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Learning Objectives:

Discuss the format of CAPTURE 3500 and its relationship and relevance to the ARCHER pivotal trials and current carotic stenting practice

Discuss the outcomes of CAPTURE 3500 as regards the experience/specialty of the operators, demographics of the patients, the procedural characteristics, and the timing and location of events

Integrate the lessons from CAPTURE 3500 into the practice of carotid stenting going forward

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Accreditation:

MD/DO:
This activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME). NACCME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NACCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essential Areas and Policies.

Nurses:
ANCC: NACCME is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association for 1 contact hour. Provider #: 110-3-E-06. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13255 for 1 contact hour.

Technologists:
SICP Approved for 1 credit hour.

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Faculty Disclosures:

All those with control over the content of continuing education programs sponsored by NACCME are expected to disclose to the meeting audience any real or apparent conflicts of interest related to the content of their presentations. It is not assumed that these financial interests or affiliations will have an adverse impact on presentations; they are simply noted here to fully inform participants.

Dr. Gray has disclosed that he is a consultant to Abbott Vascular, Access Closure, Inc., CoAptus Medical Corporation, Mercator MedSystems, Inc., Sage Medical, Inc., Ovalis, Inc., Paragon IP, and Pathway Medical Technologies. He is a major shareholder/options holder in Access Closure, Inc., CoAptus Medical Corporation, Sage Medical, Inc., Ovalis Inc, Paragon IP, and Pathway Medical Technologies.

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Commercial Supporter:

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Abbott Vascular.

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Sponsor:

Sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME).