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Point- of- Care Ultraschall (POCUS) Gefässe arteriell und venös

Point- of- Care Ultraschall (POCUS) Gefässe arteriell und venös

Nov 21, 2025
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Nov 22, 2025

Die fokussierte Sonographie hat einen hohen Stellenwert in der Diagnostik und Behandlung von Gefässerkrankungen. Wir möchten dem bestehenden Interesse am Gefässultraschall in diesem zweitägigen Intensivkurs begegnen und Ärztinnen und Ärzten eine praxisorientierte Grundlage vermitteln. Dieser Kurs ist Teil der Voraussetzungen zur Erlangung des Fähigkeitsausweises POCUS Komponenten 3 (arteriell) und 4 (venös).

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Basic Vascular Surgery Techniques 2026

Basic Vascular Surgery Techniques 2026

Jan 18, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026

The Basic Vascular Surgery Techniques course in Lucerne/Sarnen is a three-day hands-on training program designed to teach fundamental skills in vascular surgery. Participants gain practical experience using realistic pulsatile models for open surgical techniques, arterial repair, and distal bypass procedures, earning 20 CME credits. The course is aimed at surgical trainees and specialists across multiple disciplines, providing a structured learning experience under the guidance of expert tutors.

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European Vascular Master Class 2026

European Vascular Master Class 2026

Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026

The masterclass workshop provides excellent hands-on experience on pulsatile realistic models to perform open straight forward and complex aortic repair, endovascular aortic reconstruction, carotid endarterectomy and distal bypass surgery as well as virtual simulation for carotid, iliac and renal interventions (20 CME Credits).

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Mini Endo Simulator

The Mini Endo Simulator is a compact, life-like training tool designed for endovascular procedures. It allows practice of wire handling, catheter navigation, and the deployment of both self-expanding and balloon-expandable stents. The simulator includes anatomically realistic aneurysms and stenoses, enabling a broad range of interventional scenarios. Inlays can be customized according to customer requirements, ensuring targeted training solutions. The Mini-Endo simulator is ideal for mastering technical skills, refining endovascular strategies, and enhancing team coordination in a safe and reproducible environment.

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Arm Simulator

Arm model for shunt-surgery – The water-filled vessel system, under pulsatile pressure, makes a lifelike hands-on training of almost all important shunts possible.

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Thoracic Simulator

The thoracic simulator is a life-like simulator with pulsatile flow. Several inlays w/o coronary arteries and w/o aortic valve are available. On the thoracic simulator a big variety of cardiac and vascular surgical procedures can be trained. Not only perfect technique but also good assistance is important and can be trained. Suture leakages are unmasked and extra stitches which sometimes are bailout stitches can be exercised. The thoracic simulator is also an ideal tool to discuss surgical strategies.

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Imaging, Preprocessing

Training in imaging and preprocessing for endovascular surgery is essential in this rapidly evolving field. Precise analysis and measurements are key and optimizes procedural planning and therefore proper device selection and strategic procedure planning. Training includes recognizing potential complications that can be identified through imaging, such as dissections, perforations, or thrombosis following endovascular interventions. As technology advances, ongoing education in imaging modalities and preprocessing methods will remain integral to the practice of endovascular surgery.

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Endovascular Complex

Complex endovascular aortic repair can be necessary in several specific clinical scenarios, usually involving complicated aortic pathology that cannot be adequately managed with standard endovascular techniques. Some common indications include aortic aneuryms extending into the juxtarenal, pararenal or visceral aorta or into the aortic arch, and aortic dissections. Image analysis and preprocessing is absolutely key.

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Ultrasound

Ultrasound training is essential for vascular surgeons as it not only enhances their diagnostic and procedural capabilities but also improves patient care and outcomes. By integrating ultrasound into their practice, vascular surgeons can offer comprehensive, accurate, and timely evaluations and interventions, ultimately leading to improved management of vascular diseases.

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About Vascular International

The Vascular International (VI) School for Vascular Surgery is dedicated to advancing the training and education of vascular surgical techniques through the use of lifelike models. With patient safety as the top priority, VI continuously strives to enhance vascular surgery training, ensuring the highest standards of safe and effective open and endovascular patient care.

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