American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting Offers Innovative Research

New Orleans, LA, January 20, 2014 --(PR.com)-- "The Annual Meeting is an invaluable event in my opinion. It provides an opportunity to network, build relationships and learn what is happening in the field as it happens. Although journal articles are very good, to be on the front line, you have to hear what people are doing in the practice before it is published. This is where the thought leaders share information, provide thought provoking stimulation, and push the intellectual envelope!"
- Joseph Zygmunt, Jr RVT RPhS

The American Venous Forum will hold its 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. AVF Annual Meetings bring together internationally recognized thought leaders, expert investigators and clinicians in venous and lymphatic disease.

To register for the 26th Annual Meeting, please visit www.veinforum.org

2014 Program Features and Highlights

Scientific Sessions
*Superficial Vein Disease
*Chronic Venous Obstructions
*Venous Thromboembolism/ IVC Filters
*Venous Mix

Presidential Address: Dr. Peter K. Henke

Villavicencio Symposium: Treatment of Acute Venous Thromboembolism

Specialty Symposia
*Deep Venous Disease
*Vascular Medicine and Thrombosis
*Wound Care, Lymphedema and Compression
*Animal Models in Venous Research
*Superficial Veins Done Differently
*Biomechanics of Venous Valves: In Silico, In Vitro and In Vivo

D. Eugene Strandness Memorial Lecture: Acute Venous Thromboembolism: A Focus on Acute PE - Alberto Smith, PhD

David S. Sumner Venous Summit: When Things Go Wrong - A Rare Case of Mismanagement

Scientific Poster Presentations and Displays

The Annual Meeting has been approved by the The American College of Surgeons for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. The David S. Sumner Venous Summit has been approved by The American College of Surgeons for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; of the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits listed above, a maximum of 4 credits meet the requirements for Self-Assessment.

AVF is offering a discounted rate if registration is received by February 11, 2014. All registrations received after February 11, 2014 will be subject to the onsite rates.

The American Venous Forum (AVF) is dedicated to improving the care of patients with venous and lymphatic disease through education, research and technology. Membership is open to vascular surgeons, physicians and allied health professionals engaged in the care of patients with venous and lymphatic diseases.