Mumbai Vascular Foundation
Event • November 11, 2022 - November 13, 2022

Edition 1- Peripheral Arterial Disease Course

Location: Symbiosis Learning Center, Symbiosis Hospital, Dadar

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2022

About the Event

Mumbai Vascular Foundation (MVF) successfully organized a comprehensive Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Course from November 11th to 13th, 2022, at the Symbiosis Learning Center, Symbiosis Hospital, Dadar.

This intensive training program provided a platform for medical professionals to gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in managing peripheral vascular diseases (PVD). The event brought together leading vascular and interventional specialists from across the country to share insights on the latest advancements, treatment strategies, and practical approaches for tackling complex vascular conditions.

Event Highlights

  • Expert-Led Learning — Participants learned from renowned diabetic foot surgeons and interventional radiologists.
  • Live Case Demonstrations — Real-time case studies covering aortoiliac, femoropopliteal, and below-knee disease interventions.
  • Hands-On Training — Simulation-based learning with live hardware demonstrations.
  • Comprehensive Discussions — In-depth discussions on diabetic foot management, ulcer treatment, and advanced wound care.
  • Emergency Management — BCLS/ACLS training for handling acute vascular emergencies in the Cath Lab.
  • Latest Advances in PVD — Topics included IVL, deep venous arterialization, and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).

Objectives

  • Understanding the pathophysiology of PVD — and the role of interventional radiologists in its management.
  • Principles of diabetic ulcer care — foot biomechanics, and determining amputation levels.
  • Detailed patient assessment strategies — acute vs. chronic limb ischemia.
  • Mastering endovascular revascularization techniques — and vascular access methods.
  • Approaches to chronic total occlusion (CTO) — and calcified lesions.

The course was led by renowned experts in vascular and interventional radiology, including:

  • Dr. Bhavesh Arun Popat - Course Director, Vascular and Interventional Radiologist, Treasurer, Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
  • Dr. Aniruddha Vidyadhar Kulkarni - Course Director, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital.
  • Dr. Karan Manoj Anandpara - Course Moderator, Interventional Radiologist, PD Hinduja National Hospital and Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences.
  • Dr. Arun Bal - Senior Diabetic Foot Surgeon, Founder and Ex-President, Diabetic Foot Society of India.
  • Dr. Tushar Rege - Diabetic Foot Surgeon.
  • Dr. Sanjay Vaidya - Plastic and Diabetic Foot Surgeon.
  • Dr. Kranti Kumar Rathod - Professor, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital.
  • Dr. Ankur Phatarpekar - Interventional Cardiologist.
  • Dr. Kshiti Shah - Cardiac and Vascular Anesthetist.
  • Dr. Gourish Shinde - Cardiac and Vascular Anesthetist.