Thursday | May 23, 2024

7:00-8:00 Breakfast | Mayfair / Endrooms & West Foyer

My Best and Worst Days in the Angio Suite: Lessons Learned in the Trenches

8:00-8:05 | Britannia/Belaire

Welcome Remarks
Speakers: Dr. Alessandra Cassano-Bailey, Dr. Gerald Gahide

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Describe the accomplishments of CAIR in the previous year
• Summarize the direction of the organization for 2024 and beyond
• Discuss how members can become more involved 

8:05-8:20 | Britannia/Belaire

Guest Speaker: Dr. Alda Tam, SIR

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Recognize and avoid invisible hazards caused by carelessness or ignorance
• Identify how to obtain the best results through their long experience and careful planning of individual treatment procedures
• Apply knowledge gained to carry out better procedures with a minimum of risk

8:20-8:35 | Britannia/Belaire

Guest Speaker: Dr. Jean Pierre Pelage

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Recognize opportunities to take control of situations to avoid bad outcomes
• Create opportunities to guide care through creative solutions
• Identify learning opportunities from experiences and apply learning to practice 

8:35-8:50 | Britannia/Belaire

Guest Speaker: Dr. Julien Garnon

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Identify errors in judgement that lead to patient complications
• Describe how to manage difficult cases in the endovascular suite
• Identify key decisions that allow for optimal patient outcome

8:50-8:55 | Britannia/Belaire

Discussions

8:55-10:00 

Debates

8:55-9:15 | Britannia/Belaire

Is TACE Dead ? Use of Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) vs. Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE) for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
Speaker(s): Dr. Louis-Martin Boucher, Dr. Amol Mujoomdar 

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Compare the mechanisms of action of TACE and TARE
• Analyze the suitability of each procedure based on tumor characteristics
• Evaluate the potential complications and outcomes of TACE and TARE

9:15-9:35 | Britannia/Belaire

If I only had one closure device: MynxGrip vs Perclose vs Angioseal
Speaker(s): Dr. Darren Ferguson, Dr. Richard Owen, Dr. Gerald Gahide

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Describe  the principles behind the different closure devices
• Discuss the advantages and challenges of each device
• Evaluate the advantages and potential complications of each device

9:35-9:55 | Britannia/Belaire

Iliocaval Stenting: IVUS or DSA?
Speaker(s): Dr. Jeff Jaskolka, Dr. Veronique Cathy

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Review the technical aspects of DSA and IVUS for the placement iliocaval stents
• Compare the respective advantages of both techniques
• Discuss the potential drawbacks of each approach

9:55-10:00 | Britannia/Belaire

Discussions

10:00-10:30 Break

10:30-11:45

Clinical Interventional Radiology – Acute Pulmonary Embolism

10:30-10:40 | Britannia/Belaire

A patient perspective
Speaker(s): Mrs. Brenda Crowell

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Review the difficulties faced by patients during the acute phase of pulmonary embolism
• List the approaches available to improve patient experience

10:40-10:55 | Britannia/Belaire

Pulmonary Embolism management in the ICU
Speaker(s): Dr. Paul Boiteau

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Describe the multidisciplinary approach for the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism
• Know the respective roles of each team for the management of acute pulmonary embolism
• Discuss the specific role of ICU team for the coordination of management

10:55-11:10 | Britannia/Belaire

Pulmonary Embolism Management: Scientific update
Speaker(s): Dr. Eric Herget

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Review the latest clinical trial results for the management of pulmonary embolism
• Describe the respective roles, risks and benefits of each treatment
• Offer a risk-adapted treatment and follow-up that contribute to a favorable outcome

11:10-11:15 | Britannia/Belaire

Discussions

11:15-11:35 | Britannia/Belaire

Taste of Grand Slams
Speaker(s) – Dr. Jason Wong, Dr. Adnan Hadziomerovic

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the technical nuances, procedural strategies, and innovations in IR treatments, with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes and minimizing complications
• Analyze case studies and morbidity and mortality (M & M) cases to extract lessons learned and best practices for clinical decision-making and procedural execution

11:35-11:55 | Britannia/Belaire

Trainee Day – Best Cases
Speaker(s) – Dr. Anastasia Hadjivassiliou, Dr. Nevin de Korompay

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Identify strategies for addressing common challenges in IR, including difficult anatomical considerations, patient selection, and post-procedural care
• Discuss the technical nuances, procedural strategies, and innovations in IR treatments, with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes and minimizing complications

12:00-13:00 Lunch symposia 

13:30-15:00

Clinical Interventional Radiology – Keynote Spotlight Series

13:30-13:50 | Britannia/Belaire

Ablative Therapy in Cholangiocarcinoma
Speaker(s): Dr. Alda Tam

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Review the histology and classification of cholangiocarcinomas
• Describe the expanding role of interventional radiology and liver-directed therapies in the treatment of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas
• Discuss the effectiveness of percutaneous ablation in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas

13:50-14:10 | Britannia/Belaire

Embolization in MSK: How has it started and where are we going ? Evidence-based review
Speaker(s): Dr. Jean Pierre Pelage

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Review the recent history of arterial embolization of chronic joint pain
• Describe the physiopathology of osteoarthritis related pain and the potential role of embolization
• Analyze the medical evidences available that support those techniques

14:10-14:30 | Britannia/Belaire

IR Goes Orthopedic
Speaker(s): Dr. Julien Garnon

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the different percutaneous approaches available to treat symptomatic bone lesions
• Compare the respective risks and benefits of the different approaches
• Know the tools and techniques available to avoid complications

14:30-14:40 | Britannia/Belaire

Discussions

14:40-14:50 | Britannia/Belaire

CAIR Award: Dr. Josée Dubois , M.D.

14:50-15:00 | Britannia/Belaire

CAIR AGM

15:00-15:30 Break

15:30-16:30

Masterclass 1

(concurrent session)

15:30-16:30 | Bonavista

Above the Neck (Non Stroke)
Speaker(s): Dr. Nevin De Korompay, Dr. Jeff Jaskolka

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Review updated evidence and techniques for carotid stenting
• Describe the recent advances in subdural hematoma management
• Discuss the technique of middle meningeal embolization

15:30-16:30 | Eau Claire (North/South)

The complex/unusual UFE
Speaker(s): Dr. Jean Pierre Pelage

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Recognize complex UFE cases
• Review through cases avenues to manage complicated UFE cases
• Review the results and potential complications of the procedure

15:30-16:30 | Bow Valley

IR Fellowship Program Directors Meeting (by invitation only)
Speaker(s): Dr. Anastasia Hadjivassiliou

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in IR fellowship training
• Explore strategies for enhancing the educational experience of IR fellows
• Facilitate collaboration and exchange of best practices among program directors to continuously improve the quality of IR fellowship training

Opening Reception & Networking

18:00-20:00| Conference Level

Friday | May 24, 2024

8:00-9:00

Masterclass 2

(concurrent sessions)

08:00-09:00 | Bonavista

No fail today ! How to win the SFA ?
Speaker(s): Dr. Andrew Benko, Dr. Adnan Hadziomerovic

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Describe the different indications for SFA recanalization
• Review the technical approaches available for SFA recanalization
• Discuss how to preserve SFA patency after its recanalization

08:00-09:00 | Eau Claire (North/South)

Complex biliary interventions
Speaker(s): Dr. Cori Caughlin, Dr. Gillian Shiau

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Review the recent advancements in biliary interventions devices and techniques
• Describe  the indications and contraindications of biliary interventions
• Discuss the criteria for patient selection and the expected clinical outcomes

08:00-09:00 | Bow Valley

Bone consolidation: from Cementing to Screw Fixation
Speaker(s): Dr. Julien Garnon, Dr. Peter Munk

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Evaluate the criteria for bone consolidation, including both its indications and contraindications
• Explain the fundamental principles and methodologies underlying each technique employed in bone consolidation
• Examine the possible complications associated with bone consolidation procedures and outline strategies for their mitigation and resolution

9:00-9:30 Break

9:30-10:30

Embolization

09:30-09:45 | Britannia/Belaire

Emborrhoid: Endovascular Management of Emmorrhoids
Speaker(s): Dr. Gilles Soulez

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Review the anatomy and pathophysiology of hemorrhoidal bleeding
• Discuss the approaches available for treating severe hemorrhoidal bleeding
• Discuss the emborhoid technique for severe hemorrhoidal bleeding

09:45-10:00 | Britannia/Belaire

Portal and suprahepatic vein embolization for increasing Liver Remnant
Speaker(s): Dr. Anastasia Hadjivassiliou

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the role of curative hepatic resection for the treatment of liver tumors and the importance of future liver remnant (FLR)
• Evaluate technique and evidence for FLR hypertrophy using portal vein embolization and hepatic deprivation
• Present the advantages and limitations of portal vein embolization and hepatic deprivation

10:00-10:15 | Britannia/Belaire

CARTO/PARTO/BRTO/ BATO: Can I Buy a Transvenous obliteration Vowel?
Speaker(s): Dr. Amol Mujoomdar

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the physiology of variceal bleeding
• Present the different endovascular approaches available to treat porto‐systemic shunts
• Discuss the relative risks and benefits of each technique

10:15-10:30 | Britannia/Belaire

Discussions

10:30-10:45 Break

10:45-11:45

MSK Gone Crazy

10:45-11:00 | Britannia/Belaire

Non Lung/Kidney/Liver Ablation: What IR Can Offer
Speaker(s): Dr. Julien Garnon

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Review the anatomical and technical requirements to use ablation in the MSK system
• Discuss the risks and benefits of MSK treatments by ablation
• Describe safe procedural techniques to lower the risk of adverse events

11:00-11:15 | Britannia/Belaire

Cryoneurolysis – A Systematic Review
Speaker(s): Dr. Neil Resnick

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Describe the indications and contraindications for cryoneurolysis
• Demonstrate proficiency in the technical aspects of performing cryoneurolysis
• Discuss the potential risks and complications of cryoneurolysis and describe strategies for mitigating and managing these complications

11:15-11:30 | Britannia/Belaire

Cementoplasty: Why, When, How ?
Speaker(s): Dr. Peter Munk

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the role of bone strengthening by cementoplasty in clinical practice
• Review the technical strategies required to perform cementoplasty
• Describe the outcomes and benefits of cementoplasty

11:30-11:45 | Britannia/Belaire

Discussions 

12:00-13:00 Lunch Symposia

13:30-14:10

HCC Management

13:30-13:45 |Britannia/Belaire

Guidelines CAIR
Speaker(s): Dr. Jason Wong

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Distinguish the different stages of hepatocellular carcinoma
• Establish the roles of local, locoregional and systemic therapies for each stage in Canada
• Discuss the secondary surveillance following potentially curative therapy of HCC

13:45-14:15 | Britannia/Belaire

HCC lesions management, a Panel Discussion
Speaker(s): Dr. Jason Wong, Dr. Alda Tam, Dr. Anastasia Hadjivassiliou, Dr. Robert Abraham, Dr. Amol Mujoomdar

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Review the different approaches available to treat HCC
• Discuss the benefits and limitations of each technique
• Understand the role of each technique according to the stage of the disease

14:15:14:25 | Britannia/Belaire

Discussions

14:25-14:40 Break

14:40-15:50

CAIR Initiative “Ask for Ablation”

14:40-14:50 | Britannia/Belaire

Current State of Tumor Ablation in Canada
Speaker(s): Dr. Alessandra Cassano-Bailey, Dr. Gerald Gahide

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Review the different ablation programs currently offered in Canada
• Describe the potential reasons for discrepancies across Canada
• Discuss the past, current and future actions taken to improve ablation offer

14:50-15:00 | Britannia/Belaire

Building an Ablation Program
Speaker(s): Dr. Stefan Przybojewski

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Describe the different steps required to build an ablation program
• Review the main drawbacks encountered in practice
• Discuss the different approaches and collaborations helpful to a successful program

15:00-15:15 | Britannia/Belaire

Tips and tricks: Soft Tissue Tumor Ablation
Speaker(s): Dr. Peter Munk 

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Describe the role of Soft Tissue Tumor Ablation
• Discuss the techniques, including imaging guidance and probe placement
• Review the results, including benefits, risks and limitations

15:15-15:30 | Britannia/Belaire

Tips and Tricks: Lung Ablation
Speaker(s): Dr. Gerald Gahide

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Describe the principles of lung tumor ablation
• Discuss the different techniques, including imaging guidance and probe placement
• Review the patient selection criteria, especially focusing on tumor size and location

15:30-15:45 | Britannia/Belaire

Tips and Tricks: Kidney Ablation
Speaker(s): Dr. Maxime Noel-Lamy

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Describe the basic principles of renal tumor ablation
• Review the current techniques, including imaging guidance and probe placement
• Discuss the patient selection criteria, especially focusing on tumor size and location

15:45-16:00 | Britannia/Belaire

Discussions

16:00-16:30 Break

16:30-17:30

Masterclass 3 – Jeopardy Film Panel, A brief history of Interventional Radiology

16:30-17:30 | Britannia/Belaire

Speaker(s): Dr. Jason Wong, Dr. Nevin De Korompay, Dr. Stefan Przybojewski

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Review the milestones of IR history
• Describe important IR devices
• Test the IR knowledge in a Jeopardy Film Panel setting

Women in IR – Cocktails & Networking

18:00-19:00 | Nakiska

Saturday | May 25, 2024

08:00-09:00

Wellness Symposium – SAM Session

08:00-08:30 | Britannia/Belaire

Failing Better
Speaker(s): Dr. Sara Gray

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the perfection myth. If we study long enough, try hard enough, or are just really smart can we achieve perfection
• Review how shame, resilience and connection intersect with our mental health
• Develop strategies for recovery after making a mistake, in medicine, or elsewhere
• Identify common issues faced by interventional radiologists
• Develop coping mechanisms and strategies to handle challenging scenarios without compromising mental well-being
• Foster a supportive environment through peer discussions, debriefing sessions, and mental health resources

08:30-08:50 | Britannia/Belaire

Moral Injury
Speaker(s): Dr. Cori Caughlin, Dr. Alessandra Cassano-Bailey

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Define and identify the signs and symptoms of moral injury to interventional radiologists
• Describe the systemic and individual factors contributing to moral injury
• Implement self-care strategies and establish boundaries to maintain emotional and mental well-being

8:50-9:00 | Britannia/Belaire

Discussions

09:00-09:15 Break

Masterclass 4

(concurrent sessions)

9:15-10:15 | Bonavista

ArterioVenous Malformations: What You’ve Always Wanted to Know
Speaker(s): Dr. Josée Dubois, Dr. Gerald Leighen

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Investigate recent advancements in the treatment of ArterioVenous Malformations
• Gain insight into the complexities involved in managing ArterioVenous Malformations
• Utilize case studies to analyze indications, complications, and clinical results associated with the management of AVMs

9:15-10:15 | Eau Claire (North/South)

Trainee Session: What You Need to Know Before You Enter Practice
Speaker(s): Dr. Tara Graham, Dr. Cori Caughlin

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Identify the key skills, both clinical and non-clinical, that are essential for a successful transition to IR practice
• Discuss the common challenges and opportunities new IRs face in the early stages of their careers
• Provide guidance on maintaining work-life balance, continuing professional development, and navigating the complexities of healthcare systems to ensure a fulfilling and sustainable career in IR

9:15-10:15 | Bow Valley

Nurses and techs related session (Techs M&M)
Speaker(s): Dr. Gillian Shiau, Dr. Laurent Bilodeau

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Asses how to effectively handle complications
• Utilize case studies to explore complications and extract best practices through debriefing
• Describe common errors encountered and provide strategies for their prevention

10:15-10:30 Break

10:30-12:00

Young Guns Forever

10:30-10:50 | Britannia/Belaire

Top Interventional Oncology (IO) papers of 2023
Speaker(s): Dr. John Kachura

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Identify the latest evidence-based advances in interventional radiology, as presented in the top papers of 2023.
• List changes to the clinical practice to be made or maintained based on most current data presented
• Identify areas of further needed research and technical advancement in the field of IR 

10:50-11:10 | Britannia/Belaire

A Brief History of ArterioVenous Malformations
Speaker(s): Dr. Josée Dubois

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Describe history of AVM and evolution of classification through the years
• Comment on treatment evolution through the years
• Review the different therapeutic approaches available to treat AVMs and treatment evolution throughout the years

11:10-11:30 | Britannia/Belaire

A Journey in Innovation
Speaker(s): Dr. Robert Abraham

At the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Describe  the distinct stages required for the development of innovative interventional devices
• Establish a comprehensive methodology from laboratory testing to clinical application for crafting novel devices
• Identify the primary challenges encountered in the process of creating cutting-edge devices

11:30-11:45

Discussions

11:45-12:00 | Britannia/Belaire

Closing Remarks
Dr. Alessandra Cassano-Bailey, Dr. Gerald Gahide