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May 25, 2023

Opening Remarks & Housekeeping | State of the Union

8:00-8:15 |Palais-Kent

Dr. Tara Graham, Dr. Alessandra Cassano-Bailey, Dr. Veronique Caty, 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 2023 and beyond
  • Discuss how members can become more involved 

Clinical IR

8:15-8:30 |Palais-Kent

Osteoarthritis Pain Management – Geniculate Artery Embolization
Speaker(s): Dr. Jason Wong

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

  • Describe the relationship between neoangiogensis and osteoarthritis 
  • Discuss the knee arterial anatomy for GAE
  • Compare early studies of GAE 

8:30-8:55 |Palais-Kent

Taste of Grand Slams 

Speaker(s): Dr. Veronique Caty, Dr. Adnan Hadziomerovic, Dr. Jason Wong

8:55-9:00 |Palais-Kent

Discussion


Keynote Spotlight Series

09:00-09:15 |Palais-Kent

CAIR and SIR
Speaker(s): Dr. Parag Patel

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

  • Understand the history and mission of both CAIR and SIR, and how their collaboration can advance the field of interventional radiology in Canada and globally.
  • Identify the key opportunities for collaboration between CAIR and SIR
  • Gain knowledge and skills for effective collaboration and communication 

09:15-09:30 |Palais-Kent

Device Development for Interventional Oncology Arising from Daily Practice
Speaker(s): Dr. Shinchi Hori

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

  • Identify the technical limitations of currently available devices in the IR suite.
  • Develop an effective approach to design of new devices to overcome those technical limitations.
  • Understand the different steps required in the development of new devices. 

09:30-09:45 |Palais-Kent

Pelvic Venous Disease: Clinical Approach to Decision Making from Initial Visit to Intervention, Follow-up, and Adjuvant Therapies
Speaker(s): Dr. Brooke
Spencer

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

  • Recognize the pathophysiology of pelvic venous disease
  • Develop a clinical approach to the diagnosis and management of pelvic venous disease
  • Identify appropriate interventional radiology procedures for the treatment of pelvic venous disease 

9:50-10:20 Break


Debates Series

10:20-10:40 |Palais-Kent

Lipidol vs Beads
Speaker(s): Dr. Jean-Pierre Pelage, Dr. John Kachura

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

  • Differentiate the mechanisms of action and indications for Lipiodol and embolic beads in chemo-embolization procedures.
  • Evaluate the safety profiles and potential complications associated with the use of Lipiodol and embolic beads
  • Develop an understanding of how to select between Lipiodol and embolic beads 

10:40-11:00 |Palais-Kent

Bronchial Artery Embolization: Glue vs Particles
Speaker(s): Dr. Patrick Gilbert, Dr. Surinder Dhaliwal

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

  • Compare and contrast the use of glue and particles for bronchial artery embolization
  • Analyze the patient selection criteria and indications for using glue versus particles for bronchial artery embolization
  • Develop a comprehensive treatment algorithm for bronchial artery embolization that incorporates the use of both glue and particles 

11:00-11:20 |Palais-Kent

If I Could Only Invest in One Thermal Technology: Hot vs Cold 
Speaker(s): Dr. David Valenti, Dr. Derek Cool

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

  • Identify the role and opportunity for cryoablation for treatment of cancer and pain in different organ systems.
  • Describe the potential benefit of cryoablation over thermal heat ablation for treatment of tumours in kidneys.
  • Describe the current oncologic outcomes expected for ablation in organs other than the kidney. 

11:20-12:00

Knowledge sharing and networking


12:00-13:00 Lunch symposia 


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

13:00-13:20 |Palais-Kent

Speaker(s): Dr. Shinchi Hori

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. 

13:20-13:40 |Palais-Kent

Speaker(s): Dr. Brooke Spencer

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  

13:40-14:00 |Palais-Kent

Speaker(s): Dr. Parag Patel

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 outcomes   

14:00-14:20 |Palais-Kent

Residents & Fellows’ Best Cases
Speaker(s): Dr. John Kachura, Dr. Melissa Skanes

14:20-14:40 |Palais-Kent

CAIR Award

Speaker(s): Dr. Martin Simons                                                                                


14:40-15:10 Break


Masterclass 1

(concurrent sessions)

15:10-16:10 |Beauport/Beaumont/Bélair

Pelvic Venous & IVC Reconstruction
Speaker(s): Dr. Brooke Spencer, Dr. Ali Bessissow

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

  • Identify the indications and contraindications for pelvic venous and IVC reconstruction
  • Describe the various techniques and technologies available for pelvic venous and IVC reconstruction
  • Recognize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to pelvic venous and IVC reconstruction 

15:10-16:10 |St-Louis

Challenging CLI and PAD Cases
Speaker(s): Dr. Mathieu Beland, Dr. Parag Patel

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

  • Identify appropriate treatment options for complex cases of CLI and PAD
  • Develop a comprehensive approach to complex CLI and PAD cases
  • Manage procedural complications in CLI and PAD interventions 

Opening Reception & Networking

18:00-20:00|Villeray / De Tourny


May 26, 2023


Masterclass 2

(concurrent sessions)

08:00-09:00 |Beauport/Beaumont/Belair

Genius Session
Speaker(s): Dr. Bob Abraham, Lindsay Machan, Shinchi Hori

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

  • Recognize the different steps necessary to develop new interventional devices.
  • Develop a bench to bedside approach to design new devices.
  • Identify the main hurdles faced when developing new devices. 

08:00-09:00 |St-Louis

Complex Mesenteric Artery Revascularization
Speaker(s): Dr. Simon Bradette, Dr. Jeff Jaskolka

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

  • List some indications for intervention in acute and chronic mesenteric vascular disease
  • Describe some advantages and disadvantages of radial and femoral approaches to mesenteric intervention
  • Describe several tips and tricks for recanalization of occluded mesenteric vessels. 

9:00-9:30 Break


Embolization

09:30-09:45 |Palais-Kent

Medical Management for Prostatic Hypertrophy
Speaker(s): Dr. Rabi Tiguert

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

  • Understand the BPH CUA guidelines
  • Recognize different procedures on BPH
  • Describe the minimally invasive techniques  

09:45-10:00 |Palais-Kent

Prostate Artery Embolization Update: Current Evidence and Guidelines
Speaker(s): Dr. Nevin de Korompay

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

  • Review RCT data for PAE
  • Compare PAE to other MIST’s
  • Understand Canadian PAE context  

10:00-10:10 |Palais-Kent

Transarterial Treatment for Primary Breast Cancer and Lymph Node Metastases
Speaker(s): Dr. Shinchi Hori

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

  • Recognize the role of transarterial treatment for primary breast cancer and lymph node metastases
  • Identify the indications and contraindications for transarterial treatment for primary breast cancer and lymph node metastases
  • Describe the potential complications and adverse effects associated with transarterial treatment for primary breast cancer and lymph node metastases 

10:10-10:20 |Palais-Kent

Transarterial management of malignant tumors of the lung and mediastinum 
Speaker(s): Dr. Shinchi Hori

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

  • Recognize the effectiveness of TACE in treating advanced lung cancers for which there are no treatment options.
  • Use transarterial intervention for lung cancers with limited complications
  • Treat lung cancers with favorable results for better quality of life and longer survival rates.   

10:20-10:30 |Palais-Kent

Discussions 


10:30-11:00 Break


New directions in AVM management

11:00-11:20 |Palais-Kent

New Developments in AVM Management
Speaker(s): Dr. Marie-France Giroux, Dr. Martin Simons

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

  • Describe the role of genetic markers in vascular malformations
  • Identify new drugs being used or evaluated in treatment of vascular malformations.
  • Recognize the role of cryoablation in the treatment of vascular malformations. 

11:20-12:00 |Palais-Kent

Case-Based Expert Discussion
Speaker(s): Dr. Marie-France Giroux, Dr. Martin Simons, Dr. Aziz Qazi

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

  • Describe the role of genetic markers in vascular malformations
  • Identify new drugs being used or evaluated in treatment of vascular malformations.
  • Recognize the role of cryoablation in the treatment of vascular malformations. 

12:00-13:30 Lunch symposia


Interventions in Women’s Health Multidisciplinary Panel

13:30-13:40 |Palais-Kent

Status of IR referral in Canada: Have We Improved Post-Campaign?
Speaker(s): Dr. Veronique Caty

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

  • Describe current condition of uterine fibroid embolization in Canada
  • Identify differences in UFE techniques between sites in Canada
  • Analyse issues impacting IR performing UFE across Canada 

13:40-13:55 |Palais-Kent

International UFE Referral Practice: What Can We Learn?
Speaker(s): Dr. Jean-Pierre Pelage

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

  • Identify the different referral pathways available in France
  • Describe the differences between referral pathways
  • Recognize the impact of scientific evidence on patient referral 

13:55-14:15 |Palais-Kent

Town Hall: UFE across Canada Task Force Selection and Preliminary Goals
Speaker(s): Dr. Jean-Pierre Pelage, Dr. Alessandra Cassano-Bailey, Dr. Amol Mujoomdar, Dr. Nevin de Korompay, Dr. Darren Ferguson, Dr. Marie-Helene Racicot, Nehemie Pierre-Louis

Moderator: Dr. Veronique Caty

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

  • Identify challenges for women with fibroids to access fibroid treatment (UFE) in Canada
  • Determine how to improve UFE access across Canada
  • Create UFE task force group to maintain and improve UFE access in Canada 

14:15-14:40 Break


CAIR Initiative 2023 “Ask for Ablation”

14:40-14:45 |Palais-Kent

Introduction New Campaign: Ablative Treatments Offered Currently Across Canada (National Survey Baseline Data)
Speaker(s): Dr. Alessandra Cassano-Bailey

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

  • Describe the range of ablative treatments currently available across Canada
  • Identify the key stakeholders and audiences for a campaign focused on promoting awareness of ablative treatments
  • Express interest in becoming involved with the campaign 

14:45-15:00 |Palais-Kent

Renal Cryoablation Update and Tips and Tricks for Tricky Lesions
Speaker(s): Dr. Derek Cool

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

  • Describe the status of renal cryoablation in treatment of T1a and T1b renal cell carcinoma
  • Identify renal tumours at risk for major complication.
  • Apply potential corrective/preventative ancillary procedures to increase ablation safety. 

15:00-15:15 |Palais-Kent

Liver Ablation Update
Speaker(s): Dr. Amol Mujoomdar

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

  • Review the latest evidence for thermal ablation in treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Identify the evolving role of ablation in the treatment of metastatic colorectal carcinoma.
  • Compare outcomes of percutaneous ablation with other treatment modalities 

15:15-15:30 |Palais-Kent

New Directions: Cryoablation for Breast Lesions
Speaker(s): Dr. Ryan Margau

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

  • Identify breast lesions that are potentially amendable to cryotherapy
  • Summarize why a multidisciplinary tumor board discussion is needed before treating a breast lesion with cryoablation
  • Develop a treatment plan for ablating a suitable breast lesion 

15:30-15:40 |Palais-Kent

Lung Ablation
Speaker(s): Dr. Gerald Gahide

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

  • Identify appropriate patient selection criteria for lung ablation procedures
  • Describe the different types of lung ablation techniques available
  • Evaluate the risks and potential complications associated with lung ablation procedures 

CAIR AGM

15:40-15:50 |Palais-Kent

Dr. Tara Graham | Dr. David Valenti


15:50-16:10 Break


Masterclass 3

16:10-17:30 |Palais-Kent

Jeopardy Film Panel
Moderator(s): Dr. Nevin de Korompay, Dr. Jason Wong

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

  • Summarize IR procedures done in the liver 
  • Recognize IR procedures done on celebrities 
  • Explain IR MSK procedures 

Women in IR – Cocktails & Networking

18:00-19:00 | Plaines


May 27, 2023

Wellness Symposium – Radiation Exposure and Protection in 2023 – SAM Session

08:00-08:45 |Palais-Kent

Radiation Exposure and Protection Update: What You Need to Know
Speaker(s): Dr. Lindsay Machan

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

  • Discuss basic principles of radiation safety
  • Recognize newer areas of radiation safety research including anti-oxidants
  • Discuss misconceptions about commonly accepted radiation protection manoeuvres.

08:45-09:00 |Palais-Kent

Ophthalmology: Cataract Diagnosis and Treatments
Speaker(s): Dr. Rene Dinh

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

  • Review of the crystalline lens anatomy, mechanisms of cataract formation, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis 
  • Identify the risks of ionizing radiation exposure to the crystalline lens. Learn about physiopathology. 
  • Review the specific radioprotection measures to the eye, and dose limit to the eye. 

Discussions


09:00-09:10 Break


Masterclass 4

(concurrent sessions)

9:10-10:10 |Beauport/Beaumont/Bélair

Peds IR for the Adult Interventionalist
Speaker(s): Dr. George Koshy Chiramel,  Dr. Jean-Nicolas Racicot

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

  • Recognize the similarities and dissimilarities between pediatric and adult intervention radiology services
  • Understand the disease processes pertaining to the specific age groups
  • Identify the precautions in planning for a pediatric IR case.  

9:10-10:10 |St-Louis

Spyglass Percutaneous Endobiliary Procedures
Speaker(s): Dr. Ali Bessisow, Dr. Eran Shlomovitz

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

  • Identify the indications for Spyglass Percutaneous Endobiliary Procedures
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the technical aspects of Spyglass Percutaneous Endobiliary Procedures
  • Discuss the potential complications of Spyglass Percutaneous Endobiliary Procedures 

9:10-10:10 |Villeray / De Tourny

Techs & Nurses: Stroke talk
Speaker(s): Dr. Nevin de Korompay

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

  • Review evidence Behind EVT
  • Recognize equipment and technical details of EVT 
  • Understand nursing perspective of developing an EVT program

10:10-10:30 Break


Potpourri

10:30-10:40 |Palais-Kent

Top IO (Interventional Oncology) papers of 2022
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 2022.
  • 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 

10:40-10:55 |Palais-Kent

Peritoneal Dialysis
Speaker(s): Dr. Guillaume Garneau

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

  • Demonstrate the advantages of PD over other types of dialysis
  • Utilize the technical basics of PD insertion in radiology and its benefits over surgical approach
  • Recognize the main complications related to the technique 

10:55-11:10 |Palais-Kent

Thoracic Duct Embolization Techniques
Speaker(s): Dr. François Côté

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

  • Identify the main indications for a thoracic duct intervention.
  • Describe the different imaging modalities that can be used to image the thoracic duct.
  • Review the approaches (material and techniques) that can be considered to reach it for the intervention (embolization, stenting, drainage) 

11:10-11:25 |Palais-Kent

Cryoneurolysis
Speaker(s): Dr. Leandro Cardarelli Leite

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 

11:25-11:40 |Palais-Kent

3D US to Improve Guidance Accuracy for Thermal Ablation
Speaker(s): Dr. Derek Cool

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

  • Describe the limitations of conventional 2D ultrasound for percutaneous ablation guidance
  • Describe how 3D ultrasound can be used for volumetric assessment of solid abdominal organs during percutaneous ablation.
  • Describe potential uses of 3D ultrasound for tumour identification, ablation needle guidance and verification of needle position. 

11:40-11:50 |Palais-Kent

Discussions

11:50-12:00 |Palais-Kent

Closing Remarks
Dr. Tara Graham, Dr. Alessandra Cassano-Bailey, Dr. Veronique Caty