Clinical Research Topics in Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2026

May 27, 2026

This course provides an overview of the latest research and clinical advancements presented by fellows from the Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute Fellowship Program. Participants will share findings that address common yet complex clinical conditions requiring specialized, multidisciplinary care. Emphasis will be placed on the evolving role of vascular and interventional radiology in diagnosing and treating these conditions, highlighting innovative, minimally invasive therapies that are often under-recognized within the primary care community. The course aims to enhance awareness, foster collaboration across specialties, and improve patient outcomes by bridging gaps between primary care and advanced interventional practices.

Target Audience

Radiologists, Interventional Radiologists, Pulmonologists, Vascular Medicine Physicians, Vascular Surgeons, Thoracic Surgeons, Imaging Services Administration, Baptist Health Executives, Hospitalists, Family Medicine Physicians, Nurses and all other interested allied health professionals.

Learning Objectives

  • Provide safe, high-quality care through improved diagnostic accuracy in the follow-up of patients who have undergone endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), including the appropriate use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS).
  • Analyze patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) and select evidence-based treatment strategies—such as catheter-directed therapies or thrombectomy—to optimize clinical outcomes.
  • Recognize patients with critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) and apply appropriate treatment approaches aimed at reducing the risk of reintervention and improving limb preservation. 
     
Course Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 General certificate of attendance
  • 1.50 Florida Board of Dietitians
  • 1.50 Nurse Practitioners
  • 1.50 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 1.50 Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • 1.50 Florida Board of Pharmacy
Course opens: 
05/04/2026
Course expires: 
06/28/2026
Event starts: 
05/27/2026 - 5:30pm EDT
Event ends: 
05/27/2026 - 7:00pm EDT
Baptist Hospital and Zoom GME Auditorium 2nd floor
Miami 33176
United States

Chikamuche Anyanwu, M.D.
Vascular Fellow
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute 
Miami, Florida

Ekramul Gofur, M.D. 
Vascular Fellow
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute 
Miami, Florida
 
Zahid Raza Kazmi, M.D.
Vascular Fellow
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute 
Miami, Florida
 
Cameron Overfield, M.D. 
Vascular Fellow
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute 
Miami, Florida

Eric D. Saunders, M.D.  
Vascular Fellow
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute 
Miami, Florida 

Jonathan A. Sorkin, M.D.  
Vascular Fellow
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute 
Miami, Florida 

Brian Schiro, M.D., RPVI, FSIR
Medical Director, Noninvasive Lab, Baptist Hospital
Vascular and Interventional Radiologist, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Miami, Florida

 

Disclosures And Resolution Of Conflict Of Interest

Chikamuche Anyanwu, M.D., Ekramul Gofur, M.D., Zahid Raza Kazmi, M.D., Zahid Raza Kazmi, M.D., Cameron Overfield, M.D., Eric D. Saunders, M.D., Jonathan A. Sorkin, M.D., faculty for this educational activity, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose, and have indicated that the presentation(s) or discussion(s) will/will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.

Brian Schiro, M.D., conference director of this educational activity, is a consultant for Phillips and a member of the speakers’ bureau for Medtronic, Phillips, Penumbra and Sirtex. All relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose. 

*Ineligible companies - Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Accreditation

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.

Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been approved for a total of 1.5 credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-1376764, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.

This activity has also been approved for 1.5 credits for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists and Techs, Occupational Therapists and Registered Dietitians. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.

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American Board of Surgery - Maintenance of Certification (MOC) - Accredited CME- Vascular Surgery 

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Your participation information will be shared with specialty boards through the ACCME's PARS reporting system. Submissions are recorded in approximately 48 hours. You will receive an email when your credits have been processed.

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts CEs accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCB for further guidelines.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ claimed by physicians attending live events certified and organized in the United States for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ can be claimed through the agreement on mutual recognition of credits between UEMS and AMA, considered as being equal to the European Continuous Medical Education Credits (ECMEC©) granted by the UEMS. One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one (1) hour of European EACCME Credit (ECMEC©). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Disclaimer

Baptist Health South Florida presents this CME activity for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only. Opinions, perspectives and information presented by the faculty represent their ideas and views, and participants should carefully consider all available scientific data before acting on knowledge gained through this activity. Additionally, participants should consult the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approved uses prior to prescribing medications or utilizing medical devices discussed in this activity.

While Baptist Health makes reasonable efforts to ensure that accurate information is presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered. Participants should rely on their own clinical judgment, knowledge and experience before applying information acquired to their professional use.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 General certificate of attendance
  • 1.50 Florida Board of Dietitians
  • 1.50 Nurse Practitioners
  • 1.50 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 1.50 Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • 1.50 Florida Board of Pharmacy
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