Vascular Symposium at Trillium Hospital

The 2nd Vascular Updates Symposium at Trillium Hospital was held at the end of January. This is the second year of this event organized by the Vascular Group of Mississauga under the coordination of Christiane Werneck. The program provided Primary Care Physicians and other Allied Health Professionals with an engaging and unique opportunity to discuss innovations and treatments of important diseases in Vascular Medicine. This year's program included endovascular treatment of deep venous thrombosis, updates on medical management of atherosclerosis, surgical and endovascular treatment options for thoracic and complex aortic aneurysms, guidelines for vascular investigation and the latest updates on the provincial policy for treatment of varicose veins.

The event was CME accredited by the University of Toronto. It was a great success, with more than 170 attendees and very positive feedback. This important initiative from the Division of Vascular Surgery at Trillium Health Partners strengthens the integration of the site with the Department of Surgery at UofT and advances its vision to disseminate knowledge and excellence of care in vascular disease.

Christiane Werneck,
Trillium Hospital