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Endothelium, microcirculation and chronic venous disease

4.9

Accredited (Credits: 1)
Free
55min

Synopsis

Understanding chronic venous disease (CVD) is evolving from a purely mechanical perspective towards a systemic view centred on endothelial dysfunction, chronic inflammation, oxidative stress and microcirculatory impairment. This course reviews the latest evidence on the pathophysiological mechanisms linking CVD with other cardiometabolic disorders, particularly diabetes mellitus. Across three modules, international experts will discuss the role of the endothelium as a functional organ, microvascular alterations associated with diabetes and venous disease, emerging molecular targets and their therapeutic implications. The course provides a practical and scientific update aimed at improving early diagnosis and comprehensive patient management. It is based on concepts presented during an international symposium on endothelium, microcirculation, diabetes and chronic venous disease.

This activity is supported by an independent support grant from OM Pharma

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Analyse the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying chronic venous disease, including endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and microcirculatory alterations.
  • Explain the role of molecular mediators involved in the progression of chronic venous disease and diabetes-related microvascular damage, including VEGF, inflammation, and insulin resistance.
  • Integrate strategies for early diagnosis, multidisciplinary management, and emerging therapeutic approaches based on endothelial protection and microvascular modulation in patients with chronic venous disease and diabetes.

Accreditation

This course is accredited with 1 ECMEC credit valid in 26 countries. To claim your credits take the evaluation (satisfaction survey and evaluation questionnaire). You have 3 attempts for the evaluation. You need to pass the evaluation with a sufficient score to validate the course. Your diploma is issued instantaneously and sent to your email.

See more information on the accreditation at: Accreditation

Duration

55min

Target audience

Cardiology, Vascular surgery, General practice

Authors

Dr. Jorge Hernando Ulloa

Jorge Hernando Ulloa, MD, is a Vascular Surgeon and Deputy Chief of the Vascular Surgery Unit at the Santa Fe Foundation as well as Professor of Vascular Surgery at the Universidad de los Andes. He is President of the Colombian Association of Vascular Surgery and is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Venous Forum, as well as a Scholar of the American College of Surgeons.

Conflicts of interests statement:

The author declares no conflicts of interest.

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