Specialist Course in Endovascular Techniques – Carotid Artery
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Time: 08:00–15:30
Academic Director: Thomas May (Cologne)
Speakers: Rustam Khodzhibaev (Brandenburg an der Havel)
Objectives
Knowledge of:
- Radiographic anatomy of the aortic arch and the extracranial and intracranial vessels supplying the brain on CT and MRI
; catheter angiography - Adjustment of the C-arm (ap, 30 degrees LAO for the aortic arch, craniocaudal tilt and lateral angulation when visualising the carotid bifurcation)
- Identification of relevant anatomical structures, indications and contraindications, and potential complications associated with various stent types and protection
systems (filters, proximal or distal occlusion, no flow, antegrade or retrograde flow) - Concomitant pharmacological and emergency therapy
Simulator- and/or model-assisted technical performance of:
- Endovascular procedures in the supra-aortic vascular segment (PTA, stenting, coiling, excluding intracranial procedures)
Video demonstration and case discussion of:
- endovascular procedures in the supra-aortic vascular segment (PTA, stenting, coiling)
Contents
| 08:00 – 08:10 | Welcome and group allocation |
| 08:10 – 09:00 | Indications / differential indications X-ray anatomy/variants Complications and their management |
| 09:00 | Practical exercises I Introduction to simulators/models Practical exercises on the devices (probing, release of protection system/stent/post-dilation) |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Case presentations with discussion |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Break |
| 1:30 – 3:10 | Practical session II Exploring difficult anatomy at the aortic arch and carotid bifurcation Complication management |
| 3:10 – 3:30 | Learning success assessment, course evaluation, final discussion |