Angiology Refresher 2026 : Save the date

The 2026 Angiology Refresher Course offers a unique opportunity for angiologists in training to prepare for the specialty examination and for young angiologists to refresh and strengthen their knowledge.

Held over two days, this comprehensive course covers the key topics of the Angiology curriculum and provides an up-to-date review of current best practices in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases.

In addition to expert lectures, participants will benefit from interactive workshops designed to enhance practical skills, encourage discussion, and facilitate the application of knowledge to real-world clinical scenarios.

The course also provides valuable networking opportunities, bringing together young angiologists from across Switzerland and offering direct interaction with experienced specialists and leading experts in the field.

Course Programme

Thursday, September 3

10:00–11:15 | Arterial Disease Essentials

• Carotid Artery Disease in 2026: Practical Management of Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Patients - Dr Sanjiv Keller (Lausanne)

• Peripheral Artery Disease: Key Concepts and Contemporary Management - Dr Lucia Mazzolai

• Lower Limb Revascularization in PAD: Current Indications and Techniques - Dr Marc Schindewolf (Bern)

• How to Interpret Angiography Imaging? Tips and tricks - Dr Lea Attias (Bienne)

11:15–11:30 | Coffee break

11:30–12:45 | Rare and Lymphatic Disorders

• Rare Vascular Diseases: What Every Angiologist Should Know - Marc Blondon (Geneva)

• Vascular Malformations: Classification, Diagnosis, and Clinical Approach - Dr Sarah Bernhard (Bienne-Berne)

• Lipoedema: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Management - Dr Enrica Porceddu (Lausanne)

• Lymphoedema: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Practice - Dr Lucia Mazzolai

12:45–13:30 | Lunch

13:30–17:30 | Hands-On Workshops

• Fundamentals of Arterial Endovascular Interventions - Dr Lea Attias (Bienne)

• Advanced Arterial Endovascular Techniques - Dr Corina Canova (Chur), Dr Marc Schindewolf (Bern)

• Vascular Ultrasound: Tips and Pitfalls in Aortic and Peripheral Arterial Assessment - Dr Sanjiv Keller (Lausanne)

• Ultrasound Assessment of Haemodialysis Access: A Practical Approach - Dr Charaf Zehani (Lausanne)

• Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access and Puncture Techniques - Dr Cedric Bron (Lausanne), Dr Vassili Njami (Lausanne)

Friday, September 4

08:00–09:30 | Venous Disease and Clinical Skills

• Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: A Diagnostic Update - Dr Marc Righini (Geneva)

• Pelvic Venous Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment Pathways - Dr Marco Fresa (Lausanne)

• Chronic Venous Disease: Understanding Superficial and Deep Venous Insufficiency - Dr Matteo Vecchio (Sion)

• Vascular Erectile Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Clinical Management - Dr Nicolas Diehm (Aarau) via webex

• How to Critically Read and Interpret a Scientific Paper - Dr Sc. Xhyljeta Luta (Lausanne)

09:30–9:45 | Coffee break

09:45–11:15 | Advanced Topics in Vascular Medicine

• Vasculitis: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis - Dr Dörte Wyss (Winterthur) via webex

• Acrosyndromes: Recognition and Diagnostic Work-Up - Dr Enrica Porceddu (Lausanne)

• Interventional Treatment of Acute DVT: Patient Selection and Techniques - Dr Marco Fresa (Lausanne)

• Exercise Therapy in Peripheral Artery Disease: Evidence and Clinical Application - Dr Sc. Stefano Lanzi (Lausanne)

• Abdominal and Popliteal Aneurysms: Diagnosis, Treatment and Surveillance - Dr Corina Canova (Chur)

11:15–12:15 | Practical Workshop

• Compression Therapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage: Essential Knowledge for Vascular Physicians - Valentina Ferrari, Tiago Amorim (Lausanne) 

12:15–13:00 | Lunch

13:00–16:00 | Hands-On Workshops

• Deep Venous Interventions I: Acute DVT and Mechanical Thrombectomy - Dr Alexandra Tuleja (Bern)
• Deep Venous Interventions II: Chronic Venous Obstruction, PTS, and IVUS-Guided Procedures - Dr Marco Fresa (Lausanne)
• Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access and Puncture Techniques - Dr Vassili Njami (Lausanne)
• Superficial Venous Interventions: Principles and Practice - Dr Matteo
  Vecchio (Sion)