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

• Peripheral Artery Disease: Key Concepts and Contemporary Management

• Abdominal and Popliteal Aneurysms: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Surveillance

• Lower Limb Revascularization in PAD: Current Indications and Techniques

11:15–11:30 | Coffee break

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

• Rare Vascular Diseases: What Every Angiologist Should Know

• Vascular Malformations: Classification, Diagnosis, and Clinical Approach

• Lipoedema: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Management

• Lymphoedema: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Practice

12:45–13:30 | Lunch

13:30–17:30 | Hands-On Workshops

• Fundamentals of Arterial Endovascular Interventions

• Advanced Arterial Endovascular Techniques

• Vascular Ultrasound: Tips and Pitfalls in Aortic and Peripheral Arterial Assessment

• Ultrasound Assessment of Haemodialysis Access: A Practical Approach

• Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access and Puncture Techniques

Friday, September 4

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

• Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: A Diagnostic Update

• Pelvic Venous Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment Pathways

• Chronic Venous Disease: Understanding Superficial and Deep Venous Insufficiency

• Vascular Erectile Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Clinical Management

• How to Critically Read and Interpret a Scientific Paper

09:30–9:45 | Coffee break

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

• Vasculitis: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis

• Acrosyndromes: Recognition and Diagnostic Work-Up

• Interventional Treatment of Acute DVT: Patient Selection and Techniques

• Exercise Therapy in Peripheral Artery Disease: Evidence and Clinical Application

• Venous Thromboembolism: What's New in Anticoagulation?

11:15–12:15 | Practical Workshop

• Compression Therapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage: Essential Knowledge for Vascular Physicians

12:15–13:00 | Lunch

13:00–16:00 | Hands-On Workshops

• Deep Venous Interventions I: Acute DVT and Mechanical Thrombectomy
• Deep Venous Interventions II: Chronic Venous Obstruction, PTS, and IVUS-Guided Procedures
• Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access and Puncture Techniques
• Superficial Venous Interventions: Principles and Practice
• Comprehensive Venous Ultrasound Mapping: Deep and Superficial Venous Systems