Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute Presents

14th Hoag
Vascular Imaging Symposium

Saturday, October 17, 2026

The Waterfront Beach Resort
21100 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Lecture Lecture + Hands-On

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Program Agenda
7:30 AM
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits
8:00 AM
Welcome
Ryan Olsen, VP Chief Administrative Officer
8:15 AM
Course Objectives
Julie Cardoso, RVT, RPhS, RDCS
Dianne Masri, BS, MA, RDMS, RVT
8:15 — 8:35 AM
Evolving Role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Subarao Myla, MD, FACC, FSCAI, MMM (USC)
8:35 — 8:50 AM
Never Lose the Vein…Turn-by-Turn DVT Scanning
Julie Cardoso, RDCS, RVT, RPhS
8:50 — 9:10 AM
Complex Aortic Aneurysms: Contemporary Endovascular Treatment Strategies and Clinical Decision-Making
Allen Murga, MD, RPVI
9:10 — 9:30 AM
Carotid Disease: Evidence, Controversies, and Clinical Decision-Making
Agustin Sibona, MD, RPVI
9:30 — 9:50 AM
Which Way Does It Go? Overview of Collateral Pathways and How They Affect TCD Exam Interpretation
Leni N. Karr, CPC, CEDC, ELI-MP, RVT, NVS
9:50 — 10:00 AM
TCD: Detour Ahead
Sayana Dy, RDMS, RMSKS, RVT, RDCS
10:00 — 10:20 AM
Break, Refreshments & Exhibits
10:20 — 10:40 AM
Deep Venous Arterialization: Saving Lives and Limbs in 2026
Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA, FACS
10:40 — 11:00 AM
Connecting the Foot: Understanding the Pedal Arch and Pedal Loop
Antonio Covarrubias, MD, RPVI
11:00 — 11:10 AM
From Heel to Flow: Pedal Loop
Ella Gaddi-Nguyen, BS, RVT
11:10 — 11:30 AM
What’s the Diagnosis? Vascular Imaging Challenge - Questions from previously presented topics
Julie Cardoso; Leni N. Karr; Dianne Masri
11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion — Questions & Answers
Moderator: Subarao Myla, MD, FACC, FSCAI, MMM (USC)
12:00 — 1:00 PM
Lunch & Exhibits
1:00 — 1:20 PM
Venous Ultrasound in the Deep Veins — From Findings to Intervention
Alexander Misono, MD, RPVI
1:20 — 1:30 PM
Collateral Escape: Ovarian Vein Edition
Erin Enders, BS, RVT
1:30 — 1:50 PM
Decoding Pelvic Congestion
Julie Cardoso, RVT, RPhS, RDCS
1:50 — 2:00 PM
Following the Flow: A Venous Reflux Case Study
Alyssa Cabassa, RVS, RCS
2:00 — 2:30 PM
Panel Discussion — Questions & Answers
Moderator: Agustin Sibona, MD, RPVI
2:30 — 2:50 PM
Break, Refreshments & Exhibits



Hands-On Sessions (4 Classrooms) — in Collaboration with Universal U
3:00 — 3:30 PM
TCD: Detecting Detours and Reversals
Instructor: Leni Karr, CPC, CEDC, ELI-MP, RVT, NVS
3:30 — 4:00 PM
Flow Check: Lower Extremity Venous Reflux
Instructor: Alyssa Cabassa, RVS, RCS
4:00 — 4:30 PM
Follow the Loop: Pedal Scanning
Instructor: Ella Gaddi-Nguyen, BS, RVT
4:30 — 5:00 PM
Venous Escape Routes: Nutcracker & Ovarian Vein Scanning
Instructor: Thuy Nguyen, RDMS, RVT
5:00 PM
Adjourn



Registration Fees
Technologists
$300
Hoag Staff
$150
Add-On Hands-On Course
Includes the afternoon hands-on training experience in collaboration with Universal U.
Technologists
$300
Cancellations
Written cancellations will be accepted until October 1st, 2026.

No refunds will be given after October 1st, 2026 or for no-shows.

A 3% administration fee applies to all canceled registrations.
Family / Guest Attendance Policy
Conference activities are reserved exclusively for paid attendees.

Children and family members are not permitted in meal functions or general session areas.


Conference Venue and Accommodations

The Waterfront Hilton Beach Resort
Huntington Beach, California

The 2026 Vascular Imaging Symposium will be held at the Waterfront Hilton Beach Resort located in Huntington Beach, California. The oceanfront hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Pacific City and the Huntington Beach Pier, offering many shopping and restaurant options.

The Waterfront Hilton Beach Resort is conveniently located one hour from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and just minutes away from John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA). A room block has been secured for this meeting; rooms are subject to availability and the room block will be released once inventory sells out.
Overnight guest parking is available for $38.00 per vehicle and daily parking is $18.00 per vehicle.
Reserve your room at a discounted rate


Program Directors
Julie Cardoso, RVT, RPhS, RDCS
Chief Executive Officer
Universal Ultrasound
Dianne Masri, BS, MA, RDMS, RVT
Supervisor, Technical Director
Hoag Vascular Lab