Inaugural Lorraine and Bill Dodero Limb Preservation Summit

The Annual Lorraine & Bill Dodero Limb Preservation Summit, a two-day program bringing together leading experts in vascular medicine, vascular surgery, podiatry, and interventional cardiology to share the latest advances in managing peripheral artery disease and chronic limb-threatening ischemia. Through live cases, debates, international perspectives, and interactive discussions, the summit highlights innovative strategies, technical lessons, and multidisciplinary collaboration aimed at improving outcomes and shaping the future of limb preservation.

Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:00 AM - Saturday, April 25, 2026, 4:00 PM, Tinkham Veale University Center, Cleveland, OH

1. Describe current evidence-based strategies for the diagnosis and management of peripheral artery disease and chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), including the role of risk factor modification, medical therapy, and timely revascularization in improving patient outcomes.
2. Evaluate surgical, endovascular, and podiatric approaches for limb preservation, with attention to technical considerations, patient selection, and the integration of multidisciplinary expertise to tailor treatment plans for complex cases.
3. Apply principles of collaborative care in building comprehensive CLTI programs and centers of excellence.
4. Incorporate advances in imaging modalities, device technology, and wound care strategies into daily clinical practice, enhancing precision in diagnosis, intervention, and long-term follow-up.
5. Refine clinical decision-making, anticipate complications, and adopt innovative solutions that optimize limb salvage and patient quality of life through analyzing challenging case presentations and live demonstrations.

Attendee

$100

No refunds.

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (10.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (10.50 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

CWRU School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.