Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1: History of EVH & Background of Procedure

    • Why Learn From Us? Meet Your Instructors

    • How to Use This Course

    • History of Bypass Grafting and Saphenous Vein Use as Conduit

    • Invention of Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting & Common EVH Terminology

    • Importance of Conduit Quality

    • Scopes Currently Available

    • Terumo vs. Maquet (Getinge) vs. Saphena

    • Download: Conduit Quality Slides
  • 2

    Chapter 2: Preoperative Considerations & Preparation

    • Anatomy of the Saphenous Vein

    • Preoperative Evaluation: History Elements

    • Preoperative Evaluation: Diagnostic Testing

    • Optimal Scope Settings

    • Patient Positioning
  • 3

    Chapter 3: The Procedure

    • EVH Overview & Incision Considerations

    • The Dissection: Introduction

    • The Dissection: Getting Started & CO2 Insufflation

    • The Dissection: Demonstration

    • The Dissection: Live Case Discussion

    • The Harvest: Working Up The Tunnel

    • Getting Control: The Stab & Grab

    • The Harvest: Demonstration

    • The Harvest: Live Case Discussion

    • Intraoperative Obstacles

    • Wound Irrigation, Closure, & Vein Preparation
  • 4

    Chapter 4: Common Mistakes & Next Steps

    • Common Mistakes of New Harvesters: Dissection Part 1

    • Common Mistakes of New Harvesters: Dissection Part 2

    • Common Mistakes of New Harvesters: Harvesting Part 1

    • Common Mistakes of New Harvesters: Harvesting Part 2

    • Next Steps for New Harvesters

    • Further Resources

    • Course Survey

    • Adopting an EVH Program & Transitioning to EVH from Open Harvesting

    • Download: Adopting & Transitioning to EVH Presentation Slides

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FAQ

  • When does the course start?

    The course is ready when you are; it's available on-demand. Whenever you have a few minutes free, log in and start learning!

  • How long do I have access?

    You'll have a full year of unlimited access to your course (365 days). Watch as many times as you need!

  • Which lesson should I start with?

    We designed this course to be watched from start to finish. Many lessons build upon previous lessons, although you're welcome to watch any individual video as you please.

  • Do I have to be a practicing provider to go through this course?

    No, anyone is welcome to take this course: students, practicing providers, or interested general public. The course is catered to medical professionals.

  • Do I need to complete all the lessons?

    We recommend you complete all the lessons to give you the most complete understanding of the EVH procedure, but you do not need to complete all the lessons unless you're completing the course for CME credit. (CME credit approval currently pending.)

  • What's included with the course?

    You'll receive 365 days of access from any device along with links, downloads, and suggested book/journal article readings. In addition, members of any of our courses are welcome to join us on a monthly teleconference discussion about EVH topics.