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

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Symposium Overview

Presented in collaboration with Universal U
An interactive, hands-on training experience with real patients and complex pathology.

This vascular educational symposium will provide physicians and vascular technologists with up-to-date clinical knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases. The program will highlight best practices in vascular disease care for vascular lab physicians and technologists. Faculty from a multidisciplinary team will explore current practices as well as provide cutting-edge information such as future trends that will lead to enhanced patient care and improved diagnosis for patients with vascular disease. This course is intended for practicing vascular surgeons and vascular medicine specialists, endovascular and neurovascular physicians, cardiologists, cardiovascular specialists, primary care physicians and vascular technologists.

New This Year: Hands-On Training Experience

Don’t Miss This Unique Opportunity to Learn, Share, and Connect!

Join physician faculty and colleagues for dynamic, interactive discussions at rotating stations exploring real clinical cases, ultrasound findings, and treatment strategies in real time.

This year’s symposium introduces a dedicated hands-on training experience presented in collaboration with Universal U. Working alongside expert faculty, attendees will scan real patients with complex, real-world pathology - the kind of cases you simply cannot learn from a textbook.

Our faculty will guide you through live patient scans, helping you uncover the “WHY” behind each pathological finding, appropriate access site, interventional case mapping, post procedure findings while sharing expert insights on efficient protocols, documentation, and hemodynamic assessment.

This is your chance to ask questions, exchange ideas, and learn directly from peers and experts all while refining your technique in ergonomics, patient positioning, and image optimization.

Spots are limited reserve your place today and be part of the conversation shaping better vascular care.


Program Directors and Moderators
Julie Cardoso, RVT, RPhS, RDCS
Chief Executive Officer
Universal Ultrasound
Dianne Masri, BS, MA, RDMS, RVT
Supervisor, Technical Director
Hoag Vascular Lab
Guest Presenters
Leni N. Karr, CPC, CEDC, ELI-MP, RVT, NVS
Leadership, Performance & Life Transition Coach
Vascular Sonographer
Pankaj Khullar, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Interventional Cardiology
Alyssa Cabassa, RVS, RCS
Universal Ultrasound
Hoag Presenters
Antonio J. Covarrubias, MD, RPVI
Vascular Surgeon
Allen Murga, MD, RPVI
Vascular Surgeon
Agustin Sibona, MD, RPVI
Vascular Surgeon
Ella Gaddi-Nguyen, BS, RVT
Vascular Technologist
Erin Enders, BS, RVT
Vascular Technologist
Hoag Vascular Lab Faculty
Twee • Misono


  • CME DesignationCMA Accredited
    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

  • Credit Designation
    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.0 Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit can apply to the CMA Certification of Continuing Medical Education.

  • SVU
    This program meets the criteria for SVU-CMEs which are accepted by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers® (ARDMS®), the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for Category A credit, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for laboratory accreditation. This program is approved for a total of 7.0 credits. This product [service] is not affiliated with or endorsed by Inteleos™. ARDMS® and APCA™ are part of the Inteleos™ family of certification councils.


Program Agenda
7:30 AM
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits
8:00 AM
Welcome
Hoag Leadership
8:15 AM
Course Objectives
Julie Cardoso, RVT, RPhS, RDCS
Dianne Masri, BS, MA, RDMS, RVT
8:15 — 8:35 AM
Artificial Intelligence in Vascular Imaging
Dr. Myla
8:35 — 8:55 AM
ThinkSono AI
Speaker TBD
8:50 — 9:10 AM
Aorta
Allen Murga, MD, RPVI
9:10 — 9:30 AM
Carotid
Pankaj Khullar, MD, FACC, FSCAI
9:30 — 9:50 AM
TCD (Hands-on Topic 1)
Leni N. Karr, CPC, CEDC, ELI-MP, RVT, NVS
9:50 — 10:00 AM
Case Study: TCD (Hands-on Topic 1)
Twee
10:00 — 10:20 AM
Break, Refreshments & Exhibits
10:20 — 10:40 AM
Peripheral Arterial
Pankaj Khullar, MD, FACC, FSCAI
10:40 — 11:00 AM
Game Time
Leni Karr • Dianne Masri • Julie Cardoso
11:00 — 11:20 AM
Pedal Loop (Hands-on Topic 2)
Antonio Covarrubias, MD, RPVI / Agustin Sibona, MD, RPVI
11:20 — 11:30 AM
Case Study: Pedal Loop (Hands-on Topic 2)
Ella Gaddi-Nguyen, BS, RVT
11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion — Questions & Answers
Moderator: Dr. Myla
12:00 — 1:00 PM
Lunch & Exhibits
1:00 — 1:20 PM
DVT Peripheral / Central (Hands-on Topic 3)
Misono
1:20 — 1:30 PM
Case Study (Hands-on Topic 3)
Erin Enders, BS, RVT
1:30 — 1:50 PM
CVI (Hands-on Topic 4)
Julie Cardoso, RVT, RPhS, RDCS / Guest Faculty
1:50 — 2:00 PM
Case Study (Hands-on Topic 4)
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
Instructor: Leni Karr
3:30 — 4:00 PM
Venous Reflux
Instructor: Alyssa Cabassa, RVS, RCS
4:00 — 4:30 PM
Pedal Acceleration Time
Instructor: Ella Gaddi-Nguyen
4:30 — 5:00 PM
Ovarian Vein Reflux
Instructor: Twee
5:00 PM
Adjourn



Registration Fees
Physicians
$400
Non-Hoag Technologists
Refundable credit card deposit required.
$300
Add-On Hands-On Course
Includes the afternoon hands-on training experience in collaboration with Universal U.
Physicians
$400
Technologists
$300
Cancellations
Written cancellations will be accepted until October 10, 2026.

No refunds will be given after October 10, 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 $35.00 per vehicle and daily parking is $18.00 per vehicle.
Reserve your room at a discounted rate