Course Directors

Fakhir Elmasri

MD, FSIR, FPAIRS
Interventional Radiologist Lakeland Regional Medical Center

CLOTS: Head to Toe is a multidisciplinary continuing medical education (CME) conference designed for physicians and healthcare professionals at the forefront of thromboembolic care. Bringing together experts in interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, vascular surgery, and related specialties, the conference delivers practical, evidence-based education spanning the full spectrum of clot management.

The program focuses on real-world decision-making across venous, arterial, and pulmonary circulations—from accurate diagnosis and risk stratification to selecting the most appropriate medical and interventional treatment strategies. Attendees will explore the latest approaches to thrombolysis, thrombectomy, stenting, and adjunctive therapies, along with the integration of advanced imaging, emerging technologies, and evolving clinical data into everyday practice.

Through case-based discussions, expert-led sessions, and interactive debates, participants gain actionable insights into managing complex and high-risk thrombotic conditions, improving procedural outcomes, and advancing patient care.

For industry partners and sponsors, CLOTS: Head to Toe provides a highly focused opportunity to engage with a specialized audience of decision-makers and proceduralists, showcasing innovations that are shaping the future of thrombosis management.

Venu Vadlamudi

MD, MBA

Vascular and Interventional Radiologist, Neurointerventional Surgeon

Venu Vadlamudi, MD, MBA is a dual-trained vascular/interventional radiologist and neurointerventional surgeon currently practicing at Beacon Health System in South Bend, Indiana and St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut. He previously practiced in Alexandria, Virginia where he was the Medical Director of the Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease program at Inova Alexandria Hospital. He is a Fellow of multiple societies including the Society of Interventional Radiology where he recently served as Chair of the Neurointerventional Surgery Clinical Specialty Council. He also served as Co-Director of the SIR Stroke Course for six years. His primary clinical interests are in stroke, peripheral arterial disease and venous thromboembolic disease.

Dr. Vadlamudi received his medical degree from St. George’s University, completed his internship and radiology residency at Michigan State University, completed his vascular/interventional radiology fellowship at William Beaumont University Hospital, and completed his neurointerventional surgery fellowship at University of Michigan.

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We are honored to host some of the top minds in the profession.