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Central C | Virtual
International Keynote
Vascular
| Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| 4:40 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Central Rm C | Ground Floor |
Speaker
Ms Jill Sommerset
Director of Ultrasound
HOPE Vascular & Podiatry
Multidisciplinary collaboration for limb preservation
4:40 PM - 5:10 PMPresentation Synopsis / Abstract
This presentation highlights the critical role of multidisciplinary collaboration in successful limb preservation programs. Effective limb salvage requires close coordination among vascular surgery, endovascular specialists, podiatry, wound care, endocrine, others, AND the vascular laboratory.
Special emphasis is placed on the vascular laboratory as an integral component of the limb preservation team, providing high-quality pre- and post-operative duplex ultrasound to guide decision-making, assess physiologic success, and monitor patients longitudinally. Duplex surveillance supports early detection of hemodynamic compromise, informs timely reintervention, and contributes to improved wound healing and limb-salvage outcomes.
This session emphasizes how structured collaboration and consistent vascular imaging protocols enhance communication across disciplines and strengthen comprehensive limb preservation strategies.
Special emphasis is placed on the vascular laboratory as an integral component of the limb preservation team, providing high-quality pre- and post-operative duplex ultrasound to guide decision-making, assess physiologic success, and monitor patients longitudinally. Duplex surveillance supports early detection of hemodynamic compromise, informs timely reintervention, and contributes to improved wound healing and limb-salvage outcomes.
This session emphasizes how structured collaboration and consistent vascular imaging protocols enhance communication across disciplines and strengthen comprehensive limb preservation strategies.
Biography
Ms Jill Sommerset |
Hope Vascular & Podiatry
Jill Sommerset, RVT, FSVU, is a vascular technologist with 26 years of experience in advanced vascular ultrasound and limb preservation. Currently she is the director of ultrasound at Advanced Vascular Centers and HOPE Vascular & Podiatry. She is also the director of Clinical Education and Training at Aveera Medical. She is known for developing Pedal Acceleration Time (PAT). Jill is also an international speaker recognized for her contributions to vascular ultrasound and improving patient outcomes.
