Vasc | The heavy pelvis: Pelvic venous disorders (PeVD)
Tracks
Central Rm A | Siemens Healthineers
In-Person Only
Vascular
| Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| 3:50 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Central Rm A | Ground Floor | Siemens Healthineers |
Overview
Miss Amelia Damiani and
Mr Heath Edwards
Speaker
Miss Amelia Damiani
Vascular Sonographer
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital & Precision Vascular Imaging
The heavy pelvis: Pelvic venous disorders (PeVD) **NEW VOICE**
3:50 PM - 4:30 PMPresentation Synopsis / Abstract
Pelvic Venous Disorders (PeVD) represent a spectrum of haemodynamically significant abnormalities within the pelvic venous system and are increasingly recognised in patients presenting with chronic pelvic pain and atypical lower limb venous disease. Diagnosis remains challenging due to non-specific clinical features and technical limitations of imaging.
This presentation aims to examine the underlying pathophysiology of the “heavy pelvis,” with particular focus on ovarian and internal iliac vein reflux and altered venous haemodynamics. It will also evaluate the role of duplex ultrasound in the diagnostic pathway, emphasising a structured and reproducible approach to assessment.
Key objectives include optimisation of scanning technique, application of dynamic manoeuvres and correlation of sonographic findings with clinical presentation. A live scanning demonstration will provide real-time insight into pelvic venous interrogation, including image acquisition and interpretation of reflux.
This session aims to support sonographers in identifying features of PeVD and applying these findings in clinical practice.
This presentation aims to examine the underlying pathophysiology of the “heavy pelvis,” with particular focus on ovarian and internal iliac vein reflux and altered venous haemodynamics. It will also evaluate the role of duplex ultrasound in the diagnostic pathway, emphasising a structured and reproducible approach to assessment.
Key objectives include optimisation of scanning technique, application of dynamic manoeuvres and correlation of sonographic findings with clinical presentation. A live scanning demonstration will provide real-time insight into pelvic venous interrogation, including image acquisition and interpretation of reflux.
This session aims to support sonographers in identifying features of PeVD and applying these findings in clinical practice.
Biography
Miss Amelia Damiani |
Royal Brisbane And Women's Hospital & Precision Vascular Imaging
Amelia Damiani is a vascular sonographer working in both the public and private sectors in Brisbane performing a range of complex vascular assessments. Amelia has a strong clinical interest in women’s health and the role vascular imaging plays in improving diagnosis and patient outcomes.
Mr Heath Edwards
Sonographer
QVD/Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
The heavy pelvis: Pelvic venous disorders (PeVD)
3:50 PM - 4:30 PMPresentation Synopsis / Abstract
Pelvic Venous Disorders (PeVD) represent a spectrum of haemodynamically significant abnormalities within the pelvic venous system and are increasingly recognised in patients presenting with chronic pelvic pain and atypical lower limb venous disease. Diagnosis remains challenging due to non-specific clinical features and technical limitations of imaging.
This presentation aims to examine the underlying pathophysiology of the “heavy pelvis,” with particular focus on ovarian and internal iliac vein reflux and altered venous haemodynamics. It will also evaluate the role of duplex ultrasound in the diagnostic pathway, emphasising a structured and reproducible approach to assessment.
Key objectives include optimisation of scanning technique, application of dynamic manoeuvres and correlation of sonographic findings with clinical presentation. A live scanning demonstration will provide real-time insight into pelvic venous interrogation, including image acquisition and interpretation of reflux.
This session aims to support sonographers in identifying features of PeVD and applying these findings in clinical practice.
This presentation aims to examine the underlying pathophysiology of the “heavy pelvis,” with particular focus on ovarian and internal iliac vein reflux and altered venous haemodynamics. It will also evaluate the role of duplex ultrasound in the diagnostic pathway, emphasising a structured and reproducible approach to assessment.
Key objectives include optimisation of scanning technique, application of dynamic manoeuvres and correlation of sonographic findings with clinical presentation. A live scanning demonstration will provide real-time insight into pelvic venous interrogation, including image acquisition and interpretation of reflux.
This session aims to support sonographers in identifying features of PeVD and applying these findings in clinical practice.
Biography
Mr Heath Edwards |
Queensland Vascular Diagnostics/Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Heath hails from Brisbane Queensland where he splits his clinical time between Queensland Vascular Diagnostics primarily and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
He has presented at numerous local, national, and international events before and has a keen interest in optimizing patient symptomology with vascular ultrasound.
Heath is also a current member of the Vascular SIG.
