Introduction
We are pleased to announce the upcoming 18th International CHIVA Meeting, a premier international scientific congress dedicated to advancing the understanding of venous disease, hemodynamic preservation, and contemporary phlebological interventions.
This biennial congress serves as an essential multidisciplinary forum, bringing together leading global experts to exchange cutting-edge scientific knowledge, robust clinical data, and evolving methodologies in venous care.
Scope and Core Mission
The core mission of the 18th International CHIVA Meeting is to foster a rigorous, evidence-based academic dialogue between venous hemodynamic preservation strategies (the CHIVA method) and modern endovenous ablative techniques.
Unlike conventional phlebology symposia, this meeting bridges the gap between diagnostic fluid dynamics and clinical practice, offering unique insights into:
- Precision Hemodynamic Mapping: Advanced duplex ultrasound interpretation of complex reflux patterns and venous shunts.
- Preservation vs. Ablation: A balanced, critical review of venous wall/valve preservation strategies versus modern ablative modalities.
- Multidisciplinary Synergy: Collaboration between clinical investigators, imaging specialists, and practicing surgeons to optimize patient-specific outcomes.
Preliminary Scientific Program Structure
The congress will adopt a structured, two-day academic format comprising plenary lectures, state-of-the-art invited presentations, interactive case-based controversies, and dedicated vascular ultrasound sessions.
Day 1 – Venous Hemodynamics and CHIVA Strategy
- Focus: Pathophysiological principles of venous fluid mechanics and the clinical application of the CHIVA approach.
- Key Topics: Hemodynamic interpretation of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI); precision duplex scanning; conservative, physiology-driven surgical planning; and long-term clinical outcomes of venous preservation.
Day 2 – Endovenous and Ablative Techniques in Phlebology
- Focus: Contemporary thermal and non-thermal interventional approaches within a modern evidence-based framework.
- Key Topics: Technical refinements in Thermal Ablation (EVLA, RFA), Non-Thermal Ablation (MOCA, Cyanoacrylate Glue), ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, management of procedural complications, and hemodynamic-based customized treatment selection.
Academic Legacy & Previous Iterations
The International CHIVA Meeting has a long-standing history of shaping global consensus in hemodynamic phlebology under the auspices of recognized academic bodies, including recent high-impact courses organized by the International Academy of Ultrasound and Functional Phlebo-pathology (AIIFEM):
- 2025 International Course on Venous Hemodynamics (Italy): https://aiifem.it/en/international-course-on-venous-hemodynamics-pathophysiology-diagnosis-and-treatment
- Provided intensive training on individualized diagnosis and treatment planning based on real-time venous flow dynamics.
- 2024 International CHIVA Meeting (Bari, Italy): https://aiifem.it/en/international-chva-meeting-hemodynamic-phlebology
- Established important academic milestones regarding the long-term efficacy, recurrence rates, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) of the CHIVA method.
Registration & Participation Information
The Scientific Committee is currently finalizing the abstract submission guidelines and the detailed faculty roster.