International Vasculitis Educational Course

7th European Vasculitis Society International Vasculitis Educational Course

This comprehensive educational course offers an update on all forms of vasculitis, through lectures, small group sessions and case-based discussions, delivered by an international faculty of vasculitis experts.  Designed for clinicians and trainees from a range of specialities caring for patients with autoimmune disease, including but not limited to, rheumatology, nephrology, respiratory, clinical immunology and internal medicine.

Building on the success of 6 previous EUVAS vasculitis courses and shaped by the feedback from former delegates, the focus will be on recent scientific advances and current innovations in patient care.  The course will provide a structured approach to understanding pathogenesis, diagnosing, and managing vasculitic diseases.  With networking opportunities embedded throughout the course, this will facilitate knowledge sharing across specialities, centres and countries.

Course learning Objectives:

• Recognise key clinical features and interpret diagnostic investigations to make timely diagnoses
• Learn evidence-based treatment strategies for each major vasculitis subtype
• Apply knowledge through clinical case discussions and real-world scenarios
• To empower individuals to identify vasculitis early, treat effectively, and manage complex cases confidently improving patient experience and outcomes.

Topics Covered:

• Large vessel vasculitis (Giant Cell Arteritis, Takayasu Arteritis)
• Small vessel vasculitis (GPA, MPA, EGPA, IgA vasculitis, cryoglobulinemia)
• Medium vessel vasculitis (Polyarteritis Nodosa, Kawasaki Disease)
• Autoinflammatory conditions (including Behcet’s disease)
• Organ-specific manifestations and management
• Special considerations: disease pathogenesis, paediatric vasculitis, vasculitis mimics including infection-related vasculitis, complications, patient perspectives and optimal long-term management