2015 Aortic Dissection Symposium
This educational activity is designed to address issues related to Acute and Chronic Aortic Dissection and Acute Aortic Syndromes. It will familiarize the audience with natural history, surgical techniques, avoidance of complications and new technology. Aortic dissection is a public health issue with a high mortality rate. Efficient prevention, timely recognition, and safe surgery can make a difference in clinical outcomes. Surgical techniques are rapidly evolving and will be discussed at this symposium.
ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 8.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals
Please note: a $4.00 processing fee will be assessed for all registrations.
There is a $25 cancellation fee.
This course is complimentary for Fellows, Residents and Students; however registration is required; for instructions on how to receive your complimentary registration you must contact Heidi Brittnacher at 414-805-9427 or [email protected] before attempting to register on-line.
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Target Audience
•Cardiothoracic Surgeons
•Cardiologists
•Anesthesiologists
•Fellows and Residents
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives:
•Identify and screen population groups in high risk for developing aortic dissection.
•Use diagnostic and therapeutic methods in vulnerable patient groups.
•Apply the most efficient surgical techniques in treating the various types and complications of Aortic Dissection.
Speakers:
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
John Elefteriades, MD
Yale Center for Thoracic Aortic Disease
INVITED SPEAKERS
Sotiris C. Stamou, MD
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Eric Weiss, MD
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Aurora Medical Group
MCW SPEAKERS
Christopher Skelly, MD
Associate Professor and Chief,
Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
University of Chicago Medical Center
MCW SPEAKERS
Chris Rokkas, MD
Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Michael Earing, MD
Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine
Director of Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Director of Marfan and Related Connective Tissue Disorders Program
Peter Rossi, MD
Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery
George Haasler, MD
Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Moritz Wyler Von Ballmoos, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident
Mohamed Algahim, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident
Robert Hieb, MD, RVT, FSIR
Professor of Radiology, Surgery and Medicine; Chief –Zablocki VAMC Vascular and Interventional Radiology; Associate Program Director -Vascular and Interventional Radiology Fellowship; Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
In accordance with the ACCMEⓇ standard for Commercial Support Number 6, all in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of the following person(s):
Name | Company | Role |
Chris Rokkas, MD | Sorin | Proctor |
John Elefteriades, MD | Coolspine | Owner |
Jarvik Heart, Inc. | DSMB | |
Direct Flow Medical | Consultant | |
Christopher Skelly, MD | Majl Therapeutics | Stock/Board of Directors |
Inside Ultrasound | Royalties, Editor | |
Robert Hieb, MD | Penumbra Inc. | Honorarium, Speakers |
Siemens Healthcare | Research support, investigator | |
Moritz Wyler von Ballmoos | COBEDIX AG | Honorarium, consultant |
In accordance with the ACCME® standards for Commercial Support Number 6, these relationships were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest resolution process and resolved.
Available Credit
- 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 8.00 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.