The Houston Aortic Symposium 2025
Agenda
Location: Consort Foyer, 3rd Floor, Westin Oaks Hotel
7:00 – 7:55 AM
Continental Breakfast, Registration, and View Exhibits
7:00 – 7:55 AM
Continental Breakfast, Registration, and View Exhibits
Location: Consort II Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Westin Oaks Hotel
7:55 – 8:04 AM
Welcome Address
Anthony Estrera, MD & Ali Azizzadeh, MD, Symposium Chairmen
Hazim J. Safi, MD, and David D. McPherson, MD, Honorary Chairmen
8:04 – 8:09 AM
Welcome from Memorial Hermann
Amy Harberg
Vice President of Heart & Vascular Services, Memorial Hermann
8:10 – 10:10 AM
SESSION I: Structural Heart
Moderators: Danny Ramzy, MD, PhD, Michael Mack, MD
8:10 – 8:18 AM
Aortic Stenosis: The Next 10 Years
Michael Mack, MD
8:19 – 8:27 AM
Robotic Mitral Valve Repair is Superior to Clip in DMR
Robert L. Smith, MD
8:28 – 8:36 AM
Balancing Risks, Costs and Outcomes of Hybrid versus Traditional Cardiac Surgical Approaches
Evelio Rodriguez, MD
8:37 – 8:45 AM
Transcatheter Options for TR
Daniel Hermann, MD
8:46 – 8:54 AM
Navigating after the Storm: TEER Explant, a Surgeon's Perspective
Tom Nguyen, MD
8:55 – 9:03 AM
Robotic MVR in Patients with Severe MAC
Eugene A. Grossi, MD
9:04 – 9:12 AM
Round 1 Went to TAVR, Now on To Round 2: TAVR Explant vs. TAV-in-TAV
Karen Kim, MD
9:13 – 9:21 AM
Robotic Aortic Valve Replacement Not TAVR Will Be the New Standard?
Danny Ramzy, MD PhD
9:22 – 9:30 AM
Should ALL Patients Get a 27 mm or Larger Aortic Valve?
Bo Yang, MD, PhD
9:31 – 10:10 AM
Panel Discussion
7:55 – 8:04 AM
Welcome Address
Anthony Estrera, MD & Ali Azizzadeh, MD, Symposium Chairmen
Hazim J. Safi, MD, and David D. McPherson, MD, Honorary Chairmen
8:04 – 8:09 AM
Welcome from Memorial Hermann
Amy Harberg
Vice President of Heart & Vascular Services, Memorial Hermann
8:10 – 10:10 AM
SESSION I: Structural Heart
Moderators: Danny Ramzy, MD, PhD, Michael Mack, MD
8:10 – 8:18 AM
Aortic Stenosis: The Next 10 Years
Michael Mack, MD
8:19 – 8:27 AM
Robotic Mitral Valve Repair is Superior to Clip in DMR
Robert L. Smith, MD
8:28 – 8:36 AM
Balancing Risks, Costs and Outcomes of Hybrid versus Traditional Cardiac Surgical Approaches
Evelio Rodriguez, MD
8:37 – 8:45 AM
Transcatheter Options for TR
Daniel Hermann, MD
8:46 – 8:54 AM
Navigating after the Storm: TEER Explant, a Surgeon's Perspective
Tom Nguyen, MD
8:55 – 9:03 AM
Robotic MVR in Patients with Severe MAC
Eugene A. Grossi, MD
9:04 – 9:12 AM
Round 1 Went to TAVR, Now on To Round 2: TAVR Explant vs. TAV-in-TAV
Karen Kim, MD
9:13 – 9:21 AM
Robotic Aortic Valve Replacement Not TAVR Will Be the New Standard?
Danny Ramzy, MD PhD
9:22 – 9:30 AM
Should ALL Patients Get a 27 mm or Larger Aortic Valve?
Bo Yang, MD, PhD
9:31 – 10:10 AM
Panel Discussion
Location: Consort I Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Westin Oaks Hotel
10:10 – 10:30 AM
Break / View Exhibits
10:10 – 10:30 AM
Break / View Exhibits
Location: Consort II Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Westin Oaks Hotel
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
SESSION II: Aortic Root/Ascending Aorta
Moderators: Himanshu Patel, MD, Maral Ouzounian, MD
10:30 – 10:38 AM
Ross Procedure: Who, When, and Why?
Maral Ouzounian, MD
10:39 – 10:47 AM
Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement
Edward Chen, MD
10:48 – 10:56 AM
The Unexpected Root - Anticipating and Managing Root Complications During Aortic Valve Surgery
Dawn Hui, MD
10:57 – 11:05 AM
Aortic Valve Sparing Procedure: Are the Sinuses Important?
Davide Pacini, MD
11:06 – 11:14 AM
Repair or ROSS - Complex Decision Making in Young BAV Patients with AI
Nimesh Desai, MD, PhD
11:15 – 11:23 AM
Endo-Wheat vs. Endo-Benatall: What and How to Do
Mehrdad Ghoreishi, MD
11:24 – 11:32 AM
Endo-Bentall
Fernando Fleischman, MD
11:33 – 11:41 AM
Geometry Beyond Diameter for Risk Assessment of the Ascending Aorta
Jennifer Chung, MD
11:42 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
SESSION II: Aortic Root/Ascending Aorta
Moderators: Himanshu Patel, MD, Maral Ouzounian, MD
10:30 – 10:38 AM
Ross Procedure: Who, When, and Why?
Maral Ouzounian, MD
10:39 – 10:47 AM
Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement
Edward Chen, MD
10:48 – 10:56 AM
The Unexpected Root - Anticipating and Managing Root Complications During Aortic Valve Surgery
Dawn Hui, MD
10:57 – 11:05 AM
Aortic Valve Sparing Procedure: Are the Sinuses Important?
Davide Pacini, MD
11:06 – 11:14 AM
Repair or ROSS - Complex Decision Making in Young BAV Patients with AI
Nimesh Desai, MD, PhD
11:15 – 11:23 AM
Endo-Wheat vs. Endo-Benatall: What and How to Do
Mehrdad Ghoreishi, MD
11:24 – 11:32 AM
Endo-Bentall
Fernando Fleischman, MD
11:33 – 11:41 AM
Geometry Beyond Diameter for Risk Assessment of the Ascending Aorta
Jennifer Chung, MD
11:42 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: La Vista Room, 21st Floor, Westin Oaks Hotel
12:00 - 1:00 PM
The lunch activity is not CME/MOC accredited
Lunch
Three’s Company – Stories from the Patient Community
Meredith Ford O’Neal, CEO, The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health
Ellen Hostetler, CSO, The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health
12:00 - 1:00 PM
The lunch activity is not CME/MOC accredited
Lunch
Three’s Company – Stories from the Patient Community
Meredith Ford O’Neal, CEO, The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health
Ellen Hostetler, CSO, The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health
Location: Consort II Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Westin Oaks Hotel
1:10 - 2:55 PM
SESSION III: Transverse Arch
Moderators:Tomas Martin, MD, Ourania Preventza, MD, MBA
1:10 – 1:18 PM
Branched Endovascular Aortic Arch Repair
Himanshu Patel, MD
1:19 – 1:27 PM
Hemiarch vs. Zone 2 vs. Total Arch Reconstruction
Tomas Martin, MD
1:28 – 1:36 PM
Options and Pitfalls for Reconstructing the Aortic Arch: Open, Hybrid or Extra Anatomic
R. Clement Darling, MD
1:37 – 1:45 PM
Shaggy Aorta Cerebral Protection
Thomas Brett Reece, MD, MBA
1:46 – 1:54 PM
Connective Device for Supra Aortic Vessel Anastomoses
Malakh Shrestha, MBBS, PhD
1:55 – 2:03 PM
Redo Total Arch Frozen Elephant Trunk (TARFET): How I Do It
Elaine Tseng, MD
2:04 – 2:12 PM
Endovascular Ascending and Arch Repair with a Dedicated Device: Initial Experience
Kyle Eudailey, MD
2:13 – 2:21 PM
Stroke Prevention Related to Endovascular Arch Repair
Grace Wang, MD
2:22 – 2:30 PM
Early Diagnosis of HTAD Through AI-Powered Facial Analysis: Results from the Montalcino Aortic Consortium
David Murdock, MD
2:31 – 2:55 PM
Panel Discussion
1:10 - 2:55 PM
SESSION III: Transverse Arch
Moderators:Tomas Martin, MD, Ourania Preventza, MD, MBA
1:10 – 1:18 PM
Branched Endovascular Aortic Arch Repair
Himanshu Patel, MD
1:19 – 1:27 PM
Hemiarch vs. Zone 2 vs. Total Arch Reconstruction
Tomas Martin, MD
1:28 – 1:36 PM
Options and Pitfalls for Reconstructing the Aortic Arch: Open, Hybrid or Extra Anatomic
R. Clement Darling, MD
1:37 – 1:45 PM
Shaggy Aorta Cerebral Protection
Thomas Brett Reece, MD, MBA
1:46 – 1:54 PM
Connective Device for Supra Aortic Vessel Anastomoses
Malakh Shrestha, MBBS, PhD
1:55 – 2:03 PM
Redo Total Arch Frozen Elephant Trunk (TARFET): How I Do It
Elaine Tseng, MD
2:04 – 2:12 PM
Endovascular Ascending and Arch Repair with a Dedicated Device: Initial Experience
Kyle Eudailey, MD
2:13 – 2:21 PM
Stroke Prevention Related to Endovascular Arch Repair
Grace Wang, MD
2:22 – 2:30 PM
Early Diagnosis of HTAD Through AI-Powered Facial Analysis: Results from the Montalcino Aortic Consortium
David Murdock, MD
2:31 – 2:55 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: Consort I Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Westin Oaks Hotel
2:55 – 3:15 PM
Break / View Exhibits
2:55 – 3:15 PM
Break / View Exhibits
Location: Consort II Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Westin Oaks Hotel
3:15 – 5:05 PM
SESSION IV: The Scott Harper Session: Diagnosis/Innovation/Collaboration
Moderators: Rana Afifi, MD, Charles C Miller III, PhD
3:15 – 3:20 PM
Session Introduction
Charles C. Miller III, PhD
3:20 – 3:28 PM
Establishing Centers of Excellence for Complex Aortic Disease: Key Strategies and Requirements
Rana Afifi, MD
3:29 – 3:37 PM
Aortic Outcomes During Surveillance: The Watchful Waiting Study
Siddharth Prakash, MD, PhD
3:38 – 3:46 PM
Discovery of Novel HTAD Genes Using Machine Learning and Biobank Data
David Murdock, MD
3:47 – 3:55 PM
Genetic Counseling and Risk Assessment for Families with Negative Genetic Testing
Alana Cecchi, MS, CGC
3:56 – 4:04 PM
Prediction of AAA Rupture Using Artificial Intelligence Imaging Technology
Aamir Shah, MD
4:05 – 4:13 PM
Biomechanical Evaluation between TAVR and SAVR
Vijay Govindarajan, PhD
4:14 – 4:22 PM
Key to Aortic Surgery- Working Together Vascular and Cardiac
Fernando Fleischman, MD
4:23 – 4:31 PM
Streamlining Vascular Care Through AI: Early Detection, Personalized Treatment, and Monitoring
Uwe Fischer, MD
4:32 – 4:40 PM
Exercise after Aortic Dissection: Perspectives From a Clinical Trial
Siddharth Prakash, MD, PhD
4:41 – 5:05 PM
Panel Discussion
5:05 PM
Adjourn
3:15 – 5:05 PM
SESSION IV: The Scott Harper Session: Diagnosis/Innovation/Collaboration
Moderators: Rana Afifi, MD, Charles C Miller III, PhD
3:15 – 3:20 PM
Session Introduction
Charles C. Miller III, PhD
3:20 – 3:28 PM
Establishing Centers of Excellence for Complex Aortic Disease: Key Strategies and Requirements
Rana Afifi, MD
3:29 – 3:37 PM
Aortic Outcomes During Surveillance: The Watchful Waiting Study
Siddharth Prakash, MD, PhD
3:38 – 3:46 PM
Discovery of Novel HTAD Genes Using Machine Learning and Biobank Data
David Murdock, MD
3:47 – 3:55 PM
Genetic Counseling and Risk Assessment for Families with Negative Genetic Testing
Alana Cecchi, MS, CGC
3:56 – 4:04 PM
Prediction of AAA Rupture Using Artificial Intelligence Imaging Technology
Aamir Shah, MD
4:05 – 4:13 PM
Biomechanical Evaluation between TAVR and SAVR
Vijay Govindarajan, PhD
4:14 – 4:22 PM
Key to Aortic Surgery- Working Together Vascular and Cardiac
Fernando Fleischman, MD
4:23 – 4:31 PM
Streamlining Vascular Care Through AI: Early Detection, Personalized Treatment, and Monitoring
Uwe Fischer, MD
4:32 – 4:40 PM
Exercise after Aortic Dissection: Perspectives From a Clinical Trial
Siddharth Prakash, MD, PhD
4:41 – 5:05 PM
Panel Discussion
5:05 PM
Adjourn
Location: La Vista Room, 21st Floor
6:45 – 7:45 AM
Breakfast Symposium
Valiant Captivia(tm) Demonstrates Durable Outcomes in All Thoracic Aortic Pathologies:
Insights from the Literature and Case Studies
This content is not CME/MOC accredited
Sponsored by Medtronic
Faculty:
Moderator: Ali Azizzadeh, MD
Speakers: Animesh Rathore, MD & Sam Leonard, MD
6:45 – 7:45 AM
Breakfast Symposium
Valiant Captivia(tm) Demonstrates Durable Outcomes in All Thoracic Aortic Pathologies:
Insights from the Literature and Case Studies
This content is not CME/MOC accredited
Sponsored by Medtronic
Faculty:
Moderator: Ali Azizzadeh, MD
Speakers: Animesh Rathore, MD & Sam Leonard, MD
Location: Consort I Ballroom, 3rd Floor
7:00 – 8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast and View Exhibits
7:00 – 8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast and View Exhibits
Location: Consort II Ballroom, 3rd Floor
8:00 – 8:10 AM
Opening Remarks
Anthony Estrera, MD, Ali Azizzadeh, MD
8:10 - 10:00 AM
SESSION V: TAAA
Moderators: Hazim J. Safi, MD, Anthony Estrera, MD, Joseph Coselli, MD
8:10 – 8:18 AM
Lessons Learned in 3800 Open TAAA Repair
Joseph Coselli, MD
8:19 – 8:27 AM
Device Selection in Endovascular Repair of Complex Abdominal and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Bernardo Mendes, MD
8:28 – 8:36 AM
Thoracoflo Hybrid Repair for TAAA - First Experience in Europe
Sabine Helena Wipper, MD
8:37 – 8:45 AM
Early Experience and Lessons Learned with the TAMBE After FDA Approval
Luis Sanchez, MD
8:46 – 8:54 AM
Implementation of Neuromonitoring in TAAA
Akiko Tanaka, MD, PhD
8:55 – 9:03 AM
In Situ Fenestrations Guided by IOPS
Animesh Rathore, MBBS
9:04 – 9:12 AM
The Role of Direct Segmental Revascularization to Reduce SCI During Endo TAAA Repairs
Sukgu Han MD
9:13 – 9:21 AM
Advantages of Patient Specific as Opposed to Off the Shelf Devices for TAAAs
Gustavo Oderich, MD
9:22 – 9:30 AM
Role of Open Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair in 2025
Hazim J. Safi, MD
9:31 – 10:00 AM
Panel Discussion
8:00 – 8:10 AM
Opening Remarks
Anthony Estrera, MD, Ali Azizzadeh, MD
8:10 - 10:00 AM
SESSION V: TAAA
Moderators: Hazim J. Safi, MD, Anthony Estrera, MD, Joseph Coselli, MD
8:10 – 8:18 AM
Lessons Learned in 3800 Open TAAA Repair
Joseph Coselli, MD
8:19 – 8:27 AM
Device Selection in Endovascular Repair of Complex Abdominal and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Bernardo Mendes, MD
8:28 – 8:36 AM
Thoracoflo Hybrid Repair for TAAA - First Experience in Europe
Sabine Helena Wipper, MD
8:37 – 8:45 AM
Early Experience and Lessons Learned with the TAMBE After FDA Approval
Luis Sanchez, MD
8:46 – 8:54 AM
Implementation of Neuromonitoring in TAAA
Akiko Tanaka, MD, PhD
8:55 – 9:03 AM
In Situ Fenestrations Guided by IOPS
Animesh Rathore, MBBS
9:04 – 9:12 AM
The Role of Direct Segmental Revascularization to Reduce SCI During Endo TAAA Repairs
Sukgu Han MD
9:13 – 9:21 AM
Advantages of Patient Specific as Opposed to Off the Shelf Devices for TAAAs
Gustavo Oderich, MD
9:22 – 9:30 AM
Role of Open Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair in 2025
Hazim J. Safi, MD
9:31 – 10:00 AM
Panel Discussion
Location: Consort I Ballroom, 3rd Floor
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Break / View Exhibits
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Break / View Exhibits
Location: Consort II Ballroom, 3rd Floor
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
SESSION VI: DTAA
Moderators: Joseph DuBose, MD, Ourania Preventza, MD, MBA
10:30 – 10:38 AM
Quo Vadis for Management TEVAR in Syndromic (HTAD) Conditions: A Huge Knowledge Gap, Where’s the Data Headed?
Joseph Bavaria, MD
10:39 – 10:47 AM
Aging of the Aortic Wall and Aneurysm Formation
Dimitrios Iliopoulos, MD
10:48 – 10:56 AM
European and American Aortic Guidelines are Available: Still Work Needs to be Done
Ourania Preventza, MD, MBA
10:57 – 11:05 AM
Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury: Update on Data and Research Initiatives of the Aortic Trauma Foundation
Joseph DuBose, MD
11:06 – 11:14 AM
Role of Open or Hybrid to Facilitate Endovascular Complex Repair
Naveed Saqib, MD
11:15 – 11:23 AM
Second Stage Interventions Post FET for TAAA
Michael Moon, MD
11:24 – 11:32 AM
TBE in Acute Aortic Pathology
Steven Maximus, MD
11:33 - 11:41 AM
Arch In Situ Laser Fenestration For Zone 2 TEVAR: A 15 year Experience
Jean Panneton, MD
11:42 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
SESSION VI: DTAA
Moderators: Joseph DuBose, MD, Ourania Preventza, MD, MBA
10:30 – 10:38 AM
Quo Vadis for Management TEVAR in Syndromic (HTAD) Conditions: A Huge Knowledge Gap, Where’s the Data Headed?
Joseph Bavaria, MD
10:39 – 10:47 AM
Aging of the Aortic Wall and Aneurysm Formation
Dimitrios Iliopoulos, MD
10:48 – 10:56 AM
European and American Aortic Guidelines are Available: Still Work Needs to be Done
Ourania Preventza, MD, MBA
10:57 – 11:05 AM
Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury: Update on Data and Research Initiatives of the Aortic Trauma Foundation
Joseph DuBose, MD
11:06 – 11:14 AM
Role of Open or Hybrid to Facilitate Endovascular Complex Repair
Naveed Saqib, MD
11:15 – 11:23 AM
Second Stage Interventions Post FET for TAAA
Michael Moon, MD
11:24 – 11:32 AM
TBE in Acute Aortic Pathology
Steven Maximus, MD
11:33 - 11:41 AM
Arch In Situ Laser Fenestration For Zone 2 TEVAR: A 15 year Experience
Jean Panneton, MD
11:42 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: La Vista Room, 21st Floor
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:10 – 2:45 PM
SESSION VII: Acute Aortic Syndromes (Proximal)
Moderators: Steven Lansman, MD, PhD, Akiko Tanaka, MD, PhD,
1:10 – 1:18 PM
Contrast Attenuation in Aortic Dissections - Can it Predict Outcomes?
Matthew Eagleton, MD
1:19 – 1:27 PM
Understanding Blood Flow in Aortic Dissection
Himanshu Patel, MD
1:28 – 1:36 PM
Outcomes of Acute Type A Dissection in a Tertiary Center
Marek Ehrlich, MD
1:37 – 1:45 PM
Redo Proximal Aortic (and Arch) Surgery after Index Type A Repair: Concepts, Results, and Impact on Branched Arch Applications
Joseph Bavaria, MD
1:46 – 1:54 PM
Endovascular Repair of Aortic Arch Aneurysms and Dissections
Bradley S. Taylor, MD, MPH
1:55 – 2:03 PM
Aortic Arch and Root Replacement in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Are Overrated; Tear-Oriented Approach Should be the Gold Standard
Akiko Tanaka, MD, PhD
2:04 – 2:12 PM
Type A IMH: A Tale of Two Continents or Just One World?
Ibrahim Sultan, MD
2:13 – 2:45 PM
Panel Discussion
SESSION VII: Acute Aortic Syndromes (Proximal)
Moderators: Steven Lansman, MD, PhD, Akiko Tanaka, MD, PhD,
1:10 – 1:18 PM
Contrast Attenuation in Aortic Dissections - Can it Predict Outcomes?
Matthew Eagleton, MD
1:19 – 1:27 PM
Understanding Blood Flow in Aortic Dissection
Himanshu Patel, MD
1:28 – 1:36 PM
Outcomes of Acute Type A Dissection in a Tertiary Center
Marek Ehrlich, MD
1:37 – 1:45 PM
Redo Proximal Aortic (and Arch) Surgery after Index Type A Repair: Concepts, Results, and Impact on Branched Arch Applications
Joseph Bavaria, MD
1:46 – 1:54 PM
Endovascular Repair of Aortic Arch Aneurysms and Dissections
Bradley S. Taylor, MD, MPH
1:55 – 2:03 PM
Aortic Arch and Root Replacement in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Are Overrated; Tear-Oriented Approach Should be the Gold Standard
Akiko Tanaka, MD, PhD
2:04 – 2:12 PM
Type A IMH: A Tale of Two Continents or Just One World?
Ibrahim Sultan, MD
2:13 – 2:45 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: Consort I Ballroom, 3rd Floor
2:45 – 3:15 PM
Break / Visit Exhibits
2:45 – 3:15 PM
Break / Visit Exhibits
Location: Consort II Ballroom, 3rd Floor
3:16 – 5:10 PM
SESSION VIII: Acute Aortic Syndrome (Distal)
Moderators: Joseph Bavaria, MD, Ali Azizzadeh, MD
3:16 – 3:24 PM
The Use of 4D Flow MRI and Computational Fluid Dynamics to Predict False Lumen Degeneration in Aortic Dissection
Bradley Leshnower, MD
3:25 – 3:33 PM
STABILISE TEVAR Technique for Type B Aortic Dissections: Short and Midterm Outcomes
Joshua Goldberg, MD
3:34 – 3:42 PM
ReEntry Specific Endo Therapy for False Lumen Management
Jean Panneton, MD
3:43 – 3:51 PM
The Frozen Elephant Trunk in Genetic Aortopathies: What are the Outcomes?
Sherene Shalhub, MD, MBA
3:52 – 4:00 PM
FB-EVAR for Chronic Dissections: Pitfalls, Outcomes and Limitations
Darren Schneider, MD
4:01 – 4:09 PM
Endovascular Approach to Post-Dissection Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Javairaih Fatima, MD
4:10 – 4:18 PM
The Impact of High-Risk Features in Patients with Type B Aortic Dissection
Ali Azizzadeh, MD
4:19 – 4:27 PM
Managing Visceral and Limb Perfusion During Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
Bo Yang, MD, PhD
4:28 – 4:36 PM
The (Unpredictable) Risk of Type B Dissection in Marfan Syndrome
Napoor Narula MD
4:37 – 4:45 PM
Cerebral Protection Strategies in Aortic Arch Surgery: Unraveling the New American and European Guidelines
George Arnaoutakis, MD
4:46 – 5:10 PM
Panel Discussion
5:10 PM
Adjourn
3:16 – 5:10 PM
SESSION VIII: Acute Aortic Syndrome (Distal)
Moderators: Joseph Bavaria, MD, Ali Azizzadeh, MD
3:16 – 3:24 PM
The Use of 4D Flow MRI and Computational Fluid Dynamics to Predict False Lumen Degeneration in Aortic Dissection
Bradley Leshnower, MD
3:25 – 3:33 PM
STABILISE TEVAR Technique for Type B Aortic Dissections: Short and Midterm Outcomes
Joshua Goldberg, MD
3:34 – 3:42 PM
ReEntry Specific Endo Therapy for False Lumen Management
Jean Panneton, MD
3:43 – 3:51 PM
The Frozen Elephant Trunk in Genetic Aortopathies: What are the Outcomes?
Sherene Shalhub, MD, MBA
3:52 – 4:00 PM
FB-EVAR for Chronic Dissections: Pitfalls, Outcomes and Limitations
Darren Schneider, MD
4:01 – 4:09 PM
Endovascular Approach to Post-Dissection Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Javairaih Fatima, MD
4:10 – 4:18 PM
The Impact of High-Risk Features in Patients with Type B Aortic Dissection
Ali Azizzadeh, MD
4:19 – 4:27 PM
Managing Visceral and Limb Perfusion During Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
Bo Yang, MD, PhD
4:28 – 4:36 PM
The (Unpredictable) Risk of Type B Dissection in Marfan Syndrome
Napoor Narula MD
4:37 – 4:45 PM
Cerebral Protection Strategies in Aortic Arch Surgery: Unraveling the New American and European Guidelines
George Arnaoutakis, MD
4:46 – 5:10 PM
Panel Discussion
5:10 PM
Adjourn
Location: Consort Foyer, 3rd Floor
7:30 – 8:25 AM
Continental Breakfast & Registration
7:30 – 8:25 AM
Continental Breakfast & Registration
Location: Consort II Ballroom, 3rd Floor
SESSION IX: ABSTRACT SESSION
Moderators: Charles C. Miller III, PhD, Akiko Tanaka, MD, S. Keisin Wang, MD
8:25 – 8:30 AM
Welcome
Charles C. Miller III, PhD
8:30 – 8:36 AM
Abstract #108: Impact of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Fusion Types on Aortic Pathologies and Surgical Interventions: Insights from the GenTAC Registry
Gabriele Di Luozzo, MD
8:37 – 8:43 AM
Abstract #102: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Rupture Requiring Complex Retrieval and Hybrid Repair
Srihari Lella, MD
8:44 – 8:50 AM
Abstract #113: Surgical Treatment of Postcoarctation Aneurysms by an Open Method
Volodymyr V. Popov, MD, PhD, DMSc
8:51 – 8:57 AM
Abstract #121: Impact of Age on Outcomes of Elective Aortic Arch Surgery: Does Old Mean Too Old?
Chiara Nocera, MD
8:58 – 9:04 AM
Abstract #137: Hemotherapy Service: Improving Clinical Care and Decreasing Costs, a Pilot Study
Amit Gokhale, MD
9:05 – 9:11 AM
Abstract #129: Exsanguinating Hemorrhage from an Esophageal-Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery Fistula Treated with TEVAR
Charles Vasquez, MD, MS
9:12 – 9:18 AM
Abstract #105: Splenic Artery Aneurysm – is Endovascular Treatment a Safe Long-Term Therapy?
Tina Cohnert, MD
9:19 – 9:25 AM
Abstract #128: Impact of Etiology on Short- and Long-Term Outcomes in Open Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair
Joshua Chen, BS
9:26 – 9:32 AM
Abstract #110: Neurological Outcomes and Strategic Advances in Type A Aortic Dissection and Open Aortic Arch Repair
Atanu Saha, MBBS, MD, MS
9:33 – 9:39 AM
Abstract #115: Predictors of Aortic Remodeling at 5 Years from the Dissected Aorta Repair Through Stent (DARTS) Implantation Trial
Ryaan EL-Andari, MD
9:40 – 9:46 AM
Abstract #116: Minimally Invasive versus Conventional Techniques for Proximal Aortic Surgery: Systematic Review and Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis
Nikolaos Schizas, MD, MSc, PhD(c)
9:47 – 9:53 AM
Abstract #107: Technical Considerations on Open Conversion of Ascending TEVAR
Tommaso Cambiaghi, MD, MS
9:54 – 10:00 AM
Abstract #127: Outcomes of TEVAR for Uncomplicated Subacute Type B Aortic Dissection in the IRAD Registry
Brendan Gontarz, MD
10:01 – 10:07 AM
Abstract #133: Cerebral Oximetry Measurements in Aortic Surgery
Jenni Perri, MD
10:08 – 10:14 AM
Abstract #132: Preliminary Results of Complete Structural and Hemodynamic Remodeling in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection After One-Stage Surgery
Liu Yongmin, MD
10:15 – 10:36 AM
Break
10:36 – 10:42 AM
Abstract #118: Short- and Midterm Outcomes of the Cabrol Coronary Artery Reattachment Technique in Aortic Root Replacement
Nayeem Nasher, MD
10:43 – 10:49 AM
Abstract #111: Thoracoabdominal Aortic Pathology Repair with Femoro-Femoral Partial Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A 15-Year Experience
Atanu Saha, MBBS, MD, MS
10:50 – 10:56 AM
Abstract #117: Short- and Midterm Outcomes of the Freestyle Aortic Root Bioprosthesis for the Treatment of Aortic Root Endocarditis with Annular Erosion
Purab Kothari, BS
10:57 – 11:03 AM
Abstract #125: Myocardial Infarction Following Bentall Procedure: A Rare but Potentially Fatal Complication
Marta Di Carlo, MD
11:04 – 11:10 AM
Abstract #126: Comparison of Cost and Outcomes for Methods of Left Subclavian Artery Revascularization during TEVAR
Brendan Gontarz, MD
11:11 – 11:17 AM
Abstract #112: Surgical Treatment of Poststenotic Aneurysms of Ascending Aorta
Volodymyr V. Popov, MD, PhD, DMSc
11:18 – 11:24 AM
Abstract #106: Is the Porcine Model Valid for Endovenous Research? Evaluation and Comparison of Biomechanical Properties of Porcine Iliac Vein and Vena Cava to Human Iliac Veins
Tina Cohnert, MD
11:25 – 11:31 AM
Abstract #136: Outcomes of Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest for Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair
Joshua Chen, BS
11:32 – 11:38 AM
Abstract #131: Early Outcomes of One-Stage Repair of Residual Aortic Dissection Using Metal Dense Mesh Stent Combined with Deployment and Post-Processing Techniques
Liu Yongmin, MD
11:39 – 11:45 AM
Abstract 134: Use of Intrathecal Morphine in Open Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Yu-Hua Cheng, MD
11:46 – 11:52 AM
Abstract Committee Deliberation
11:53 – 11:59 AM
Awards
Charles C. Miller III, PhD, Akiko Tanaka, MD, PhD, S. Keisin Wang, MD
12:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Anthony Estrera, MD, Ali Azizzadeh, MD, Hazim J. Safi, MD, David D. McPherson, MD
SESSION IX: ABSTRACT SESSION
Moderators: Charles C. Miller III, PhD, Akiko Tanaka, MD, S. Keisin Wang, MD
8:25 – 8:30 AM
Welcome
Charles C. Miller III, PhD
8:30 – 8:36 AM
Abstract #108: Impact of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Fusion Types on Aortic Pathologies and Surgical Interventions: Insights from the GenTAC Registry
Gabriele Di Luozzo, MD
8:37 – 8:43 AM
Abstract #102: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Rupture Requiring Complex Retrieval and Hybrid Repair
Srihari Lella, MD
8:44 – 8:50 AM
Abstract #113: Surgical Treatment of Postcoarctation Aneurysms by an Open Method
Volodymyr V. Popov, MD, PhD, DMSc
8:51 – 8:57 AM
Abstract #121: Impact of Age on Outcomes of Elective Aortic Arch Surgery: Does Old Mean Too Old?
Chiara Nocera, MD
8:58 – 9:04 AM
Abstract #137: Hemotherapy Service: Improving Clinical Care and Decreasing Costs, a Pilot Study
Amit Gokhale, MD
9:05 – 9:11 AM
Abstract #129: Exsanguinating Hemorrhage from an Esophageal-Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery Fistula Treated with TEVAR
Charles Vasquez, MD, MS
9:12 – 9:18 AM
Abstract #105: Splenic Artery Aneurysm – is Endovascular Treatment a Safe Long-Term Therapy?
Tina Cohnert, MD
9:19 – 9:25 AM
Abstract #128: Impact of Etiology on Short- and Long-Term Outcomes in Open Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair
Joshua Chen, BS
9:26 – 9:32 AM
Abstract #110: Neurological Outcomes and Strategic Advances in Type A Aortic Dissection and Open Aortic Arch Repair
Atanu Saha, MBBS, MD, MS
9:33 – 9:39 AM
Abstract #115: Predictors of Aortic Remodeling at 5 Years from the Dissected Aorta Repair Through Stent (DARTS) Implantation Trial
Ryaan EL-Andari, MD
9:40 – 9:46 AM
Abstract #116: Minimally Invasive versus Conventional Techniques for Proximal Aortic Surgery: Systematic Review and Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis
Nikolaos Schizas, MD, MSc, PhD(c)
9:47 – 9:53 AM
Abstract #107: Technical Considerations on Open Conversion of Ascending TEVAR
Tommaso Cambiaghi, MD, MS
9:54 – 10:00 AM
Abstract #127: Outcomes of TEVAR for Uncomplicated Subacute Type B Aortic Dissection in the IRAD Registry
Brendan Gontarz, MD
10:01 – 10:07 AM
Abstract #133: Cerebral Oximetry Measurements in Aortic Surgery
Jenni Perri, MD
10:08 – 10:14 AM
Abstract #132: Preliminary Results of Complete Structural and Hemodynamic Remodeling in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection After One-Stage Surgery
Liu Yongmin, MD
10:15 – 10:36 AM
Break
10:36 – 10:42 AM
Abstract #118: Short- and Midterm Outcomes of the Cabrol Coronary Artery Reattachment Technique in Aortic Root Replacement
Nayeem Nasher, MD
10:43 – 10:49 AM
Abstract #111: Thoracoabdominal Aortic Pathology Repair with Femoro-Femoral Partial Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A 15-Year Experience
Atanu Saha, MBBS, MD, MS
10:50 – 10:56 AM
Abstract #117: Short- and Midterm Outcomes of the Freestyle Aortic Root Bioprosthesis for the Treatment of Aortic Root Endocarditis with Annular Erosion
Purab Kothari, BS
10:57 – 11:03 AM
Abstract #125: Myocardial Infarction Following Bentall Procedure: A Rare but Potentially Fatal Complication
Marta Di Carlo, MD
11:04 – 11:10 AM
Abstract #126: Comparison of Cost and Outcomes for Methods of Left Subclavian Artery Revascularization during TEVAR
Brendan Gontarz, MD
11:11 – 11:17 AM
Abstract #112: Surgical Treatment of Poststenotic Aneurysms of Ascending Aorta
Volodymyr V. Popov, MD, PhD, DMSc
11:18 – 11:24 AM
Abstract #106: Is the Porcine Model Valid for Endovenous Research? Evaluation and Comparison of Biomechanical Properties of Porcine Iliac Vein and Vena Cava to Human Iliac Veins
Tina Cohnert, MD
11:25 – 11:31 AM
Abstract #136: Outcomes of Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest for Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair
Joshua Chen, BS
11:32 – 11:38 AM
Abstract #131: Early Outcomes of One-Stage Repair of Residual Aortic Dissection Using Metal Dense Mesh Stent Combined with Deployment and Post-Processing Techniques
Liu Yongmin, MD
11:39 – 11:45 AM
Abstract 134: Use of Intrathecal Morphine in Open Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Yu-Hua Cheng, MD
11:46 – 11:52 AM
Abstract Committee Deliberation
11:53 – 11:59 AM
Awards
Charles C. Miller III, PhD, Akiko Tanaka, MD, PhD, S. Keisin Wang, MD
12:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Anthony Estrera, MD, Ali Azizzadeh, MD, Hazim J. Safi, MD, David D. McPherson, MD