The AATS Congenital Valve Symposium: Open Access to Part I, held in conjunction with the AATS 106th Annual Meeting, presents focused discussions on foundational and technical considerations in congenital valve surgery. This complimentary, non-CME session emphasizes practical surgical decision-making and operative strategies through expert-led presentations and panel discussion.

Topics include exposure techniques for the mitral valve, management thresholds in congenital mitral valve stenosis, and contemporary approaches to artificial chordae construction. Additional discussions address annuloplasty selection and how evolving repair strategies can be tailored to complex congenital anatomy.

Part 1 of the Symposium includes the following presentations:

• Exposure of the Mitral Valve
• Congenital Mitral Valve Stenosis: How Far Should You Go?
• Artificial Chord Techniques
• DIY Artificial Chords: Better when Paired
• Which Annuloplasty is Best for My Patient?
• Panel Discussion

The remainder of the Congenital Valve Symposium is eligible for CME credit and may be purchased by clicking here.