AATS/CHSS Congenital Masterclass: Pursuing the Ideal Fontan: Pathways to Optimal Outcomes| Recorded at the 106 Annual Meeting

This session included the following presentations: 

  • Fontan Size and Design: Short- and Long-Term Hemodynamic Perspectives
  • Integrating Pre-Fontan Lymphatic Imaging Into Fontan Surgical Planning: Who, When, and What's the Evidence?
  • Impact of Atrioventricular Valve Repair on Single Ventricle Outcomes: Rethinking Timing and Thresholds
  • Role of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Modeling in Fontan Planning - Is this the New Standard?
  • Optimizing Fontan Design for Resolution of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations
  • PANEL DISCUSSION
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 ABS Accredited CME

    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.50 ABTS Accredited CME
    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment / Patient Safety / Performance in Practice requirements] of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.50 EthosCE University
  • 1.50 Participation
Course opens: 
06/08/2026
Course expires: 
04/30/2029
Cost:
$200.00

The planners and faculty for this activity did not have any relevant relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies to disclose, unless listed here/below. All relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of the activity according to The Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

 

Purpose (Desired Learning Outcome) 

Following this session, learners will strengthen their approach to individualized Fontan planning and perioperative decision-making through improved integration of hemodynamic principles, advanced imaging, and multidisciplinary management strategies.

ACCME Accreditation Statement

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement 

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Commercial Support
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery received commercial support from the following organizations:

  • Abbott
  • J&J Medtech Heart Recovery
  • W.L. Gore & Associates

 

Available Credit

  • 1.50 ABS Accredited CME

    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.50 ABTS Accredited CME
    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment / Patient Safety / Performance in Practice requirements] of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.50 EthosCE University
  • 1.50 Participation

Price

Cost:
$200.00
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