Adult Cardiac Masterclass: Aortic Dissection Deep Dive | Recorded at the AATS 106th Annual Meeting

Recorded at the AATS 106th Annual Meeting, this masterclass delivers an in-depth examination of contemporary strategies for managing acute and chronic aortic dissection. Expert faculty discuss open, hybrid, and endovascular approaches to Type A and Type B dissection, including arch replacement, frozen elephant trunk techniques, reoperative surgery, and evolving endovascular therapies. Gain practical insights into surgical decision-making, patient selection, and long-term management of complex aortic disease through expert presentations and panel discussions.

This session includes the following presentations: 

  • Acute Limited Repair and Get Out Safely: Leave the Arch and Root for Later
  • Zone 2 Arch Replacement in Acute Type A Dissection
  • Branched Stented Anastomosis Frozen Elephant Trunk (FET) in Acute Type A Dissection
  • Totally Endovascular Repair for Acute Type A
  • Panel Discussion
  • Reoperations for the Chronic Root Dissection
  • Reoperations for Chronic Arch Dissection
  • Hybrid and Endovascular Management of Distal Aorta in Patients with Chronic Aortic Dissection
  • High Risk Features That Call for Intervention for Acute Type B Dissection
  • Panel Discussion
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 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.
  • 1.25 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.
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.25 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 activity, learners will improve their ability to select and implement appropriate surgical and endovascular strategies for acute and chronic aortic dissection, supporting more standardized management of complex aortic disease.

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 1.25 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

  • 1.25 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.
  • 1.25 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.
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.25 Participation

Price

Cost:
$200.00
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