Plenary I: Key Foundations | Recorded at the AATS Mitral Conclave 2025

Plenary I: Key Foundations, facilitated at the 2025 AATS Mitral Conclave, introduces the historical and conceptual pillars that underpin contemporary mitral valve surgery. This recorded session features welcome remarks from AATS leadership and the 2025 AATS Mitral Conclave Program Committee, followed by landmark perspectives on the evolution of mitral valve replacement and repair. Foundational principles established by Carpentier and Frater are explored, highlighting innovations such as chordoplasty that transformed surgical durability and outcomes. The plenary also reviews Cox’s seminal contributions to the surgical management of atrial fibrillation and the left atrial appendage. An expert discussion synthesizes these enduring concepts and their relevance to current practice. 
 

Featured presentations:

  • Welcome on Behalf of the 2025 AATS Mitral Conclave Program Committee
  • Welcome on Behalf of the AATS
  • Ushering in the Era of Mitral Valve Replacement - The Beginning
  • Carpentier's Foundational Principles
  • Frater's Chordoplasty: A Key Principle that Elevated Mitral Valve Repair
  • Cox's Impact on the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation and the Left Atrial Appendage
  • Discussion
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 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.
  • 1.00 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.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
12/10/2025
Course expires: 
12/10/2028
Cost:
$200.00

Disclosure of Financial Relationships

The individuals in control of content for this activity did not have any relevant relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed 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.

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Purpose (Desired Learning Outcome) 

Following this session, learners will be better equipped to apply foundational principles of mitral valve surgery to guide modern repair, replacement, and adjunctive strategies, supporting durable outcomes and improved patient care.

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 1.00 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 2025 AATS International Thoracic Surgical Oncology Summit received commercial support from:

  • Abbott

Available Credit

  • 1.00 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.
  • 1.00 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.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Participation

Price

Cost:
$200.00
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