AATS News

April 28-May 1, 2018
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA

Recognizing the time limitations that most healthcare providers currently face, the 98th AATS Annual Meeting will feature the same number of knowledge-building opportunities that people have come to expect, but the program will take place over the course of four days. Attendees will be able to return to their patients sooner without missing out on the meeting’s lectures, original scientific presentations, and discussion forums, as well as the chances to network and interact with peers, experts and members of the surgical team. Make your plans today to attend the best and most efficient exchange of state-of-the-art information in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. 

President
Duke E. Cameron

Program Chairs
John D. Puskas
Luca A. Vricella
Glenn J. Whitman
Stephen C. Yang

To register, reserve housing, or learn more, visit: www.aats.org/annualmeeting.

April 28-May 1, 2018
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA

Recognizing the time limitations that most healthcare providers currently face, the 98th AATS Annual Meeting will feature the same number of knowledge-building opportunities that people have come to expect, but the program will take place over the course of four days. Attendees will be able to return to their patients sooner without missing out on the meeting’s lectures, original scientific presentations, and discussion forums, as well as the chances to network and interact with peers, experts and members of the surgical team. Make your plans today to attend the best and most efficient exchange of state-of-the-art information in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. 

President
Duke E. Cameron

Program Chairs
John D. Puskas
Luca A. Vricella
Glenn J. Whitman
Stephen C. Yang

To register, reserve housing, or learn more, visit: www.aats.org/annualmeeting.

April 28-May 1, 2018
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA

Recognizing the time limitations that most healthcare providers currently face, the 98th AATS Annual Meeting will feature the same number of knowledge-building opportunities that people have come to expect, but the program will take place over the course of four days. Attendees will be able to return to their patients sooner without missing out on the meeting’s lectures, original scientific presentations, and discussion forums, as well as the chances to network and interact with peers, experts and members of the surgical team. Make your plans today to attend the best and most efficient exchange of state-of-the-art information in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. 

President
Duke E. Cameron

Program Chairs
John D. Puskas
Luca A. Vricella
Glenn J. Whitman
Stephen C. Yang

To register, reserve housing, or learn more, visit: www.aats.org/annualmeeting.

“It was a priceless experience getting to observe and learn from physician role models. The respect, care, and level of personal responsibility I observed physicians take on and practice in their everyday interactions with patients and co-workers left a lasting impression and are qualities I hope to emulate in my own future career.”

Quotes, like the one above from recent awardee, Sherry Wu, speak volumes about the impact of giving. When you support the AATS Graham Foundation, you are ensuring that the specialty remains strong and on the cutting edge of state-of-the-art technologies and techniques to enhance patient care.

The end of the fiscal year is fast approaching, and you can help fund another year of successful programs.

This was a year of growth for the Foundation, with expansion of both newly created initiatives, and time-honored programs that have continually served the cardiothoracic surgical specialty since 1973. These programs are possible because of the generous support of donors, leaders, and partners, such as you. 

Be assured, 100 percent of individual gifts go directly to programs. To make your contribution, please visit www.AATSGrahamFoundation.org or contact Director of Development, Katie Federico, at 978-252-2200 Ext. 544 or [email protected].
    
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration at this important time.

“It was a priceless experience getting to observe and learn from physician role models. The respect, care, and level of personal responsibility I observed physicians take on and practice in their everyday interactions with patients and co-workers left a lasting impression and are qualities I hope to emulate in my own future career.”

Quotes, like the one above from recent awardee, Sherry Wu, speak volumes about the impact of giving. When you support the AATS Graham Foundation, you are ensuring that the specialty remains strong and on the cutting edge of state-of-the-art technologies and techniques to enhance patient care.

The end of the fiscal year is fast approaching, and you can help fund another year of successful programs.

This was a year of growth for the Foundation, with expansion of both newly created initiatives, and time-honored programs that have continually served the cardiothoracic surgical specialty since 1973. These programs are possible because of the generous support of donors, leaders, and partners, such as you. 

Be assured, 100 percent of individual gifts go directly to programs. To make your contribution, please visit www.AATSGrahamFoundation.org or contact Director of Development, Katie Federico, at 978-252-2200 Ext. 544 or [email protected].
    
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration at this important time.

“It was a priceless experience getting to observe and learn from physician role models. The respect, care, and level of personal responsibility I observed physicians take on and practice in their everyday interactions with patients and co-workers left a lasting impression and are qualities I hope to emulate in my own future career.”

Quotes, like the one above from recent awardee, Sherry Wu, speak volumes about the impact of giving. When you support the AATS Graham Foundation, you are ensuring that the specialty remains strong and on the cutting edge of state-of-the-art technologies and techniques to enhance patient care.

The end of the fiscal year is fast approaching, and you can help fund another year of successful programs.

This was a year of growth for the Foundation, with expansion of both newly created initiatives, and time-honored programs that have continually served the cardiothoracic surgical specialty since 1973. These programs are possible because of the generous support of donors, leaders, and partners, such as you. 

Be assured, 100 percent of individual gifts go directly to programs. To make your contribution, please visit www.AATSGrahamFoundation.org or contact Director of Development, Katie Federico, at 978-252-2200 Ext. 544 or [email protected].
    
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration at this important time.

April 26-27, 2018
New York Hilton Midtown
New York, NY

Registration is now open for the AATS Aortic Symposium 2018, a two-day symposium that kicks off AATS Week. Focused on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of aortic aneurysms and dissections, the symposium is designed for cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, residents, perfusionists, ICU and OR nurses and those involved with the care of individuals with aortic disease. Register today for the opportunity to interact with world leaders in this field as they share their experiences regarding difficult problems in aortic disease.

Program Directors
Joseph S. Coselli
Steven L. Lansman

Program Committee
Joseph E. Bavaria
Edward P. Chen
Leonard N. Girardi
Thomas G. Gleason
G. Chad Hughes
Eric E. Roselli
David Spielvogel
Thoralf M. Sundt, III

To register, reserve housing, or learn more about the meeting, visit: www.aats.org/aortic.

April 26-27, 2018
New York Hilton Midtown
New York, NY

Registration is now open for the AATS Aortic Symposium 2018, a two-day symposium that kicks off AATS Week. Focused on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of aortic aneurysms and dissections, the symposium is designed for cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, residents, perfusionists, ICU and OR nurses and those involved with the care of individuals with aortic disease. Register today for the opportunity to interact with world leaders in this field as they share their experiences regarding difficult problems in aortic disease.

Program Directors
Joseph S. Coselli
Steven L. Lansman

Program Committee
Joseph E. Bavaria
Edward P. Chen
Leonard N. Girardi
Thomas G. Gleason
G. Chad Hughes
Eric E. Roselli
David Spielvogel
Thoralf M. Sundt, III

To register, reserve housing, or learn more about the meeting, visit: www.aats.org/aortic.

April 26-27, 2018
New York Hilton Midtown
New York, NY

Registration is now open for the AATS Aortic Symposium 2018, a two-day symposium that kicks off AATS Week. Focused on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of aortic aneurysms and dissections, the symposium is designed for cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, residents, perfusionists, ICU and OR nurses and those involved with the care of individuals with aortic disease. Register today for the opportunity to interact with world leaders in this field as they share their experiences regarding difficult problems in aortic disease.

Program Directors
Joseph S. Coselli
Steven L. Lansman

Program Committee
Joseph E. Bavaria
Edward P. Chen
Leonard N. Girardi
Thomas G. Gleason
G. Chad Hughes
Eric E. Roselli
David Spielvogel
Thoralf M. Sundt, III

To register, reserve housing, or learn more about the meeting, visit: www.aats.org/aortic.

Take a look at the programs that are currently accepting applications, including:

AATS Annual Meeting Travel Award
Deadline: January 15
Available to surgeons from around the world working within under-resourced medical centers, the AATS Annual Meeting Travel Awards aid deserving applicants with the cost of travel to attend the AATS Annual Meeting, which is to take place this year in San Diego, California

Learn from the Masters
Deadline: January 15
Providing a unique educational experience, the Learn from the Masters program pairs awardees who have recently completed their residency or fellowship with leading cardiac surgeons. During their three to six month stay the awardee will work within a full clinical position, which includes full clinical service access.

Graham Surgical Investigator
Deadline: January 15
Supporting innovating clinical or transitional research within the field of cardiothoracic surgery, the Graham Surgical Investigator awards a limited number of proposals to topics of research varying from robotically assisted surgery, minimally invasive surgery, to other applications of new and innovative technologies within cardiothoracic surgery.

For more information on these programs, visit AATSGrahamFoundation.org.

The following programs for medical students and residents are also accepting applications:

AATS Member for a Day Program
Deadline: January 15
North American medical students, general surgery residents, up to third year integrated cardiothoracic surgery residents (I-6) and members of the American Physician Scientists Association (APSA) have an opportunity to accompany an AATS Member Mentor during portions of the 2018 AATS Annual Meeting. The program is designed to offer insight into the cardiothoracic surgery specialty and to provide an opportunity to network and build relationships within the cardiothoracic surgical community.

AATS Perioperative/Team-Based Care Poster Competition
Deadline: January 15th, 2018
Non-MD cardiothoracic surgical team professionals (NPs, PAs, Perfusionists, and RNs) have the opportunity to submit an abstract for consideration to participate in the AATS Perioperative/Team-Based Care Poster Competition at the 2018 AATS Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, April 28 - May 1. These posters may contain material that has been previously presented.

AATS Summer Intern Scholarship in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Deadline: January 15 
Established in 2007 to introduce the field of cardiothoracic surgery to first and second year medical students in a North American medical school, the goal is to broaden awardees’ educational experiences be enabling them to spend eight weeks during the summer (June thru September) working in an AATS member’s cardiothoracic surgery department. The Scholarship is partially funded by Scanlan International Inc., and the AATS Graham Foundation. It provides a grant of $2,500 to the successful applicants for their living expenses during the eight weeks of training at the selected host institution. Additionally, successful applicants receive complimentary registration to the 98th AATS Annual Meeting.

AATS Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident Poster Competition
Deadline: January 31
Providing an opportunity for senior cardiothoracic surgery residents and/or congenital heart surgery fellows from around the world to represent their institution by presenting a scientific poster of their clinical/investigative research at the 2018 AATS Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA April 28th – May 1st, 2018. Once committed, residents/fellows must provide the Cardiothoracic Residents Committee with a brief abstract regarding the research on their posters. Posters may include research that has been previously presented and/or published. This award is limited to one participant per institution.

For more information on these program, visit aats.org.

Take a look at the programs that are currently accepting applications, including:

AATS Annual Meeting Travel Award
Deadline: January 15
Available to surgeons from around the world working within under-resourced medical centers, the AATS Annual Meeting Travel Awards aid deserving applicants with the cost of travel to attend the AATS Annual Meeting, which is to take place this year in San Diego, California

Learn from the Masters
Deadline: January 15
Providing a unique educational experience, the Learn from the Masters program pairs awardees who have recently completed their residency or fellowship with leading cardiac surgeons. During their three to six month stay the awardee will work within a full clinical position, which includes full clinical service access.

Graham Surgical Investigator
Deadline: January 15
Supporting innovating clinical or transitional research within the field of cardiothoracic surgery, the Graham Surgical Investigator awards a limited number of proposals to topics of research varying from robotically assisted surgery, minimally invasive surgery, to other applications of new and innovative technologies within cardiothoracic surgery.

For more information on these programs, visit AATSGrahamFoundation.org.

The following programs for medical students and residents are also accepting applications:

AATS Member for a Day Program
Deadline: January 15
North American medical students, general surgery residents, up to third year integrated cardiothoracic surgery residents (I-6) and members of the American Physician Scientists Association (APSA) have an opportunity to accompany an AATS Member Mentor during portions of the 2018 AATS Annual Meeting. The program is designed to offer insight into the cardiothoracic surgery specialty and to provide an opportunity to network and build relationships within the cardiothoracic surgical community.

AATS Perioperative/Team-Based Care Poster Competition
Deadline: January 15th, 2018
Non-MD cardiothoracic surgical team professionals (NPs, PAs, Perfusionists, and RNs) have the opportunity to submit an abstract for consideration to participate in the AATS Perioperative/Team-Based Care Poster Competition at the 2018 AATS Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, April 28 - May 1. These posters may contain material that has been previously presented.

AATS Summer Intern Scholarship in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Deadline: January 15 
Established in 2007 to introduce the field of cardiothoracic surgery to first and second year medical students in a North American medical school, the goal is to broaden awardees’ educational experiences be enabling them to spend eight weeks during the summer (June thru September) working in an AATS member’s cardiothoracic surgery department. The Scholarship is partially funded by Scanlan International Inc., and the AATS Graham Foundation. It provides a grant of $2,500 to the successful applicants for their living expenses during the eight weeks of training at the selected host institution. Additionally, successful applicants receive complimentary registration to the 98th AATS Annual Meeting.

AATS Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident Poster Competition
Deadline: January 31
Providing an opportunity for senior cardiothoracic surgery residents and/or congenital heart surgery fellows from around the world to represent their institution by presenting a scientific poster of their clinical/investigative research at the 2018 AATS Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA April 28th – May 1st, 2018. Once committed, residents/fellows must provide the Cardiothoracic Residents Committee with a brief abstract regarding the research on their posters. Posters may include research that has been previously presented and/or published. This award is limited to one participant per institution.

For more information on these program, visit aats.org.

Take a look at the programs that are currently accepting applications, including:

AATS Annual Meeting Travel Award
Deadline: January 15
Available to surgeons from around the world working within under-resourced medical centers, the AATS Annual Meeting Travel Awards aid deserving applicants with the cost of travel to attend the AATS Annual Meeting, which is to take place this year in San Diego, California

Learn from the Masters
Deadline: January 15
Providing a unique educational experience, the Learn from the Masters program pairs awardees who have recently completed their residency or fellowship with leading cardiac surgeons. During their three to six month stay the awardee will work within a full clinical position, which includes full clinical service access.

Graham Surgical Investigator
Deadline: January 15
Supporting innovating clinical or transitional research within the field of cardiothoracic surgery, the Graham Surgical Investigator awards a limited number of proposals to topics of research varying from robotically assisted surgery, minimally invasive surgery, to other applications of new and innovative technologies within cardiothoracic surgery.

For more information on these programs, visit AATSGrahamFoundation.org.

The following programs for medical students and residents are also accepting applications:

AATS Member for a Day Program
Deadline: January 15
North American medical students, general surgery residents, up to third year integrated cardiothoracic surgery residents (I-6) and members of the American Physician Scientists Association (APSA) have an opportunity to accompany an AATS Member Mentor during portions of the 2018 AATS Annual Meeting. The program is designed to offer insight into the cardiothoracic surgery specialty and to provide an opportunity to network and build relationships within the cardiothoracic surgical community.

AATS Perioperative/Team-Based Care Poster Competition
Deadline: January 15th, 2018
Non-MD cardiothoracic surgical team professionals (NPs, PAs, Perfusionists, and RNs) have the opportunity to submit an abstract for consideration to participate in the AATS Perioperative/Team-Based Care Poster Competition at the 2018 AATS Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, April 28 - May 1. These posters may contain material that has been previously presented.

AATS Summer Intern Scholarship in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Deadline: January 15 
Established in 2007 to introduce the field of cardiothoracic surgery to first and second year medical students in a North American medical school, the goal is to broaden awardees’ educational experiences be enabling them to spend eight weeks during the summer (June thru September) working in an AATS member’s cardiothoracic surgery department. The Scholarship is partially funded by Scanlan International Inc., and the AATS Graham Foundation. It provides a grant of $2,500 to the successful applicants for their living expenses during the eight weeks of training at the selected host institution. Additionally, successful applicants receive complimentary registration to the 98th AATS Annual Meeting.

AATS Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident Poster Competition
Deadline: January 31
Providing an opportunity for senior cardiothoracic surgery residents and/or congenital heart surgery fellows from around the world to represent their institution by presenting a scientific poster of their clinical/investigative research at the 2018 AATS Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA April 28th – May 1st, 2018. Once committed, residents/fellows must provide the Cardiothoracic Residents Committee with a brief abstract regarding the research on their posters. Posters may include research that has been previously presented and/or published. This award is limited to one participant per institution.

For more information on these program, visit aats.org.

You are invited to submit abstracts and videos for consideration at the AATS Aortic Symposium, which will take place on April 26-27 in New York. The deadline for submissions is Monday, December 18, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Investigators are invited to submit original work to include BOTH of the following:

• Abstract (maximum of 200 words), accompanied by
• PowerPoint presentation of the material (maximum of 12 slides)

OR

• Abstract (maximum of 200 words), accompanied by
• Video (maximum of 5 minutes, for the Presentation On Demand (POD) system ONLY and must be narrated in English)

Presentation Types Include:

• Plenary Session: PowerPoint Presentation
• Aortic Surgery Forum
• Presentation-On-Demand: Video
• Presentation-On-Demand: PowerPoint Presentation

Submission Categories:

• Aortic Root
• Ascending Aorta
• Aortic Arch
• Cerebral Protection
• Dissection
• Descending/Thoracoabdominal Aorta
• Endoluminal Prostheses
• Natural History/ Follow-up
• Spinal Cord Protection
• Trauma
• Aortic Surgery Forum (Basic Aortic Research; Lab for Residents; Fellows; Junior Attendings)
• Other

 For more information, visit: www.aats.org/aortic.

You are invited to submit abstracts and videos for consideration at the AATS Aortic Symposium, which will take place on April 26-27 in New York. The deadline for submissions is Monday, December 18, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Investigators are invited to submit original work to include BOTH of the following:

• Abstract (maximum of 200 words), accompanied by
• PowerPoint presentation of the material (maximum of 12 slides)

OR

• Abstract (maximum of 200 words), accompanied by
• Video (maximum of 5 minutes, for the Presentation On Demand (POD) system ONLY and must be narrated in English)

Presentation Types Include:

• Plenary Session: PowerPoint Presentation
• Aortic Surgery Forum
• Presentation-On-Demand: Video
• Presentation-On-Demand: PowerPoint Presentation

Submission Categories:

• Aortic Root
• Ascending Aorta
• Aortic Arch
• Cerebral Protection
• Dissection
• Descending/Thoracoabdominal Aorta
• Endoluminal Prostheses
• Natural History/ Follow-up
• Spinal Cord Protection
• Trauma
• Aortic Surgery Forum (Basic Aortic Research; Lab for Residents; Fellows; Junior Attendings)
• Other

 For more information, visit: www.aats.org/aortic.

You are invited to submit abstracts and videos for consideration at the AATS Aortic Symposium, which will take place on April 26-27 in New York. The deadline for submissions is Monday, December 18, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Investigators are invited to submit original work to include BOTH of the following:

• Abstract (maximum of 200 words), accompanied by
• PowerPoint presentation of the material (maximum of 12 slides)

OR

• Abstract (maximum of 200 words), accompanied by
• Video (maximum of 5 minutes, for the Presentation On Demand (POD) system ONLY and must be narrated in English)

Presentation Types Include:

• Plenary Session: PowerPoint Presentation
• Aortic Surgery Forum
• Presentation-On-Demand: Video
• Presentation-On-Demand: PowerPoint Presentation

Submission Categories:

• Aortic Root
• Ascending Aorta
• Aortic Arch
• Cerebral Protection
• Dissection
• Descending/Thoracoabdominal Aorta
• Endoluminal Prostheses
• Natural History/ Follow-up
• Spinal Cord Protection
• Trauma
• Aortic Surgery Forum (Basic Aortic Research; Lab for Residents; Fellows; Junior Attendings)
• Other

 For more information, visit: www.aats.org/aortic.

March 8-9, 2018
Marriott Marquis Houston
Houston, TX, USA

LVAD/transplant cardiac surgeons, heart failure cardiologists, pulmonologists, anesthesiologists and industry representatives have the opportunity to come together for important discussions. The AATS Mechanical Circulatory Support Symposium - 21st Century State of the Art Treatment of Advanced Heart and Lung Failure focuses on mechanical circulatory support/LVADs, ECMO, and heart and lung transplantation topics such as:

• Applications of ECLS in Thoracic Surgery
• Complications With Durable MCS
• Controversial Topics With Device Therapy
• Controversies in ECLS
• Debates on Controversial Subjects
• ECMO for Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest
• ECMO for Respiratory Failure
• ECMO in Thoracic Surgery
• Hot Topics in Mechanical Circulatory Support for Heart and Lung
• Lung Transplant
• MCS Device Thrombosis
• MCS Innovation
• Minimally Invasive LVAD Insertion, Concomitant Procedures
• Patient Selection and Optimization for Durable MCS Devices

PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Shaf Keshavjee
Jeffrey A. Morgan
Francis D. Pagani
Mark S. Slaughter

PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Michael A. Acker
Malcolm M. DeCamp Jr.
Jonathan W. Haft
Ranjit John
Robert M. Kormos
Stephan Schueler

Register, reserve housing and view the preliminary program at www.aats.org/mcs

March 8-9, 2018
Marriott Marquis Houston
Houston, TX, USA

LVAD/transplant cardiac surgeons, heart failure cardiologists, pulmonologists, anesthesiologists and industry representatives have the opportunity to come together for important discussions. The AATS Mechanical Circulatory Support Symposium - 21st Century State of the Art Treatment of Advanced Heart and Lung Failure focuses on mechanical circulatory support/LVADs, ECMO, and heart and lung transplantation topics such as:

• Applications of ECLS in Thoracic Surgery
• Complications With Durable MCS
• Controversial Topics With Device Therapy
• Controversies in ECLS
• Debates on Controversial Subjects
• ECMO for Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest
• ECMO for Respiratory Failure
• ECMO in Thoracic Surgery
• Hot Topics in Mechanical Circulatory Support for Heart and Lung
• Lung Transplant
• MCS Device Thrombosis
• MCS Innovation
• Minimally Invasive LVAD Insertion, Concomitant Procedures
• Patient Selection and Optimization for Durable MCS Devices

PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Shaf Keshavjee
Jeffrey A. Morgan
Francis D. Pagani
Mark S. Slaughter

PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Michael A. Acker
Malcolm M. DeCamp Jr.
Jonathan W. Haft
Ranjit John
Robert M. Kormos
Stephan Schueler

Register, reserve housing and view the preliminary program at www.aats.org/mcs

March 8-9, 2018
Marriott Marquis Houston
Houston, TX, USA

LVAD/transplant cardiac surgeons, heart failure cardiologists, pulmonologists, anesthesiologists and industry representatives have the opportunity to come together for important discussions. The AATS Mechanical Circulatory Support Symposium - 21st Century State of the Art Treatment of Advanced Heart and Lung Failure focuses on mechanical circulatory support/LVADs, ECMO, and heart and lung transplantation topics such as:

• Applications of ECLS in Thoracic Surgery
• Complications With Durable MCS
• Controversial Topics With Device Therapy
• Controversies in ECLS
• Debates on Controversial Subjects
• ECMO for Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest
• ECMO for Respiratory Failure
• ECMO in Thoracic Surgery
• Hot Topics in Mechanical Circulatory Support for Heart and Lung
• Lung Transplant
• MCS Device Thrombosis
• MCS Innovation
• Minimally Invasive LVAD Insertion, Concomitant Procedures
• Patient Selection and Optimization for Durable MCS Devices

PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Shaf Keshavjee
Jeffrey A. Morgan
Francis D. Pagani
Mark S. Slaughter

PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Michael A. Acker
Malcolm M. DeCamp Jr.
Jonathan W. Haft
Ranjit John
Robert M. Kormos
Stephan Schueler

Register, reserve housing and view the preliminary program at www.aats.org/mcs

December 8-9, 2017
Renaissance São Paulo Hotel
São Paulo, Brazil

Join Dr. Thoralf M. Sundt III, Past President of the AATS and expert in bicuspid aortopathy, and Dr. David P. Taggart, Great Britain's luminary on coronary artery disease, at the 2017 AATS International Cardiovascular Symposium in São Paulo, Brazil, on December 8-9, 2017. Register to be there as they, and the rest of the esteemed faculty, discuss state-of the-art information on devices, long-term results and surgical techniques with a focus on preventing, diagnosing and treating heart valve disease.

Several faculty members have shared why surgeons should attend the Symposium. Thoralf M. Sundt, III from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA says, “This is an exciting opportunity for us to come together to discuss and learn about the most up to-date approaches to cardiovascular disease with special focus on the South American perspective.”

David P. Taggart from the University of Oxford in the UK says, “The meeting provides an excellent opportunity to hear focused updates on all aspects of adult cardiothoracic surgery by leading experts both from within and beyond Brazil and with great opportunities for interaction amongst delegates and faculty.”

Program Directors
Joseph S. Coselli
Walter J. Gomes
Marc R. Moon
Thoralf M. Sundt, III

To see the program, register or learn more about the faculty visit: aats.org/ics

December 8-9, 2017
Renaissance São Paulo Hotel
São Paulo, Brazil

Join Dr. Thoralf M. Sundt III, Past President of the AATS and expert in bicuspid aortopathy, and Dr. David P. Taggart, Great Britain's luminary on coronary artery disease, at the 2017 AATS International Cardiovascular Symposium in São Paulo, Brazil, on December 8-9, 2017. Register to be there as they, and the rest of the esteemed faculty, discuss state-of the-art information on devices, long-term results and surgical techniques with a focus on preventing, diagnosing and treating heart valve disease.

Several faculty members have shared why surgeons should attend the Symposium. Thoralf M. Sundt, III from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA says, “This is an exciting opportunity for us to come together to discuss and learn about the most up to-date approaches to cardiovascular disease with special focus on the South American perspective.”

David P. Taggart from the University of Oxford in the UK says, “The meeting provides an excellent opportunity to hear focused updates on all aspects of adult cardiothoracic surgery by leading experts both from within and beyond Brazil and with great opportunities for interaction amongst delegates and faculty.”

Program Directors
Joseph S. Coselli
Walter J. Gomes
Marc R. Moon
Thoralf M. Sundt, III

To see the program, register or learn more about the faculty visit: aats.org/ics

December 8-9, 2017
Renaissance São Paulo Hotel
São Paulo, Brazil

Join Dr. Thoralf M. Sundt III, Past President of the AATS and expert in bicuspid aortopathy, and Dr. David P. Taggart, Great Britain's luminary on coronary artery disease, at the 2017 AATS International Cardiovascular Symposium in São Paulo, Brazil, on December 8-9, 2017. Register to be there as they, and the rest of the esteemed faculty, discuss state-of the-art information on devices, long-term results and surgical techniques with a focus on preventing, diagnosing and treating heart valve disease.

Several faculty members have shared why surgeons should attend the Symposium. Thoralf M. Sundt, III from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA says, “This is an exciting opportunity for us to come together to discuss and learn about the most up to-date approaches to cardiovascular disease with special focus on the South American perspective.”

David P. Taggart from the University of Oxford in the UK says, “The meeting provides an excellent opportunity to hear focused updates on all aspects of adult cardiothoracic surgery by leading experts both from within and beyond Brazil and with great opportunities for interaction amongst delegates and faculty.”

Program Directors
Joseph S. Coselli
Walter J. Gomes
Marc R. Moon
Thoralf M. Sundt, III

To see the program, register or learn more about the faculty visit: aats.org/ics

You are invited to submit abstracts and videos for consideration at the AATS Aortic Symposium, which will take place on April 26-27 in New York. The deadline for submissions is Monday, December 18, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Easter Time. 

For more information, visit: www.aats.org/aortic. 

You are invited to submit abstracts and videos for consideration at the AATS Aortic Symposium, which will take place on April 26-27 in New York. The deadline for submissions is Monday, December 18, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Easter Time. 

For more information, visit: www.aats.org/aortic. 

You are invited to submit abstracts and videos for consideration at the AATS Aortic Symposium, which will take place on April 26-27 in New York. The deadline for submissions is Monday, December 18, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Easter Time. 

For more information, visit: www.aats.org/aortic. 

December 8-9, 2017
Renaissance São Paulo Hotel
São Paulo, Brazil 
 
Join others who are interested in preventing, diagnosing and treating heart valve disease at the 2017 AATS International Cardiovascular Symposium. A faculty of international leaders will be discussing state-of the-art information on devices, long-term results and surgical techniques. The program is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese and the meeting will have translations available. 

Several faculty members have shared the why surgeons should attend the Symposium. Miguel Sousa-Uva from the Hospital Santa Cruz in Lisbon, Portugal says, “The AATS International Cardiovascular Symposium in São Paulo, Brazil includes a wide-ranging program focusing on today’s hot topics and is a fantastic opportunity to meet experts, share ideas and learn from each other to improve patients’ outcomes.”

Vinod H. Thourani of Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Georgetown University in Washington, DC shared this: “The meeting in Brazil this December is extremely exciting; the world will come together to share ideas, techniques, and management skills in adult patients with cardiac surgery disease processes.”

Program Directors
Joseph S. Coselli
Walter J. Gomes
Marc R. Moon
Thoralf M. Sundt, III

To see the program, register or learn more about the faculty visit: aats.org/ics
 

December 8-9, 2017
Renaissance São Paulo Hotel
São Paulo, Brazil 
 
Join others who are interested in preventing, diagnosing and treating heart valve disease at the 2017 AATS International Cardiovascular Symposium. A faculty of international leaders will be discussing state-of the-art information on devices, long-term results and surgical techniques. The program is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese and the meeting will have translations available. 

Several faculty members have shared the why surgeons should attend the Symposium. Miguel Sousa-Uva from the Hospital Santa Cruz in Lisbon, Portugal says, “The AATS International Cardiovascular Symposium in São Paulo, Brazil includes a wide-ranging program focusing on today’s hot topics and is a fantastic opportunity to meet experts, share ideas and learn from each other to improve patients’ outcomes.”

Vinod H. Thourani of Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Georgetown University in Washington, DC shared this: “The meeting in Brazil this December is extremely exciting; the world will come together to share ideas, techniques, and management skills in adult patients with cardiac surgery disease processes.”

Program Directors
Joseph S. Coselli
Walter J. Gomes
Marc R. Moon
Thoralf M. Sundt, III

To see the program, register or learn more about the faculty visit: aats.org/ics
 

December 8-9, 2017
Renaissance São Paulo Hotel
São Paulo, Brazil 
 
Join others who are interested in preventing, diagnosing and treating heart valve disease at the 2017 AATS International Cardiovascular Symposium. A faculty of international leaders will be discussing state-of the-art information on devices, long-term results and surgical techniques. The program is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese and the meeting will have translations available. 

Several faculty members have shared the why surgeons should attend the Symposium. Miguel Sousa-Uva from the Hospital Santa Cruz in Lisbon, Portugal says, “The AATS International Cardiovascular Symposium in São Paulo, Brazil includes a wide-ranging program focusing on today’s hot topics and is a fantastic opportunity to meet experts, share ideas and learn from each other to improve patients’ outcomes.”

Vinod H. Thourani of Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Georgetown University in Washington, DC shared this: “The meeting in Brazil this December is extremely exciting; the world will come together to share ideas, techniques, and management skills in adult patients with cardiac surgery disease processes.”

Program Directors
Joseph S. Coselli
Walter J. Gomes
Marc R. Moon
Thoralf M. Sundt, III

To see the program, register or learn more about the faculty visit: aats.org/ics
 

November 17-18, 2017
Nobu Eden Roc Hotel
Miami Beach, FL USA

Surgeons and electrophysiologists looking for a comprehensive, unbiased review of the surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and rhythm disorders can attend the newest AATS meeting, the Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias and Rhythm Disorders. Covering basic underlying mechanisms, cardiac recording and mapping techniques, clinical electrophysiology, operative techniques, cardiac monitoring and appropriate follow-up, the interactive forum is designed to support the exchange of ideas between surgeons and electrophysiologists. 

Attendees will be able to go to a wide variety of sessions, including:

• Concomitant Ablation – How I Do It and Why
• Hybrid Ablation and Other Alternative Approaches for Lone Atrial Fibrillation
• Lead Extraction: Modern Techniques in Management of Complications
• Management of the Left Atrial Appendage
• Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation
• Special Issues and Controversies in Surgical Ablation
• Surgical Ablation Guidelines
• Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias: The Basics
• Surgical Treatment of Lone Atrial Fibrillation: How I Do It
• Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation

Program Directors
Ralph J. Damiano, Jr.
A. Marc Gillinov
 
Program Committee
Niv Ad
Vinay Badhwar
Manuel Castella
James L. Cox
Mark LaMeir
Patrick M. McCarthy
Takashi Nitta
Harold G. Roberts
Richard Schuessler
 
To view the preliminary program, go to: aats.org/stars 
 

November 17-18, 2017
Nobu Eden Roc Hotel
Miami Beach, FL USA

Surgeons and electrophysiologists looking for a comprehensive, unbiased review of the surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and rhythm disorders can attend the newest AATS meeting, the Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias and Rhythm Disorders. Covering basic underlying mechanisms, cardiac recording and mapping techniques, clinical electrophysiology, operative techniques, cardiac monitoring and appropriate follow-up, the interactive forum is designed to support the exchange of ideas between surgeons and electrophysiologists. 

Attendees will be able to go to a wide variety of sessions, including:

• Concomitant Ablation – How I Do It and Why
• Hybrid Ablation and Other Alternative Approaches for Lone Atrial Fibrillation
• Lead Extraction: Modern Techniques in Management of Complications
• Management of the Left Atrial Appendage
• Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation
• Special Issues and Controversies in Surgical Ablation
• Surgical Ablation Guidelines
• Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias: The Basics
• Surgical Treatment of Lone Atrial Fibrillation: How I Do It
• Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation

Program Directors
Ralph J. Damiano, Jr.
A. Marc Gillinov
 
Program Committee
Niv Ad
Vinay Badhwar
Manuel Castella
James L. Cox
Mark LaMeir
Patrick M. McCarthy
Takashi Nitta
Harold G. Roberts
Richard Schuessler
 
To view the preliminary program, go to: aats.org/stars 
 

November 17-18, 2017
Nobu Eden Roc Hotel
Miami Beach, FL USA

Surgeons and electrophysiologists looking for a comprehensive, unbiased review of the surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and rhythm disorders can attend the newest AATS meeting, the Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias and Rhythm Disorders. Covering basic underlying mechanisms, cardiac recording and mapping techniques, clinical electrophysiology, operative techniques, cardiac monitoring and appropriate follow-up, the interactive forum is designed to support the exchange of ideas between surgeons and electrophysiologists. 

Attendees will be able to go to a wide variety of sessions, including:

• Concomitant Ablation – How I Do It and Why
• Hybrid Ablation and Other Alternative Approaches for Lone Atrial Fibrillation
• Lead Extraction: Modern Techniques in Management of Complications
• Management of the Left Atrial Appendage
• Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation
• Special Issues and Controversies in Surgical Ablation
• Surgical Ablation Guidelines
• Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias: The Basics
• Surgical Treatment of Lone Atrial Fibrillation: How I Do It
• Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation

Program Directors
Ralph J. Damiano, Jr.
A. Marc Gillinov
 
Program Committee
Niv Ad
Vinay Badhwar
Manuel Castella
James L. Cox
Mark LaMeir
Patrick M. McCarthy
Takashi Nitta
Harold G. Roberts
Richard Schuessler
 
To view the preliminary program, go to: aats.org/stars