5th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium

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LIVECMEConferences & Symposia

Friday, September 9, 2022, 6:30 AM - Saturday, September 10, 2022, 2:15 PM, Sofitel Hotel, Philadelphia, PA

The 5th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium (AVRS) is a two-day meeting designed to enhance learners’ understanding of aortic valve repair. Experts from North America, Europe, and around the world, will describe repair techniques, highlight outcomes, and identify areas for improvement. The program includes videos of surgical procedures, presentation of clinical data and outcomes, panel discussion with experts in the field, as well as hands-on and interactive sessions.

1. Describe aortic root anatomy and how it pertains to aortic valve repair
2. Assess the suitability of the aortic root complex for aortic valve sparing techniques
3. Compare and contrast the outcomes, limitations, and benefits of various valve sparing techniques
4. Review techniques of bicuspid and tricuspid aortic leaflet repair
5. Describe clinical and echocardiographic surveillance after aortic valve repair
6. Review techniques for valve-sparing root reimplantation and remodeling in bicuspid and trileaflet valves
7. Discuss the importance of, and techniques within, echocardiography to plan for aortic valve repair
8. Evaluate the key echocardiographic parameters that are essential for post-repair assessment

In support of improving patient care, Penn Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  

Designation of Credit
Physicians: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (14.25 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Penn Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.