8th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium

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Add to Calendar 8th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium 9/18/2026 6:30:00 AM 9/19/2026 5:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://upenn.cloud-cme.com/AVRS2026 Description: The 8th 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 th... Westin Philadelphia false MM/DD/YYYY


Friday, September 18, 2026, 6:30 AM - Saturday, September 19, 2026, 5:00 PM, Westin Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA


The 8th 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.


Specialties - EMERGENCY MEDICINE - Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, INTERNAL MEDICINE - Adult Congenital Heart Disease, INTERNAL MEDICINE - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, INTERNAL MEDICINE - Cardiovascular Disease, INTERNAL MEDICINE - Transplant Hepatology, THORACIC AND CARDIAC SURGERY, THORACIC AND CARDIAC SURGERY - Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Professions - Nurse Practitioners, Other Healthcare Professionals/Non-Healthcare, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Students


Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:


  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. Explain the importance and techniques within echocardiography to plan for aortic valve repair
  6. Evaluate the key echocardiographic parameters that are essential when assessing post-repair techniques
  7. Identify various techniques employed when performing valve-sparing root reimplantation and remodeling
  8. Describe clinical and echocardiographic surveillance after aortic valve repair
  9. Review key aspects of aortic valve and root anatomy including concepts of geometric and effective height, coaptation length, etc.
  10. Define thresholds for AV intervention for AI; review supporting evidence


LIVE PRESENTATIONS

The 8th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium will be held Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 19th, 2026 in-person attendance only. The live presentations will follow the scheduled agenda in real time (EDT).

TO ATTEND IN-PERSON:

Meeting Location

The 8th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium will be held at The Westin Philadelphia, 99 South 17th Street at Liberty Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FEES
The fees to attend in-person are as follows: $850 for physicians and industry attendees, $700 for physicians who are members of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, $400 for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals, $300 for residents, fellows, and students. 

All pre-registered, in-person attendees will receive access to the conference, attendee booklet, continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks. Walk-ins are discouraged. Please be sure to register in advance to secure your space.

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not already have a UPenn Cloud CME profile, first create one before registering for this activity. Start by clicking on the "SIGN-IN" button in the toolbar at the top left.  Then click the "SIGN-IN WITH EMAIL AND PASSWORD” option, followed by clicking "CREATE NEW ACCOUNT" for your initial entry. DO NOT CREATE A NEW PROFILE IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE. Penn Medicine employees sign in with the PennKey and password option.

Need to Register by Mail?
Please note: mailed registrations can take up to 5-10 business days before they are received because we continue to experience longer delays in receiving mail.  We encourage all attendees to register online. See the registration form for mailing instructions. All registrations will be confirmed by email as long as your registration is received no later than September 2, 2026.

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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 15.25 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™ (15.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (15.50 hours)


SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED:
 If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this meeting, please contact the Office of Continuing Medical and Interprofessional Education no later than September 4, 2026, at 215-898-6400.

CANCELLATION POLICY: 
In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellations must be received in writing by September 4, 2026 (subject to a service charge equivalent to 10% of the registration fee, but no less than $25.00). No refunds will be issued thereafter.

The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, and travel agencies.