6th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium

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Add to Calendar 6th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium 9/6/2024 6:30:00 AM 9/7/2024 5:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://upenn.cloud-cme.com/AVRS2024 Description: Registration has been closed. Walk-ins are welcome on-site.The 6th 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 clin... Sofitel Hotel false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, September 6, 2024, 6:30 AM - Saturday, September 7, 2024, 5:00 PM, Sofitel Hotel, Philadelphia, PA

Course Overview

Registration has been closed. Walk-ins are welcome on-site.

The 6th 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.


Target Audience
Specialties - INTERNAL MEDICINE - Adult Congenital Heart Disease, INTERNAL MEDICINE - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, INTERNAL MEDICINE - Cardiovascular Disease, INTERNAL MEDICINE - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, INTERNAL MEDICINE - Critical Care Medicine, INTERNAL MEDICINE - Interventional Cardiology, SURGERY - Surgical Critical Care, THORACIC AND CARDIAC SURGERY, THORACIC AND CARDIAC SURGERY - Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Professions - Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physicians

Learning 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

Registration
LIVE PRESENTATIONS
The 6th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium will be held Friday, September 6th and Saturday, September 7th, 2024 in-person attendance only. The live presentations will follow the scheduled agenda in real time (EDT).
 
TO ATTEND IN-PERSON:
Meeting Location
The 6th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium will be held at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, 120 S. 17th Street, 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 nurses, $300 for residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals. 
 
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, 2024.

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Accreditation

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.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (15.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (15.25 hours)

Additional Information
Cancellation Policy:
A fee of $25.00 will be assessed for all registration cancellations.