Satellite Symposia Programme
The Latin American Cardiovascular Surgery Conference proudly features satellite symposia by leading industry innovators, Edwards Lifesciences and Terumo Aortic.
These sessions offer a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge advancements in cardiovascular care, presented by experts in the field
These industry sponsored activities will be held in conjunction with the EACTS/STS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference and are not part of the official scientific programme.
Thursday 5 December, 12:15 - 13:30
Aortic Disease - Introducing KONECT Aortic Valved Conduit
Speakers :
Dr Joseph Bavaria (Philadelphia)
Dr Vadim Kotowicz (Buenos Aires)
Learning Objective:
This session aims to provide comprehensive insights into the burden of aortic disease in Argentina and discuss the latest advancements in the treatment of aortic aneurysms and aortic valve replacement. Specifically, the focus will be on the Bentall procedure and KONECT AVC.
Friday 6 December, 12:15 - 13:30
Broadest Range of Solutions for the Aortic Arch: The Decision is Yours
Moderator:
Dr Joseph Bavaria (Philadelphia)
Speakers :
Dr Robin Heijmen (Nijmegen)
Dr Fernando Fleischman (Los Angeles)
Dr Alex Valencia (Medellin)
Learning Objective:
By the end of this satellite symposium, participants will be able to;
Evaluate and compare the broad range of solutions for aortic arch repair including conventional Frozen Elephant Trunk (FET), the Branch First Technique in FET, thoracic endovascular extension after FET, and total endovascular aortic arch repair to make informed, patient-specific decisions in their clinical practice.