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2024 Aortic Symposium
This course provides education on acute and chronic aortic conditions to physicians and APPs who might encounter patients with these conditions in their practice, but may not have sufficient familiarity with their management. This course will have two sessions – morning and afternoon. The morning session will focus on the fundamentals of aortic aneurysms and chronic aortic disease and will be targeted to PCPs, cardiologists and APPs. The afternoon session will focus on aortic dissection and other acute aortic syndromes, which will be more relevant to ER physicians and APPs. Both sessions will address surgical principles with presentations by vascular and cardiothoracic surgeons. The course is being offered both in-person and by live-stream (see Course Outline for virtual access).
Provided By:
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
- Department of Surgery
- University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)
Practice Gaps and Needs
This event will address practice gaps in knowledge and recognition of aortic pathology by referring physicians. The topics addressed will include timely diagnosis of aortic pathology; identifying clinical symptomatology, and ordering appropriate imaging studies; and current AHA guidelines for aortic diseases.
Exhibitor Information
This conference presents an ideal opportunity for exhibitors to:
- Interact with surgeons, nurses and advanced practice providers in the state of Wisconsin and Midwestern region
- Display the most current treatment advances and products
- Network with over 100 anticipated attendees in the exhibit space during registration, entries, breakfasts, lunches and refreshment breaks and the welcome reception
Please click here for the exhibitor prospectus and application link.
Conference Format (Live In-Person OR Live Virtual)
Please Note: This conference is scheduled to be in-person at the UW-Madison Health Sciences Learning Center - Room 1345 (see venue), and also live streamed. This conference will not be recorded for post-conference viewing.
Options for attendance are available when you register.
Intended Audience
This activity is designed to meet the needs of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, cardiothoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons, ER physicians APPs, and students.
Elements of Competence
This educational activity is designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)/Nursing: Patient care and procedural skills, Medical knowledge
- NAM/Nursing Competencies: Provide patient/person-centered care
- Interprofessional Education Collaborative Competencies: Values/ethics for interprofessional practice and Teams and teamwork
- UW ICEP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Engage in Self-reflection
Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:
- Identify patient groups at increased risk for developing aortic pathology
- Apply the correct diagnostic and surgical techniques on the appropriate aortic pathology
- Discuss current trends of aortic surgery and apply current guidelines
7:00 | Registration, Breakfast, and Exhibit Hall John Rectenwald, MD and Chris Rokkas, MD |
SESSION I | ASCENDING AORTA Chair: Chris Rokkas, MD |
8:00 | Genetics of Aortic Disease: Who, How, and When to Screen? Dana Irrer, MD |
8:20 | Imaging Of The Aorta: Modalities and Interpretation David Bluemke MD, PhD, MsB |
8:40 | Medical Management of Aortic Diseases: Is it Important? Stephen Philip, MD, MS |
9:00 | Lessons from the 2022 AHA/STS/AATS Guidelines: Impact on Shaping Clinical Practice Tim Guenther, MD |
9:20 | Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease and Aortopathy Satoru Osaki, MD, PhD |
9:40 | Aneurysms of the Aortic Root: Replacement or Valve-Sparing Procedure? Andreas de Biasi, MD |
10:00 | Ross Procedure: The UW Experience Petros Anagnostopoulos, MD, MBA, FACS |
10:20 | Refreshment Break |
SESSION II | DESCENDING THORACIC AND THORACOABDOMINAL AORTA Chair: Charles W. Acher, MD |
10:40 | The UW Experience: Open Repair and Neuroprotective Strategies Charles W. Acher, MD |
11:00 | Endovascular Strategies for Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Who is a Candidate? Paul DiMusto, MD |
11:20 | Current Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: When and How? John Hoch, MD |
11:40 | Panel discussion (Sessions I and II) |
11:50 | KEYNOTE SPEAKER LECTURE Introduction: Chris Rokkas, MD "Management of the Hostile Aorta: A Case Series" Tomas Martin, MD Aortic Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. |
12:40 | Lunch / Exhibits |
SESSION III | TYPE A AORTIC DISSECTION Chair: Andreas de Biasi, MD |
1:30 | The 2024 EACTS/STS Guidelines for Aortic Dissection: What is New? Andreas de Biasi, MD |
1:50 | Diagnostic Challenges in Acute Type A Aortic Dissections Paul Tessman, MD, PharmD |
2:10 | Fate of the False Lumen in Extensive Aortic Dissection: Surveillance and Lifetime Management Girma Tefera, MD, FACS |
2:30 | Reoperations Following Surgery for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: To Freeze or Not to Freeze? Chris Rokkas, MD |
2:50 | Refreshment break |
SESSION IV | TYPE B AORTIC DISSECTION AND OTHER ACUTE AORTIC PATHOLOGY Chair: John Rectenwald, MD |
3:10 pm | TAMBE for Treatment of TAAA Dai Yamanouchi, MD, PhD |
3:30 pm | Strategies for Endovascular Management of Aortic Arch Disease Kyla Bennett, MD, FACS |
4:10 pm | Management of the Visceral Aortic Segment in Type B Aortic Dissection Courtney Morgan, MD |
4:30 pm | Panel discussion (Sessions III and IV) |
5:00 pm | Honors and Adjourn |
Planning Committee
Chris Rokkas, MD, PhD, MBA, Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
John Rectenwald, MD, MS, Professor, Chair of Division of Vascular Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Charles Acher, MD, Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Veronica Watson, Ed.D, Planner, Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Autumn Ries, NP, Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Joy Teelin, APP, NP, Advanced Practice Provider and Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Conference Presenters
Charles Acher, MD, Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Petros Anagnostopoulos, MD, MBA, FACS, Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Kyla Bennett, MD, Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
David Bluemke MD, PhD, MsB, Professor of Radiology and Medical Physics, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Andreas de Biasi, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Paul DiMusto, MD, Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Timothy Guenther, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellow in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
John Hoch, MD, Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Dana Irrer, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Tomas Martin, MD, Professor and Director, UF Health Aortic Disease Center in the Department of Surgery, College of Medicine at the University of Florida
Courtney Morgan, MD, Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Satoru Osaki, MD, PhD, Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Stephen Philip, MD, MS, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
John Rectenwald, MD, MS, Professor, Chair of Division of Vascular Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Susan Behrens, MD, Surgery Education Chair in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Chris Rokkas, MD, PhD, MBA, Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Girma Tefera, MD, FACS, Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Paul Tessman, MD, PharmD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Dai Yamanouchi, MD, PhD, Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Policy on Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers, presenters, and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation.
For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
| Name | Role | Relevant Financial Relationships Disclosed | Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices in Presentation? |
| Charles Acher, MD | Planning Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Petros Anagnostopoulos, MD, MBA, FACS | Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Kyla Bennett, MD, FACS | Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | Yes |
| David Bluemke MD, PhD, MsB | Speaker | BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (Independent Contractor - Consultant), Edgewise Therapeutics (Independent Contractor - Consultant) General Electric (Independent Contractor - Consultant) Ended 06/01/2024. | No |
| Andreas de Biasi, MD | Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Paul DiMusto, MD | Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Timothy Guenther, MD | Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| John Hoch, MD | Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Dana Irrer, MD | Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Tomas Martin, MD | Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Courtney Morgan, MD | Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Satoru Osaki, MD, PhD | Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Stephen Philip, MD, MS | Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| John Rectenwald, MD | Planning Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Autumn Ries, NP | Planning Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Chris Rokkas, MD, PhD, MBA | Clinical Director/Planning Committee Chair/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | Yes |
| Joy Teelin, APP | Planning Committee Member | Not Disclosed | |
| Girma Tefera, MD, FACS | Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Paul Tessman, MD, PharmD | Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Veronica Watson, Ed.D | Activity Coordinator | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Dai Yamanouchi, MD, PhD | Speaker | Shape Memory Medical Inc. End Date: 07/11/2024 | No |
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on, patients.
The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
Accreditation Statement | |
 | In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) 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. |
Credit Designation Statements | |
American Medical Association (AMA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. | |
 | American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. |
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live in-person activity for a maximum of 7.25 ANCC contact hours. | |
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.725 CEUs or 7.25 hours. | |
Available Credit
- 7.25 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 7.25 ANCC Contact Hours
- 7.25 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 7.25 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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Registration Fee:
- $100 Physicians (MD and DO)
- $50 Nurses, Physician Assistants, Other Practicing Professionals
Free registration for UW Health/UW Medical Foundation/VA/Meriter employees. Log in to see the reduced fee.
Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. UW-Madison ICEP is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com, MedConfWorld.com, EventEgg.com, and 10times.com. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to help@icep.wisc.edu.
Questions About Registration
Email help@icep.wisc.edu.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to help@icep.wisc.edu. Cancellation requests received more than 5 days prior to the conference start will allow a full refund except for the nonrefundable processing fee of $25. No refunds will be made for cancellations received 5 days or less prior to the activity start date.
Accessibility
The University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. The University of Wisconsin fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please notify us at help@icep.wisc.edu
Program Changes
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.