Aortic News

14 March 2022

7th Edition 2022
AORTIC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

Dear Friends,


AORTA SPECIAL ISSUE FOCUSED ON AORTIC SUMMIT 2021

AORTA (The Official Journal of the Aortic Institute at Yale-New Haven Hospital) in collaboration with the Aortic Association is pleased to announce an AORTA Special Issue focused on the Aortic Summit 2021.

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AORTA has been a voice of current aortic practice, trends, and evidence since its inception in 2013. Similarly, the Aortic Association has been the propeller of evolution, innovation, and reflective aortic practice confluent on evidence globally. The content of this Special Issue includes topics highlighted and debated at the Aortic Summit 2021.

HOW AI WILL TRANSFORM AORTIC SURGERY

The concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) was introduced in the 1920s and currently, it is rapidly evolving and has been integrated into aortic surgery clinical practice. AI has evolved from basic image-based analysis into complex decision-making tools. It has been very widely used in the field of cardiology and oncology; however, the use of such machine-led decisions has been limited and explored at a slower pace in surgical practice. As such, AI in cardiac surgery is still in its infancy and will need to be researched and well established to reflect the dynamic changes required for better patient outcomes and cost-effective management. The machine-led but human-controlled algorithms will soon be taking over most of the decision-making processes in aortic surgery. Therefore, the future of such technology-led decision-making pathways on patient outcomes, surgeon’s learning skills, and adaptability will need to be explored further. If you are interested in posting your research brief or idea, please do not hesitate to get in touch via mailings@aorticassociation.com. We at the Aortic Association would like to get you involved in disseminating your research and innovative ideas.

THE IMPORTANCE OF CASE BASED LEARNING

Surgical care-related education is currently changing. Aortic surgeons and educators have realized that the ultimate platform to abridge learning is not only in the operating theatre but also through structured frameworks as Case Based Learning & Discussion (CBLD). There is not a set definition for CBLD, however, the goal remains focused i.e. to prepare and cultivate the minds of practicing surgeons to deal with different scenarios and volatile situations. The process entails a discussion of problem identification, potential approaches, clinical decision framework based on authentic, real-life clinical cases. This would be debated and critically appraised by an invited panel, academically driven discussion and learning prospect. It links theory to practice, through the application of knowledge to the cases, using inquiry-based learning methods”. Besides the importance of providing seminars and congresses aimed at advancing the standard of the therapy of aortic diseases, it is also important to discuss the challenges that physicians and the medical community face on a daily basis and to share experiences.  As such, the Aortic Association is extremely proud to take lead of this initiative and is in the final stages of shaping a number interactive cases. Dates of the first case-based discussion learning will be shared shortly and we do hope you will join us. If you have interesting cases that you would like to share with us, please do not hesitate to get in touch via mailings@aorticassociation.com

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Don’t miss the upcoming events from the Aortic Association.  Since our inception in 2018, we have continued to strive to shape an exceptional educational platform and 2022 is no different.  We are very excited to introduce our smaller seminars that will be more hands-on focused and interactive. 

SAVE THE DATE!!! The 3rd edition of the Aortic Summit will take place in Lugano from 26 – 28 October.  For this edition we will GO BACK

TO THE ROOTS!

 

 

EVENTS

 

LOCATION

 

Aortic 360 Basic Seminar

25 – 26 March 2022

Gain the knowledge and skills to perform standard open and endovascular access procedures for classical surgery as well as for EVAR, TEVAR and f/bEVAR, you will be able to make measurements for planning access for EVAR, TEVAR and f/bEVAR procedures and you will be able to conceptually treat complications being associated with these access site procedures.

 

View preliminary program

Space is limited so ensure you register today.

 

 

Bern, Switzerland

International Supraaortic Anatomy For Aortic Surgeons Cadaver Workshop

TBD

 

Unfortunately this meeting could not take place in 2021 due to the COVID situation We are excited to offer this exceptional course to you in 2022.  Hands on training of various supraaortic procedures required for open, hybrid and endovascular treatment of aortic arch pathologies.

 

Stay tuned for preliminary program

 

 

Salzburg, Austria

Aortic 360 Advanced Seminar

9 – 10 September 2022

 

This seminar is aimed towards Advanced cardiac and vascular surgeons.    Gain further knowledge and skills to conceptually perform root sparing aortic valve replacement, aortic arch replacement using the FET technique as well as branched endovascular aortic arch repair. Furthermore, TA replacement as well as feVAR/bEVAR (including iliacs) will complete the course

 

Stay tuned for preliminary program

Bern, Switzerland

 

Endovascular Workshop

Date: TBD

 

We are excited to announce the LMU Munich Endovascular Course for Complex Aortic Procedures, which will take place in October/November of this year.  It will consist of two full days – one day of theory, including an up-to-date overview of available devices, recommendations, planning tips, as well as a “tricks and troubleshooting section”, overseen by leading international experts, for the successful implantation and result optimization of these procedures. The theoretical overview will begin at the level of the aortic arch, covering the whole of the disease spectrum upto the iliac arteries. The theoretical component of day one will culminate with an introduction to case planning on a dedicated Terarecon 3D workstation, together with the opportunity to plan two separate thoracoabdominal cases. During the second day, participants will visit the hybrid OR, encounter fusion technology, and observe two complex endovascular aortic cases.

Stay tuned for dates and preliminary program.

 

Munich, Germany

Membership

Our membership is continuing to grow, and we have a presence in over 15 countries.

Be part of our mission by Shaping the Future of Aortic Medicine!  Join us today!   

 

 

23 December 2021

6th Edition 2021
AORTIC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

Dear Friends,
As we close out 2021 I would like to thank our members, our industry partners for their continued support of the Aortic Association. When we established this Association back in 2018 our aim was to bring the medical community and industry together on one platform and together shape educational content.

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AORTIC SUMMIT 2ND EDITION

We were extremely excited that for the 2nd edition of the Aortic Summit we could once again meet in person. While we are grateful that we could also offer this virtually to our participants that were unable to travel, there is nothing that can compare to meeting in person and having the open dialogue this setting enables.
We welcomed 150 onsite participants and 61 online participants.

2021 WEBINAR SERIES

In 2021 we also had our webinar series where we welcomed 460 participants.


2022 ACTIVITIES

We continue to strive and look for new avenues to provide the top notch education in order to provide the best care to our patients. We have lined up an impressive curriculum for next year and hope to see you at them.

Aortic 360

In 2022 we will roll out the Aortic 360 educational platform: Learning Never Stops!
The Aortic Association is committed to fostering the young talent of tomorrow by advancing the physician of today. We are pleased to introduce our brand-new educational format, the AORTIC 360. Focused on smaller seminars, promoting intense academic exchange, discussions, and networking. During 2 days, you will be part of state-of-the art lectures, hands-on workshops and case discussions.
We have two seminars scheduled in 2022.

BASIC SEMINAR

Dates: 25 – 26 March
Location: Bern University in Bern, Switzerland
Focus: How to get in and out in aortic surgery → what you always wanted to know.
Target group: First to third year residents in cardiac and vascular surgery as well as interventional radiology / angiology.
Learning objectives: After this course you will have the knowledge and skills to perform standard open and endovascular access procedures for classical surgery as well as for EVAR, TEVAR and f/bEVAR. You will be able to make measurements for planning access for EVAR, TEVAR and f/bEVAR procedures and you will be able to conceptually treat complications being associated with these access site procedures.
Number of participants: 20
Registrations will open shortly.

ADVANCED SEMINAR

Dates: 9 – 10 September
Location: Bern University in Bern, Switzerland
Focus: Aortic surgery in detail → what you always wanted to know.
Target group: Advanced cardiac and vascular surgeons.
Learning objectives: After this course you will have the knowledge and skills to conceptually perform root sparing aortic valve replacement, aortic arch replacement using the FET technique as well as branched endovascular aortic arch repair. Furthermore, TA replacement as well as fEVAR/bEVAR (including iliacs) will complete the course.
Number of participants: 20
Registration will open in May 2022.

Supraaortic Anatomy for Aortic Surgeons

Due to COVID restrictions we had to postpone this workshop to 2022. Dates are currently being defined to be held in Q2/Q3 2022.
Target audience: The target audience of this course are vascular and cardiac surgeons at the end of their residency or at consultant level that are treating or are planning to treat patients with aortic disease of the aortic arch or the proximal descending aorta.
Learning objective: Knowledge of the anatomy of the upper thorax aperture and the neck is a prerequisite for the open, endovascular and hybrid treatment of pathologies of the aortic arch. The course program is designed to enable vascular and cardiac surgeons to perform all sorts of supraaortic procedures required to facilitate endovascular treatment of aortic arch pathologies with branched or tubular stent-grafts.
Location: Salzburg, Austria
Stay tuned for more information on registrations.

Endovascular workshop

Topic: Endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aneurysms with fenestrated/branched devices.
Target group: Physicians interested in beginning or expanding their experience with complex endovascular aortic repairs
Day 1: Theory and case discussions
Day 2: Theory and live cases
Location: LMU Hospital, Munich
Duration: 1,5 days
Date: Q3/Q4 TBD

Case Base discussions

Every month we will be bringing you exciting online case based discussions lead treating every segment of the aorta by open surgery and endovascular means. More details to follow.

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Building on our global presence, we are very honored to welcome Prof. Joseph Bavaria, Philadelphia, USA to the Scientific Advisory Committee.

NEW BOARD MEMBER

Prof. Nikolaos Tsilimparis who joined the Scientific Advisory Committee will now be part of the Board, serving in the capacity of Secretary Scientific Affairs. We are extremely pleased to have him on the Board and believe he will be a great asset as a Board Member.


On behalf of the Aortic Association, I would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday season! We look forward to seeing you in 2022!

Sincerely,
Jürg Schmidli
Chairman, Aortic Association

23 December 2021

6th Edition 2021
AORTIC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

Dear Friends,
As we close out 2021 I would like to thank our members, our industry partners for their continued support of the Aortic Association. When we established this Association back in 2018 our aim was to bring the medical community and industry together on one platform and together shape educational content.

read more
AORTIC SUMMIT 2ND EDITION

We were extremely excited that for the 2nd edition of the Aortic Summit we could once again meet in person. While we are grateful that we could also offer this virtually to our participants that were unable to travel, there is nothing that can compare to meeting in person and having the open dialogue this setting enables.
We welcomed 150 onsite participants and 61 online participants.

2021 WEBINAR SERIES

In 2021 we also had our webinar series where we welcomed 460 participants.


2022 ACTIVITIES

We continue to strive and look for new avenues to provide the top notch education in order to provide the best care to our patients. We have lined up an impressive curriculum for next year and hope to see you at them.

Aortic 360

In 2022 we will roll out the Aortic 360 educational platform: Learning Never Stops!
The Aortic Association is committed to fostering the young talent of tomorrow by advancing the physician of today. We are pleased to introduce our brand-new educational format, the AORTIC 360. Focused on smaller seminars, promoting intense academic exchange, discussions, and networking. During 2 days, you will be part of state-of-the art lectures, hands-on workshops and case discussions.
We have two seminars scheduled in 2022.

BASIC SEMINAR

Dates: 25 – 26 March
Location: Bern University in Bern, Switzerland
Focus: How to get in and out in aortic surgery → what you always wanted to know.
Target group: First to third year residents in cardiac and vascular surgery as well as interventional radiology / angiology.
Learning objectives: After this course you will have the knowledge and skills to perform standard open and endovascular access procedures for classical surgery as well as for EVAR, TEVAR and f/bEVAR. You will be able to make measurements for planning access for EVAR, TEVAR and f/bEVAR procedures and you will be able to conceptually treat complications being associated with these access site procedures.
Number of participants: 20
Registrations will open shortly.

ADVANCED SEMINAR

Dates: 9 – 10 September
Location: Bern University in Bern, Switzerland
Focus: Aortic surgery in detail → what you always wanted to know.
Target group: Advanced cardiac and vascular surgeons.
Learning objectives: After this course you will have the knowledge and skills to conceptually perform root sparing aortic valve replacement, aortic arch replacement using the FET technique as well as branched endovascular aortic arch repair. Furthermore, TA replacement as well as fEVAR/bEVAR (including iliacs) will complete the course.
Number of participants: 20
Registration will open in May 2022.

Supraaortic Anatomy for Aortic Surgeons

Due to COVID restrictions we had to postpone this workshop to 2022. Dates are currently being defined to be held in Q2/Q3 2022.
Target audience: The target audience of this course are vascular and cardiac surgeons at the end of their residency or at consultant level that are treating or are planning to treat patients with aortic disease of the aortic arch or the proximal descending aorta.
Learning objective: Knowledge of the anatomy of the upper thorax aperture and the neck is a prerequisite for the open, endovascular and hybrid treatment of pathologies of the aortic arch. The course program is designed to enable vascular and cardiac surgeons to perform all sorts of supraaortic procedures required to facilitate endovascular treatment of aortic arch pathologies with branched or tubular stent-grafts.
Location: Salzburg, Austria
Stay tuned for more information on registrations.

Endovascular workshop

Topic: Endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aneurysms with fenestrated/branched devices.
Target group: Physicians interested in beginning or expanding their experience with complex endovascular aortic repairs
Day 1: Theory and case discussions
Day 2: Theory and live cases
Location: LMU Hospital, Munich
Duration: 1,5 days
Date: Q3/Q4 TBD

Case Base discussions

Every month we will be bringing you exciting online case based discussions lead treating every segment of the aorta by open surgery and endovascular means. More details to follow.

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Building on our global presence, we are very honored to welcome Prof. Joseph Bavaria, Philadelphia, USA to the Scientific Advisory Committee.

NEW BOARD MEMBER

Prof. Nikolaos Tsilimparis who joined the Scientific Advisory Committee will now be part of the Board, serving in the capacity of Secretary Scientific Affairs. We are extremely pleased to have him on the Board and believe he will be a great asset as a Board Member.


On behalf of the Aortic Association, I would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday season! We look forward to seeing you in 2022!

Sincerely,
Jürg Schmidli
Chairman, Aortic Association

16 July 2021

5th Edition 2021
AORTIC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

Dear Friends,
Welcome back to another edition of our newsletter. We are pleased to announce that COOK MEDICAL has also joined the Aortic Association initiative as our latest Premium Industry Member, joining our efforts in fighting aortic disease.

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SCIENTIFIC AWARD

We would like to thank all participants who submitted their papers. Winners will be notified on 31st August!

AORTIC SUMMIT – CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Thank you for submitting your abstracts to the Aortic Summit . Applicants will be notified on 27th July!


AORTIC SUMMIT 2021 – NEW VENUE!

We are preparing for your participation to our Summit. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that the Aortic Summit 2021 will take place at the Kameha Grand Zurich Hotel. With this new venue, it will allow us to abide more easily by any COVID-19 restrictions that may still be in place, providing a safe environment for you. We will as well keep you updated as we continue to survey the situation and inform you of any safety measures that will be in place.

DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER!

AORTIC WEBINARS

There are still two more webinars to go in our 2021 webinar series and still time to earn 12 CME credits. Become a member of the Aortic Association and take advantage of the free registration to our webinars.

REGISTER TO WEBINARS!

SIGN UP FOR MEMBERSHIP!


AORTIC 360

We are excited to introduce our brand new educational format, the AORTIC 360 which will be launched in 2022. This format will cater towards smaller seminars in a campus atmosphere, promoting intense academic exchange, discussions and networking.

Goal of the Aortic 360

  • Establishing interdisciplinary educational activities with a clear focus on optimizing patient care and pathway.
  • Establishing and maintaining an international academic network to promote and find ways to implement the concept of multidisciplinary team approach.
  • Ongoing international exchange and sharing of knowledge, experiences and learning from each other.
  • Improve patient outcome by encouraging multidisciplinary team approach in aortic medicine.

We offer two levels of seminars:

BASIC AORTIC SEMINAR in 2022
How to get in and out in aortic surgery → what you always wanted to know.
Target group: residents in cardiac and vascular surgery.
Friday 25 March 08:00 – Saturday 26 March 16:00 in Bern
A combined theoretical and practical workshop of open and endovascular aortic surgery.

ADVANCED AORTIC SEMINAR in 2022
Aortic surgery in detail → what you always wanted to know.
Target group: advanced cardiac and vascular surgeons.
Friday 9 September 08:00 – Saturday 10 September 16:00 in Bern
A combined theoretical and practical workshop of advanced open and endovascular aortic surgery.

Stay tuned as more information regarding Aortic 360 will be shared!



Sincerely,
Jürg Schmidli
Chairman, Aortic Association

14 April 2021

4th Edition 2021
AORTIC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

Dear Friends,
Welcome back to another edition of our newsletter. We are excited to tell you about some new initiatives we have planned. As you may have seen from our e-blasts, we have announced the Aortic Association Scientific Award, we will be accepting abstracts for this year’s Aortic Summit, and in May we will also launch a Call for Cases. I am also pleased to say that our membership base continues to grow. With members from Europe, Asia, US and Australia, we have a truly Global presence. We would also like to acknowledge the support of our new Premium Industry Members; Cardinal Health, Cryolife and Terumo Aortic. Bringing our medical community and our Industry stakeholders together on one platform is vital in order to exchange best practices and to foster a constructive and focused process for the benefit of the patient.

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SCIENTIFIC AWARD

We are extremely pleased to announce the first Aortic Association Scientific Award, that is supported by Terumo Aortic. The purpose of the award is to recognize excellent scientific work in the field of aortic medicine, clinically as well as experimentally.

Applications are open, please click on the link to find out more about the awards and how to apply:

SCIENTIFIC AWARD

Awards will be given to the best 3 papers.

AORTIC SUMMIT – CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The Aortic Association is proud to call for abstracts for the Aortic Summit 2021. Our focus for this year is the thoracoabdominal aorta including its branches of first order. All accepted abstracts will be available on our „Show on demand“ system throughout the entire congress. The best abstract of each category will be presented at the respective sessions during the meeting.

Click on the below link for more information on the criteria and how to submit your abstract.

SUBMIT ABSTRACT


CALL FOR CASES

We are pleased to announce that we will launch a new initiative: Call for Cases: Case of the Month Treatment Options. The kick-off will be in May and we encourage all members of the Aortic Association to submit your best cases. Each selected case will be shown on our website. Stay tuned for more information on this activity.


AORTIC WEBINARS

There is still time to register to our 2021 webinar series. Each webinar offers an excellent program with speakers who are leaders in their field.

Each webinar is accredited with 6 CME credits!

As a member of the Aortic Association you can join the webinars for free and will automatically receive your log in credentials prior to each webinar.

REGISTER TO WEBINARS!

SIGN UP FOR MEMBERSHIP!


Sincerely,
Jürg Schmidli
Chairman, Aortic Association

12 February 2021

3rd Edition 2021
AORTIC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 3rd edition of our newsletter. Hoping you all had a good start to 2021, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the threat with virus mutations. We are looking forward to a very exciting year at the Aortic Association. We have a new round of webinars taking place, the Aortic Summit and the addition of the Scientific Advisory Committee.

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SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAC)

As mentioned in the previous newsletter, we are expanding our footprint in the field of aortic disease.
The SAC will play in integral part in moving the Aortic Association forward, which will allow us to offer more education, scientific and research opportunities.
Our members leading these efforts are:

  • Roman Gottardi: Lahr, Germany
  • Julia Dumfarth: Innsbruck, Austria
  • Luca Bertoglio: Milan, Italy
  • Nikolaos Tsilimparis: Munich, Germany
  • Mario Lescan: Tübingen, Germany
  • Andreas Martens: Hannover, Germany
  • AORTIC SUMMIT 2021 – October 28-30

    Official site
    We look forward to seeing you in October in Lugano, Switzerland. We are working on an exciting program which we will share with you very soon. Main topics we will cover:

  • Thoracic aortic pathology – focus on zones 2 to 5
  • Thoracoabdominal aortic pathology – focus on zones 3 to 9
  • Native and prosthetic aortic infections – focus on zones 2 to 11
  • Infrarenal and iliac aortic pathology – focus on zones 9 to 11
  • Organ protection and monitoring – focus on zones 2 to 11
  • Rupture – focus on zones 2 to 11
  • Endoleaks – focus on zones 2 to 11
  • Malperfusion – focus on zones 2 to 11
  • We welcome you to register now and take advantage of the early bird rates and to guarantee a seat.

    WEBINARS

    Official site
    We remain committed to providing the best educational platform and are excited to roll out the next edition of our interactive webinars, starting March 18th. Like last year, we have shaped an exceptional program. Our 2021 webinars requests a registration fee, in order to cover part of the costs related to the webinars and the process of obtaining CME accreditation. Take advantage of registering to all 6 webinars at a great discount and earn 36 CME credits. Members of the aortic association will have the opportunity to participate to all 6 webinars free of charge. If you are not a member yet, this would be a great time to join us! Please contact Eva Butler at eva.butler@aorticassociation.com for more information, or simply apply online: www.aorticassociation.org/#membership
    To register for the webinars, please click here.

    SUPRAAORTIC ANATOMY FOR AORTIC SURGEONS

    We will be organizing a cadaver workshop planned for 18 – 19 June in Salzburg, Austria.
    The aim of this workshop is to provide aortic surgeons with an in-depth knowledge of the anatomy of the upper mediastinum and the neck.
    You will receive hands-on training of various supraaortic procedures required for open, hybrid and endovascular treatment of aortic arch pathologies.
    Stay tuned for more information on this workshop and how you can register.

    Sincerely,
    Jürg Schmidli
    Chairman, Aortic Association

    9 December 2020

    2nd Edition 2020
    AORTIC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

    Dear Friends,
    Welcome to the 2nd edition of the Aortic Association newsletter. As we close out 2020 I wish all of you good health and to stay safe! What a year it has been. I continue to be amazed about the resilience and sacrifices I have seen from the medical community and from ordinary citizens doing extraordinary things during the COVID-19 pandemic. On behalf the Aortic Association Board, the Executive Director, and myself, I thank you!

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    AORTIC SUMMIT 2021

    Official site
    We are pleased to announce the Aortic Summit 2021 will take place in Lugano, Switzerland from 28 October – 30 October 2021! Our theme:
    FOCUS THORACOABDOMINAL AORTA
    Registrations for the Aortic Summit will open as of February. Places for the Summit are limited and we advise you to take advantage of the early bird rates!
    Sign up for your membership to the Aortic Association and benefit from reduced registration rates.

    WEBINARS

    Official site
    In 2020 we had the honor of welcoming over 900 participants from around the globe to our webinars.
    We realize there are many webinars taking place and the time that you can devote to them is limited. Therefore, we are grateful to our participants, speakers, and industry supporters to be able to provide us with this platform where we can continue to share knowledge and expertise!
    We would also like to thank the people behind the scenes, Education Event Impact (EEI) for their logistical support and Medilive for ensuring that all the technical aspects run smoothly.
    Hereunder is an overview of our participants from our 2020 webinars!

    In 2021 we are pleased to announce further webinars. We will again be joined by a team of expert speakers.
    Registrations will open in January 2021!

    DATE

    TOPIC

    14 January 2021

    Native and Graft Infections of the Aorta

    18 March 2021

    Proximal thoracic aortic pathology – focus on zone 0

    15 April 2021

    Thoracoabdominal aortic pathology – focus on zones 3 to 9

    20 May 2021

    Infrarenal and iliac aortic pathology – focus on zones 9 to 11

    17 June 2021

    Organ protection and monitoring – focus on zones 0 to 11

    26 August 2021

    Rupture – focus on zones 0 to 11

    23 September 2021

    Endoleaks – focus on zones 0 to 11

    Times remain the same from 17h00 – 19h00 (CET/CEST).

    SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE

    In keeping with our aim of becoming the number 1 leader, and to expand our footprint in the field of aortic disease, we are in the process of implementing a Scientific Advisory Committee. This Committee will contribute and help shape our educational platform and ensure that we continue to cover a range of hot topics.
    The members of the Scientific Advisory Committee will be announced in January!

    MEMBERSHIP

    HELP US SHAPE THE FUTURE – JOIN THE AORTIC ASSOCATION!
    We want to engage our members in all aspects of training, education, discussions, and latest technology.

    For more information on membership visit www.aorticassociation.org/#membership or contact Eva Butler at eva.butler@aorticassociation.com
    The Aortic Association would like to wish you Happy Holidays and a Great New Year! We look forward to seeing you in 2021 and joining us on this continuous journey!

    Sincerely,
    Jürg Schmidli
    Chairman, Aortic Association

    22 October 2020

    1st Edition 2020
    AORTIC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

    Dear Friends,
    Welcome to the first edition of the Aortic Association Newsletter, which will be brought to you on a bi-monthly basis.
    Firstly, on behalf of myself and the Aortic Board and our management team, we wish you all great health and to stay safe during these challenging times.
    For those who don’t yet know us, the Aortic Association is an independent interdisciplinary scientific platform focusing on continuing medical education in aortic medicine, on advancing the standard of the therapy of aortic diseases of today and on providing a think tank for treatment strategies of tomorrow.

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    WEBINARS

    Official site
    Learn, share knowledge and earn credits! In the current situation, it is vital that education in the field of aortic disease is still available. We are pleased to have had, so far, over 500 participants to our webinars, with speakers and panels covering a range of topics in the aortic field. We are thankful to our Industry supporters for helping us make this platform possible.
    You can view our webinars on Demand 24/7 on our website.

    VIRTUAL REALITY & AUGMENTED REALITY

    Cannot join a training in person? This will make you feel like you are. With the current restrictions due to COVID-19, and the importance of continuing education, technology plays an ever big role. The Aortic Associations is in the process of shaping the next era of online training with our VR & AR tools. Stay tuned for more information on this!

    MEMBERSHIP

    Being a member of the Aortic Association is being part of a team who is dedicated to shaping the future of aortic medicine.
    We rely on our members to play an active role in the Association. Bringing together a qualified group of people from all involved disciplines such as: cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, anesthesiologist, ICU specialists, perfusionists, cardiologists …. We also invite our young physicians who are in training to provide them with the means to exchange experience and questions and engage with high-qualified experts. With the active participation of all our members, we can achieve valuable outcome on our educational programs and a platform for innovations in therapies.
    I urge you to join us and become part of a great team, aiming to lead and shape the future of aortic medicine. Please contact Eva Butler at eva.butler@aorticassociation.com for more information, or apply directly at www.aorticassociation.org/#membership

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN 2021

    Following the success of the Aortic Summit 2019 with Focus on Aortic Arch, we are pleased to inform you that we will be back in 2021. The Aortic Summit 2021 will take place again in Lugano. Stay tuned to our website for further information.
    We are busy with expanding our platform for educational activities. Throughout the next newsletters, I will speak more about the formation of AORTIC 360!

    Sincerely,
    Jürg Schmidli
    Chairman, Aortic Association