The Aortic Forum will be an in-person meeting and run from 21-23 June 2023 in Brussels, Belgium.
WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE (12:00-17:45)
| 12:00 | Welcome lunch and registration | |
| 13:00 | Introduction | |
| Session 1: Pros and cons to repair the aortic valve | ||
| Live Case | ||
| Overview of the long-term results of aortic valve repair | ||
| Actual bioprosthetic valve compete and surpass aortic valve repair | ||
| The carbon and other synthetic valve strike back | ||
| Why TAVI is not a good option | ||
| Ross versus repair: Competitor or complementary options | ||
| Panel discussion | ||
| Abstract presentation | ||
| 15:15 | Break | |
| 15:45 | Session 2: Basics and principles of aortic valve repair | |
| Echocardiography to describe AI mechanisms | ||
| Describing aortic valve and root anatomy with 3D CT reconstruction | ||
| Panel discussion | ||
| Debate – Repair of isolated AI (TAV and BAV) video presentations: | ||
| – Double external ring | ||
| – Suture annuloplasty | ||
| – Internal ring | ||
| – Reimplantation technique | ||
| Panel discussion | ||
| Abstract presentation | ||
| Unifying nomenclature of aortic valve phenotypes | ||
| Debate – Repair of BAV with aortopathy video presentations: | ||
| – Reimplantation technique | ||
| – Remodelling technique and annuloplasty | ||
| Panel discussion | ||
| 17:45 | Close |
THURSDAY 22 JUNE (08:15-17:30)
| 08:15 | Session 3: Ultimate perspectives from the giants | |
| Live Case | ||
| Introduction | ||
| Personal reflections on reimplantation after 30 years | ||
| Personal reflections on remodelling after 30 years | ||
| Evolution of leaflets plasty over the years | ||
| How geometry has contributed to improve aortic valve repair | ||
| Panel discussion | ||
| 10:15 | Break | |
| 10:45 | Session 4: Alternative techniques and access to aortic valve repair (video session) | |
| Live Case | ||
| PEARS, fashion, or evolution of valve sparing | ||
| Valve sparing by minimal access: For which patient and which pathology | ||
| Single suture for reimplantation. Pros & Cons | ||
| The advantages of single sinus remodelling | ||
| Debate – Which type of autograft reinforcement? | ||
| – Ross full root and loose jacket | ||
| – Ross inclusion in native root | ||
| – Ross inclusion in vascular graft | ||
| Panel discussion | ||
| Abstract presentations | ||
| 12:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 | Session 5: Surgical option in the paediatric population | |
| Dilated aortopathies in congenital heart disease | ||
| What is on the horizon in valve substitute and update on Ozaki procedure | ||
| Unicuspid aortic valve repair in which patient is it worthy (video) | ||
| Balance between Ross and valve repair | ||
| Panel discussion | ||
| Abstract presentation | ||
| 14:30 | Session 6: Aorta review/debate: New ACC/AHA aorta guidelines – what do they tell us? | |
| Introduction to the guidelines | ||
| What do the guidelines suggest regarding syndromic aortic conditions? | ||
| What do the guidelines suggest regarding aortic dissection? | ||
| What do the guidelines suggest regarding thoracic aneurysm/dissection in general (diameters, non-diameter triggers, indexing, etc) | ||
| Panel discussion and debate on the guidelines – “What they say and what they don’t say!” for standard practice | ||
| 16:00 | Break | |
| 16:30 | Session 7: Arch and stroke mini-symposium | |
| Stroke after arch intervention: Consensus definitions, frequency and causes | ||
| Cerebral protection strategies in open arch repair | ||
| Cerebral embolic protection and/or stroke mitigation during arch TEVAR repair | ||
| Pharmacologic neuroprotection and neuro restoration | ||
| Abstract presentations | ||
| 17:30 | Close |
FRIDAY 23 JUNE (08:30-17:40)
| 08:30 | Session 8: Acute aortic dissection: Dilemmas and solutions | |
| Definition of “safe treatment” in acute type A aortic dissection | ||
| Individualised treatment in acute type A aortic dissection | ||
| Extended aortic arch repair by stent in acute type A aortic dissection the AMDS experience (Video) | ||
| Aortic root repair in acute aortic root dissection – Techniques (Video) | ||
| Artery cannulation site is the key to success in acute type A aortic dissection surgery | ||
| The rationale to abolish the false lumen in acute type A aortic dissection | ||
| Panel discussion | ||
| 10:00 | Break | |
| 10:30 | Session 9: Chronic aortic dissection treatment: A Prometheus challenge | |
| FET surgery: Facts after 20 years of experience | ||
| Debate – Treatment of chronic aortic dissection after proximal repair: | ||
| – Frozen Elephant Trunk | ||
| – Open descending aortic repair | ||
| Panel discussion | ||
| Endovascular repair of chronic dissected aortic arch after ascending aorta replacement – Prerequisites for patient selection | ||
| Endovascular aortic arch repair in chronic aortic dissection (Video) | ||
| Spinal cord protection in open and endovascular thoracoabdominal aortic repair | ||
| Panel discussion | ||
| Optimal medical treatment in chronic aortic dissection patients | ||
| Abstract presentation | ||
| 12:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 | Session 10: Acute and chronic aortic syndromes involving the descending aorta- natural disease course and treatment strategies | |
| FET as a landing zone – distal extension as a concept | ||
| 10 points from the recent STS/AATS guidelines for the treatment of type B aortic dissection | ||
| IMH and PAU- how to predict the natural course and when to intervene | ||
| Panel discussion | ||
| Contemporary practice in treating acute and chronic thoracoabdominal aortic pathology in high volume centers | ||
| How to address the LSA – bypass and transposition | ||
| dSINE- mechanisms, understanding, importance and prevention | ||
| Panel discussion | ||
| Abstract presentation | ||
| 15:00 | Break | |
| 15:30 | Session 11: Acute and chronic aortic syndromes involving the descending aorta- the next level of complexity in understanding the disease and to individualise treatment | |
| Ruptured type B- FET, TEVAR or open TA replacement | ||
| Ruptured descending thoracic aorta- is it done after TEVAR? | ||
| Endovascular treatment of ruptured TAAA – expensive prestige or economic alternative | ||
| Panel discussion | ||
| Secondary endovascular conversions for failed open repair | ||
| Secondary open conversions for failed endovascular repair | ||
| TEVAR for the treatment of organ fistulation in acute aortic syndromes – bridge to open conversion or durable treatment approach | ||
| Panel discussion | ||
| Abstract presentation | ||
| 17:40 | Closing remarks |
Programme and faculty subject to change
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FORUM INFORMATION
Date/Duration
21-23 June 2023 (2.5 day meeting)
Location
Brussels, Belgium
Aortic Forum Taskforce Chairman
R De Paulis, Rome
Local Chairmen
G El Khoury and L de Kerchove, Brussels
Vascular Disease Domain Chairman
K Tsagakis, Essen
Aortic Forum Taskforce
J Bavaria; F Casselman; M Czerny; L de Kerchove; G El Khoury; I El-Hamamsy; A Estrera; S Fernandez; E Lansac; T Macgillivray; A Oo; D Pacini; S Ronchey; R Sádaba; HJ Schäfers; M Shrestha; K Tsagakis; J Vojáček
Registration Fee
EACTS Member: €595 inclusive of VAT
Non-Member: €695 inclusive of VAT
Resident/Trainee: €375 inclusive of VAT
Registration fee includes lunch and refreshments.
Format
In-person meeting, live surgical cases, interactive lectures, live-in-a-box videos and abstract presentations
Engage with pioneers in the specialty
This year’s Aortic Forum will celebrate the lifetime contributions from two of the masters, Professor El Khoury and Professor Schäfers.
Professor El Khoury, a pioneer in aortic valve repair surgery, joins us to share his expertise and techniques that have made him a renowned expert around the world. You will also have the opportunity to learn from Professor Schäfers, whose dedicated approach to the collection of sound scientific data has been instrumental in the standardisation and reproducibility of aortic valve repair. A special session will take place to celebrate their careers and will also feature two giants in our specialty: Sir Magdi Yacoub and Dr Tirone David who paved the way to this type of surgery more than thirty years ago.
This session is not to be missed!
