The EACTS Aortic Valve Repair Summit will be an in-person meeting and run from 23-24 June 2022 in Rome, Italy.
THURSDAY 23 JUNE
08:00 | Welcome remarks | R De Paulis, Rome |
Day 1: THE AORTIC VALVE | ||
08:15 | Session 1: Educational module | |
Moderators: L De Kerchove, Brussels; L Weltert, Rome | ||
08:15 | Anatomy of the aortic root. Measurements, boundaries, and histology | A Salica, Rome |
08:25 | Physiology of the aortic root. Annulus, sinuses, STJ and leaflets | I El Hamamsy, New York |
08:35 | Understanding the mechanism of aortic regurgitation | G El Khoury, Brussels |
08:45 | The root aneurysm. When to operate? Age, etiology and size | H Michelena, Rochester |
08:55 | How to assess the geometry of the aortic valve and root | HJ Schäfers, Homburg Saar |
09:05 | Panel discussion | |
09:30 | Live surgery 1 | |
Abstract session 1 | ||
Aortic valve repair visualisation and pressure device: A novel device for intraoperative evaluation of aortic valve repair |
B Arabkhani, Barendrecht | |
Early aortic root rupture in a marfan patient | I Rudez, Zagreb | |
Regurgitant aortic valve: spare or replace? Late comparative outcomes | D Karciauskas, Prienai | |
10:45 | Break | |
11:15 | Session 2: Imaging | |
Moderators: E Lansac, Paris; L Weltert, Rome | ||
11:15 | Transoesophageal evaluation of leaflet size and configuration. Assessing leaflet prolapse in presence or absence of root dilatation | A Berrebi, Paris |
11:25 | Assessment of the severity of aortic regurgitation and correct timing | JL Vanoverschelde, Brussels |
11:35 | The tricky intraoperative evaluation of a repaired tricuspid aortic valve | G Lemaire, Brussels |
11:45 | Additional information from pre and postoperative CT scan | F Irace, Rome |
11:55 | Using all imaging to plan surgery | M Boodhwani, Ottawa |
12:05 | Panel discussion | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Session 3: Aortic valve sparing techniques | |
Moderators: F Casselman, Aalst; E Lansac, Paris | ||
13:30 | Aortic root preparation for sparing surgery | L De Kerchove, Brussels |
13:40 | A step-by-step remodeling technique +/- annuloplasty | J Vojacek, Prague |
13:50 | A step-by-step reimplantation technique (Straight vs Valsalva) | L Girardi, New York |
14:00 | Florida sleeve and Pears. Where is the role? What is the difference? | F Rega, Leuven |
14:10 | Panel discussion | |
14:30 | Live surgery 2 | |
Abstract session 2 | ||
Aortic root and tricuspid aortic valve leaflet geometry in normal and dilated root – a propensity matched computed tomography study |
M Jelenc, Ljubljana | |
Isolated bicuspid aortic valve repair using geometric ring annuloplasty | G Maraschioni, Turin | |
Transforming a unicuspid unicommissural Aortic Valve into a bicuspid valve. The Neo-commissure concept | K Lolakos, Thessaloniki | |
16:00 | Break | |
16:30 | Session 4: Point & counterpoint | |
Moderator: G Cibin, Padova; L Girardi, New York | ||
16:30 | Type of graft and type of annuloplasty for REMODELING | HJ Schäfers vs E Lansac |
16:45 | Dacron graft for REIMPLANTATION? Straight or bulged? What are the pros, what are the cons? | J Woo vs R De Paulis |
17:00 | How to correct cusp prolapse in a tricuspid valve: Eyeballing | M Boodhwani, Ottawa |
17:10 | How to correct cusp prolapse in a tricuspid valve: Use of a caliper | HJ Schäfers, Homburg Saar |
17:20 | Isolated tricuspid valve repair: Addressing the annulus | E Lansac, Paris |
17:30 | Panel discussion | |
18:00 | Close |
FRIDAY 24 JUNE
Day 2: BICUSPID AORTIC VALVE | ||
08:30 | Session 1: Educational module |
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Moderators: J Bavaria, Philadelphia; R Sádaba, Pamplona | ||
08:30 | The bicuspid valve and the ascending aorta. Genetic and hemodynamic what is their interplay? | A Della Corte, Naples |
08:40 | A worldwide consensus for bicuspid valve classification | H Michelena, Rochester |
08:50 | The advantages of a repair-oriented classification | L De Kerchove, Brussels |
09:00 | The spectrum of the aortic annulus in bicuspid valve | I Chirichilli, Rome |
09:10 | Panel discussion | |
09:30 | Live surgery 3 | |
Abstract session 3 | ||
Geometric ring annuloplasty for bicuspid aortic valve repair during aortic aneurysm surgery: Mid-term outcomes of a multi-center study | J S Rankin, Morgantown | |
Very asymmetric bicuspid aortic valve repair with valve-sparing root reimplantation in 210-150 orientation |
J Kelly, Philadelphia | |
Bicuspid aortic valve type 1: asymmetric repair vs tricuspidalisation | A G Quarti, San Lazzaro di Savena | |
10:45 | Break | |
11:15 | Session 2: The root and the bicuspid valve: An intimate relationship | |
Moderators: L Weltert, Rome; J Woo, Stanford | ||
11:15 | How to repair symmetric bicuspid valves | C Antona, Milan |
11:25 | How to deal with bicuspid valve asymmetry. A walk-through of various options: 1. Respect the asymmetry |
J Bavaria, Philadelphia |
11:35 | 2. Replace the root and modify valve orientation | G El Khoury, Brussels |
11:45 | 3. Reduce the dilated sinus to increase the symmetry | HJ Schäfers, Homburg Saar |
11:55 | Panel discussion | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Session 3: Special anatomical and clinical situations | |
Moderators: I El Hamamsy, New York; R Sádaba, Pamplona | ||
13:30 | Combining valve sparing with aortic arch replacement | M Shrestha, Hannover |
13:40 | Anatomic variations in coronary presentations. Is it a technical problem? How do I solve it? | E Chen, Atlanta |
13:50 | Aortic valve repair through a minimally invasive approach: Pros and cons | T Holubec, Frankfurt |
14:00 | When to avoid a valve repair. Pathology, age, emergency, experience; what are the main factors? | J Bavaria, Philadelphia |
14:10 | Panel discussion | |
14:30 | Live surgery 4 | |
Abstract session 4 | ||
Physical and mental recovery after aortic valve surgery in non-elderly patients: Native valve vs. prosthetic valve replacement |
T Holst, Augsburg | |
How to start Aortic Valve Repair? | S Queron, Marseille | |
16:00 | Break | |
16:15 | Session 4: Considering clinical conditions and patient characteristics | |
Moderators: E Chen, Atlanta; L Weltert, Rome | ||
16:15 | Comparison of the long-term outcomes of valve sparing vs. Bentall | F Casselman, Aalst |
16:25 | Acute aortic dissection. Valve sparing vs Bentall | M Shrestha vs G Cibin |
16:40 | Older age (over 70 years). Valve sparing vs Bentall | L De Kerchove vs D Pacini |
16:55 | Debate with all speakers: When not to do a valve sparing operation | |
17:30 | Closing remarks and awards | R De Paulis, Rome |
Programme subject to change
INFORMATION
Date/Duration
23-24 June 2022 (2 day meeting)
Location
Sheraton Parco de’ Medici Rome Hotel
Rome, Italy
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Chairman
R De Paulis, Rome
Summit Fee
Members: €570
Non-Members: €670
Resident: €270
Fees include lunch and refreshments on both days. An optional dinner is available on Thursday 23 June for a fee of €95.00. This fee includes a shuttle to and from the Sheraton Parco de’ Medici Rome Hotel.
Proof of Covid-19 vaccination will not be requested by the venue, however all attendees will be required to wear face masks while in the meeting room.
Summit Format
In-person meeting, live surgical cases, interactive lectures, live-in-a-box videos and abstract presentations
Summit Overview
Bringing together the different schools in aortic valve repair, this year’s Summit will have educational modules covering all aspects that are necessary to approach the disease of the aortic valve and root. Anatomy, physiology and all aspects of imaging will be considered and integrated with the various surgical options and the different surgical strategies. State-of-the-art surgical treatment will be shown and discussed with formal presentations and live surgical cases. A special focus is devoted to the bicuspid aortic valve and its close relationship with the root aneurysm. This programme will bring you two excellent days of intellectual challenges and fruitful debates.
Target Audience
Cardiac surgeons, echocardiographers (cardiologists and anaesthesiologists), radiologists and advanced residents interested in the field of valve repair who are encouraged to present their scientific work in abstract presentations.
Learning Objectives
To showcase the latest techniques in aortic valve repair, participate in conversation, share experiences and help raise better medical evidence.
ABSTRACTS
Abstract submission is now CLOSED.
Industry
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Faculty
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Ruggero De Paulis
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Joseph Bavaria
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Munir Boodhwani
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Filip Casselman
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Edward Chen
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Ilaria Chirichilli
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Laurent de Kerchove
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Alessandro Della Corte
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Gebrine El Khoury
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Leonard N. Girardi
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Tomas Holubec
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Francesco Giosuè Irace
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Guillaume Lemaire
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Davide Pacini
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Rafael Sádaba
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Hans-Joachim Schäfers
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Malakh Shrestha
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Jean-Louis Vanoverschelde
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Jan Vojacek
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Luca Weltert
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Joseph Woo