The Connective Tissue Disease Webinar will take place online on the 11th May, from 17:00-19:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST).
THURSDAY 11 May
Moderators: F Schoenhoff, Bern and K Tsagakis, Essen | ||
17:00 | Welcome and introduction | F Schoenhoff, Bern |
17:05 | Diameters, growth rates and risk of dissection in patients with connective tissue disorders | J Elefteriades, New Haven |
17:25 | Surgeons and syndromes – clinical aspects and genetic testing | J Dumfarth, Innsbruck |
17:45 | Root replacement in Marfan patients – David, Yacoub, Ross or PEARS | A Martens, Hannover |
18:05 | Frozen elephant trunk technique in Marfan patients – safeguards and pitfalls | L Di Marco, Bologna |
18:25 | Endovascular repair in patients with connective tissue disorders – from bail-out to strategy | N Tsilimparis, Munich |
18:45 | Panel discussion and Q&A | |
19:00 | Close |
Programme and faculty subject to change.

Image from our last Vascular Webinar on Aortic Dissection – faculty included D Pacini, K Tsagakis, A Zierer, G Murana, E Chen, and M Pichlmaier.
COURSE INFORMATION
Date/Duration
11 May
17:00 – 19:00 Central European Summer Time (2 hours)
Course Directors
F Schoenhoff, Bern
Connective Tissue Disease Task Force Chair
K Tsagakis, Essen
Vascular Disease Domain Chair
Course Format
Virtual meeting
Interactive lectures and videos
Course Fee
Members: €50
Non-Members: €75
Target Audience
Skills Level 3 – Surgeons established in independent practice.
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