STS/AATS Tech-Con 2013 Online
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Pricing & Purchase Information
Pricing includes access through January 31, 2014, along with the ability to claim CME credit or obtain a certificate of participation.
Pricing includes access through January 31, 2014, along with the ability to claim CME credit or obtain a certificate of participation.
- STS Active/Senior/International/Associate Members: $300
- STS Pre-Candidate/Candidate Members: FREE
- Non-members: $600
Highlights include:
- The changing landscape of aortic valve therapies;
- Next generation TAVR devices;
- Cell therapy for the failing heart;
- Localization of lung nodules;
- Advances in stent technology;
- The next wave in percutaneous therapy;
- Tracheal replacement;
- New minimally invasive Forgut techniques; and
- Crossfire discussions with presenters.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Introduce the newest therapies and technologies in both adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery and to evaluate how these therapies will impact current and future practice;
- Discuss the latest innovations, outcomes data, and controversies in the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease;
- Critically assess the latest percutaneous and minimally invasive valve interventions and their impact on cardiothoracic surgery;
- Present current treatment options for thoracic aortic disease;
- Discuss new strategies and technologies for diagnosis, staging, and treatment of pulmonary and esophageal diseases; and
- Explore options for the surgical and non-surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation.
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Accreditation Statement
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons designates this enduring material for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons designates this enduring material for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
