STS TEVAR Symposium

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JW Marriott Chicago
Chicago, IL
Agenda
Exhibitor Prospectus

Course Description

The 2019 STS TEVAR Symposium will provide an in-depth and comprehensive overview of newly expanded indications for thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR).

This Thursday/Friday symposium will feature a strong emphasis on case-based presentations. Each case will be presented in an open forum with a 5-minute presentation, 5-minute table discussion, and a 20-minute room discussion. Session topics include thoracic aortic dissection (hyperacute, acute, subacute, and chronic), ascending dissection, hybrid and branched device arch repair, and distal elephant trunk repair. 

Learning Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Formulate a plan to develop an acute aortic treatment center at their facility;
  • Identify the diagnostic protocols necessary for preoperative treatment of complex thoracic aortic diseases;
  • Describe a treatment plan for patients with thoracic aortic aneurysms, dissection and other thoracic aortic diseases; and
  • Develop standardized follow-up protocols for evaluating patients after initial diagnosis and treatment of complex thoracic aortic diseases.

Audience

This course is targeted toward surgeons, cardiologists, and other health care professionals focused on the treatment of patients with thoracic aortic diseases.
 

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Pricing
STS Member Physician $775
Non-Member Physician $975
STS Associate/Candidate/Pre-Candidate Member $375
Non-Member Allied Health/Resident/Med Student $475

Prices increase by $100 after February 15, 2019. 

Housing

A block of rooms for symposium attendees has been reserved at the JW Marriott Chicago, where the meeting will take place. The special group rate is $229, plus state and local taxes. This rate is available until Wednesday, March 13, on a first-come, first-served basis. There are two ways to reserve a room in the STS block:

  • Make your reservation online. 
  • Call 877-303-0104 and reference “Society of Thoracic Surgeons Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) Meeting”. 

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 live activity for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Ethical MedTech Compliance
The  STS TEVAR Symposium has been assessed by Ethical MedTech and is COMPLIANT with the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice.