2020 Greenville Aortic Symposium

Greenville, SC US

Overview

Greenville Aortic Symposium COVID-19 Update: The symposium will be postponed until further notice. We hope to reschedule this event in May, and will communicate those details as able.

As aortic disease becomes more complex, the treatment algorithm has also become more complex. The aim of our course is to provide a concise summary of technologies which are available currently as well as a treatment algorithm for aortic aneurysms.  Our program will consist of 2 days: Day 1 will be classroom/didactic based (for surgeons, APPs, fellows) and day 2 will be simulator and cadaver lab based (fellows only). Course instructors will describe the indications for use for newer endovascular technologies as well as "bailout” strategies to avoid complications which the participants will be able to gain hands-on experience through simulation models;  We will also instruct the fellows on the exposure and treatment for juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm as well as thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm in the cadaver lab. CME will be awarded for Day 1 (Saturday). 

The Vascular Division at Prisma Health has been at the forefront of education since the establishment of the first vascular teaching program in South Carolina almost 20 years ago. Our graduates have continued our mission of “improving the well-being of our communities through collaborative education, inquiry, and innovation” in academic and private practices throughout the country. As a teaching facility, we have collaborated with other vascular surgeons in the state for educational conferences to share our knowledge and expertise. Since the inception of our Aortic Center, we have become the leading referral center for complex aortic pathologies for the Upstate and surrounding areas.

For additional questions, please contact GreenvilleAorticSymposium@PrismaHealth.org

Target Audience

Vascular Surgeons and Fellows

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to:

  • Describe the indications for open vs endovascular repair as well as the advanced techniques used in endovascular repair,
  • Identify the best practices used for pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative AAA management and outcomes, and
  • Successfully perform open AAA and TAAA repair on cadavers. 

Additional Information

Competencies this activity addresses: 
Interprofessional communication
Medical knowledge
Patient care and procedural skills
Practice-based learning and improvement
Provide patient-centered care
Values/ethics for interprofessional practice
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 8.00 Attendance
Registration opens: 
10/25/2019
Claim credit by: 
08/01/2020
Max Cost:
$100.00
TimeTitle
Saturday (all participants)
8:00 - 8:10Welcome
8:10 - 9:00Case Planning
9:00 - 9:30Transperitoneal vs RP approach
9:30 - 10:00Thoracoabdominal Repair
10:00 - 11:00Peri-operative considerations for TAAA
11:00 - 11:30Lunch
11:30 - 12:00What graft should I choose?? Benefits of each device
12:00 - 12:30Iliac aneurysms and IBE considerations
12:30 - 1:30Fenestrated 101/Terarecon for sizing
1:30 - 2:00Hostile neck, juxtarenal AAA considerations
2:00 - 2:30Arch Debranching options
2:30 - 3:30What’s new in Aortic Dissection treatment
Sunday (Fellows)
8:00 - 10:00Station 1: Cadaver Lab
Open AAA repair
Thoracoabdominal repair
Debranching the Arch
10:00 - 12:00Station 2: Endo Lab
Endosimulator
a.) IBE
b.) ZFEN
c.) TEVAR
PMEG 101
12:00Adjourn
 

 

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
607 Grove Road
Greenville, SC 29605
United States
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Hotel Information

The Greenville Aortic Symposium has reserved a block of rooms at the Aloft Hotel in Downtown Greenville for a special rate of $159/night. 

The Greenville Aortic Symposium will cover lodging for registered fellows.

Planning Committee

Sagar S. Gandhi, MD
Planning Chair

Mark P. Androes, MD

Christopher G. Carsten, MD

Joseph V. Blas, MD

  

Emilia M. Krol, MD

David L. Cull, MD

 

 

Guest Faculty

Gabriela Velazquez-Ramirez, MD
Winston-Salem, NC

Eugene M. Langan, MD
Greenville, SC

Chandler A. Long, MD
Durham, NC

Michael McNally, MD
Knoxville, TN
 

 

Available Credit

  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 8.00 Attendance

Price

Max Cost:
$100.00
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