Getting to the Root of Thoracic Aneurysms
Agenda
- Introduction: Eric Roselli, MD
- Case Presentation: Tamer Attia, MD
- Aortic Root Embryology and Anatomy: Richard Drake, PhD
- Echocardiography of the Root: Vidyasagar Kalahasti, MD
- Tomographic Imaging Considerations for Aortic Team Providers: Milind Desai, MD
- When Do We Operate and What’s the Late Risk of Aortic Complications?: L. Leonardo Rodriguez, MD
- Root Replacement Operative Considerations: Eric Roselli MD
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Learning Objectives:
- Review role of technique and judgment in proper aortic root reconstruction
- Describe methods of aortic measurement and measurement thresholds for surgical intervention
- Explain surgical and anatomical descriptions of the aortic root
Target Audience
This online series is designed for physicians, allied health practitioners and students interested in complex cardiovascular and thoracic conditions.
Accreditation Statement
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Participants claiming CME credit from this activity may submit the credit hours to the American Osteopathic Association for Category 2 credit.
CME Disclaimer
The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. In no event will The Cleveland Clinic Foundation be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.
Faculty Disclosure
In accordance with the Standards for Commercial Support issued by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education requires resolution of all faculty conflicts of interest to ensure CME activities are Free of commercial bias.
The following faculty has indicated they have no relationship which, in the context of their presentation(s), could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest: L. Leonardo Rodriguez, MD, Milind Desai, MD, Vidyasagar Kalahasti, MD, Richard Drake, MD, Tamer Attia, MD
The following faculty has indicated that they may have a relationship, which in the context of their presentation(s) could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest: Eric E Roselli, MD, Activity Director: Cook Medical - Teaching and Speaking. Abbott - Teaching and Speaking. Cryolife, Inc. -Consulting. Edwards Lifesciences - Teaching and Speaking. LivaNova, PLC - Consulting, Teaching and Speaking. Medtronic - Consulting.Terumo - Teaching and Speaking. W.L. Gore & Associates - Consulting.
For further information about this activity, contact Katie Breznai at breznak@ccf.org
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