April 2, 2006 Aortic Surgery Symposium X, April 27 - 28, 2006 On April 27th and 28th, 2006, cardiothoracic surgeons from around the world will
gather in New York to focus on aortic surgery in the chest. This year is the 10th
session of the highly regarded Aortic Surgery Symposium, held every two years
in New York. The agenda this year is an exciting and hopeful one, for in the hands of these experts from around the world are current and future solutions for treating aortic disease in the chest. The first day consists of four sessions: two on the ascending aorta, including the aortic valve, and two sessions on the aortic arch. On the second day, topics include history and dissection, and descending and thoracoabdominal aneurysms. Click here to see the agenda in detail. I attended this conference in 2004, and it had a tremendous influence on me. Hope for thoracic aortic disease surrounded me there! The papers I had read as I searched for information about my husband's condition came to life during those two days, watching videos of aortic surgical technique. What happens in these highly techical moments is of profound importance. Through the sharing of advancements in surgical technique as well as exploring the challenges of thoracic aortic disease, more surgeons have the opportunity to learn and implement state-of-the-art, life-saving approaches. That is what happens at the Aortic Surgery Symposium. Our hope for continuously better patient and family experiences lies in the skill and courage of those who pioneer the trail of aortic disease . As they gather in New York at the end of this month, a twenty year milestone for this symposium, I know that we all are deeply grateful to them. May we gratefully remember this month those who pioneer the treatment of thoracic
aortic disease, creating a climate of hope. With very best wishes to all, Arlys Velebir Chair, Board of Directors Bicuspid Aortic Foundation Contact Us Bicuspid Aortic Foundation 30100 Town Center Drive, Suite O-299 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Telephone Toll free in the US (888) 310-HOPE (4673) or (949) 495-0027 Fax: (949) 606-0413 Email: contactus@bicuspidfoundation.com Copyright © 2004 - 2006, Bicuspid Aortic Foundation. All Rights Reserved. The information on the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation website is provided for general informational purposes only. This information is not professional, legal, or medical advice. Any medications, products, or treatment mentioned are presented as information only and do not constitute any recommendation, approval, or endorsement. Any information is general in nature and is not a substitute for medical care. You should contact a physician or other qualified medical professional for advice about all health-related conditions. The Bicuspid Aortic Foundation, including its officers, directors, volunteers and any others acting on its behalf, individually and collectively, make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the contents of this website, including its accuracy, completeness, or reliability. Any links or references to other websites provided on the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation website are made available as a convenience only. The Bicuspid Aortic Foundation has not reviewed all of the websites linked to this website and is not responsible for the content of these sites or your use of them. |
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