The Bicuspid Aortic Foundation is deeply grateful to these aortic surgeons who, along with others, aid our mission through our Scientific Advisory Board. The Foundation recognizes life-saving contributions to the treatment of thoracic aortic disease through its Distinguished Scientist Awards. Most recently the Foundation honored Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos with this award.


Fifty years ago, what is done today was not possible. As we look forward to new possibilities, we are thankful for those who lead the way, creating a climate of hope.


                                
Sincerely,
Arlys Velebir
Chair, Board of Directors
Bicuspid Aortic Foundation



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Fifty Years of Thoracic Aortic Surgery
(L to R)  Dr. Randall Griepp, Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos, Dr. Teruhisa Kazui, Dr. Sharo Raissi
Taken upon presenting Dr. Kouchoukos with the Foundation's Distinguished Scientist Award
February 2007


The February 2007 issue of Annals of Thoracic Surgery contains an article entitled "Fifty Years of Aortic Surgery" by S.Westaby and G.B. Bartoni. This was presented at Aortic Surgery Symposium X in April 2006. Following is a link to the abstract

Fifty years of thoracic aortic surgery: lessons learned and future directions 
The abstract is brief, but each sentence is rich in meaning. Events in the past fifty years have brought us to a great point in time in the treatment of thoracic aortic diesease. Progress in understanding the nature of thoracic aortic disease and exacting refinement of surgical technique have made possible the saving of many lives.

Aortic surgery is difficult. However, as mentioned in Dr. Westaby's paper, it is now its own specialty. And those who specialize in it continue to accomplish amazing things.

Along with others, I was privileged to gather with the aortic surgeons on the Foundation's Scientific Advisory Board: Dr. Randall Griepp, Dr. Teruhisa Kazui, Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos, and Dr. Sharo Raissi. Their warmth, humility, and kindness touched me deeply. With great energy, these aortic surgeons continue their pioneering work on behalf of those who are so vulnerable - those with BAVD and other forms of TAAD.