2024 STS Mastering Valve Surgery Workshop

September 20, 2024 to September 21, 2024

Activity Description

This unique two-day course includes lectures, case-based presentations, and up to 11 breakout sessions in which attendees will gain hands-on experience with a variety of procedures and devices. The purpose of the event is to guide cardiac surgeons in mastering modern-day valve surgery, including all aspects of open and transcatheter valve surgery, including aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valves. Additionally, there is a session dedicated to atrial fibrillation. The workshop covers advanced valve techniques such as aortic root enlargement, Ross, and minimally invasive valve surgery and will feature the transcatheter therapies that the surgeons must know.

This activity contains the Overall Evaluation required to claim credit for attending the 2024 STS Mastering Valve Surgery Workshop, held in Chicago, IL.

Target Audience

Cardiothoracic surgeons, trainees in fellowship, residents, including those in an integrated I-6 program. Advanced practice providers and valve coordinators are invited to enhance the heart team concept.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this activity, participants should be able to: 

  • Establish advanced, open valve surgical techniques including complex aortic valve repair/replacement, Ross procedure, complex mitral/tricuspid repair. 
  • Obtain skills in transcatheter valve techniques including TAVR, M-TEER and other advanced therapies. 
  • Acquire skills in arrhythmia therapy including MAZE and left atrial appendage occlusion devices. 
  • Apply the knowledge and skills to your clinical practice. 
Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.25 ABS Accredited CME
  • 7.25 ABTS Accredited CME
  • 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Activity opens: 
09/20/2024
Activity expires: 
09/21/2025
Event starts: 
09/20/2024 - 12:00am CDT
Event ends: 
09/21/2024 - 11:59pm CDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Chicago, IL
United States

Course Directors

Katherine B. Harrington, MD, Baylor Scott & White Health          
Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD, Washington University in St. Louis
Vinod H. Thourani, MD, Piedmont Heart Institute

Program Committee

Gorav Ailawadi, MD, MBA, University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center
Vinay Badhwar, MD, West Virginia University
Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, Mount Sinai Health System
Kimberly A. Holst, MD, Mayo Clinic
Gilbert H.L. Tang, MD, MSc, MBA, Mount Sinai Health System

Accreditation Information 

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician Assistants (PAs) may claim AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for completing this activity.

Available Credit

  • 7.25 ABS Accredited CME
  • 7.25 ABTS Accredited CME
  • 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
$0.00
Please login or register to take this course.

Submit the Overall Evaluation to claim credit for attending this course. 

Once this activity is marked Complete, you may download the CME certificate under your Completed Activities.