Medical College of WisconsinDept. of Surgery | Div. of Education

8701 Watertown Plank RoadMilwaukee, WI 53226

T H E M I L W A U K E EA O R T I C S Y M P O S I U M

FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 20201:00 PM — 7:00 PM

Harley-Davidson Museum Rumble Room

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Join us for The Milwaukee Aortic

SymposiumFRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020

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Fees include registration and meals.

Physicians: $75 APPs, nurses, other healthcare professionals: $50 MCW Department of Surgery: Please contact Heidi Brittnacher at (414) 955-1931 or surgeryevents@mcw.edu for complimentary registration. Do not register online.

R E F U N D P O L I C Y:Cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations postmarked February 28, 2020 and earlier will be fully refunded. No refunds are available for cancellations postmarked after February 28, 2020.

R E G I S T R AT I O N :Register at ocpe.mcw.edu/surgery. If you don’t have an account, click “Create Account” in the upper right corner. Once your account is created, select The Milwaukee Aortic Symposium under “Featured Courses,” register, and follow the prompts.

F O R F U R T H E R I N F O R M AT I O N , please visit www.mcw.edu/surgery, or contact Heidi Brittnacher at (414) 955-1831 or surgeryevents@mcw.edu.

SPEAKERSSPEAKERS

K E Y N O T E S P E A K E R SNicholas Kouchoukos, MDJohn M. Shoenberg Professor Emeritus of Cardiothoracic SurgeryWashington University, St. Louis

Benjamin Starnes, MDAlexander Whitehill Clowes, MD, Endowed Chair in Vascular SurgeryProfessor and Chief, Division of Vascular SurgeryVice Chair, Department of SurgeryUniversity of Washington, Seattle

M C W S P E A K E R SChris Rokkas, MDAssociate Professor, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Peter Rossi, MDAssociate Professor and Chief, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Donald Basel, MDChief, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics

Neel Mansukhani, MDAssistant Professor, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Michael Cain, MDChief Resident, MCW General Surgery Residency

mcw.edu/surgery

1:00 - 2:00 PM Registration

2:00 - 2:10 PM Welcome and InitiationChris Rokkas, MD | Peter Rossi, MD

Session I | Chair: Chris Rokkas, MD

2:10 - 2:40 PM Genetics of Aortic Pathology: Size Matters But Does Not Tell the Whole Story! Donald Basel, MD

2:40 - 3:10 PM Valve Sparing Aortic Root Surgery Michael Cain, MD

3:10 - 3:40 PM Current Developments and Controversies in Thoracic Aortic Surgery Chris Rokkas, MD

3:40 - 3:50 PM Discussion

3:50 - 4:00 PM Refreshment Break

4:00 - 4:40 PM Keynote Speaker Lecture | Introduction: Chris Rokkas, MD

Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Surgery Nicholas Kouchoukos, MDWashington University, St. Louis

4:40 - 5:30 PM Visit Harley-Davidson Museum

Session II | Chair: Peter Rossi, MD

5:30 - 6:00 PM Early Repair of Uncomplicated Acute Type B Aortic Dissection: Always, Sometimes or Never? Neel Mansukhani, MD

6:00 - 6:30 PM Hybrid and Endovascular Approaches to Aortic Arch Pathology Peter Rossi, MD

6:30 - 7:00 PM Keynote Speaker Lecture | Introduction: Peter Rossi, MD

Total Endovascular Solutions for Complex Aortic Pathologies: The Future is Now!

Benjamin Starnes, MDUniversity of Washington, Seattle

7:00 PM Dinner/Exhibit Hall/Social Event

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The Milwaukee Aortic Symposium will be held Friday, March 20, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Rumble Room of the Harley-Davidson Museum at 400 W. Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53201.

PA R K I N GComplimentary parking is available in the Harley-Davidson Museum parking lot.

P R O G R A M P U R P O S EThis educational activity is designed to address issues related to Acute and Chronic Aortic Dissection and other acute aortic syndromes. it will familiarize the audience with natural history, surgical techniques, avoidance of complications and new technology. Aortic dissection is a public health issue with a high mortality rate. Efficient prevention, timely recognition, and safe surgery can make a difference in clinical outcomes. Surgical techniques are rapidly evolving and will be discussed at this symposium.

TA R G E T AU D I E N C E• Adult and pediatric patients with aortic disease• Vascular surgeons• Cardiothoracic surgeons• General surgeons• Cardiologists• Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, etc.

E D U C AT I O N A L M E T H O DThe format will include lectures from leaders in each field along with discussion.

E D U C AT I O N A L O B J E C T I V E S• Attendees will be instructed how to recognize the

condition and will learn the indications for a timely intervention.

• Current guidelines will be explained.• Application of newly developed interventional

techniques.• Surgeons will learn how to minimize the incidence

of complications and how to deal with these when they occur.

AC C M E AC C R E D I TAT I O N S TAT E M E N TThe Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

A M A C R E D I T D E S I G N AT I O N S TAT E M E N TThe Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

H O U R S O F PA R T I C I PAT I O N F O R A L L I E D H E A LT H C A R E P R O F E S S I O N A L SThe Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 5.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

E X H I B I T O R SIf you would like to exhibit at this symposium, please contact Heidi Brittnacher at (414) 955-1831 or surgeryevents@mcw.edu. The Medical College of Wisconsin appreciates the support provided by our exhibitors.

FAC U LT Y D I S C L O S U R E /D I S C L A I M E REveryone who is in a position to control the extentof educational activity must disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.They will disclose any unlabeled use or investigational use of pharmaceutical and medical device products. Determination of educational content for this program and the selection of speakers were solely the responsibility of the planning committee. Firms providing financial support did not have input in these areas. Agendas are subject to change, as necessitated by illness and/or scheduling conflicts.

S P E C I A L A S S I S TA N C E O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O NIndividuals with disabilities are encouraged to attendall Medical College of Wisconsin sponsored events.If you require special accommodations in order toattend this event, please contact Heidi Brittnacher at(414) 955-1831 or surgeryevents@mcw.edu.

C O U R S E P L A N N I N G C O M M I T T E EChris Rokkas, MDCourse Director

Peter Rossi, MDCourse Director

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