Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists

WORKSHOP - Sunday, May 6, 2001
Evaluation and Management of the Patient with Thoracic Aortic Disease
(Workshop limited to 150 registrants)
Educational Objectives: Participants will understand the pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of thoracic aortic disease. Diagnostic and therapeutic techniques such as transesophageal echocardiography, epi-aortic echocardiography, and endoluminal stent procedures will be emphasized.
Co-Chairs: David A. Zvara, MD/Linda Shore-Lesserson, MD
12:00 - 12:55pm	Lunch Provided	Steven N. Konstadt, MD Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York, New York Charles J. Hearn, DO Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, Ohio Michael Marin, MD Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York, New York Michael J. Murray, MD Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota Christopher J. O'Connor, MD Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center Chicago, Illinois Linda Shore-Lesserson, MD Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York, New York David A. Zvara, MD Wake Forest University School of Medicine Winston-Salem, North Carolina
12:55 - 1:00 pm	Introductions David A. Zvara, MD/Linda Shore-Lesserson, MD
1:00 - 1:35 pm	Pathophysiology and Genetic Predisposition to Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Michael J. Murray, MD
1:35 - 2:10 pm	Echocardiography of the Aorta: Aneurysms, Dissections, and Distractions Charles J. Hearn, DO
2:10 - 2:45 pm	Anesthetic Management of the Patient with Descending Aortic Disease Christopher J. O'Connor, MD
2:45 - 3:00 pm	Coffee Break
3:00 - 3:35 pm	The Ascending Aorta and Aortic Arch: Pathophysiology, Echocardiography, and Anesthetic Management Steven N. Konstadt, MD, FACC
3:35 - 4:10 pm	Endovascular Stenting of the Thoracic Aorta: Reality or Pipe Dream? Michael Marin, MD
4:10 - 5:00 pm	Interactive Case Management Conference Linda Shore-Lesserson, MD/David A. Zvara, MD/faculty panelists
5:00 pm	Adjourn

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