Scientific Programme
Three days of intensive, structured learning with live surgeries, lectures, and hands-on experience
November 11
Fundamentals
1:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Generalities
Moderators: J.P. Maureira & O. Huttin
“In this session, you will learn the fundamental principles of aortic valve repair. You will gain the skills to assess the valve intraoperatively and to differentiate normal anatomy from pathological findings.”
13:30Registration
Arrival & Registration
14:00Lecture
Welcome and Introduction
T. Ehrlich & J.P. Maureira
14:15Lecture
Why Repair the Aortic Valve?
T. Ehrlich
14:45Lecture
Anatomy of the Aortic Valve and Root
B. Arabkhani
15:15Lecture
Echo Assessment of Aortic Regurgitation
A. Berrebi
15:45
Break
16:15Lecture
Techniques of Valve and Root Repair
K.B. Abeln
16:45Lecture
Results of Root Repair
O. Nawaytou
17:15Lecture
Results of Valve Repair
B. Arabkhani
17:45
Break
18:15Video
How to Start Root Repair? Step by Step
H.J. Schäfers
Live-on-tape videos
18:45Video
How to Start Valve Repair? Step by Step
H.J. Schäfers
Live-on-tape videos
19:15