Medical Professionals
Inaugural Cleveland Aortic Symposium: Root, Arch and the Works
Presented by: University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute
Date & Location
Friday, September 5 - Saturday, September 6, 2025
Tinkham Veale University Center | Cleveland, Ohio
Overview
Hands-On Training | Live Cases | Case-Based Format
Join a panel of leading experts for an immersive learning experience on the fullscope of indications and techniques for proximal aortic surgery, including:
- Aortic root, ascending aorta, and arch anatomy with advanced imaging techniques
- Aortic root replacement with mechanical and tissue valve-conduits
- Complex root reconstruction (Ross-Konno and “Commando” procedures)
- Ross procedure
- Aortic arch reconstruction (open, hybrid and endovascular)
- Novel approaches to proximal aortic surgery (Endo–Bentall and robotic)
Who Should Attend:
- Cardiac and vascular surgeons interested in aortic root, ascending aorta and arch surgery
- Interventional cardiologists, structural heart specialists, cardiac and vascular surgeons interested in hybrid and endovascular proximal aortic reconstruction
- Cardiovascular imaging specialists interested in advanced aortic imaging including cardiac CT and MRI
- Critical care physicians and APPs managing patients postoperatively
- Cardiology, cardiac and vascular surgery fellows interested in proximal aortic pathology and treatment options