American Association for Thoracic Surgery - Aortic Symposium

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) is hosting the Aortic Symposium, a significant conference dedicated to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of aortic aneurysms and dissections. Scheduled to take place at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, this biennial event has been a pivotal gathering for nearly 40 years, catering specifically to professionals involved in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

Attendees typically include cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists, CT residents, perfusionists, ICU and OR nurses, and anyone engaged in the care of patients with aortic disease. Over the years, the symposium has earned a reputation as the foremost international forum for discussions related to cardiothoracic surgery, particularly concerning aortic conditions.

The symposium will feature esteemed experts who are leaders in their fields. Notable speakers include individuals such as Dr. Lansman, who completed his MD and PhD in Biophysics at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn and has extensive training in cardiac surgery and transplantation. He holds significant positions such as the Vice-Chair of the Michael E.

DeBakey Department of Surgery and serves as the Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Another prominent figure is Dr. Wayne Isom, who is the Professor and Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and has surgical privileges at several prestigious medical centers, including New York Presbyterian and Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

The AATS is committed to advancing cardiothoracic surgical skills to enhance patient care, making this symposium a crucial opportunity for learning and professional development in the field.