Purpose
At the end of this activity, participants will be able to apply surgical options for replacing or preserving the aortic valve during aortic root replacement; use operative strategies for open arch, descending and thoracoabdominal aneurysm procedures, as well as aortic dissection procedures; and consider approaches to cerebral and spinal cord protection during aneurysm surgery.
ACCME Accreditation Statement
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure of Financial Relationships
The individuals in control of content for this activity did not have any relevant relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies to disclose, unless listed here. All relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of the activity according to The Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
Disclosure of Commercial Support
The AATS received commercial support from:
- Abbott
- Cook Medical
- Gore & Associates
For further information on the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity & Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, please visit www.accme.org.
Maintenance of Certification Recognition Statements
American Board of Surgery (ABS) MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to the ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.