16th Annual Master Class in Cardiac Morphology: Aortic Valve Disease

Virtual via Zoom

Venue: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Rango’s Auditorium

Overview

This comprehensive course will explore the anatomy, pathology, and evolving management strategies for aortic valve disease, with a particular focus on the Ross procedure. Long considered primarily for pediatric and young adult patients, the Ross procedure is now being reconsidered for a broader population, including select older individuals. Through advanced imaging and a deeper understanding of aortic valve morphology, participants will gain the knowledge needed to optimize surgical timing and techniques, ultimately improving outcomes across diverse patient groups.

This course will explore:

• Aortic valve morphologic features that influence surgical planning and outcomes.
• Comparative insights into traditional aortic valve replacement strategies versus the Ross procedure, including patient selection and long-term outcomes.
• Optimal timing for surgical interventions in aortic valve disease and how it relates to ventricular function and long-term survival.

Who Should Attend

This master class is designed for Pediatric and Adult Cardiologists, Pediatric and Adult Cardiac Surgeons, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Sonographers, Pathologists, Pathology Assistants, Cardiac Morphologists, Perfusionists, and other professionals interested in congenital heart disease.

Course Directors

Jacqueline Kreutzer, MD
Peter and Ada Rossin Endowed Professor of Pediatric Cardiology
Chief, Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics
Co-Director, Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

Victor O. Morell, MD
Eugene S. Wiener Endowed Professor of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chair, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Co-Director, Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

Accreditation

This activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^™, ANCC, and AAPA Category 1 CME. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Registration

For more information and to register, click here.