The London Aortic Dissection Webinar, supported by the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust and sponsored by Terumo Aortic, is a vital event for healthcare professionals involved in the management and treatment of Acute Aortic Dissection (AAD).
Organisers
- Dr Fahin Holia – Senior Registrar in Emergency Medicine, Barts Health NHS Trust
- Professor Aung Oo – Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Barts Health NHS Trust
The webinar will feature sessions from a distinguished faculty, providing a thorough exploration of AAD from multiple perspectives.
Patient Story: Surviving Acute Aortic Dissection
This session will offer an in-depth look at AAD from the patient’s viewpoint, highlighting the personal experiences and challenges faced during and after the condition.
Learning Objectives
The webinar aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively diagnose and manage AAD. The learning objectives include:
- Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Challenges of AAD
Understand the diverse symptoms of AAD and the complexities involved in accurately diagnosing the condition. - Initial Patient Management and Blood Pressure Control
Learn best practices for the immediate management of AAD, focusing on stabilising patients, particularly through blood pressure regulation. - Ethical Considerations and Potential Biases in AAD Diagnosis and Treatment
Discuss the ethical issues and biases that can influence diagnosis and treatment, and strategies to ensure equitable patient care. - Anaesthetic Protocols and Considerations for AAD Surgery
Review the anaesthetic techniques specific to AAD surgery, ensuring patient safety and effective outcomes. - Surgical Techniques and Postoperative Care for AAD Patients
Examine current surgical methods and the essentials of postoperative care to support patient recovery. - Long-Term Management Strategies and Follow-Up Care for AAD
Explore the strategies for ongoing management and the importance of regular follow-up in improving patient outcomes. - Recent Research Studies and Advancements in AAD Management
Analyse the latest research and technological advancements that are shaping the management of AAD. - Integrating Patient Perspectives to Improve Care
Learn how patient experiences can inform and improve clinical practices and patient care strategies.
The Royal College of Surgeons of England has awarded 4.5 CPD points for the event.
Register Now
To ensure a smooth flow and allow for a break, there are two separate registration links. Attendees must register for both links to participate in the entire event.
Link 1: 13:00 – 15:00
https://terumoaortic.com/london-aortic-dissection-symposium-session1
Link 2: 15:10 – 18:00
https://terumoaortic.com/london-aortic-dissection-symposium-session2
This webinar is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of Acute Aortic Dissection. Attendees will gain practical insights and advanced knowledge to enhance patient care and outcomes.
A Distinguished Faculty
Professor Aung Oo
Consultant Cardiac and Aortic Surgeon, Clinical Lead Aorto-Vascular Surgery, Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust, Pan-London Co-Lead for Complex Aorto-Vascular Stream of NHS London Cardiovascular Network, Founding Chair of UK Aortic Society (UKAS)
Mr Michael Sabetai
Consultant Cardiac and Aortic Surgeon, St Thomas’s Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust, GSTT Aorto-Vascular Clinical Academic Group Co-Lead, South London Lead for Complex Aorto-Vascular Surgery, Chair of UK Aortic Society
Prof Christoph Nienaber
Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Brompton Hospital, Founder of International Registry of Aortic Dissection (IRAD), London
Mr Graham Cooper
Trustee of The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust (TADCT), Past President of Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Sheffield Teaching Hospital
Dr Deepa Gopalan
Consultant Radiologist, Imperial College NHS Trust, Cambridge University Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom, Academic Associate, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
Mr Colin Bicknell
Senior Clinical Lecturer, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Head of Specialty for Vascular Surgery, St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College NHS Trust, London
Dr Carlos Corredor
Consultant Anaesthetist and Intensivist, Clinical Lead for Aorto-Vascular Anaesthesia, Clinical Lead for Adult Critical Care Unit, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London
Miss Ana Lopez-Marco
Consultant Cardiac and Aortic Surgeon, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer WHRI, Barts Health NHS Trust, London
Mr Morad Sallam
Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, Clinical Lead for Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Undergraduate Education Lead, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at King’s College London
Valérie Lechene
Aortic Dissection Survivor, The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust (TADCT)
Dr Thomas Smith
Consultant Emergency Physician, Consultant Intensivist and Deputy Clinical Lead for the Deteriorating Patient and Sepsis at Imperial, Imperial College NHS Trust, London
Dr Stephen Shepherd
Consultant Anaesthetist and Intensivist, Clinical Lead for ACCESS Transfer Service, Barts Health NHS Trust, London
Dr Bejal Pandya
Consultant Cardiologist, Barts Health NHS Trust, London
Dr Vikas Kapil
Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Honorary Consultant in Cardiovascular and Internal Medicine, WHRI Deputy Lead for Teaching, Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust
