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Frederico Bastos Gonçalves – Lisbon, Portugal
Nuno Dias – Malmö, Sweden
Sergi Bellmunt – Barcelona, Spain
Others to be confirmed
Course objective: Advances in imaging have transformed the management of aortic disease, particularly in the diagnosis, procedural planning and follow-up of type B aortic dissection. This ESVS Academy workshop provides an intensive, case-based exploration of modern aortic imaging strategies across the entire patient pathway. Using a real-world type B dissection case as the central learning framework, participants will explore how imaging guides clinical decision-making from initial diagnosis through intervention and long-term surveillance. The course will focus on practical optimisation of imaging techniques, including dynamic CTA and MRA, fusion imaging, IVUS, CO₂ angiography, cone-beam CT and contrast-enhanced duplex ultrasound. Designed as a highly interactive learning experience, the workshop combines focused expert lectures with hands-on practical sessions and a simulation-based operating room scenario. Participants will work in small groups to analyse imaging datasets, plan treatment strategies and perform simulated procedures, while learning how to optimise intra-operative imaging and manage technical challenges. The second day features a structured simulation exercise in which participants plan and perform treatment of a type B dissection in a realistic OR environment, integrating advanced imaging tools and team-based decision making.
Accreditation: CME accreditation is not being sought for this course. Medtech accreditation is being sought.
Participant qualifications: The workshop is intended for vascular surgeons and trainees interested in improving their understanding and practical use of advanced imaging techniques in aortic interventions. The course is of an intermediate / advanced level.
Registration fee & cancellation policy: The registration fee is € 520 for ESVS members and € 650 for non-members. The fee includes course material, coffees and lunch. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. For registration and logistics information please contact the ESVS office info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content, qualifications, dietary needs, etc. can be addressed to the course convenor Frederico Bastos Goncalves fredericobastosgoncalves@gmail.com.
Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. The final decision of whether the course will be conducted is announced on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts and all registrants will be contacted as well. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this message is given – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than one calendar month before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received after this, no refund is possible.
Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings may be taken during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media. Please inform the course organiser, if you do not wish for your image to be used.
Venue: NOVA Medical School / NOVA Health Campus, Carcavelos – Lisbon, Portugal
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