Thursday, December 4, 2025
7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Registration, Breakfast, Exhibits, and Posters
8:00 – 8:10 a.m.
Introduction & Opening Remarks
Tomas D. Martin, MD, Martin R. Back, MD, FACS, RPVI, and Eric I. Jeng, MD, MBA, FACS, FACC
Session I: Aortic Valve
Moderators: Kevin D. Accola, MD, Thomas M. Beaver, MD, MPH, Anthony L. Estrera, MD
8:10 – 8:15 a.m.
Case Presentation
University of Florida Cardiovascular Resident: Ryan Azarrafiy, MD
8:15 – 8:25 a.m.
TAVR vs. SAVR – Real Results
Anthony L. Estrera, MD
8:25 – 8:35 a.m.
Sapien Ultra vs. Corevalve vs. Navitor: Pros and Cons
Calvin Y. Choi, MD
8:35 – 8:45 a.m.
Breakthroughs for the Treatment of Aortic Insufficiency with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Therapy
Joshua D. Rovin, MD
8:45 – 8:55 p.m.
Yang
Bo Yang, MD, PhD
8:55 – 9:05 a.m.
Bicuspid Valves – TAVR vs. SAVR
Kevin D. Accola, MD
9:05 – 9:15 a.m.
TAVR Extraction Techniques
Philip J. Hess, Jr., MD
9:15 – 9:25 a.m.
Mechanical vs. Bioprosthetic
John R. Spratt, MD
9:25 – 9:35 a.m.
Lifetime Management
Thomas M. Beaver, MD, MPH
9:35 – 10:10 a.m.
Panel Discussion
Panelists: Anthony L. Estrera, MD, Calvin Y. Choi, MD, Joshua D. Rovin, MD, Kevin D. Accola, MD, Philip J. Hess, Jr., MD, John R. Spratt, MD, and Thomas M. Beaver, MD, MPH
10:10 – 10:35 a.m.
Break, Exhibits, and Posters
Session II: Aortic Root
Moderators: Duke E. Cameron, MD and Eric I. Jeng, MD, MBA, FACS, FACC
10:35 – 10:40 a.m.
Case Presentation
University of Florida Cardiovascular Resident: Matheus Falasa, MD
10:40 – 10:50 a.m.
Aortic Root Enlargement – Why?
John R. Spratt, MD
10:50 – 11:00 a.m.
Aortic Root Enlargement – Options
George J. Arnaoutakis, MD
11:00 – 11: 10 a.m.
Ross
William T. Brinkman, MD
11:10 – 11:20 a.m.
Bentall
Eric I. Jeng, MD, MBA, FACS, FACC
11:20 – 11:30 a.m.
Florida Sleeve
Tomas D. Martin, MD
11:30 – 11:45 a.m.
David
Duke E. Cameron, MD
11:45 – 12: 15 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Panelists: John R. Spratt, MD, George J. Arnaoutakis, MD, William T. Brinkman, MD, Eric I. Jeng, MD, MBA, FACS, FACC, Tomas D. Martin, MD, and Duke E. Cameron, MD
12:15 – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch Pickup
12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Industry Supported Lecture
Presented by Terumo Aortic
Zain Shahid, MD and Dean Arnaoutakis, MD
*Not eligible for CME Credit
1:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Break, Exhibits, and Posters
Session III: Ascending Arch – Elective
Moderators: George J. Arnaoutakis, MD, Fernando Fleischman, MD and Kirsten A. Freeman, MD
1:30 – 1:35 p.m.
Case Presentation
University of Florida Cardiovascular Resident: Elan Sherazee, MD
1:35 – 1:45 p.m.
USC Way to Manage the Ascending Arch of Aorta after Dissection Repair
Fernando Fleischman, MD
1:45 – 1:55 p.m.
Zone 2 – “How and When”
Eric I. Jeng, MD, MBA, FACS, FACC
1:55 – 2:05 p.m.
Total Arch – “How and When”
Kyle W. Eudailey, MD
2:05 – 2:15 p.m.
RAPIDLINK – “How and When”
Eric I. Jeng, MD, MBA, FACS, FACC
2:15 – 2:25 p.m.
Single Branch Arch TEVAR – “How and When”
Martin R. Back, MD, FACS, RPVI
2:25 – 2:35 p.m.
Multibranch Arch TEVAR – “How and When”
George J. Arnaoutakis, MD
2:35 – 2:50 p.m.
Hemiarch – “How and When”
Kirsten A. Freeman, MD
2:50 – 3:20 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Panelists: Fernando Fleischman, MD, Eric I. Jeng, MD, MBA, FACS, FACC, Kyle W. Eudailey, MD, Martin R. Back, MD, FACS, RPVI, George J. Arnaoutakis, MD, and Kirsten A. Freeman, MD
3:20 – 3:45 p.m.
Break, Exhibits, and Posters
Session IV: Aortic Dissections – Acute Type I & Type II
Moderators: Kyle W. Eudailey, MD, John R. Spratt, MD
3:45 – 3:50 p.m.
Case Presentation
University of Florida Cardiovascular Resident: Christopher Bobba, MD
3:50 – 4:00 p.m.
Valve Salvage
John R. Spratt, MD
4:00 – 4:10 p.m.
Hemiarch Open vs. Zone 2 (Simple vs. Complex)
Eric I. Jeng, MD, MBA, FACS, FACC
4:10 – 4:20 p.m.
Antegrade TEVAR – Yes/No/Maybe
Joel S. Corvera, MD
4:20 – 4:30 p.m.
BSAFER
Thomas M. Beaver, MD, MPH
4:30 – 4:40 p.m.
Open Cell
Kyle W. Eudailey, MD
4:40 – 4:50 p.m.
Malperfusion – USC Experience
Fernando Fleischman, MD
4:50 – 5:00 p.m.
Malperfusion – UF Algorithm
Tomas D. Martin, MD
5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Panelists: John R. Spratt, MD, Eric I. Jeng, MD, MBA, FACS, FACC, Joel S. Corvera, MD, Thomas M. Beaver, MD, MPH, Kyle W. Eudailey, MD, Fernando Fleischman, MD, and Tomas D. Martin, MD
5:30 p.m.
Meeting Adjourns for the Day
Friday, December 5, 2025
7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Registration, Breakfast, Exhibits, and Posters
8:00 – 8:10 a.m.
Introduction & Opening Remarks
Martin R. Back, MD, FACS, RPVI
Session V: Aortic Dissections – Type III/ Stanford Type B (TBAD)
Moderators: Michol A. Cooper, MD, PhD, Jean M. Panneton, MD, and Zain Shahid, MD
8:10 – 8:15 a.m.
Case Presentation
University of Florida Vascular Resident: Meixi Ma, MD
8:15 – 8:25 a.m.
More Aortic TEVAR Coverage is Safe and Associated with Best Remodeling
Jean M. Panneton, MD
8:25 – 8:35 a.m.
Less Aortic TEVAR Coverage is Safest and Selective Later Treatment Effective
Martin R. Back, MD, FACS, RPVI
8:35 – 8:45 a.m.
STABLE Approach is Associated with Optimal Remodeling
Ravi K. Veeraswamy, MD
8:45 – 8:55 a.m.
STABILISE Approach May Lead to Best Remodeling Outcomes
Michol A. Cooper, MD, PhD
8:55 – 9:05 a.m.
Group Discussion
9:05 – 9:15 a.m.
Why an Aggressive Approach to IMH is Required and How to Do It
Jean M. Panneton, MD
9:15 – 9:25 a.m.
IMH is Benign Early and Subacute/ Chronic Interventions Can be Done Selectively
Behzad S. Farivar, MD
9:25 – 9:35 a.m.
Group Discussion
9:35 – 9:45 a.m.
TEVAR is Safe and Effective for Uncomplicated Acute TBAD
Behzad S. Farivar, MD
9:45 – 9:55 a.m.
In Uncomplicated TBAD, TEVAR has Complications and Late Remodeling Not Proven
Zain Shahid, MD
9:55 – 10:05 a.m.
Group Discussion
10:05 – 10:25 a.m.
Break, Exhibits, and Posters
Session VI: Aorto-Iliac Aneurysms and Associated Occlusive Disease
Moderators: Thomas S. Huber, MD, PhD, Christopher R. Jacobs, MD and Ravi K. Veeraswamy, MD
10:25 – 10:30 a.m.
Case Presentation
University of Florida Vascular Resident: Erik Anderson, MD
10:30 – 10:40 a.m.
Iliac Branch Devices – “When and How”
Michol A. Cooper, MD, PhD
10:40 – 10:50 a.m.
When is Embolization/Exclusion of Hypogastrics Required – “How I Do it”
Ravi K. Veeraswamy, MD
10:50 – 11:00 a.m.
Alternative Hypogastric Revascularization Techniques During EVAR
Zain Shahid, MD
11:00 – 11:10 a.m.
Iliac Conduits During TEVAR/EVAR – “When and How”
Kyle M. Staton, MD
11:10 – 11:20 a.m.
All Transfemoral Approaches for AAA When Complex Iliac Artery Anatomy is Present
Christopher R. Jacobs, MD
11:20 – 11:30 a.m.
Open AAA and Iliofemoral Disease – “I Prefer Open Aorto-Femoral Reconstruction”
Thomas S. Huber, MD, PhD
11:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Hybrid Options for AAA and Complex Iliac Occlusive Disease, Aberrant Renal or Aneurysm Anatomy
Martin R. Back, MD, FACS, RPVI
11:45 – 12:15 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Panelists: Michol A. Cooper, MD, PhD, Ravi K. Veeraswamy, MD, Zain Shahid, MD, Kyle M. Staton, MD, Christopher R. Jacobs, MD, Thomas S. Huber, MD, PhD and Martin R. Back, MD, FACS, RPVI
12:15 – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch Pickup & Exhibits
12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Industry Supported Lecture Presented by Cook Medical: Extend your reach with Zenith® Iliac Branch
Presentation followed by Q&A: Zain Shahid, MD, Aleem Mirza, MD, and Behzad S. Farivar, MD
*Not eligible for CME Credit
1:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Break, Exhibits, and Posters
Session VII: Mesenteric Artery Disease, Ischemia + Revascularization
Moderators: Martin R. Back, MD, FACS, RPVI, Samir K. Shah, MD, MPH and Sarah E. Gray, MD
1:30 – 1:35 p.m.
Case Presentation
University of Florida Vascular Resident: Anna Beth West, MD
1:35 – 1:45 p.m.
Endovascular Interventions for Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia (CMI) – “When, How and Outcomes”
Robert J. Feezor, MD
1:45 – 1:55 p.m.
Open Mesenteric Bypass – Supraceliac Aorta is Optimal Inflow
Thomas S. Huber, MD, PhD
1:55 – 2:05 p.m.
Open Mesenteric Bypass – Retrograde Inflow Options are Durable
Samir K. Shah, MD, MPH
2:05 – 2:15 p.m.
Open Mesenteric Bypass after Failed Endovascular Treatment – Does this Affect Approaches, Outcomes?
Christopher R. Jacobs, MD
2:15 – 2:25 p.m.
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia (AMI) – Endovascular Options are Possible
Sarah E. Gray, MD
2:25 – 2:35 p.m.
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia (AMI) – Open Bypass is Required
Kyle M. Staton, MD
2:35 – 2:45 p.m.
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia (AMI) – Autologous Vein Conduit when Intraperitoneal Soilage – “When and How”
Thomas S. Huber, MD, PhD
2:45 – 2:55 p.m.
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia (AMI) – Are There Limitations of Diverting Ostomies + Residual Bowel Lengths on Later Patient Survival?
Martin R. Back, MD, FACS, RPVI
2:55 – 3:25 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Panelists: Robert J. Feezor, MD, Thomas S. Huber, MD, PhD, Samir K. Shah, MD, MPH, Christopher R. Jacobs, MD, Sarah E. Gray, MD, Kyle M. Staton, MD, and Martin R. Back, MD, FACS, RPVI
3:45 – 5:45 p.m.
Poster Professorial Walk Rounds
5:45 p.m.
Meeting Adjourns for the Day
Evening Activities
Simulations will be running until cocktail hour – join us in the foyer!
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Cocktail Hour Reception
7:00 p.m.
Welcome Dinner with Entertainment between Main Course and Dessert
Saturday, December 6, 2025
7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Registration, Breakfast, Exhibits, and Posters
8:00 – 8:10 a.m.
Introduction & Opening Remarks
Tomas D. Martin, MD
Session VIII: Cardiac Controversies
Moderators: Duke E. Cameron, MD, Philip J. Hess, Jr., MD, and Tomas D. Martin, MD
8:10 – 8:30 a.m.
Top Abstract Presentations
TAVR Explant to Simple SAVR 2025 is Safe – But Often More!
Oscar Holmvard, MD
Midterm Surgical Outcome of an Open Two-Stage Mega Aortic Repair
Felix Orelaru, MD
8:30 – 8:40 a.m.
Cannula & Cerebral Protection During Arch Surgery
Philip J. Hess, Jr., MD
8:40 – 8:50 a.m.
Antegrade vs. Retrograde vs. None
Eric I. Jeng, MD, MBA, FACS, FACC
8:50 – 9:00 a.m.
Root Enlargement vs. Root Replacement
Eric Y. Pruitt, MD
9:00 – 9:10 a.m.
Valve Salvage Repair vs. Bentall
Duke E. Cameron, MD
9:10 – 9:40 a.m.
Panel Discussion
Panelists: Philip J. Hess, Jr., MD, Eric I. Jeng, MD, MBA, FACS, FACC, Eric Y. Pruitt, MD, Tomas D. Martin, MD, and Duke E. Cameron, MD
9:40 – 10:10 a.m.
Break, Exhibits, and Posters
Session IX: Vascular Debates
Moderators: Robert J. Feezor, MD, Salvatore T. Scali, MD, FACS, DFSVS, RPVI
10:10 – 10:20 a.m.
Top Vascular Abstract Presentation
Thermal Septotomy and TEVAR for Management of Visceral Malperfusion in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Prior to Open Proximal Repair
Stephanie Rodriguez, MD
10:20 – 10:30 a.m.
Younger Male 5.3cm Short Neck AAA
Martin R. Back, MD, FACS, RPVI
10:30 – 10:40 a.m.
Complex Endovascular Repair – Technique(s), Safety, and Durability
Robert J. Feezor, MD
10:40 – 10:50 a.m.
Open Repair – Technique, Safety, Durability
Thomas S. Huber, MD, PhD
10:50 – 11:00 a.m.
Continued Surveillance is Indicated – New Thresholds for Repair?
Salvatore T. Scali, MD, FACS, DFSVS, RPVI
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Panel Discussion
Panelists: Martin R. Back, MD, FACS, RPVI, Robert J. Feezor, MD, Thomas S. Huber, MD, PhD and Salvatore T. Scali, MD, FACS, DFSVS, RPVI
11:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Course Summary
Tomas D. Martin, MD
11:45 a.m.
Meeting Adjourn