Lessons

    1. What are the main considerations when treating type B aortic dissections?

    2. Why is it crucial to treat the early stages of aortic dissection and what challenges arise in treating the chronic phase?

    3. Tell us about your work up in terms of imaging and BP management

    4. Tell us about your approach to treating complicated dissections

    5. What techniques and tips can be used to improve outcomes during treatment of acute aortic dissection?

    6. Any tips on sizing and using IVUS for stent placement?

    7. What factors influence whether you place a lumbar drain in your TEVAR’s?

    8. What is your approach to treating patients with connective tissue disorders like Marfan syndrome?

    9. What are treatment options for managing the false lumen and any new techniques to prevent it?

    10. CME/CE Reflection: Module I

    1. What is the approach to treating false lumen in aortic dissections in your practice?

    2. Why is the true lumen so small compared to the false lumen in aortic dissections?

    3. Why is aortic remodeling in treating aortic dissections important, and what are the long-term consequences?

    4. How are you following TEVAR’s and looking for changes in the aorta?

    5. Tell us about the Knickerbocker technique and your preferred technique in treating false lumens

    6. What are the challenges involved in overdilating a stent graft and thrombosing the false lumen?

    7. Why is the candy plug technique considered quick and effective, and in what cases is it necessary to use it?

    8. What are the limitations on the diameter of the stent graft and how does it impact the treatment?

    9. Any future developments in treating false lumen perfusion in chronic aortic dissections?

    10. CME/CE Reflection: Module II

    1. What strategies did you use to build up your high-volume endoleak practice?

    2. What challenges have you faced in establishing your reputation and performing endo leak repairs in your area?

    3. Tell us about the concept of inflow and outflow in a Type II endoleak

    4. What factors determine whether an endoleak should be observed or treated?

    5. What measures do you take to ensure needle stability during the procedure?

    6. Tell us about your technique to treating Type II endoleaks

    7. How do you provide a durable treatment and prevent enlargement of the sac?

    8. CME/CE Reflection: Module III

    1. Ultrasound for Endoleak Monitoring with Dr. David Guez

About this course

  • 29 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of content
  • Earn up to 3 CME/CE credits