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UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Presenting at 2025 STS Annual Meeting Pre-Conference Symposia

November 15, 2024

UPMC’s Ibrahim Sultan, MD, has been selected as a course director for an STS pre-conference symposium, “Aortic Universe: From Birth to Adulthood.”

January 23, 2025

1 to 5:15 p.m. PT (lunch at 11:30 a.m.; reception follows course conclusion)

This comprehensive course delves into aortic management from birth to adulthood, providing an in-depth overview encompassing the full spectrum of congenital and acquired aortic diseases. Designed for medical professionals, including cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiothoracic residents and fellows, advanced practice providers, nurses and medical students, this course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to diagnose, manage, and treat aortic conditions across different stages of life. The course is focused on management strategies, with a heavy focus on detailed surgical videos and case-based presentations. Join us in this journey through the life cycle of the newly designated aortic “organ”, from birth to adulthood, and enhance your ability to provide exceptional care to patients with aortic disease.

Course Directors

  • Ibrahim Sultan, MD
  • George J. Arnaoutakis, MD
  • Karen Kim, MD, MS

To learn more, visit 2025 STS Annual Meeting Pre-Conference Symposia | STS.