Update on the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease (Marvin Atkins, Michael Reardon, MD)

This presentation will highlight some of the recent changes to the diagnosis and management of Aortic disease as presented in the ACC/AHA Aortic Guidelines.
Objectives:
1. Identify the components of a Multidisciplinary Aortic Team and the volume/outcome relationship in Aortic Intervention
2. Identify the various modes of imaging utilized for aortic disease and the recommended reporting standards
3. Identify changes in the guidelines to the management of aortic root and ascending aortic aneurysms based on size thresholds and indexing for height/body surface area
4. Highlight the imaging screening recommendations and genetic testing in first
** This medical education program may contain graphic content. **
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