Delaware Valley Society of Thoracic Surgeons Educational Program
“The Future Mitral Valve Surgeon”
Thursday, March 9, 2023
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Season’s 52
160 N. Gulph Rd
King of Prussia, PA 19406
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Welcome Reception
7:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Opening Remarks and DVSTS Update
Mauricio Garrido
President
7:15 pm – 7:30 pm
“Mitral Valve Surgery in North America: Insights from the STS National Database” (10 minute talk; 5 min questions)
Nimesh Desai
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm
“The Future Mitral Valve Surgeon: Insights from a Comprehensive Mitral Center”
Robert Smith
Heart Hospital Plano, Baylor Scott and White
Dallas, Texas
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Q & A and Panel Discussion
Moderator: Mauricio Garrido
Panelists: Robert Smith, Pavan Atluri
Michael Rosenbloom and Mark Epler
8:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Closing Remarks and Adjournment
This is a Free Event. To register for this event, please complete and submit this Registration Form.