The surgeon brings tremendous knowledge, a valuable skill set, and unique perspectives to the interventional environment, and the cross-trained surgeon is positioned ideally to make the most informed and unbiased treatment decision for patients with coronary and endovascular disease. This year’s course will provide an overview of interventional cardiology for the surgeon interested in catheter-based approaches, with an in-depth course on advanced surgical techniques.

The program is co-sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation and American Association for Thoracic Surgery.