Advancing collaborative aortic care

Welcome to the Vancouver Multispecialty Aortic Symposium. An exclusive, invite-only, single-day meeting uniting vascular surgeons, cardiac surgeons, and interventional radiologists in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Meeting focus areas

Our multidisciplinary symposium fosters focused debate, complex case resolution, and clinical alignment across surgical and interventional subspecialties.

Aortic arch and ascending pathology

Examine open, hybrid, and endovascular strategies for aortic arch reconstruction and root repair with leading Canadian and international experts.

Thoracoabdominal complex repair

Evaluate fenestrated, branched, and custom endografts alongside traditional open techniques to optimize outcomes in challenging thoracoabdominal cases.

Multidisciplinary case debates

Participate in candid, moderated cross-specialty discussions where vascular, cardiac, and interventional radiology teams align on decision-making.

Innovative devices and trials

Gain insight into current clinical trials, emerging catheter technologies, and the latest long-term clinical trial registries shaping Canadian practice.

"The single most engaging one-day forum for true cross-specialty collaboration in aortic disease across Canada."

Attending Cardiovascular Specialist, Past Delegate

A curated meeting of clinical peers

Designed exclusively for actively practicing vascular surgeons, cardiac surgeons, and interventional radiologists, this closed symposium offers an unparalleled setting for rigorous debate, deep peer exchange, and collaborative progress in aortic interventions.

Symposium details and attendance

Find key information regarding attendance criteria, event schedule, continuing medical education credits, and symposium access below.

Who can attend the symposium?

Attendance is by invitation only, tailored specifically to certified vascular surgeons, cardiac surgeons, interventional radiologists, and senior subspecialty fellows.

What is the meeting format?

The event is a single-day intensive forum held in Vancouver, British Columbia, balancing state-of-the-art keynote lectures, live-streamed debate panels, and challenging case analyses.

How can I request an invitation?

If you are an active practitioner in aortic care and have not received an invitation, please contact the steering committee through our official email channel.

Where can I view previous agendas?

Comprehensive programs, case themes, and presentation records from our prior annual meetings are documented in our past programs archive.

Are continuing medical education credits offered?

Yes, attendees will receive accredited continuing professional development (CME/CPD) certificates in accordance with Canadian medical licensing standards.

Is industry sponsorship or exhibition permitted?

Participation by medical technology partners is strictly governed and limited to educational support. Please reach out to the organizing chairs directly.

Symposium secretariat

Vancouver Multispecialty Aortic Symposium
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Secretariat inquiries

Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm PST
Closed on statutory holidays

Direct contact

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darrenklass@gmail.com

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