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TABLE OF CONTENTs

Welcome messages 4

ESCVS past presidents and committees 5

Program at a glance 7-9

Scientific program of the 63rd ESCVS congress 10-46

Industry lunch symposia and wetlab program 48

Exhibition plan of the congress 49

General Information 51

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Welcome address WELCOME WELCOME

Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends, Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Executive Committee of the It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the magnificent European Society for Cardiovascular and and ancient city of Nice, with its great cultural, political and Endovascular surgery, it is our privilege to scientific tradition, a city whose history begins over 2500 years welcome you to Nice. ago and whose name finds its origins in the Greece goddess of victory, “Nike”. As President of the ESCVS, I wish to thank you all The organization of the 63rd Congress has for coming here to participate in the 63rd ESCVS Meeting. been a very exciting experience with a lot of stress, pleasure, great expectations and friendly ESCVS is the oldest Cardiovascular Society in Europe, founded meetings among the organizers. Now we are by some of the greatest surgeons of all time, René Leriche, here, we hope that you will enjoy the city of João Cid Dos Santos, Edmondo Malan, Georges Arnulf, and Nice, the venue, the scientific program, the high- all the other beloved founders of our Society. Today, we are level symposia and the relaxed mood of this inspired by their wisdom, and always remember their examples, congress. but we should also lead our society towards new goals and The large number of abstracts received from new developments. In an ever-changing world we need to more than 50 countries allowed us to prepare an remember that together we can better understand, better extensive scientific program. A special research choose, and better decide the road we want to take. and development session will present latest ideas and devices. A new session on controversies on In this changing era, we are working toward the role of a assist devices will involve senior specialists from “Cardiovascular specialist”, with knowledge of biology, both sides of the Atlantic. The interdisciplinary medical aspects of cardiovascular disease and the growing cardiovascular symposia will, as usual in this field of bioethics, a discipline that has acquired finally a dignity congress, tighten the links between the two faces of its own. Technologies and innovation are giving rise to a of cardiovascular and endovascular surgery. new concept of surgery and we must always keep in mind the patient’s health and speak in terms of disease management, Joining us from around the world, we are delighted to feature 14 leading surgeons of tomorrow, cooperating with a multidisciplinary team. It is now time to finalists in the Young Cardiac and Vascular develop common strategies, common protocols, and even Investigator Awards. Their excellent research is a produce common guidelines to help us all in tailoring medical fine example of the spirit of ESCVS and weare and surgical strategies to our patients’ needs. This is the great committed to the mentorship and support of heritage of our Society, a common Society built to unify and young professionals so that they may improve not to divide. their knowledge of new surgical techniques and I strongly believe that one of our most important tasks is to develop their careers. mentor young doctors, passing on to them all we can, and We extend our gratitude to the companies who to watch them, finally, walk on their own, stronger for what have followed the project since the beginning we taught them, and ready to change the world, just as our and all the partners who joined us to build this predecessors did and as we tried and sometimes succeeded strong and friendly event. We hope that the to do. Therefore, I am proud to say that in this meeting we pay Congress will meet your expectations. special attention to young surgeons and researchers, to show We wish all participants a very pleasant time in Nice. their work, to challenge and be challenged by others. This is the best way they can learn and, one day, be able to carry out what today we can only imagine. So, it is with great joy that I welcome you all to our Congress in Nice. Thank you very much for coming, enjoy the Congress and enjoy this wonderful city.

Lazar DAVIDOVIC, Thierry Folliguet, Marc Laskar Organisers and scientific commitee Domenico Palombo, ESCVS President

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Past ESCVS Presidents ESCVS COMMITTEES

Past ESCVS Presidents ESCVS Executive Committee Domenico Palombo, Italy, ESCVS President 2012-2014 1951 - 54 R. Leriche Vladislav Treska, Czech REPUBLIC, Secretary General Oztekin Oto, Turkey, President Elect 1954 - 56 R. dos Santos Matthias Thielmann, Germany, Associate Secretary 1956 - 58 C. Crafoord Piotr Kasprzak, Germany, Treasurer Marian Zembala, Poland, Past President 1958 - 60 E. Derra Giovanni Deriu, Italy, Past President 1960 - 62 F. Martorell Stephan Schueler, UK, Past President pro-tempore 1962 - 64 A. Dogliotti Cardiac Councillor Thierry Folliguet, France, Cardiac Councillor 1964 - 66 R. Fontaine Chairman of the Scientific Program Zeljko Sutlic, Croatia, Cardiac Councillor 1966 - 68 J. Kinmonth Vascular Councillor 1968 - 70 L. Boerema Lazar Davidovic, Serbia, Vascular Councillor Chairman of the Scientific Program 1970 - 72 G. Arnulf

1972 - 74 E. Malan Advisory Board 1974 - 76 J. Cid dos Santos Cardiac Advisors Leo Bockeria, Russia 1976 - 78 Ch. Hahn Marc Laskar, France Sotirios Prapas, Greece 1978 - 80 J. Nielubowicz Michail Yaroustovski, Russia 1980 - 82 V. Bjork Vascular Advisors 1982 - 84 N. Browse Franco Grego, Italy Valery Arakelyan, Russia 1984 - 86 M. Macedo Roberto Chiesa, Italy Miltiadis Matsagkas, Greece 1986 - 88 J. Vollmar Anatoly Pokrovski, Russia 1988 - 90 W. Bircks Tulga Ulus, Turkey 1990 - 92 A. Thevenet Scientific Program Committee 1992 - 94 G. Rabago, F. Vermeulen Cardiac 1994 - 96 F. Vermeulen Thierry Folliguet, Chairman Borut Gersak, Slovenia 1996 - 98 A. Dinis da Gama Matthias Thielmann, Germany 1998 - 00 P. Biglioli Vascular Lazar Davidovic, Chairman 2000 - 02 C. Dzsinich Piotr Kasprzak, Chairman of the 62nd ESCVS Congress Roberto Chiesa, Italy 2002 - 04 J.-C. Schoevaerdts Franco Grego, Italy 2004 - 06 E. Kieffer Miltiadis Matsagkas, Greece 2006 - 08 S. Schueler Local Committee 2008 - 10 G. Deriu Thierry Folliguet 2010 - 12 M. Zembala Marc Laskar REDA HASSEN-KHODJA 2012 - 14 D. Palombo Dominique Midy

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Invited speakers

Yves ALIMI, France Massimo griselli, United Kingdom Domenico palombo, Italy Michael ANGIOI, France Alison halliday, United Kingdom Daniel pereda, Spain Amedeo anselmi, France Réda hassen-khodja, France Paul pittaluga, France Francisco arabia, USA Stéphan haulon, France Mislav planinc, Croatia Valery arakelyan, Russia Vladanton iliescu, Romania Anatoly Pokrovsky, Russia Jean bachet, uae Michael JACOBS, Netherlands Evgenij potapov, Germany Selcuk baktiroglu, Turkey Jean-Luc JANSENS, Belgium Sotirios Prapas, Greece Mehmet balkanay, Turkey Elixène JEAN-BAPTISTE, France Edvin prifti, Albania Bruno barsic, Croatia Jurij M. KALISNIK, Slovenia Rajko Radovancevic, USA Christophe baufreton, France Piotr kasprzak, Germany Boris robic, Slovenia Jean-Pierre becquemin, France Nikolaos komichilis, Greece Igor rudez, Croatia Bojanuni biocina, Croatia Igor koncar, Serbia Jean-Jacques schott, France Martin björck, Sweden Fabien koskas, France Stephan schueler, United Kingdom Didier blanchard, France Waclaw kuczmik, Poland Francesco setacci, Italy Jan brunkwall, Germany Louis labrousse, France Andrea siani, Italy Caroline chenu, France Marc laskar, France Milos sladojevic, Serbia Alexander chernyavski, Russia Pascal leprince, France Francesco Speziale, Italy Nicholas cheshire, United Kingdom Philip Lerut, Belgium Martin strueber, Germany Roberto chiesa, Italy Pierre-Yves litzler, France Sherif sultan, Ireland Lazar davidovic, Serbia James long, USA željco sutlić, Croatia Giovanni deriu, Italy Loïc mace, France Piotr suwalski, Poland Fabien doguet, France Giustino marcucci, Italy Jacek Szmidt, Poland Marko dragas, Serbia Luigi martinelli, Italy David taylor, USA Lionel droc, Romania Miltiadis matsagkas, Greece Fabien thaveau, France Csaba dzinisch, Hungary Carlo maturi, Italy Matthias Thielmann, Germany Hans-Henning eckstein, Germany Edwin mcgee, USA Grigore Tinica, Romania Aly el-banayosy, usa Mirko menegolo, Italy Vladislav Treska, Czech Republic Pierre-Yves etienne, Belgium Dominique midy, France Jean-Noël trochu, France José fernandes e fernandes, Portugal José m. miro, Spain Ahmet tulga ulus, Turkey Thierry Folliguet, France Jiří molacek, Czech Republic Martin veller, South Africa O. Howard Frazier, USA Sriram nathan, USA André Vincentelli, France Athanasios giannoukas, Greece Jean-François obadia, France Marco Vola, France Mattia glauber, Italy öztekin oto, Turkey Ludwig von segesser, Switzerland Franco grego, Italy Kanat özisik, Turkey Michail yaroustovski, Russia Igor gregoric, USA Jerzy pacholewicz, Poland Marian zembala, Poland

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Program at a glance

Thursday, 24 April 2014

ROOMS 12:00-17:00 17:00-18:00 18:00-19:00 19:00-20:00

Registration and speaker preview open at 12 noon

Exhibition and poster area open Exhibition  Welcome cocktail

ESCVS Executive Gallieni 7 Committee Meeting Closed meeting

Friday, 25 April 2014

ROOMS 08:30-10:30 10:30-11:00 11:00-12:30 12:30-13:00 13:00-14:30 14:30-16:00 16:00-16:30 16:30-18:00 18:00-20:00

PLENARY PLENARY PLENARY CARDIAC CARDIAC Inter- Inter- C1 C3 disciplinary disciplinary Controversy Aortic Aortic Opening Athéna cardio- cardio- on multilayer vascular vascular endovascular valve valve Ceremony symposium I symposium II graft surgery surgery p.10 p.10 p.10 p.14 p.18 p.20 Break VASCULAR VASCULAR

 V2 V1 Cerebro- Hermès Abdominal Coffee break vascular aorta I disease k p.15 p.19 Edwards Gallieni lunch 1/2 symposium p.48 CARDIAC AWARD

Gallieni 4 Cardiac Young cardiac and vascular p.10 p.16 VASCULAR Coffee break Atricure lunch Gallieni 5 symposium Vascular workshop I k p.48 p.17 VASCULAR Vascular Gallieni 7 poster session I p.12 CARDIAC CARDIAC C2 C4 Risso 6 Mitral valve Mitral valve surgery p.14 surgery p.19

Sorin lunch Coffee break Risso 7 symposium

p.48 k Bracco Risso 8 lunch symposium p.48

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Program at a glance

Saturday, 26 April 2014

ROOMS 08:30-10:30 10.30-11.00 11:00-12:30 12:30-13:00 13:00-14:30 14:30-16:00 16:00-16:30 16:30-18:00 18:00-19:00 20:00-23:00

CARDIAC CARDIAC CARDIAC CARDIAC C8 C5 C11 C14 Coronary René Leriche Athéna Coronary Transcatheter Transcatheter surgery lecture surgery valves valves

p.21 p.24 p.27 p.31 p.36 VASCULAR VASCULAR VASCULAR VASCULAR V3 Peripheral

Vascular Break V5 V7 Hermès arterial symposium I occlusive EVAR Veins

diseases  p.22 p.26 p.33 p.38 CARDIAC CARDIAC CARDIAC CARDIAC C6 Joint session on C9 Gallieni C12 C15 endocarditis Aortic Pediatrics Pediatrics 1/2 (ISCVID-ES- valve CVS) p.22 p.25 p.32 p.37 CARDIAC

Cardiac Gallieni 4 poster session II

p.27

Atricure Gallieni 5 lunch Coffee break symposium k Coffee break Congress Dinner p.48 k

VASCULAR 

Vascular Pre-registration mandatory Gallieni 7 poster session II

p.29 CARDIAC VASCULAR

V8 C13 Risso 6 Abdominal Risk factors aorta II

p.35 p.39 Break CARDIAC CARDIAC VASCULAR PLENARY

C7 C10  Cardio- Transatlantic Transatlantic V6 vascular Risso 7 LVAD/ECMO LVAD /ECMO Research resident symposium symposium forum p.22 p.26 p.34 p.39 r&D VASCULAR ESCVS Kips Bay V4 General R&D Medical Risso 8 Miscellaneous I Assembly lunch session Members symposium only p.22 p.27 p.48

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Program at a glance PARTNER SOCIETies

ISMICS Sunday, 27 April 2014 Don’t miss the Joint session with the International ROOMS 09:00-11:00 11.00-11.30 11:30-13:30 Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS) in ESCVS 2014 programme. CARDIAC CARDIAC ISMICS is committed to lead and promote C16 C18 Gallieni Joint session Joint session innovation and technological advancement 1/2 with ISMICS I with ISMICS II in cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery p.40 p.43 through scientific analysis and education. VASCULAR

Vascular Gallieni 4 workshop 2 SFCTCV rd p.43 The 63 International Congress of the European CARDIAC CARDIAC Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular C17 C19 Mechanical Surgery ESCVS 2014 is accredited for continuous

Gallieni 5 Coffee break Heart circulatory transplant medical education by the French Society for support p.41 k p.44 Cardiac and Thoracic surgery. VASCULAR VASCULAR V11 V9 ISCVID Risso 7 Endovascular Miscellaneous II procedures ISCVID was founded in the late 1980s to bring p.42 p.46 scientific awareness to endocarditis, a disease VASCULAR VASCULAR of high morbidity and mortality but with very V10 Vascular Risso 8 Thoracic little organized multinational collaboration. symposium II and thoraco abdominal For more information, please visit the website: p.42 aorta p.45 www.endocarditis.org

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Thursday, 24 April 2014 12:00 - 19:00 Registration and speaker preview open 17:00 - 20:00 Exhibition and poster area open 16:00 - 18:00 Executive Committee Meeting 18.30 - 19:30 Welcome cocktail in the Exhibition Friday, 25 April 2014

08:30-10:30 Interdisciplinary CardioVascular Symposium I ROOM ATHéNA In memoriam of Edouard KIEFFER PLENARy Chairman: D. Palombo, Italy Moderators: M. Laskar, France - T. Ulus, Turkey Keynote lectures 15’ + 5’ • Suprarenal versus infrarenal fixation during EVAR for AAA: does it make any difference for the kidneys? M. MATSAGKAS, Greece 15’ + 5’ • Importance of antegrade cerebral perfusion during circulatory arrest J. Bachet, UAE 15’ + 5’ • Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair: improved results with an updated multimodal approach R. Chiesa, Italy 15’ + 5’ • Robotic endovascular navigation J.-P. Becquemin, France 15’ + 5’ • Endovascular treatment of post-dissected thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm S. HAULON, France k 10.30-11.00 Coffee break 11:00-12:30 Interdisciplinary CardioVascular Symposium II ROOM ATHéNA In memoriam of Jean-Claude SCHOEVAERDTS PLENARy Chairman: T. Folliguet, France Moderators: O. OTO, Turkey - V. Treska, Czech Republic Keynote lectures 15’ + 5’ • New developments in extra-corporeal circulation C. BAUFRETON, France 15’ + 5’ • Extra-corporeal circulation in aortic vascular surgery M. Jacobs, Netherlands 15’ + 5’ • Extra-corporeal circulation in hybrid aortic reconstruction - Evita trial J.-P. Verhoye, France A. ANSELMI, France • Managing asymptomatic carotid disease in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting 15’ + 5’ M. Zembala, Poland 15’ + 5’ • Clinical and functional assessment of long-term follow-up of pulmonary thromboendarterectomy A. Cherniavskiy, Russia

12:30-13:00 Controversy on multilayer endovascular graft in thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysms ROOM ATHéNA PLENARy Moderators: J.-P. BECQUEMIN, France - L. DAVIDOVIC, Serbia Keynote lectures 12’ • Italian experience with multilayer endovascular graft in thoraco-abdominal aneurysm D. Palombo, Italy 12’ • When not to use the multilayer flow modulator S. SULTAN, Ireland 6’ • Common discussion

 13.00-14.30 Break and lunch symposia 13:00-14:30 Cardiac poster session I ROOM GALLIENI 4 POSTERS Moderators: C. BAUFRETON, France - B. BIOCINA, Croatia - J.-P. VERHOYE, France - A. ANSELMI France 1397 • The importance of historical knowledge in prosthetic aortic valves research: how the past can 3’ + 2’ shape the future? Presented by: M. PICICHÈ (author) Co-authors: T. Aymard (Marseille, FR), Y. Glock (Toulouse, FR) San Filippo Neri Hospital | Rome, Italy

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887 • Aortic valve replacement in patients with a small aortic annulus using the EDWARDS INTUITY TM 3’ + 2’ Valve System Presented by: V. GARIBOLDI (author) Co-authors: A. Theron, D. Grisoli, L. Nee, V. Chalvignac, P. Morera, S. Leroux, C. Amanatiou, F. Collart Timone Hospital | Marseille, France

1055 • Mid-term follow-up of hemodynamic performance of the St. Jude Medical Trifecta Aortic 3’ + 2’ Bioprosthesis in young patients under 65 Presented by: A. SEPEHRIPOUR (author) Co-authors: D. Moffat, J. Chacko, K. Lall St Bartholomew’s Hospital | London, UK

946 • Stentless valves: do we need them? 3’ + 2’ Presented by: J. VARVODIC (author) Co-authors: M. Planinc, D. Baric, D. Unic, R. Blazekovic, M. Markin, Z. Sutlic, I. Rudez University Hospital Dubrava | Zagreb, Croatia

1616 • A novel strategy to reduce anticoagulation requirements in mechanical heart valves 3’ + 2’ Presented by: G.W. LAUB (author) Co-authors: P. Huang Zhang, J.Y. Kresh Drexel University College of Medicine | Philadelphia, USA

1445 • Combined aortic and mitral valve replacement with mechanical prosthesis: a mid-term follow-up study 3’ + 2’ Presented by: S.K. AGARWAL (author) Co-authors: S. Pande, G. Majumdar, B. Chandra, A. Bansal Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences | Lucknow, India

1063 • Permanent pacemaker implantation after sutureless perceval bioprosthesis: preliminary insights 3’ + 2’ from a single-centre experience Presented by: E. VILLA (author) Co-authors: A. Messina, M. Cirillo, M. Dalla Tomba, F. Brunelli, Z. Mhagna, G. Lauria, G. Troise Poliambulanza Foundation Hospital | Brescia, Italy

1600 • Outcome of right thoracotomy versus median sternotomy in double valve surgery 3’ + 2’ Presented by: E. KASEM (author) Co-authors: E. Sobhy, A. Bakery Zagazig University Hospital | Zagazig, Egypt

642 • Does an optimized hemodynamic performance of bioprosthesis in aortic position imply 3’ + 2’ a better durability? Presented by: T. CAUS Authors: J. Nader, T. Caus Co-authors: C.H. Gauthier, P. Maitrias, F. Trojette Amiens University Hospital | Amiens, France

329 • The benefits of early aortic valve replacement in asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis 3’ + 2’ Presented by: P. NARDI (author) Co-authors: G. Saitto, F. Nicolò, V. Gislao, A. Serrao, F. Migliano, L. Chiariello Tor Vergata University Hospital | Rome, Italy

698 • The Nicks-Nunez technique of enlargement of the small aortic annulus during aortic valve 3’ + 2’ replacement versus implantation of a small aortic prosthesis Presented by: S.S. ABOUL-HASSAN Authors: S.S. Aboul-Hassan, T. Stankowski, P. Stepinski Co-authors: M. Nawotka, M. Peksa, R. Stanislawski, J. Marczak; R. Cichon Heart Diseases Center MEDINET | Wroclaw, Poland

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• Early experience with 3D Medtronic Contour Tricuspid Annuloplasty Ring 1784 Presented by: P. NANJAIAH (author) 3’ + 2’ Co-authors: U. Aslam, I. Khan, G. Zafar, M. Gurzun, F. Hussain, P. Kumar Morriston Hospital | Swansea, UK

1031 • Does age affect survival in aortic dissection? 15-year single-centre experience 3’ + 2’ Presented by: S. BAZERBASHI (author) Co-authors: E Mohamed Ahmed, A. Ward, M. Chirruli, J. Kuo, J. Unsworth-White Derriford Hospital | Plymouth, UK

632 • Familial history of hypertension as a predictor of increased arterial stiffness 3’ + 2’ Presented by: I. EL TEBI Authors: I. El Tebi, E. Baligh, Z. Ashour, M.H. Gamal, G. Youssef Co-authors: A. Shahata, D. Osama, M. Mokhtar Kaser Alane Hospital Cairo University | Egypt

907 • Effectiveness of surgical ablation of persistent and long-standing atrial fibrillation 3’ + 2’ Presented by: G. MATSONASHVILI (author) Co-authors: A. Revishvili, D. Fedorov, S. Serguladze, A. Shmul, B. Kvasha, R. Takalandze, I. Ezhova CVSV « A.N. Bakulev » | Moscow, Russia

1809 • Effect of atrial fibrillation on cardiac resynchronizing therapy in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy 3’ + 2’ and artificial complete A-V block Presented by: D. LEBEDEV (author) Co-authors: S. Krivolapov, G. Savenkova, S. Popov, R. Batalov Fsbi Ri Cardiology Sb Rams | Tomsk, Russia

1551 • Has the patient size affected the size of the aortic valve replaced? A 10-year experience 3’ + 2’ Presented by: S. ATTARAN (author) Co-authors: M. Shaw, E. Dunnett, P. Kimberley, R. Trimlett, J. Pepper, A.C. De Souza Royal Brompton Hospital | London, UK

13:00-14:30 Vascular poster session i ROOM GALLIENI 7 POSTER Moderators: M. DRAGAS, Serbia - M. MATSAGKAS, Greece 251 • Evla and sclerotherapy: combined methods to treate superficial venous insufficiency and varices 3’ + 3’ Presented by: C. BARALDI (author) Co-authors: M. Carelli, T. Spina (Cariati, Italy) Tricarico Clinic | Catanzaro, Italy

840 • Excimer laser atherectomy (ELA) for infrageniculate arterial occlusive disease in critical limb 3’ + 3’ ischemia: preliminary experience from a single centre Presented by: S. BENARAGAMA (author) Co-authors: O. Agu, C. Bishop, JAS. Brookes University College London Hospital NHS Trust | London, UK

1704 • Early and medium-term results of endovascular treatment for complicated acute type B 3’ + 3’ aortic dissection Presented by: Y. IRIE (author) Co-authors: S. Kondo, K. Rokkaku, E. Tsuboi, K. Nakamura, H. Yokoyama (Fukushima, JAP) Iwaki Kyouritsu General Hospital | Iwaki, Japan

1858 • CT quantification of aneurysm thrombosis after TEVAR correlates with postoperative platelet count 3’ + 3’ and coagulation patterns Presented by: A. KAHLBERG (author) Co-authors: E. Rinaldi, S. Spelta, E. Marone, G. Melissano, R. Chiesa San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute University | Milan, Italy

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1394 • Early and long-term results of 175 patients with asymptomatic and complicated popliteal artery 3’ + 3’ aneurysms Presented by: I. KONCAR (author) Co-authors: M. Sladojevic, Z. Maksimovic, N. Ilic, I. Banzic, M. Dragas, M. Markovic, D. Opacic, L. Davidovic Serbian Clinical Centre | Belgrade, Serbia

480 • Early and long-term outcomes of eversion carotid endarterectomy: a 2-centre experience 3’ + 3’ Presented by: R. KOPRIVICA (author) Co-authors: D. Popovic, N. Lucic, M. Pejic General Hospital Murska Sobota | Murska Sobota, Slovenia

1065 • A meta-analysis of effect of proximal fixation type on renal function after endovascular aneurysm repair 3’ + 3’ Presented by: G. KOUVELOS (author) Co-authors: G. Antoniou, A. Koutsoumpelis, M. Peroulis, M. Matsagkas University of Ioannina | Ioannina, Greece

933 • Total endovascular repair of aortic arch aneurysm using a novel double stent-graft system 3’ + 3’ Presented by: T. KUDO (author) Co-authors: T. Kuratani, Y. Shirakawa, K. Torikai, K. Shimamura, T. Sakamoto, T. Shijo, Y. Watanabe, Y. Sawa Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan

966 • Reoperations and long-term results of supraaortic arterial surgery in Takayasu’s arteritis 3’ + 3’ Presented by: V. KULBAK Authors: A. Pokrovsky Co-authors: A. Zotikov, V. Kulbak, E. Burtseva A.V.Vishnevsky Surgery Institute | Moscow, Russia

931 • Thoracic endovascular aortic repair with supra-aortic single branch chimney graft: early 3’ + 3’ experience from a single institution Presented by: Zh. J. LO Authors: Zh. J. Lo, Q. Hong Co-authors: G.W. Leong Tan, N. Sriram Tan Tock Seng Hospital | Singapore

877 • Surgical approaches to treatment of chylothorax of various etiologies 3’ + 3’ Presented by: A. MALININ (author) Co-authors: S. Pryadko, S. Sergeev Bakoulev Center for Cardiovascular Surgery | Moscow, Russia

884 • Preventive maintenance thrombosis of deep veins after crises of bones of extremities 3’ + 3’ Presented by: A. MALININ (author) Co-authors: S. Pryadko, M. Dzhabaeva, S. Sergeev Bakoulev Center for Cardiovascular Surgery | Moscow, Russia

549 • Morphological and functional description of thoracic aorta 3’ + 3’ Presented by: B. SAINT-LEBES (author) Co-authors: P.T. Nghiem, M. Para, R. Moreno, M. Chau, A. Negre-Salvayre, J.-P. Bossavy, H. Rousseau University Hospital Rangueil | Toulouse, France

304 • Aortofemoral reconstruction and kidney transplantation 3’ + 3’ Presented by: A. TOMIC (author) Co-authors: N. Milovic, I. Marjanovic, I. Lekovic, M. Sarac, N. Vavic, L. Ignjatovic, D. Stamenkovic Military Medical Academy | Belgrade, Serbia

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14:30-16:00 C1 Aortic valve surgery ROOM ATHéNA

CARDIAC Moderators: Z. SUTLIC, Croatia - M. Vola, France 15’ + 5’ Keynote lecture - Genetics of aortic valve stenosis: what’s new? J.-J. SCHOTT, France

1520 • The relationship between aortic stiffness and ischemic brain injury biomarker n-methyl-d- 7’ + 3’ aspartate receptor antibody level surgical aortic valve stenosis Presented by: E. KIDHER (author) Co-authors: H. Ashrafian, J. R. Anderson, A. Chukwuemeka, R. Casula, T. Athanasiou Imperial College | London, UK

1052 • Surgery of the ascending aorta associated to aortic valve replacement in the elderly: epidemiology 7’ + 3’ and influence on early morbi-mortality Presented by: A. ARÉVALO Author: J.M. González Santos Co-authors: A. Arévalo, M.E. Arnáiz García, M. Bueno Codoñer, M.J. Dalmau Sorlí, F.J. López Rodríguez University Hospital of Salamanca | Salamanca, Spain

1051 • Mid-term follow-up of hemodynamic performance of the St. Jude Medical Trifecta Aortic Bioprosthesis 7’ + 3’ Presented by: A. SEPEHRIPOUR (author) Co-authors: D. Moffat, J. Chacko, K. Lall St. Bartholomew’s Hospital | London, UK

1926 • Single-centre experience of 662 Ross procedures in adults 7’ + 3’ Presented by: R. SHARIFULIN Author: A. Bogachev-Prokophiev Co-authors: A. Karaskov, S. Zheleznev, I. Demin, R. Sharifulin, A. Open State Research Institute Circulation Pathology | Novosibirsk, Russia

1099 • Long-term results of surgical treatment of periprosthetic leaks in the era of percutaneous closure 7’ + 3’ Presented by: A. ARÉVALO (author) Co-authors: J.M. González Santos, J. López, M.J. Dalmau, M. Bueno, M.E. Arnáiz University Hospital of Salamanca | Salamanca, Spain

1038 • The new generation of Carpentier-Edwards stented aortic bioprostheses in patients with small 7’ + 3’ aortic roots: 7-year single-centre experience in 244 patients Presented by: R. MOIDL (author) Co-authors: D. Santer, H. Pisarik, S. Folkmann, G. Weiss, M. Grabenwoeger General Hospital Hietzing | Vienna, Austria

878 • Continuous suture technique in aortic valve replacement 7’ + 3’ Presented by: S. PRAPAS Author: K. Katsavrias Co-authors: I. Panagiotopoulos, I. Linardakis, G. Amagnostoulis, S. Prapas Henry Dunant Hospital | Athens, Greece

14:30-16:00 C2 Mitral Valve Surgery ROOM RISSO 6 CARDIAC Moderators: L. Labrousse, France - M. ZEMBALA, Poland

1608 • Impact of mitral regurgitation’s etiology on perioperative outcomes in mitral valve surgery 7’ + 3’ Presented by: F. BARILI Author: F. Rosato Co-authors: A. Battisti, C. Grossi, F. Barili S. Croce Hospital | Cuneo, Italy

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9002 • Mitral valve replacement with high thoracic epidural anesthesia in a conscious patient 7’ + 3’ Presented by: I. FRIKHA-MAGDI Authors / Co-authors: I. Frikha, M. Gueldich University Hospital Habib Bourguiba | Sfax, Tunisia

1507 • Mitral valve repair over two contemporary eras: are the newer techniques impacting outcomes? 7’ + 3’ Presented by: N. GALINDEZ Authors / Co-authors: A. Dhanik, N. Galindez, S. Hale, D. Meyer University of Texas Southwestern | Dallas, USA

1539 • Mitral valve repair : long-term follow-up in a single-centre experience 7’ + 3’ Presented by: F. DOGUET (author) Co-authors: R. Breil, F. Bouchart, A. Tabley, V. Le Guillou, C. Nafeh Bizet, A. Gay, C. Abriou, K. Guernon, J.P. Bessou Rouen University Hospital | Rouen, France

1186 • Mitral valve replacement for left ventriculomegaly: is preservation of papillary muscles necessary? 7’ + 3’ Presented by: V. POPOV (author) Co-authors: V. Beshlyaga, G. Knyshov National Amosov Institute | Kiev, Ukraine

753 • Early results of surgical treatment of ischemic mitral regurgitation 7’ + 3’ Presented by: S. RUDENKO (author) Co-authors: A. Rudenko, V. Gutovskiy, O. Gogayeva, O. Trembovetska National Amosov Institute | Kiev, Ukraine

1030 • Severe ischemic mitral regurgitation: is repair of the mitral valve still a “gold standard”? 7’ + 3’ Presented by: V. SHUMAVETS (author) Co-authors: A. Shket, I. Grinchuk, S. Kurganovich, N. Semenova, I. Andraloits, L. Baraukova, Y. Ostrovski Belarus Cardiology Centre | Minsk, Belarus

1247 • The alternative way to reach to the mitral valve in patients with small left atrium: superior 7’ + 3’ septal approach Presented by: S. KETENCILER (author) Co-authors: A.M. Ercisli, M.B. Erdogan, M. Yardimci, A. Ekici, B. Yamak Dr. Ersin Arslan State Hospital | Gaziantep, Turkey

313 • Mitral valve surgery and coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy 7’ + 3’ is still a challenge Presented by: J. GARBADE (author) Co-authors: R. Kluttig, P. Daviewala, J. Seeburger, D. Merk, M. Misfeld, M.A. Borger, F.W. Mohr Heart Center | Leipzig, Germany

14:30-16:00 V1 Abdominal Aorta I ROOM HERMèS

VASCULAR Moderators: Y. Alimi, France - F. Setacci, Italy 15’ + 5’ Keynote lecture - Treatment of infrarenal chronic aortic occlusion g. marcucci, Italy

1435 • Early and mid-term results of surgical multibranched aortic dacron graft for hypogastric 7’ + 3’ revascularization during urgent abdominal aorto-iliac aneurysm treatment Presented by: D. ADAMI (author) Co-authors: R. Berchiolli, A. Del Corso, F. Benassi, M. Mari, M. Marconi Mauro Ferrari Pisa University Hospital | Pisa, Italy

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874 • Endovascular treatment of juxtarenal aortic dissections with iliac occlusions using bare metal stents, 7’ + 3 without proximal stent graft Presented by: A. CHATTERJEE (author) Fortis Hospital | Kolkata, India

646 • Effect of thrombus age in AAA on dissection properties and mass fractions of aneurysm wall 7’ + 3 Presented by: T. COHNERT Author: J. Tong Co-authors: T. Cohnert, P. Regitnig, J. Kohlbacher, R. Birner-Gruenberger, A.J. Schriefl, G. Sommer, G.A. Holzapfel Graz Medical University | Graz, Austria

810 • Early and mid-term outcome after surgical treatment of the abdomindal aortic inflammatory 7’ + 3 aneurysms Presented by: E. PRIFTI Author: E. Nuellari Co-authors: E. Prifti, A. Ibrahimi, M. Zeka, G. Caco University Hospital Center of Tirana | Tirana, Albania

1064 • Effects of aortic surgery on postoperative cardiac functions in patients who had previously undergone 7’ + 3 coronary artery bypass surgery Presented by: A. KARAGÖZ Author: A. Çelik Co-authors: A. Karagöz, Ö. Keskin, M.N. Küçükarslan Prof. Dr. Ilhan Ozdemir State Hospital | Giresun, Turkey

968 • Analysis of the learning curve of robot-assisted laparoscopic aortofemoral bypass 7’ + 3 Presented by: T. NOVOTNY (author) Co-authors: M. Dvorak, R. Staffa St. Anne’s University Hospital | Brno, Czech Republic

627 • Initial experience in robotics aortic surgery, how to start 7’ + 3 Presented by: B. SAINT-LÈBES (author) Co-authors: J. Galley, M. Le Gall, X. Chaufour, J.-P. Bossavy University Hospital Rangueil | Toulouse, France

14:30-16:30 Young cardiac and vascular investigator awarD ROOM GALLIENI 4

AWARD Moderators: I. Koncar, Serbia - D. Palombo, Italy - S. Schueler, UK - M. Thielmann, Germany Vascular Surgery 687 • Infections of intravascular bare metal stents, a review of literature 6’ + 2’ Presented by: W.-M. BOSMAN (Leiderdorp, The Netherlands) Co-authors: BLS. Borger van der Burg, HM Schuttevaer, S. Thoma, PPh Hedeman Joosten

537 • Early results of vascular reconstructions of blood accesses for hemodialysis 6’ + 2’ Presented by: M. Z. GHARIANI (Ariana, Tunisia) Co-authors: R. Kesraoui, A. Ben Youssef, S. Zairi, N. Azabou, M. Bousnina, D. Gaied, T. Kilani

1857 • Sutureless renal artery revascularization during open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair 6’ + 2’ Presented by: A. KAHLBERG (Milan, Italy) Co-authors: D. Mascia, Y. Tshomba, E. Civilini, G. Melissano, R. Chiesa

1845 • Juxtarenal aortic aneurysms and the different treatment options: long-term single-centre results 6’ + 2’ of open versus total endovascular repair with fenestrated grafts Presented by: R. SHAHVERDYAN (Cologne, Germany) Co-authors: M.P. Majd, M. Gawenda, J. Brunkwall

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584 • Renal artery stenting, a neverending story 6’ + 2’ Presented by: P. SIRIGNANO (Rome, Italy) Co-authors: L. Capoccia, D. Menna, E. Paciaroni, W. Mansour, E. Sbarigia, C. Setacci, F. Speziale

1431 • Abdominal aortic aneurysm wall stiffness correlates with the wall strength 6’ + 2’ Presented by: M. SLADOJEVIC (Belgrade, Serbia) Co-authors: I. Koncar, N. Mijailovic, D. Vasic, O. Radmili, M. Dragas, A. Peulic, N. Filipovic, L. Davidovic

Cardiac Surgery 1081 • Preoperative CT scan predicts abdominal events after surgery for acute aortic dissection type A 6’ + 2’ Presented by: P. BANERJEE (Basel, Switzerland) Co-authors: C. Theus, D. Inderbitzin, U. Schurr, F. Rueter, M. Grapow, O. Reuthebuch, F. Eckstein, P. Matt

738 • Mid-term results of the complex heart valves reconstruction in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy 6’ + 2’ Presented by: R. BURIAK (Kiev, Ukraine) Authors / Co-authors: A. Krykunov, K. Rudenko, A. Rusnak, R. Buriak; O. Luchynets Co-authors: C. Theus, D. Inderbitzin, U. Schurr, F. Rueter, M. Grapow, O. Reuthebuch, F. Eckstein, P. Matt

1171 • Сlinical and functional assessment of long-term follow-up of pulmonary thromboendarterectomy 6’ + 2’ Presented by: A. EDEMSKIY (Novosibirsk, Russia) Authors / Co-authors: A.M. Chernyavskiy, A.G. Edemskiy, M.A. Chernyavskiy, A.R. Tarkova, V.G. Efimenko, S.N. Ivanov

99 • Cardiac surgery in patients chronically infected with hepatitis c virus: long-term outcomes and 6’ + 2’ comparison to historical controls Presented by: D. EMERSON (Washington, USA) Co-authors: K. Dedinsky, R.L. Amdur, G. Trachiotis

1314 • Risk stratification for arterial switch operation in D-Transposition: a classification and regression 6’ + 2’ tree analysis Presented by: K. MA (Beijing, China) Co-authors: S. Li, Z. Hua, K. Yang, S. Hu, H. Zhang, X. Pan, Q. Chen

1461 • Minimally invasive surgery for rheumatic mitral valve replacement: review of 32 cases 6’ + 2’ Presented by: S. MAKANI (Casablanca, Morocco) Co-authors: H. Labsaili, H. Hejjaji, A.I. Ibamba, Y. Ettaoumi, A.A. Alami, B.-A. Mehadji

672 • Comparison of conduction disturbances between the two different approaches, the superior 6’ + 2’ transseptal and the interatrial groove for the mitral valve surgery Presented by: C. PAVY (Nantes, France) Co-authors: T. Senage, O. Al Habash, P. Despins, O. Baron

961 • Preservation of endothelial function of vascular grafts after short-time storage and warm 6’ + 2’ reperfusion with a recently developed preservation solution (Tiprotec) Presented by: G. VERES (Heidelberg, Germany) Co-authors: P. Hegedus, T. Radovits (Budapest - HU), S. Korkmaz, M. Karck, G. Szabó

16:00-18:00 Vascular workshop I - Measuring and sizing in planning endovascular procedures Only for pre-registered attendees ROOM GALLIENI 5 vascular Hands-on practice on 3Mensio software on imaging, sizing and planning endovascular repair for abdominal aortic aneurysms Course director and moderator: M. Matsagkas, Greece Course secretary: I. Koncar, Serbia • Theoretical I. Koncar, Serbia - M. Matsagkas, Greece • Hands-on practice N. KomiChilis, Greece - I. Koncar, Serbia P. Lerut, Belgium - M. Matsagkas, Greece • 5 workstations (10 participants)

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k 16.00-16.30 Coffee break 16:30-18:00 C3 Aortic Valve Surgery ROOM ATHéNA

cardiac Moderators: M. GLAUBER, Italy - O. OTO, Turkey 15’ + 5’ Keynote lecture - Do we still need stentless aortic valves? Z. SUTLIC, Croatia

664 • Long-term durability of a sutureless aortic valve: in vitro and in vivo evidences 7’ + 3’ Presented by: L. BEHR Author: F. Laborde Co-authors: L. Behr, N. Borenstein IMM Research | Paris, France

886 • Aortic valve replacement using the EDWARDS INTUITY TM Valve System: initial experience at a 7’ + 3’ large hospital in France Presented by: V. GARIBOLDI (author) Co-authors: A. Theron, D. Grisoli, L. Nee, V. Chalvignac, P. Morera, S. Leroux, C. Amanatiou, F. Collart Timone Hospital / Cardiac Surgery Department | Marseille, France

979 • One-year outcome of the Perceval S PIVOTAL trial: a European prospective multi-centre study 7’ + 3’ Presented by: M. BERTRAM Co-authors: T. Folliguet (Vandoeuvre-Lès-Nancy - FR); M. Shrestha, B. Meuris and W. Flameng (Leuven - BE); S. Sarikouch, K. Hoeffler and A.H averich (Hannover - DE); F. Madonna (Pessac - FR); C. Banfi (Geneva - CH); A. Prat (Lille - FR); J.-C. Roussel and D. Duveau (Nantes - FR); H. Jakob (Essen - DE); M. Bechtel and AMM. Laczkovics (Bochum - DE); M. Stalder and T. Carrel (Bern - CH); F. Laborde (Paris - FR) Multi-centre study: Hannover Medical School | Hannover, Germany University Hospital of Brabois | Vandoeuvre-Lès-Nancy, France U.Z. Gasthuisberg | Leuven, Belgium University Heart Hospital | Pessac, France University Hospitals and School of Medicine|Geneva, Switzerland Cardiologic Hospital | Lille, France Hospital Laennec | Nantes, France University of Essen, West German Heart Center | Essen, Germany Ruhr University | Bochum, Germany Inspital | Bern, Switzerland Institut Mutualiste Montsouris | Paris, France

1557 • The Perceval aortic bioprosthesis: interest and results in patients with small aortic annulus 7’ + 3’ Presented by: M. BERTRAM Co-authors: L. Nicolas, M. Bertram, E. Villa (Brescia, IT), M. Shrestha (Hannover - DE), F. Laborde (Paris - FR), M. Elfarra, P. Maureira, C. Sirbu, T. Folliguet, Y. Liu University Hospital of Brabois | Vandoeuvre-Lès-Nancy, France

1488 • Analysis of blood hematological and clinical parameters in patients with implanted sutureless 7’ + 3’ aortic Perceval S valves Presented by: T. NIKLEWSKI (author) Co-authors: K. Filipiak, M. Zembala Jr, R. Przybylski, T. Kukulski, M. Zembala Silesian Center for Heart Diseases | Zabrze, Poland

1908 • The right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction with xenopericardial grafts during Ross procedure 7’ + 3’ in elderly patients Presented by: R. SHARIFULIN Author: A. Bogachev-Prokophiev Co-authors: A. Karaskov, S. Zheleznev, I. Demin, R. Sharifulin, A. Open State Research Institute Circulation Pathology | Novosibirsk, Russia

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1168 • Performance of the trifecta stented bioprosthesis compared to the 3F stentless equine bioprosthesis 7’ + 3’ in the aortic position Presented by: A. AHMED (author) Co-authors: OC Nzwei, ANJ Graham Royal Victoria Hospital | Belfast, UK

16:30-18:00 C4 Mitral valve surgery ROOM RISSO 6

cardiac Moderators: T. FOLLIGUET, France - M. LASKAR, France 15’ + 5’ Keynote lecture - Percutaneous mitral surgery: MitraClip indications and results J.-F. OBADIA, France

1087 • Mitral valve repair: Is It a safe technique? 7’ + 4’ Presented by: A. ARÉVALO Author: M. Bueno Co-authors: J.M. González Santos, A. Arévalo, J. López, M.J. Dalmau, M.E. Arnáiz University Hopital of Salamanca | Salamanca, Spain

1794 • Facile approach in complex mitral valve repair: 2-year follow-up 7’ + 4’ Presented by: M. DEL RIO (author) Co-authors: S. Jin, C. Jovanov, H. Karimi Riverside Community Hospital | Murrieta, USA

1062 • Rapid, reliable repair of mitral regurgitation using « Z-Plasty » posterior annular suturing technique 7’ + 4’ for implantation of the cg future band Presented by: S. GUNDRY (author) Co-author: W. Ehrman The International Heart and Lung Institute | Palm Springs, USA

643 • Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and natriuretic peptide levels in patients with sinus rhythm 7’ + 4’ and severe left atrial enlargement following mitral valve surgery: early and late changes Presented by: S. HYLLÉN (author) Co-authors: S. Nozohoor, C. Meurling, P. Wierup, J. Sjögren Skane University Hospital | Lund, Sweden

762 • Surgical management of acute mitral valve insufficiency 7’ + 4’ Presented by: M. VITALIE Author: V. Moscalu Co-authors: Gh. Manolache, S. Barnaciuc, V. Morozan, A. Slobozeanu, V.V. Moscalu, A. Margineanu, Iu. Guzgan, A. Batrinac Clinical Republican Hospital | Chisinau, Moldova

691 • Mitral valve replacement with biological and mechanical prostheses in patient with sinus 7’ + 4’ and permanent atrial fibrillation Presented by: E. SHCHEBUNYAEVA (author) Co-authors: R. Muratov, S. Babenko, N. Soboleva, L. Bockeria Bakoulev Scientific Center | Moscow, Russia

16:30-18:00 V2 Cerebrovascular Disease ROOM hermès

VASCULAR Moderators: M. Dragas, Serbia - G. Marcucci, Italy 15’ + 5’ Keynote lecture - The role of best medical therapy in the treatment of asymptomatic carotid stenosis I. Droc, Romania 1337 • Intracranial aneurysms in patients with severe carotid disease 7’ + 3’ Presented by: P. GAJIN Author: DJ. Radak Co-authors: V. Sotirovic, S. Babic, S. Tanaskovic, P. Gajin, P. Matic, N. Ilijevski Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute | Belgrade, Serbia

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1504 • Eversion carotid endarterectomy without shunt: about 1385 cases 7’ + 3’ Presented by: S. BEN AHMED (author) Co-authors: T. Maumias, G. Couchet, J.-P. Ribal, E. Rosset University Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand | Clermont-Ferrand, France

647 • Carotid surgery in octogenarian women? 7’ + 3’ Presented by: T. COHNERT (author) Co-authors: J. Fruhmann, S. Koter, P. Konstantiniuk, A. Baumann Graz Medical University | Graz, Austria

849 • Can patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis benefit from the treatment? 7’ + 3’ Presented by: M. DRAGAS (author) Co-authors: I. Koncar, P. Mutavdzic, M. Sladojevic, M. Colic, I. Cinara, M. Markovic, L. Davidovic Serbian Clinical Centre | Belgrade, Serbia

1834 • Temporal trends in perioperative safety of carotid endarterectomy for asymptomatic stenosis 7’ + 3’ Presented by: A. MUNSTER (author) Co-authors: A. Franchini, M.I. Qureshi 1, A. Thapar 1, A.H. Davies Imperial College London | London, UK

822 • Results after external carotid artery endarterectomy with the resection of internal carotid artery 7’ + 3’ Presented by: A. SHATRAVKA Author: G. Sokurenko Co-authors: A. Shatravka, O. Akifyeva, I. Loginov, S. Juzvinkevich Pavlovs State Medical University | Saint-Petersburg, Russia

1318 • Carotid angioplasty and stenting is safe and effective for carotid restenosis treatment after 7’ + 3’ eversion endarterectomy: early and long-term results Presented by: S. TANASKOVIC (author) Co-authors: P. Popov, Z. Rancic (Zurich – CH), D. Sagic, Z. Antonic, N. Aleksic, S. Babic, P. Matic, D. Jocic, P. Gajin, N. Ilijevski, Dj. Radak Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute | Belgrade, Serbia

18:00-20:00 OPENING CEREMONY CEREMONY Professor Thierry Folliguet, Professor Marc Laskar, Organisers Professor Lazar Davidovic, Scientific Programme Commitee Professor Patrick BAQUE, Dean of the Nice Medical School Professor Domenico Palombo, President of the ESCVS Professor Otzekin OTO: Invitation to the ESCVS 2015, Istanbul,Turkey

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Saturday, 26 April 2014

08:30-10:30 C5 Coronary surgery ROOM ATHéNA CARDIAC Moderators: T. Folliguet, France - G. Tinica, Romania Keynote lectures 15’ + 5’ • Robotic coronary surgery (off-pump) J.-L. Jansens, Belgium 15’ + 5’ • Advanced coronary surgery through small incisions P.Y. ETIENNE, Belgium

863 • Incidence of use of pump support in 1455 patients with OPCAB as intention to treat strategy for 7’ + 3’ coronary artery disease Presented by: S. PANDE (author) Co-authors: S.K. Agarwal, Siddharth CR, A. Bansal, M. Tripathi, P. Tewari, P. Goyal, D. Gupta Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences | Lucknow, India

1164 • Does the internal mammary artery harvesting impair the transcutaneous oxygen pressure 7’ + 3’ measurement (TcPO2) on the chest wall? Presented by: A. MAMELI (author) Co-authors: M. Bordas, G. Biland, S. Sekkal, E. Ostyn, I. Orsel, I. Desormais, Ph. Lacroix, M. Laskar University Hospital Dupuytren | Limoges, France

743 • OPCAB surgery and simultaneous treatment of atrial fibrillation: technical patterns and results 7’ + 3’ about 44 consecutive patients Presented by: D. GRANDMOUGIN (author) Co-authors: J.-P. Maureira, F. Vanhuyse, M. Elfarra, A. Fiore, N. Laurent, E. Portocarrero, Y. Liu, M. Bertram, J.-P. Villemot, T. Folliguet Hospitals of Brabois, Nancy University Hospital | Vandœuvre-Lès-Nancy, France

1041 • Influence on surgery and results of intraoperative transit-time flowmetry assessment of blood flow 7’ + 3’ of coronary bypasses Presented by: L. BARAUKOV (author) Co-authors: V. Shumavets, A. Smalgkov, S. Kazlov, Y. Ostrovsky Belarus Cardiology Centre | Minsk, Belarus

1091 • Outcomes of redo OPCAB vs. redo ONCAB 7’ + 3’ Presented by: L. BLAU (author) Co-author: M.K. Ramchandani Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, USA

942 • The platelet reactivity after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with double 7’ antithrombotic therapy: impact of genetic polymorphisms Presented by: E. GOLUKHOVA (author) Co-authors: M. Ryabinina, N. Bulaeva, M. Grigoryan, M. Kubova Bakoulev Scientific Center | Moscow, Russia

1050 • Analysis of immediate results of OPCAB in patients with type II diabetes mellitus 7’ Presented by: V. GUTOVSKIY (author) Co-authors: A. Rudenko, V. Ursulenko, L. Dzakhoieva, S. Rudenko, O. Gogayeva, N. Rudenko National Amosovs Institute | Kiev, Ukraine

551 • Aspirin resistance after coronary artery bypass grafting evaluated by the VerifyNow test 7’ Presented by: H. HOUMAIDA (author) Co-authors: A. Piccardo, G. Biland, J. Hajj-Chahine and P. Menu (Poitiers – FR), S. Ponsonnard, I. Somliy, F. Rollé, A. Le Guyader University Hospital Dupuytren| Limoges, France

942 / 1050 / 551 • Common discussion 9’ Saturday, 26 April 2014 APRIL 24 - 25 - 26 - 27 21 ESCVS APRIL 24 - 25 - 26 - 27 International Congress of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery

08:30-10:30 C6 Update on endocarditis: Joint session with the International Society for CardioVascular Infectious disease (ISCVID) ROOM GALLIENI 1/2

CARDIAC Moderators: S. SCHUELER, UK - D. TAYLOR, USA Keynote lectures 15’ + 5’ • Evaluation of the impact of early valve surgery on the outcome of infective endocarditis: the pitfalls of observational studies B. Hoen, France 15’ + 5’ • Multiresistant pathogens as causes of endocarditis: prevalence and management? J. MIRO, Spain 15’ • Early cardiac surgery in IE patients complicated with ischemic stroke and other selected groups of patients B. Barsic, Croatia 10’ • The impact of preoperative limb embolisation in active infective left-sided endocarditis C. BINNER, Germany 15’ + 5’ • Repair or valve replacement in the treatment of IE: which is better? I. Rudez, Croatia 15’ + 5’ • When is the optimal timing for surgery? D. PEREDA, Spain

08:30-10:30 Vascular Symposium I – AAA ROOM Hermès VASCULAR Moderators: C. DZINISCH, Hungary - L. Davidovic, Serbia Keynote lectures 15’ + 5’ • The role of laparoscopy in vascular surgery Y. Alimi, France 15’ + 5’ • Surgery of the renal artery F. Koskas, France 15’ + 5’ • Osteoprotegerin: new marker of abdominal aortic aneurysm V. Treska, Czech Republic 15’ + 5’ • Endovascular anchors in EVAR P. Kasprzak, Germany 15’ + 5’ • Comparison of long-term renal function outcome between endovascular and open repair for AAA F. Grego, Italy 15’ + 5’ • Abdominal compartment syndrome, an update on diagnosis and treatment M. BjÖrck, Sweden

08:30-10:30 C7 Challenges in transatlantic LVAD/ECMO Management – part 1 ROOM RISSO 7 CARDIAC Moderators: I. GREGORIC, USA - P. LEPRINCE, France - Z. SUTLIC, Croatia Debate - Should transplantation be reserved only for patients with LVAD complications? • Yes J.-N. TROCHU, France • No J. LONG, USA Debate - Device infections: resolved problem? • Yes I. GREGORIC, USA • No P.-Y. LITZLER, France Debate - LVAD acquired aortic insuficiency: to treat or not to treat? • Yes E. POTAPOV, Germany • No E. McGEE, USA

08:30-10:30 R&D Session ROOM RISSO 8 R & D Moderators: M. LASKAR, France - l. VoN SEGESSER, Switzerland

1472 • An ex-vivo evaluation of blood coagulation and thromboresistance of two extracorporeal circuit 6’ + 3’ coatings with reduced and full heparin dose Presented by: C. BAUFRETON (author) Co-authors: L. Teligui, E. Dalmayrac, G. Mabilleau, L. Macchi, A. Godon, J.-J. Corbeau, A.S. Denommé, E. Bouquet, C. Boer (Amsterdam – NL) University Hospital of Angers | Angers, France

920 • RotaFlow and CentriMag extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation support systems as treatment 6’ + 3’ strategies for refractory cardiogenic shock Presented by: A. LOFORTE (author) Co-authors: E. Pilato, S. Martin Suarez, G. Folesani, S. Castrovinci, G. Jafrancesco, G. Murana, F. Grigioni, G. Frascaroli, R. Di Bartolomeo, G. Marinelli S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna University | Bologna, Italy

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777 • Surgical versus catheter ablation for lone atrial fibrillation, intermediate-term success rate: 7’ + 3’ a randomized trial Presented by: R. BEUKEMA Authors: R.J. Beukema, A. Elvan Co-authors: A.R. Ramdat Misier, J.J.J. Smit, P.P.H.M. Delnoy, H.T. Sie Isala Hospital | Zwolle, The Netherlands

1023 • Single-centre initial experience with Thoraflex hybrid prosthesis for frozen elephant trunk 7’ + 3’ Presented by: G. CONCISTRÈ Author: V.G. Ruggieri Co-authors: A. Antonazzo, G. Concistre, A. Albertini, B. Madaffari, A. Agnino S. Anna Hospital | Catanzaro, Italy

481 • Perventricular device closure of muscular ventricular septal defects on beating hearts: immediate 7’ + 3’ and long-term follow-up results in a cohort with 35 patients Presented by: K. LIN Author: Changping Gan Co-authors: Shuhua Luo, Hong Tang, Ke Lin, Qi An West China Hospital, Sichuan University | Chengdu, China

9003 • E-mesh device 7’ + 4’ Presented by: O. REUTHEBUCH (author) University Hospital Basel | Basel, Switzerland

1625 • Safe use of automatic knot fastener in cardiac surgery 6’ + 3’ Presented by: B. M. GERSAK Author: K. Praprotnik Co-author: J.S. Sauer Lsi Solutions | Victor, USA

1821 • Echo guided off-pump mitral valve repair 6’ Presented by: K. RUCINSKAS (author) Co-authors: V. Janusauskas, D. Zakarkaite, R. Samalavicius, A. Aidietis Vilnius University, Dpt of Cardiovascular Medicine | Vilnius, Lithuania

1059 • Off-pump transapical neochord approach: 4 selected cases 6’ Presented by: A. COLLI (author) Co-authors: E. Manzam, F. Zucchetta, C. Saruis, G. Pittarello, G. Speziale, G. Gerosa University Hospital Dubrava | Padova, Italy

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682 • Smaller self-expanding cannulas for MICS 6’ + 3’ Presented by: L.K. VON SEGESSER (author) Co-authors: D. Berdajs, P. Tozzi, S. Abdel-Sayed, E. Ferrari CHUV University Hospital | Lausanne, Switzerland

902 • Synthetic scaffolds with anti-inflammtory effects for vascular prosthesis 6’ + 3’ Presented by: B. ALIAKBARIAN (author) Co-authors: E. Arab-Tehrany, A. Hasani, A. Tamayol, D. Palmieri, N. Annabi, A.A. Casazza, P. Perego, A. Khademhosseini, D. Palombo University of Genoa | Genoa, Italy

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467 • Successful 1-device treatment of intracranial giant and/or wide neck aneursyms: 3 essential 6’ + 3’ in vivo experimental designs for pre-clinical evaluation Presented by: Y. NAKAYAMA (author) Co-authors: T. Satow, E. Hamano, T. Mizuno, M. Funayama, D. Ishi, M. Hayashi, T. Moriwaki, H. Kawajiri National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center | Osaka, Japan

724 • Indigenously developed vascular prostheses and patches basex with antimicrobial, 6’ + 3’ impermeable and thrombo-resistant properties in cardiovascular surgery Presented by: R. ABDULGASANOV Author: L.A. Bockeria Co-authors: R. Abdulgasanov, V. Arakelyan, N. Gamzaev, S. Sebastian Bakoulev Scientific Center | Moscow, Russia

k 10.30-11.00 Coffee break 11:00-12:30 C8 Coronary Surgery ROOM ATHéNA CARDIAC Moderators: S. PRAPAS, Greece - F. DOGUET, France 15’ + 5’ Keynote lecture - Which conduit for which patient? O. Oto, Turkey

1092 • Cabrol-type proximal anastomosis technique in coronary artery bypass surgery 7’ + 3’ Presented by: T.S. KIM (author) Co-author: C.Y. Na (Daegu – KR) Sejong General Hospital | Bucheon, Republic of Korea

722 • Does adding low dose steroids to magnesium reduce the incidence of atrial fibrillation post 7’ + 3’ coronary artery bypass grafting operations in obese patients? Presented by: H. SHOKRI (author) Co-author: I. Ali Ain Shams University | Cairo, Egypt

272 • Simultaneous carotid stenting and cabg, long-term results of the sharp study 7’ + 3’ Presented by: P. NARDI (author) Co-authors: G. Saitto, G.A. Chiariello, J. Zeitani, A. Pellegrino, F. Versaci, L. Chiariello Policlinic of Rome | Rome, Italy

1843 • Obesity increases incidence of heart failure after opcab surgery 7’ + 3’ Presented by: F. KHALIEL (author) Co-authors: M. Laflamme, R. Cartier King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

685 • Lambda graft with the radial artery or free left internal mammary artery anastomosed to the 7’ + 3’ right internal mammary artery: flow dynamics Presented by: E. PRIFTI (author) Co-authors: M. Bonacchi and G. Giunti (Florence – IT), K. Krakulli, M. Zeka University Hospital Center of Tirana | Tirana, Albania

319 • Apelin is a marker of coronary artery stenosis and atherosclerotic plaque stability 7’ + 3’ Presented by: Y. ZHOU (author) Co-authors: Y. Zhou, S.B. Qiao, Y. Wang Fuwai Hospital | Beijing, China

1058 • Pretreatment with levosimendan improves heart function in off-pump coronary artery 7’ + 3’ bypass grafting Presented by: N. BRADIC (co-author) Author: I. Husedzinovic University Hospital Dubrava | Zagreb, Croatia

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11:00-12:30 C9 Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta ROOM GALLIENI 1/2 CARDIAC Moderator: J.-P. VERHOYE - A. ANSELMI, France

1542 • Aortic root remodeling with external aortic annuloplasty in the treatment of acute type A aortic 7’ + 3’ dissection: short-term results Presented by: M.-C. MORGANT (author) Co-authors: O. Bouchot, G. Malapert, H. Houmaida, R. Brenot University Hospital Dijon | Dijon, France

1079 • Replacement of ascending aorta with different types of valve-containing conduit: single-centre 7’ + 3’ experience Presented by: I. ANDRALOITS (author) Co-authors: V. Shumavets, A. Shket, S. Spiridonau, S. Kurganovich, N. Semenova, L. Baraukova, Y. Osrtovsky Belarus Cardiology Centre | Minsk, Belarus

1713 • Aortic wall thickness could be an important parameter in pathogenesis of acute aortic dissection 7’ + 3’ Presented by: J. BENEDIK (author) Co-authors: D. Wendt, K. Pilarzcyk, F. Mourad, K. Tsagakis, D. S. Dohle, E. Zykina, H. A.Baba, H. Jakob West German Heart Center Essen | Essen, Germany

1884 • Retrograde dissection after aortic arch repair: improvement in intraoperative management 7’ + 3’ Presented by: T. GANDET (author) Co-authors: L. Canaud, P. Rouviere, J.-M. Frapier, R. Demaria, B. Albat Arnaud de Villeneuve Hospital | Montpellier, France

1202 • Dilated ascending aorta: is reductive ascending aortoplasty really forgotten? 7’ + 3’ Presented by: M. FABRI Author: Z. Jonjev Co-authors: M. Rosic, V. Torbica, A. Redzek, M. Fabri, Aleksandar, Miklos Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases of Vojvodina | Sremska Kamenica, Serbia

1799 • Surgical treatment for unruptured aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva 7’ + 3’ Presented by: L. XIN-JIN (author) Co-authors: Q. Jun-Tao, W. Yue-Tang, W. Wei Fu Wai Hospital | Beijing, China

999 • New approach to aortic root reconstruction in patient with aneurysm of ascending aorta 7’ + 3’ Presented by: S. BOLDYREV (author) Co-authors: K. Barbukhatty, V. Magamet, G. Kim, V. Porhanov Regional Clinic Hospital 1 | Krasnodar, Russia

1827 • First experience with proximal scallop on thoracic stent-graft for the treatment of aortic 7’ + 3’ arch aneurysms Presented by: J.-M. ALSAC (author) Co-authors: S. El Batti, F. Alomran, M. Abou Rjeili, R. De Blic, M. Sapoval, J.-N. Fabiani, P. Julia HEGP Georges Pompidou European Hospital | Paris, France

1486 • Antegrade thoracic endovascular aortic repair via the ascending aorta 7’ + 3’ Presented by: K. FUJII (author) Co-authors: T. Saga, H. Kitayama Kinki University | Osaka, Japan

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11:00-12:30 V3 Peripheral arterial occlusive diseases ROOM HERmès VASCULAR Moderators: V. ArakelYan, Russia - S. Baktiroglu, Turkey - A.GIANNOUKAS, Greece Keynote lectures 12’ + 3’ • Diabetes mellitus and peripheral arterial disease: how does it affect surgical planning? W. Kuczmik, Poland 12’ + 3’ • Indications for revascularization in diabetic foot S. Baktiroglu, Turkey

775 • Prevalence of erectile dysfunction in male sufferers of peripheral vascular disease: 7’ + 3’ a retrospective cohort study Presented by: S. BENARAGAMA (author) Co-authors: M. Chan, S. Thom, A. Muneer, T. Richards University College London Hospitals - NHS Trust | London, UK

1355 • What is the best type of femorofemoral anastomosis for crossover bypass? 7’ + 3’ Presented by: A. GURBUZ Author: M. Akyüz Co-authors: H. Cakir, I. Yurekli, K. Donmez, B. Eygi, A. Sahin, M. Senol, M. Kestelli Ege University Medicine Faculty | Izmir, Turkey

1013 • Technical success of the OffRoad Re-entry Catheter System among demographic and clinical 7’ + 3’ patient subgroups: analysis from the RE-ROUTE trial Presented by: K. KEIRSE (author) Co-authors: A. Schmidt, E. Blessing, J. Diaz-Cartelle (on behalf of the RE-ROUTE Investigators) Regional Hospital Heilig Hart Tienen | Tienen, Belgium

1852 • Use of drugcoated balloon angioplasty as first line treatment for all SFA lesions 7’ + 3’ Presented by: K. KEIRSE (author) Co-authors: B. Joos; J. Verbist and P. Peeters (Bonheiden, BE); M. Bosiers, K. Deloose and J. Callaert (Dendermonde – BE) Regional Hospital Heilig Hart Tienen | Tienen, Belgium

1253 • Prevalence and prognostic value of cognitive impairment in a cohort of subjects hospitalized 7’ + 3’ for symptomatic peripheral arterial disease Presented by: I. DESORMAIS (author) Co-authors: U. Kassianoff, F. Pesteil, R. Senamaud, G. Biland, Ph. Lacroix University Hospital Dupuytren | Limoges, France

1320 • Percutaneous transluminal angiopasty with drug-eluting baloons for salvage of infrainguinal 7’ + 3’ arterial bypass grafts Presented by: E. SAN NORBERTO (author) Co-authors: J. H. Taylor, I. Estévez, R. Fuente, C. Vaquero Valladolid University Hospital | Valladolid, Spain

11:00-12:30 C10 Challenges in transatlantic LVAD/ECMO Management – part 2 ROOM RISSO 7

CARDIAC Moderators: I. GREGORIC, USA - P. LEPRINCE, France - Z. SUTLIC, Croatia

Debate - vW factor deficiency: lesser problem with centrifugal pumps? •Yes S. NATHAN, USA - R. RADOVANCEVIC, USA • No A. VINCENTELLI, France Debate - Biventricular failure • BiVAD M. STRÜBER, Germany • TAH F. ARABIA, USA Debate - ECMO is the best option for the treatment of acute heart failure before LVAD •Yes B. BIOCINA, Croatia • No A. EL-BANAYOSY, USA

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11:00-12:30 V4 MISCELLANEOUS i ROOM RISSO 8 VASCULAR Moderators: R. HASSEN-KHODJA, France - J. SZMIDT, Poland 15’ + 5’ Keynote lecture - Vascular trauma of pediatric patients K. Özisik, Turkey

1174 • Trauma of vascular system: single-centre experience 7’ + 3’ Presented by: J. MOLACEK (author) Co-authors: V.Treska, B.Certik, K.Houdek Pilsen University Hospital | Pilsen, Czech Republic

1073 • Radiofrequency ablation of prevertebral sympathetic ganglia in patients with essential arterial 7’ + 3’ hypertension for lowering blood pressure Presented by: B. BATSAK (author) Co-author: G. Knyshov National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery | Kiev, Ukraine

569 • Superficialization by transposition of the basilic vein: prospective study of 28 cases 7’ + 3’ Presented by: M. Z. GHARIANI (author) Co-authors: A. Ben Youssef, S. Zairi, N. Azabou, R. Kesraoui, M. Bousnina, D. Gaied, T. Kilani Abderrahmen Mami Hospital, Medical School of Tunis & University El Manar | Ariana, Tunisia

1643 • Illness severity scoring systems and risk prediction in vascular intensive care admissions: 7’ + 3’ which score is best for contemporary practice? Presented by: N. HYNES (author) Co-authors: M. Dover, W. Tawfick, S. Sultan Western Vascular Institute | Galway, Ireland

1534 • Acute mesenteric ischemia: timeline and diagnostic procedures, single-centre experience 7’ + 3’ Presented by: H. JÄRVE (author) Co-authors: A.Starkopf, H.Toim, T.Ellervee Tartu University Hospital | Tartu, Estonia

607 • Infected pseudoaneurysms of femoral artery: cryopreserved metal-based saphenous veins are 7’ + 3’ an effective treatment option Presented by: M. MENEGOLO (author) Co-authors: I. Morelli, M. Piazza, M. Antonello, P. Frigatti, F. Grego University of Padova | Padova, Italy

572 • Thoracoscopic sympathectomy using single port versus multiple ports as a treatment for palmar 7’ + 3’ hyperhidrosis Presented by: M. MUHAMMAD Author / Co-author: M. Ibrahim, A. Allam King Fahd Hospital | Al-Madina Al-Munawara, Saudi Arabia Suez Canal University | Cairo, Egypt

12:30-13:00 René Leriche lecture: Ethical problems in cardiovascular surgery ROOM ATHéNA Presented by: D. Palombo, Italy Introduction by L. Davidovic, Serbia

 13.00-14.30 Break and lunch symposia 13:00-14:30 Cardiac poster session II ROOM GALLIENI 4 POSTERS Moderators: T. Folliguet, France - M. Zembala, Poland 936 • Splenectomy in active infective endocarditis: simultaneous or 2-stage procedure? 3’ + 2’ Presented by: C. BINNER (author) Co-authors: P. Dohmen, K. Binner-Oussenek, S. Bayer, M. Borger, M. Misfeld, F. W. Mohr Heart Center Leipzig | Leipzig, Germany

981 • Fifteen-year single-center’s experience with hypothermic circulatory arrest: what have we learned? 3’ + 2’ Presented by: M. HARMOUCHE (author) Co-authors: R. Belhaj Soulami, H. Corbineau, E. Flecher, X. Beneux, A. Leguerrier, J.-P. Verhoye Pontchaillou Hospital | Rennes, France

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312 • Comparison of conventional and perventricular off-pump methods of ventricular septal 3’ + 2’ defects closure Presented by: G. ZAITSEV Authors: A. Omelchenko, G. Zaitsev Co-authors: Yu. Gorbatykh, O. Malakhova State Research Institute of Circulation Pathology | Novosibirsk, Russia

919 • Predictors of surgical site infection following cardiac surgery 3’ + 2’ Presented by: L. VELICKI Author: B. Mihajlovic Co-authors: N. Cemerlic-Adjic, Lj. Markovic-Denic (Belgrade – YU), T. Popov, L. Velicki, A. Redzek, Z. Jonjev, M. Fabri Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases Vojvodina | Sremska Kamenica, Serbia

713 • Left ventricle reconstruction by endoventricular spiral plication for ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy 3’ + 2’ Presented by: M. KUINOSE (author) Co-authors: H. Ogino, K. Matsuyama Tokyo Medical University | Tokyo, Japan

1633 • Structural cardiac defects connected with increased nuchal translucency in Slovenian population 3’ + 2’ Presented by: K. PRAPROTNIK (co-author) Author: B. M. Gersak Diagnostic Centre Strah | Domzale, Slovenia

1360 • Management of post open cardiac surgery sternum complications with 1-stage sternum 3’ + 2’ and rib resection and flap reconstruction Presented by: S. POJHAN Author: F. Sadegh Beigee Co-author: S. Mehrabi Sisakht Shahid Behshti University of Medical Science | Teheran, Iran

1635 • Can we predict total amount of post-operative drainage in elective cardiac surgery? 3’ + 2’ Presented by: K. PRAPROTNIK Author: B. M. Gersak Co-authors: K. Praprotnik, M. Petricevic Kbc Zagreb – Rebro | Zagreb, Croatia

210 • Transcriptional profile of c-kit positive cardiac stem-progenitor cells (c-kitpos ecscs) 3’ + 2’ Presented by: T. THEOLOGOU (author) Co-authors: M. Field, A. Oo, M. Kuduvalli, M. Perez-Casal, C. Waring, G. Ellison, D. Torella, B. Nadal-Ginard Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital | Liverpool, UK

793 • Changes of myocardial viability according to positron emission tomography after intracoronary 3’ + 2’ application of stem bone marrow cells Presented by: A. NEMKOV (author) Co-authors: V. Sedov, S. Beliy, D. Rizkova, J. Nesteruk, V. Lukashenko, V. Komok, N. Bunenkov, A. Kobak, R. Azovtsev, A. Kalenichenko SPMU - St. Petersburg State Medical University | St. Petersburg, Russia

1090 • Early results of reconstructive surgery of post infarction left ventricular aneurysms on beating heart 3’ + 2’ Presented by: A. JALILOV Author: A.I. Skopin Co-authors: L. Bockeria, V. Merzlyakov, I. Klyuchnikov, M. Salomov, N. Gatamova, R. Ibragimov, A. Jalilov Bakoulev Center | Moscow, Russia

1631 • Cardiopulmonary bypass and antiplatelet therapy in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass 3’ + 2’ grafting Presented by: B. M. GERSAK Author: K. Praprotnik Co-authors: B. M. Gersak, M. Petricevic Kbc Rebro | Zagreb, Croatia

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1503 • Effects of sequential anastomosing on perfusion pressure in coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: 3’ + 2’ an experimental study Presented by: A. GURBUZ Author: H. Cakir Co-authors: I. Yurekli, K. Donmez, B. Eygi, M. Akyüz, E. Celik, B. Tekeli, M. Kestelli Katip Celebi University Ataturk Education and Training Hospital | Izmir, Turkey

1385 • Regional hypothermia prevents ischemia in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery: 3’ + 2’ a prospective randomized study Presented by: O. GÜRER Authors / Co-authors: O. Gürer, A.O. Arslan Hospitalium Hospitals, Camlica | Istanbul, Turkey

1203 • Bilateral sceletonized IMA: “in situ” grafts for myocardial revascularization 3’ + 2’ Presented by: M. FABRI Author: Z. Jonjev Co-authors: M. Rosic, V. Torbica, A. Redzek, M. Fabri Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases of Vojvodina | Sremska Kamenica, Serbia

1068 • Prospective analysis of factors affecting 12 months grafts patency after elective coronary artery 3’ + 2’ bypass grafting Presented by: R. KALAWSKI Author: P. Bugajski Co-authors: R. Kalawski, K. Greberski J Strus City Hospital | Poznan, Poland

1381 • Red cell distribution width as a biomarker for predicting mortality after cardiac surgery 3’ + 2’ Presented by: A. KUCUKER (author) Co-authors: M. Gokcimen, S. Alp Kucuker, L. Cetin, E. Uguz, A. Bilgic, U. Ercelik, E. Sener Atatürk Training and Research Hospital | Ankara, Turkey

13:00-14:30 Vascular Poster Session II ROOM GALLIENI 7 POSTERS Moderators: M. Dragas, Serbia - J. Molacek, Czech Republic - T. Ulus, Turkey

836 • Acute lower limb ischemia thrombolysis with short period ultra high-dose rt-PA 3’ + 2’ Presented by: R. SAMAD Author: A. Falkowski Co-authors: R. Samad, A. Kazimierczak, S. Mokrzynski ESVS Polish Society for Vascular Surgery | Szczecin, Poland

252 • Hybrid techniques for treatment of varicose veins: combined new and conventional technologies 3’ Presented by: C. BARALDI (author) Co-authors: M. Carelli, T. Spina Tricarico Clinic | Catanzaro, Italy

253 • Endovenous laser treatment (ELT) of small saphenous vein: our experience 3’ Presented by: C. BARALDI (author) Co-authors: M. Carelli, T. Spina Tricarico Clinic | Catanzaro, Italy

252 / 253 • Common discussion 2’

837 • Venogram and pelvic vein embolization: under-reported valuable tool for treatment of varicose 3’ + 2’ veins in lower limbs Presented by: S. BENARAGAMA (author) Co-authors: P. Refinetti, C. Bishop, O. Agu, JAS. Brookes, T. Richards University College London Hospitals - NHS Trust | London, UK

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536 • Early results of surgery for making blood access for hemodialysis 3’ + 2’ Presented by: CM. Z. GHARIANI (author) Co-authors: R. Kesraoui, A. Ben Youssef, S. Zairi, N. Azabou, M. Bousnina, D. Gaied, T. Kilani Abderrahmen Mami Hospital | Ariana, Tunisia

1035 • Safe and fast proximal aortic control using an aortic balloon through direct graft puncture for 3’ + 2’ the explantation of an abdominal endograft with suprarenal fixation Presented by: G. KOUVELOS (author) Co-authors: M. Peroulis, V. Mpouris, M. Matsagkas University of Ioannina, Medical School | Ioannina, Greece

420 • Is the endovascular repair a reasonable solution for mycotic aneurysm of thoracic aorta? 3’ + 2’ Presented by: I. MARJANOVIC (author) Co-authors: A. Tomic, M. Sarac, S. Rusovic Military Medical Academy | Belgrade, Serbia

620 • Evolution of the peripheral vascular disease population over 15 years - trends in patient demographics, 3’ + 2’ drugs and disease status Presented by: J. McILHENNY (author) Co-authors: V. Sinclair, R.J. Holdsworth NHS Forth Valley | Glasgow, UK

1117 • The ideal repair of aortic stump with Adventitial inversion/overlay technique in aortic dissection/ 3’ + 2’ aneurysm Presented by: T. OKADA (author) Co-authors: T. Maruyama, T. Kusumose, K. Watanabe, T. Sumida, N. Minato Kansai Medical University | Osaka, Japan

1510 • Femoral angioplasty and stenting without contrast injection with use of intraoerative angioscopy 3’ + 2’ (direct intraluminal vision) Presented by: J. PONIEWIERSKI (author) Surgical Center CMCO Côte d’Opale | Boulogne-sur-Mer, France

904 • Surgical approach to the treatment of testicular veins phlebohypertension 3’ + 2’ Presented by: S. PRYADKO (author) Co-authors: A. Malinin, M. Dzhabaeva, S. Sergeev Bakoulev Center | Moscow, Russia

1319 • Beneficial effects of intraarterial and intravenous pge1 in intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury 3’ Presented by: E. San Norberto (author) Co-authors: J.H. Taylor, I. Estévez, R. Fuente, C. Vaquero Valladolid University Hospital | Valladolid, Spain

1321 • Endovascular treatment is an accurate option for aortoenteric secondary fistulae inta sc d patients 3’ Presented by: E. San Norberto (author) Co-authors: J.A. Brizuela, J. H. Taylor, I. Estévez, R. Fuente, C. Vaquero

1362 • Splenic aneurysms: endovascular treatment 3’ Presented by: C. Vaquero (author) Co-authors: E. San Norberto, M. Martin-Pedrosa, L. del Río, N. Cenizo, J. Taylor, R. Martinez

1363 • Endovascular treatment of the renal artery aneurysm 3’ Presented by: C. Vaquero (author) Co-authors: E. San Norberto, R. Martínez, J. Taylor, B. Merino

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1365 • Usefulness of somatostatin receptor scintigraphy in the detection of recurrences and residual tumors 3’ Presented by: C. Vaquero (author) Co-authors: B. Merino, JA. González Fajardo, P. García-Talavera, JA. Brizuela

1366 • Induction of thrombosis of the abdominal aneurysm sac through the application of radiofrequency: 3’ an experimental study Presented by: C. Vaquero (author) Co-authors: A. Alvarez-Barcia, R. Martinez, J. Agudo, MV. Diago, E. San Norberto

9’ • Discussion time (for the presentations by E. San Norberto)

663 • Surgical treatment of the patients with concomitant atherosclerotic lesion of the carotid artery 3’ + 2’ and ipsilateral subclavian artery Presented by: J. SOBIROV (author) Co-author: F. Bakhritdinov Republican Specialized Center of Surgery| Tashkent, Uzbekistan

475 • The use of mini-invasive technologies for the treatment of primary chronic venous ulcers 3’ + 2’ Presented by: V. STARODUBTSEV (author) Co-authors: M. Lukyanenko, A. Karpenko, D. Sergeechev Research Institute of Circulation Pathology | Novosibirsk, Russia

14:30-16:00 C11 Transcatheter Valves ROOM ATHéNA CARDIAC Moderators: M. ANGIOI, France - M. THIELMANN, Germany 15’ + 5’ Keynote lecture - Which approach for which patient? D. Blanchard, France

1354 • Propensitive analysis in octogenarian: TAVI versus open surgery 7’ + 3’ Presented by: M. BERTRAM Co-authors: M. Bertram, F. Vanhuyse, M. Angioi, M. Elfarra, D. Grandmougin, E. Portocarrero, J.-P. Villemot, T. Folliguet, N. Laurent Nancy University Hospital | Vandoeuvre-Lès-Nancy, France

704 • Efficacy and feasibility of TAVI for patients with hemodialysis 7’ + 3’ Presented by: K. MAEDA (author) Co-authors: T. Kuratani, K. Torikai, I. Mizote, Y. Ichibori, R. Matsuura, Y. Takeda, T. Iritakenishi, S. Nakatani, S. Nanto, K. Toda, Y. Sawa Osaka University, Graduate School of Medicine | Osaka, Japan

1470 • Perivalvular aortic regurgitation and clinical outcome after TAVI: role of the delivery approach 7’ + 3’ Insights from the France 2 Registry Presented by: A. VINCENTELLI Author: F. Juthier Cardiac Hospital Lille | Lille, France Co-authors: J.-L. Auffray, C. Banfi, A. Prat, E. Van Belle and A. Vincentelli (Lille), M. Laskar (Limoges), A. Leguerrier (Rennes), B. Iung (Paris), M. Gilard (Brest), H. Eltchaninoff (Rouen), J. Fajadet (Toulouse), P. Leprince (Paris), E. Teiger (Créteil)

1605 • Measurement of the aortic annulus with multidetector computed tomography, magnetic resonance 7’ + 3’ and transesophageal echocardiography: comparison to direct surgical sizing Presented by: M. LA TORRE Author: S. Salizzoni Co-authors: R. Faletti, M. Gatti, L. Bergamasco, R. Bonamini, D. Garabello, S. Veglia, W. Grosso Marra, M. Morello, M. La Torre, D. Righi, F. Gaita, S. Marra, G. Gandini, M. Rinaldi University of Torino - Città Della Salute e Della Scienza Hospital | Torino, Italy

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109 • Is local anesthesia the optimum strategy in retrograde TAVI? 7’ Presented by: K.E. O’SULLIVAN (author) Co-authors: R. Segurado, D. Sugrue, J. Hurley Mater Private Hospital | Dublin, Ireland

1054 • Anesthesia management for the transcatheter aortic valve implementation (TAVI) 7’ Presented by: N. BRADIC (author) Co-authors: I. Husedzinovic, Z. Sutlic, D. Unic University Hospital Dubrava | Zagreb, Croatia

109 / 1054 • Common discussion 6’

987 • Transapical aortic valve implantation with the 2nd generation self-expandable Symetis acurate 7’ + 3’ ta™ tavi system — first clinical experience and 3-year follow-up results Presented by: S. PASA (author) Co-authors: D. Wendt, P. Kahlert, K. El-Chilali, F. Al-Rashid, B. Plicht, R. Erbel, H. Jakob, M. Thielmann West German Heart Center | Essen, Germany

14:30-16:00 C12 pediatrICS ROOM GALLIENI 1/2 CARDIAC Moderators: C. CHENU, France - l. mace, France

1816 • Pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) surgery with mechanical and bioprosthetic valve: is there 7’ + 3’ any difference in outcome of patients undergoing congenital surgery? Presented by: H. BIGDELIAN (author) Co-author: D. Mardani Isfahan University of Medical Sciences | Isfahan, Iran

44 • Young adults and children cardiovascular survey in sub-Saharan Africa regions 7’ + 3’ Presented by: F. IEZZI (author) Heart Hospital | Tirana, Albania

770 • R vot replacement with the novel Vascutek RVOT Elan Biplex conduit: initial results in the first 12 patients 7’ + 3’ Presented by: T. IOANNIS Author: I. Tzanavaros Co-authors: A. Narr, M. Liebrich, T. Weimar, B. Staebler, F. Uhlemann, N. Doll, M. Scheid Sana Cardiac Surgery, Center for Congenital Heart Defects | Stuttgart, Germany

689 • Evolution of serum inflammatory cytokines in infants under peritoneal dialysis with acute renal 7’ + 3’ failure following open heart surgery Presented by: Y. LIU (author) Co-authors: Z. Jin, W. Yi, R. Zhao, H. Zhu, G. Sun, S. Yu Xijing Hospital | Xi’an, China

967 • Outcomes after bidirectional cavo-pulmonary anastomosis: a single-centre study 7’ + 3’ Presented by: N. NICHAY (author) Co-authors: Y. Gorbatykh, A. Gorbatykh, A. Omelchenko Research Institute of Circulation Pathology | Novosibirsk, Russia

515 • One and a half ventricle repair in association with tricuspid valve repair according to peacock 7’ + 3’ tail technique in patients with Ebstein malformation and failing right ventricle Presented by : E. PRIFTI (author) Co-authors: M. Bonacchi and G. Giunti (Florence – IT); A. Baboci; G. Esposito and V. Vanini (Bergamo – IT); E. Kajo, S. Kuci, A. Ibrahimi University Hospital Center of Tirana | Tirana, Albania

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690 • Anomalous origin of one pulmonary artery branch from the aorta: technical considerations and 7’ + 3’ postoperative outcome Presented by : E. PRIFTI (author) Co-authors: A. Baboci, E. Nuellari, A. Veshti, M. Zeka, S. Kuci, A. Ibrahimi; G. Esposito and V. Vanini (Bergamo – IT) University Hospital Center of Tirana | Tirana, Albania

714 • Bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt in surgical treatment of Ebstein anomaly indications and results 7’ + 3’ Presented by : B. SABIROV Authors: L. Bockeria, V. Podzolkov, B. Sabirov Co-authors: I. Yurlov, V. Samsonov, M. Sanokoev, A. Ismailbaev Bakoulev Center | Moscow, Russia

580 • Bilateral superior vena cava superior as a risk factor for bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt or 7’ + 3’ Fontan operation Presented by : S. ZAETS Authors / Co-authors: V. Podzolkov, M. Zelenikin, I. Yurlov, D. Kovalev, M. Mavlutov, S. Zaets Bakoulev Center| Moscow, Russia

14:30-16:00 V5 EVAR ROOM HERMès

VASCULAR Moderators: F. Grego, Italy - D. Midy, France 12’ + 3’ Keynote lecture - Difficult necks and off label indications in EVAR F. SetacCi, Italy

959 • Role of color-duplex ultrasound, contrast-enhanced ultrasound and computed tomography in 7’ + 3’ the surveillance of endovascular aortic aneurysm repair Presented by: F. B. CALINESCU (author) Co-authors: I.Droc (Bucharest – RO), R.Dammrau (Lahr – DE), A.Mironiuc (Cluj-Napoca – RO) Army’s Clinic Emergency Center for Cardiovascular Diseases | Brasov, Romania

1530 • Secondary aneurysm rupture after EVAR: can we prevent them? 7’ + 3’ Presented by: E. PLEBAN Author: P. Szopinski Co-authors: E. Pleban, A. Wiszniewski Institute of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine | Warsaw, Poland

958 • Chimney and sandwich graft technique in the treatment of iuxta and suprarenal aortic aneurysms 7’ + 3’ as secondary procedure after aortic repair Presented by: J. GALUPPO Author: P. Frigatti Co-authors: J. Galuppo, M.J. Deanesi, GL. Piccoli, D. Gasparini University Hospital Udine | Udine, Italy

1032 • Preservation of internal iliac artery during endovascular repair of abdominal aneurysmal disease 7’ + 3’ Presented by: G. KOUVELOS (author) Co-authors: M. Peroulis, E. Arnaoutoglou, V. Bouris, D. Goudevenos, G. Papadopoulos, M. Matsagkas University of Ioannina | Ioannina, Greece

629 • Mid-term outcomes of endovascular aneurysm repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm: 7’ + 3’ report from National Hospital Organization Network Study in Japan Presented by: M. OKADA (author) Co-authors: N. Handa, T. Onohara, M. Okamoto, T. Yamamoto, Y. Shimoe, Y. Ishibashi, M. Yamashita, T. Takahashi, J. Kishimoto, A. Mizuno, J. Kei, M. Nakai, H. Suhara, F. Kasashima, M. Endo, T. Nishina, T. Furuyama, M. Kawasaki, K.Akaiwa, Y. Ueno Okayama Medical Center | Okayama, Japan

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964 • Fusion imaging in endovascular treatment of thoracic and abdominal aortic diseases 7’ + 3’ Presented by: N. SETTEMBRE (author) Co-authors: Z. Bouziane, M. Devecioglu, J. Koenig, S. Malikov Nancy University Hospital | Vandoeuvre-Lès-Nancy, France

1417 • Outcome of time-resolved computed tomography for classifying endoleaks after endovascular 7’ + 3’ aortic aneurysm repair Presented by: A. YOSHITAKE (author) Co-authors: H. Shimizu, S. Kawaguchi, H. Kitahara, T. Itoh, M. Kasa, Y. Yamada, M. Inoue, S. Nakatsuka, M. Jinzaki, S. Kuribayashi, R. Yozu Keio University School of Medicine | Tokyo, Japan

742 • A challenging treatment of short proximal neck aortic arch aneurysm with fenestrated stent-graft 7’ + 3’ Presented by: K. YURI (author) Co-authors: N. Kimura, S. Ito, K. Adachi, H. Matsumoto, A. Yamaguchi, H. Adachi Saitama Medical Center of Jichi University | Saitama, Japan

14:30-16:00 V6 Research ROOM RISSO 7 VASCULAR Moderators: W. Kuczmik, Poland - A. Siani, Italy - T. Ulus, Turkey 12’ + 3’ Keynote lecture - DVT and genetic predisposition T. Ulus, Turkey

923 • Small artery elasticity is an independent predictor of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in 7’ + 3’ patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease Presented by: J. KALS (author) Co-authors: J. Lieberg, P. Kampus, J. Eha, M. Zilmer Tartu University Hospital | Tartu, Estonia

820 • Posterior eccentric deposition of intraluminal thrombus in abdominal aortic aneurysms may 7’ + 3’ correlate with slow enlargement and foretell a low rupture risk Presented by: N. KONTOPODIS (author) Co-authors: E. Metaxa, CV. Ioannou, Y. Papaharilaou University Hospital of Heraklion | Heraklion, Greece

603 • Signaling molecules and its role in restenosis 7’ + 3’ Presented by: I. KVETNOY Authors / Co-authors: I. Kvetnoy, K. Kozlov, I. Oleksjuk, V. Polyakova, J. Krylova OTT - Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology | St. Petersburg, Russia

601 • The development of an acellular porcine carotid artery 7’ + 3’ Presented by: J. LUO Authors / Co-authors: J. Luo, E. Ingham, J. Fisher, S. Homer-Vanniasinkam, S. Wilshaw University of Leeds | Leeds, UK

924 • TNF a induces the expression of genes associated with endothelial dysfunction through down- 7’ + 3’ regulation of miR-149 Presented by: D. PALMIERI (author) Co-authors: S. Capponi, A. Geroldi, M. Mura, M.C. Perfumo, N. Rousas, P. Mandich, D. Palombo IRCCS San Martino IST and University of Genoa | Genoa, Italy

1968 • Fully degradable small calibre arterial grafts assessed in the rat abdominal, rat and pig carotid 7’ + 3’ models Presented by: B. WALPOTH Authors / Co-authors: D. Mugnai, T. Sologashvili; Y. Azhari, J. Dillon, S.A. Saat and Z. Dimon (Kuala Lumpur – MY); W. Mrowczynski, S. De Valance, J.-C. Tille, M. Moeller, A. Kalangos, B. Walpoth Geneva University Hospital | Geneva, Switzerland

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1147 • Development of in vivo tissue-engineered cardiovascular prostheses 7’ + 3’ Presented by: T. WATANABE Authors / Co-authors: T. Watanabe, M. Yamanami, H. Kawajiri, O. Sakai, H. Yaku, T. Tajikawa, T. Oie, N. Takewa, T. Mizuno, M. Uechi, Y. Nakayama Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine | Kyoto, Japan

1389 • Long-term results of autologous tissue extremely small-caliber vascular grafts (biotubes) in a rat 7’ + 3’ abdominal aorta replacement model Presented by: M. YAMANAMI (author) Co-authors: H. Kawajiri, T. Mizuno and R. Iwai (Osaka – JP), T. Watanabe, K. Kanda, H. Yaku, Y. Nakayama Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine | Kyoto, Japan

14:30-16:00 C13 Risk Factors and Evaluation ROOM RIsso 6 CARDIAC Moderators: A. Cherniavskiy, Russia - M. LASKAR, France

760 • Toward zero morbidity: the adequacy of neck and brain MRI as a modality for cerebrovascular 7’ + 3’ risk evaluation before cardiac and aortic surgery Presented by: T. TSUNEKAWA (author) Co-authors: S. Tomita, T. Kato, M. Tamaki, M. Sawada, Y. Okawa Gifu Heart Center | Gifu, Japan

488 • The effect of timing of cardiac catheterization on acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery is 7’ + 3’ influenced by the type of operation Presented by: R. GHERLI Authors: G. Mariscalco, P. Borsani Co-authors: M. Cottini, R. Gherli, F. Terrieri, C. Corazzari, C. Beghi Varese University Hospital | Varese, Italy

905 • EuroSCORE II or regional model for cardiac operative risk evaluation? 7’ + 3’ Presented by: L. VELICKI Author: B. Mihajlovic Co-authors: N. Cemerlic-Adjic, L. Velicki, A. Redzek, B.B. Mihajlovic, M. Fabri Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases Vojvodina | Sremska Kamenica, Serbia

1473 • Biocompatible perfusion strategy is safe and associated with excellent clinical outcomes and 7’ + 3’ reduced blood transfusions in a contemporary series of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: a 2-centre study Presented by: C. BAUFRETON (author) Co-authors: F. Pinaud, J.-J. Corbeau, J.-L. de Brux; A. Korach, A. Dabah, Y. Bao and O.M. Shapira (Jerusalem – IL) University Hospital of Angers | Angers, France

976 • Analysis of risk factors for early and late results in dialysis patients undergoing valve replacement 7’ + 3’ Presented by: S. MAEDA (author) Co-authors: Y. Tsutsumi, O. Monta, S. Numata, H. Uenaka, T. Shirakawa, T. Samura, H. Ohashi Fukui Cardiovascular Center | Fukui, Japan

806 • Interest of plasma levels of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) as a predictor of early 7’ + 3’ post-operative acute renal insufficiency after cardiac surgery in patients with chronic kidney disease Presented by: A. PERROTTI Authors / Co-authors: A. Perrotti, G. Miltgen, C. Durst, A. Chevet Noel, S. Chocron Jean Minjoz Hospital | Besançon, France

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1084 • Outcomes of cardiac surgery in octogenarians 7’ + 3’ Presented by: A. SHAH (author) Co-authors: D. Healy, Z. Chughtai, L. Nolke, J. Hurley, J. McCarthy Mater Misericordiae University Hospital | Dublin, Ireland

985 • Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (uNGAL) for early detection of acute kidney 7’ + 3’ injury after cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass Presented by: F. BARILI Author: Kh. Shahin Co-authors: E. Eldin Mostafa (Cairo –EG), S. Elelwany and Y. Mubarak (Minia – EG), C. Grossi, F. Rosato, F. Barili S. Croce Hospital | Cuneo, Italy

774 • Impact of cross-clamping and cardiopulmonary bypass time reduction 7’ + 3’ Presented by: E. FLECHER Author: A. Leguerrier Co-authors: E. Flécher, A. Ingels, P. Candolfi University Hospital of Rennes| Rennes, France

 16.00-16.30 Coffee break

16:30-18:00 C14 Transcatheter Valves ROOM ATHéNA CARDIAC Moderators: D. BLANCHARD, France - T. folliguet, France 12’ + 3’ Keynote lecture - Transaortic TAVI approach M. THIELMANN, Germany

Discussion time will follow the presentations

1015 • Transaortic transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a valuable tool in TAVI program 7’ Presented by: J. PORTERIE (author) Co-authors: B. Marcheix, N. Boudou, E. Grunenwald, A.L. Berthelot, J. Roncali, D. Carrié, N. Dumonteil Rangueil University Hospital | Toulouse, France

1223 • TAVI using aorta-non touch technique for patients complicated with “shaggy” aorta 7’ Presented by: K. TORIKAI (author) Co-authors: T. Kuratani, K. Maeda, Y. Takeda, I. Mizote, Y. Ichibori, Y. Shirakawa, T. Sakamoto, T. Shijo, K. Kanetsuki, T. Ueno, K. Toda, S. Nakatani, S. Nanto, Y. Sawa Osaka University | Osaka, Japan

1427 • The transaortic approach for TAVI: initial results of 50 patients 7’ Presented by: R. PETZINA (author) Co-authors: P. Wolf, D. Frank, N. Frey, J. Schöttler, G. Hoffmann, J. Cremer, G. Lutter University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein | Kiel, Germany

1471 • Alternative approaches to TAVI: single-centre experience with the direct aortic access 7’ Presented by: A. VOETSCH (author) Co-authors: O. Luha, W. Marte, H. Maechler Medical University & University Heart Center of Graz | Graz, Austria

1015 - 1471 • Common discussion 10’

668 • Results of TAVI in high-risk patients using different approaches 5’ Presented by: T. IMAEV Author: R. Akchurin Co-authors: T. Imaev, P. Lepilin, A. Kolegaev, A. Komlev, I. Pokidkin Russian Cardiology Research Center | Moscow, Russia

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1018 • Transcatheter aortic valve implantation-lessons learned from a 3-year single-centre experience 5’ in Croatia Presented by: D. UNIC (author) Co-authors: B. Starcevic, M. Planinc, N. Bradic, D. Baric, M. Stipcevic, D. Jonjic, I. Rudez, Z. Sutlic Dubrava University Hospital | Zagreb, Croatia

1890 • Slovenian experience with transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic 5’ stenosis Presented by: T. FURLAN Author: M. Bunc Co-authors: T. Furlan, J. Ambrozic, Š. Music, N. Lakic, P. Kogoj, M. Kozelj, B. Gersak, D. Zorman UKC Ljubljana | Ljubljana, Slovenia

668/1018/ • Common discussion 1890 12’

984 • Expanding the limits of tavi: transapical transcatheter aortic valve for pure aortic regurgitation 7’ Presented by: S. PASA (author) Co-authors: D. Wendt, P. Kahlert, K. El Chilali, F. Al-Rashid, R. Erbel, H. Jakob, M. Thielmann West German Heart Center | Essen, Germany

16:30-18:00 C15 Pediatrics ROOM gallieni 1/2

CARDIAC Moderators: O. OTO, Turkey - E. PRIFTI, Albania - L. MACE, France

1540 • Mobile ECMO in infants and children: organization and results 7’ + 3’ Presented by: C. CHENU (author) Co-authors: V. Fouilloux, L. Macé, B. Kreitmann La Timone Hospital | Marseille, France

1804 • Surgical outcomes of anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery: 7’ + 3’ single-centre study Presented by: A. GORBATYKH (author) Co-authors: Y. Sinelnikov, Y. Gorbatykh, M. Kshanovskaya, S. Ivantsov, N. Nichay Research Institute of Circulation Pathololgy | Novosibirsk, Russia

271 • Efficacy of a new pediatric extra-corporeal life support system (Endumo 2000) for management 7’ + 3’ after Norwood operation Presented by: T. HOASHI (author) Co-authors: K. Kagisaki, H. Ichikawa National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center | Suita, Japan

238 • Subaortic obstruction after repair of congenital conotruncal defects causes and early results 7’ + 3’ Presented by: D. KOVALEV Authors: V. Podzolkov, D. Kovalev Co-authors: M. Chiaureli, T. Danilov, T. Astrakhantseva, S. Zaets Bakoulev Center | Moscow, Russia

1732 • Outcome after repair of congenital malformations of the mitral valve 7’ + 3’ Presented by: E. PRIFTI (author) Co-authors: A. Baboci ; G. Esposito and V. Vanini (Bergamo – IT); E. Nuellari; M. Bonacchi and G. Giunti (Florence – IT); A. Veshti, M. Zeka University Hospital Center of Tirana | Tirana, Albania

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608 • Modeling of the operational risk in patients with congenital heart diseases 7’ + 3’ Presented by: I. SAGATOV (author) National Scientific Center of Surgery A.N. Syzganov | Almaty, Kazakhstan

1380 • Is routine upper gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis using single dose omeprazole effective in 7’ + 3’ pediatric cardiac surgery? Presented by: P. SAMANKATIWAT Author: T. Wannachaiwong Co-authors: S. Treepongkaruna, P. Samankatiwat Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital | Bangkok, Thailand

583 • Causes of prosthesis disfunction after heart valve replacement in patients with congenital heart 7’ + 3’ defects and early results of repeat surgical interventions Presented by: S. ZAETS Authors / Co-authors: V. Podzolkov, M. Chiaureli, I. Yurlov, V. Samsonov, B. Sabirov, S. Zaets Bakoulev Center | Moscow, Russia

16:30-18:00 V7 Veins ROOM HERMès VASCULAR Moderators: P. PITTALUGA, France - F. Setacci, Italy Keynote lectures 12’ + 3’ • Modern concepts and treatments for varicose veins P. Pittaluga, France 12’ + 3’ • Current status in the management of superficial vein thrombosis A. Giannoukas, Greece

670 • Thromboprophylaxis after varicose vein surgery, Rivaroxaban versus Enoxaparine 7’ + 3’ Presented by: G. CACO (author) Co-author: S.Kuci University Hospital Centre Mother Teresa | Tirana, Albania

974 • Prognostic factors of endovascular treatment of superior vena cava syndrome 7’ + 3’ Presented by: M. ELSHARAWI (author) University of Dammam | Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia

1516 • Anatomic variations of lower extremity superficial vein system can have an influence on ELVeS access 7’ + 3’ Presented by: V. JOKOVIC Author: B. Novaković Co-authors: V. Joković, Ž. Sretenović, S. Sretenović, D. Knežević Clinical Center Kragujevac | Kragujevac, Serbia

906 • Outcomes of lymphaticovenous side-to-end anastomosis and combined decongestive 7’ + 3’ physiotherapy for treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema Presented by: J. MAEGAWA (author) Co-authors: S. Kitayama, S. Matsubara, K. Hirotomi, T. Mikami, A. Tosaki Yokohama City University | Yokohama, Japan

893 • Carbohydrate antigens as potential biomarkers for the malignancy in patients with idiopathic 7’ + 3’ deep venous thrombosis Presented by: C. OUYANG Authors: A. Abdalla, D.G. Yang, C. Ouyang Co-authors: Y. Wang, M. Yu, W. Liu HUST – Wuhan Union Hospital | Wuhan, China

908 • Bidirectional lymphoveinous anastomosis effective method of surgical treatment of secondary 7’ + 3’ lymphedema of the extremities Presented by: S. PRYADKO (author) Co-authors: A. Malinin, S. Sergeev, M. Dzhabaeva Bakoulev Center | Moscow, Russia

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16:30-18:00 Cardiovascular Resident Forum ROOM risso 7

PLENARY Moderators: I. KONCAR, Serbia - M. Menegolo, Italy - P. Suwalski, Poland 7’ + 3’ • Hybrid treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation J. KALISNIK, Slovenia 7’ + 3’ • A case report of hybrid treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation B. ROBIC, Slovenia 7’ + 3’ • Minimally invasive AVR Z. SUTLIC, Croatia 7’ + 3’ • A case report of minimally invasive AVR M. PLANINC, Croatia 7’ + 3’ • Different approach for treatment of popliteal artery aneurysm L. DAVIDOVIC, Serbia 7’ + 3’ • Ruptured popliteal aneurysm: endografting as emergency C. MATURI, Italy 7’ + 3’ • Carotid endarterectomy: how to do it and when to use it in modern vascular surgery? F. GREGO, Italy 7’ + 3’ • Late conversion after EVAR due to type II endoleak M. SLADOJEVIC, Serbia

16:30-18:00 V8 ABDOMINAL AORTA II ROOM risso 6 Vascular Moderators: F. KOSKAS, France - V. TRESKA, Czech Republic 12’ + 3’ Keynote lecture - Current management of aortic graft infection E. Jean-Baptiste, France 474 • The laparoscopic hand-assisted surgery for iuxtarenal aortic aneurysm treatment in the 7’ + 3’ endovascular era Presented by: D. ADAMI (author) Co-authors: R. Berchiolli, A. Del Corso, M. Ferrari University Hospital of Pisa | Pisa, Italy

1513 • Long-term mortality and morbidity of open surgical and endovascular treatment of elective 7’ + 3’ infrarenal aortic aneurysm Presented by: P. BANGA (author) Co-authors: M. Fehérvári, G. Gősi, H. Kovács, F. Bianka, Cs. Csobay-Novák, L. Entz, Z. Szeberin Semmelweis University | Budapest, Hungary

1404 • Endovascular revascularization in chronic mesenteric ischemia: reasons for unsatisfactory results 7’ + 3’ and possible way forward Presented by: R. BUKATSELLO (co-author) Author: V. Arakelyan Bakoulev Center | Moscow, Russia

1883 • Covered endovascular reconstruction of the aortic bifurcation for extensive aortoiliac occlusive disease 7’ + 3’ Presented by: P. GOVERDE (author) Co-authors: K. Lauwers; M. Reijnen (Arhnem – NL) Vascular Clinic ZNA | Antwerp, Belgium

839 • Histological changes and different biomarkers of AAA in patients using statins 7’ + 3’ Presented by: H. KAREL Author: K. Houdek Co-authors: V. Treska, J. Molacek, O. Topolcan, J. Vrzalova, V. Krizkova, L. Eberlova, Z. Tonar University Hospital Pilsen | Pilsen, Czech Republic

817 • Value of volume measurements in evaluating abdominal aortic aneurysms growth rate and 7’ + 3’ need for surgical treatment Presented by: N. KONTOPODIS (author) Co-authors: E. Metaxa, Y. Papaharilaou, D. Pantidis, G. Papadopoulos, CV. Ioannou University Hospital of Heraklion | Heraklion, Greece

1790 • Fate of distal aorta after acute type A aortic dissection repair 7’ + 3’ Presented by: S. NUMATA (author) Co-authors: Y. Tsutsumi, O. Monta, H. Uenaka, S. Taniguchi, T. Shirakawa, T. Samura, S. Maeda, H. Ohashi Fukui Cardiovascular Center | Fukui, Japan

899 • Juxtarenal aortic aneurysm with hostile neck anatomy: mid-term results of minilaparotomy vs f-EVAR 7’ + 3’ Presented by: F. SPINELLI (author) Co-authors: D. Barillà, J. Sobocinski, F. Stilo; B. Maurel and S. Haulon (Lille – FR) University of Messina | Messina, Italy

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Sunday, 27 April 2014 09:00-11:00 C16 Joint session with the international society for minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery i ROOM GALLIENI 1/2 CARDIAC Moderators: M. Glauber, Italy - P. Suwalski, Poland

Keynote lectures 15’ + 5’ • Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement M. Glauber, Italy 10’ + 5’ • Sutureless totally endoscopic aortic valve replacement: technical challenges and perspectives M. VOLA, France

1606 • Ministernotomy versus conventional aortic valve replacement in octogenarians reduces 7’ + 3’ postoperative morbidity Presented by: M. LA TORRE Author: S. Salizzoni Co-authors: G. Marchetto, C. Filippini, C. Barbero, M. Barbiero, G. Rovero, M. La Torre, M. Rinaldi University of Torino - Città Della Salute E Della Scienza Hospital | Torino, Italy

634 • Upper J-shaped mini-sternotomy for re-do operations on aortic valve and root 7’ + 3’ Presented by: A. MIDINOV Author: R. Muratov Co-authors: S. Babenko, G. Shamsiev, A. Midinov, L. Bockeria Bakoulev Center | Moscow, Russia

791 • Aortic valve replacement through upper partial sternotomy versus full median sternotomy: 7’ + 3’ single-centre experience Presented by: E. KULMANE (author) Co-authors: U. Strazdins, R. Lacis Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital | Riga, Latvia

1293 • Comperative analysis of minimally invasive approch versus median sternotomy in mitral valve surgery 7’ + 3’ Presented by: E. KASEM (author) Co-author: E. Sobhy Ahamedd M. Bakery Zagazig University Hospital | Zagazig, Egypt

1036 • Minimally invasive video-assisted mitral valve repair: single-centre experience in 153 patients 7’ + 3’ Presented by: G. CONCISTRÈ Authors: G. Concistrè, V.G. Ruggieri Co-authors: L. Bellieni, A. Antonazzo, E. Gerbasi, M. Portolan, A. Sciangula, A. Testa, D. Vuoto, B. Madaffari, A. Agnino S. Anna Hospital | Catanzaro, Italy

965 • Learning curve in minimally invasive aortic surgery: single-centre experience 7’ + 3’ Presented by: P. OLSZÓWKA (author) Co-authors: K. Widenka, M. Kolowca District Hospital N° 2 | Rzeszów, Poland

1228 • Minimally invasive approach for Bentall de Bono procedure: single-centre experience 7’ + 3’ Presented by: R. SMOCZYNSKI (author) Co-authors: W. Sarnowski, B. Szafron, A. Witkowska, D. Drobinski, Z. Kalicinski, P. Suwalski Central Teaching Hospital MSW | Warsaw, Poland

1085 • Comparison of mini-invasive and full sternotomy implantation of suturelss Perceval S aortic 7’ + 3’ valves: zabrze experience of 32 patients Presented by: T. NIKLEWSKI (author) Co-authors: M. Zembala, K. Filipiak, M. Zembala Jr, R. Przybylski, T. Kukulski Silesian Center for Heart Diseases | Zabrze, Poland

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09:00-11:00 C17 Mechanical Circulatory Support ROOM GALLIENI 5

CARDIAC Moderators: J. PACHOLEWICZ, Poland - M. BALKANAY, Turkey Keynote lectures 15’ + 5’ • Has the time come to take stable LVAD patients out of the waiting list for transplantation? A. EL-BAYANOSI, USA 15’ + 5’ • Mechanical circulatory support in children: present state and future developments M. GRISELLI, UK 1512 • Simultaneous use of ECMO and Impella Abiomed for optimalized circulatory support 7’ + 3’ Presented by: R. DEMARIA Author: A. Seghrouchni Co-authors: P. Rouviere, T. Gandet, M. Ouazzani, P. Battistella, J.-M. Frapier, G. Samarani, P. Colson, B. Albat, R. Demaria Montpellier University Hospital | Montpellier, France

1899 • Impella assist after cardiogenic shock during avr 7’ + 3’ Presented by: A. FERNANDEZ Author / Co-author: E. Jimenez, P. Nunez James Haley Veteran’s Hospital | Tampa, USA

1027 • Infectious complications in patients with left ventricular assist device Heart Mate II 7’ + 3’ Presented by: M. KONARIK (author) Co-authors: I. Netuka, M. Urban, J. Maly, J. Pirk, M. Pokorny, O. Szarszoi Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine | Prague, Czech Republic

1778 • Left ventricular assist device: a single-centre experience 7’ + 3’ Presented by: M. MONTEAGUDO VELA (author) Co-authors: L. Sartor Ulises, R. Valdiris, M. D. Arenas Tuzon, A. Hurtado Ortega, R. Sanchez Perez, J.A. Blazquez Gonzalez, O. Razzo, E. Gonzalez Villegas, J. Silvestre Garcia, J.M. Mesa Garcia University Hospital la Paz | Madrid, Spain

151 • Ventricular assist device for cardiogenic shock due to severe ischemic heart disease in Japan 7’ + 3’ Presented by: T. SATSU (author) Co-authors: M. Ono, K. Nawata, O. Kinoshita, M. Kimura, T. Saga Kinki University, Faculty of Medicine | Osakasayama, Japan

1879 • Rescue ECMO in cardiogenic shock due to coronary artery spasm after elective aortic surgery: 7’ + 3’ the ultimate treatment of Kounis syndrome Presented by: B. SZAFRON (author) Co-authors: W. Sarnowski, D. Drobinski, Z. Kalicinski, R. Smoczynski, A. Witkowska, J. Swistowski, R. Gil, P. Suwalski Central Teaching Hospital of the Ministry of Interior | Warsaw, Poland

1066 • Invasive treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with biventricular assist devices: 7’ + 3’ report of 2-cases Presented by: G. GOSI (author) Co-authors: B. Nemes, K. Racz, Gy. Balazs, Z. Szeberin Semmelweis University | Budapest, Hungary

1199 • Left ventricle restoration in end stage ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy 7’ + 3’ Presented by: M. FABRI Author: Z. Jonjev Co-authors: M. Rosic, V. Torbica, M. Fabri Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases of Vojvodina | Sremska Kamenica, Serbia

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09:00-11:00 Vascular symposium II - Carotid artery disease ROOM RISSO 8 VASCULAR Moderators: J. FERNANDES e F., Portugal - D. Palombo, Italy Keynote lectures 12’ + 5’ • Interventions on vertebal artery: latest evidence V. Arakelyan, Russia 12’ + 5’ • According to the trials, results of carotid interventions are improving A. Halliday, UK 12’ + 5’ • Choosing the optimal embolic protection strategy in CAS C. Setacci, Italy 12’ + 5’ • How to predict risk of stroke in patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis? J. FERNANDES e F., Portugal 12’ + 5’ • Graft replacement of carotid bifurcation L. Davidovic, Serbia 12’ + 5’ • How can we include best medical treatment arm in asymptomatic carotid randomized control trial? H.-H. Eckstein, Germany 12’ + 5’ • Emergency treatment of symptomatic carotid stenosis F. Speziale, Italy

09:00-11:00 V9 Miscellaneous ii ROOM RISSO 7 VASCULAR Moderators: J. SZMIDT, Poland - K. Özisik, Turkey

896 • Blunt traumatic thoracic aortic injury: time for a standardised grading system? 7’ + 3’ Presented by: A. CHOONG (author) Co-authors: Y. Dassanayake, L. Wilson, D. Cavaye, M. Dake, Ph. J. Walker University of Queensland | Brisbane, Australia

1220 • Prosthetic versus vein grafts in below-knee femoropopliteal bypasses: 2-year results 7’ + 3’ Presented by: S. COLOMBIER (author) Co-authors: LK. van Segesser, P. Tozzi CHU Lausanne | Lausanne, Switzerland

1754 • NIM-811: therapeutic possibility for skeletal muscle damage and kidney injury induced by 7’ + 3’ lower limb vascular operation Presented by: D. GARBAISZ (author) Co-authors: Zs. Turoczi, P. Aranyi, A. Fulop, O. Rosero, E. Hermesz, G. Lotz, L. Harsanyi, A. Szijarto Semmelweis University | Budapest, Hungary

1024 • Fresh arterial allograft emergency use in treatment of vascular prosthetic infective acute 7’ + 3’ complications in the femoral district Presented by: M. MARCONI (author) Co-authors: D. Adami, R. Berchiolli, S. Ceragioli, F. Tomei, M. Ferrari University of Pisa | Pisa, Italy

1475 • Screening programme of lower limb arterial occlusive disease in elderly males in central 7’ + 3’ Greece: initial experience Presented by: N. ROUSAS (author) Co-authors: K. Spanos, G. Makrygiannis, V. Saleptsis, Ch. Argyriou, A. Athanasoulas, Ch. Mparos, Ch. Karathanos, A. Giannoukas University Hospital of Larissa | Larissa, Greece

534 • Clinical outcome and risk factor of surgical and endovascular revascularization for critical 7’ + 3’ limb ischemia with end stage renal disease Presented by: J. OKAZAKI (author) Co-authors: S. Kuma, M. Ishida, Y. Soga Kokura Memorial Hospital | Kitakyushu-Shi, Japan

1531 • Symptomatic carotid stenosis surgical treatment: single low-volume centre experience 7’ + 3’ Presented by: V. PALMISTE (author) Co-authors: T. Toomsoo, V. Fedossov East Tallinn Central Hospital | Tallinn, Estonia

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1458 • Transcranial Doppler monitoring during aortic arch operation using antegrade cerebral perfusion 7’ + 3’ Presented by: T. PLOTNIKOVA (author) Co-authors: G. Nartsissova, A. Chernyavskiy Research Institute of Circulation Pathology | Novosibirsk, Russia 591 • Clinical and Doppler correlation and result of instrumental methods diagnostics of vertebral 7’ + 3’ artery syndrome for patients with extravascular compression in segment v1 Presented by: V. SULIK Author: V. Mishalov Co-authors: V. Chernyak, V. Sulik, Ya. Sulik, R. Sulik, D. Mirgorodsky National Medical University Bogomolets | Kiev, Ukraine

1917 • Outcomes of forearm arteriovenous fistula formation and predictors of poor medium-term patency 7’ + 3’ Presented by: N. TANNER (author) Co-authors: H. Suttenwood, A.-M. Jennings, A. Rowntree, J. Williams, U.J. Kirkpatrick, A. da Silva Wrexham Maelor Hospital | Wrexham, UK

1817 • Is oxidative stress important in AAA pathogenesis? 7’ + 3’ Presented by: S. URBONAVICIUS (author) Co-authors: G. Urbonaviciene, J. Sandermann Viborg Hospital and University of Aarhus | Viborg / Aarhus, Denmark

09:00-11:00 Vascular Workshop 2 -Vein ROOM Gallieni 4 Only for pre-registered attendees VASCULAR Moderator: P. Pittaluga, France • Handling ultrasounds for the exploration of the venous system • Mastering endovenous treatments for the saphenous vein Endovascular treatment - Laser - Radiofrequency - Steam k 11.00-11.30 Coffee break 11:30-13:00 C18 Joint session with the international society for minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery ii ROOM gallieni 1/2 CARDIAC Moderators: J. PACHOLEWICZ, Poland - P. Suwalski, Poland 1109 • MICS CABG Refined: a 4-year experience 7’ + 4’ Presented by: L. BLAU (author) Co-author: M.K. Ramchandani Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, USA

327 • Minimally invasive strategy for resection of primary cardiac tumors: the Leipzig experience 7’ + 4’ Presented by: J. GARBADE (author) Co-authors: K. Jawad, D. Merk, S. Lehmann, P. Davierwala, M.A. Borger, F.W. Mohr Heart Center, University of Leipzig | Leipzig, Germany

990 • Learning curve in robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB): 7’ + 4’ monocentric experience Presented by: L. LABROUSSE (author) Co-authors: J.-L. Jansens (Brussels – BE), Y. Abdelmounen, A. Coiffic, C.Z aouter, G. Colonna, X. Roques Bordeaux University Hospital | Pessac, France

1177 • MIDCAB in hybrid revascularization strategy 7’ + 4’ Presented by: V. POPOV (author) Co-authors: K. Kozyrin, E. Malyshenko, V. Ganyukov Research Institute of Complex Issues of Cardiovascular Diseases | Kemerovo, Russia

1112 • Femoral cannulation for minimally invasive cardiac surgery 7’ + 4’ Presented by: S. SAADAT (author) Co-authors: M. Schultheis, A. Azzolini, J. Romero, V. Dombrovskiy, K. Odroniec, P. Scholz, A. Lemaire, G. Batsides, L. Lee Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School | New Brunswick, USA

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873 • Hybrid approach for multivessel disease Endo ACAB sequential to PCI 7’ + 4’ Presented by: B. ROBIC (author) Co-authors: U. Mees, M. Hendrikx, A. Yilmaz Jessa Hospital | Hasselt, Belgium

1474 • Totally thoracoscopic bilateral extended pattern with autonomic ganglia ablation for persistent 7’ + 4’ and long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation: mid-term results Presented by: A. WITKOWSKA (author) Co-authors: K. Jaworski, R. Smoczyński, B. Szafron, D. Drobiński, M. Niewińska, M. Machaj, W. Sarnowski, Z. Kaliciński, J. Świstowski, D. Kosior, P. Suwalski Central Teaching Hospital of the Ministry of Interior | Warsaw, Poland

11:30-13:00 C19 Heart Transplant ROOM GALLIENI 5

CARDIAC Moderators: P. Leprince, France - L. MARTINELLI, Italy - D. TAYLOR, USA 15’ + 5’ Keynote lecture - Heart transplantation: state of the art in the USA 2014 D. TAYLOR, USA

1979 • Modified caval anastomotic technique for cardiac transplantation 7’ + 4’ Presented by: M. ALGAHIM Authors / Co-authors: M. Algahim, V. Thohan, F. Downey, N. Sulemanjee, E. Hastings, O. Cheema, J. Crouch St. Luke’s Medical Center, Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, USA

1579 • Is incidence of malignancies among heart transplantation patients in the middle east of a 7’ + 4’ difference to the rest of the world? Presented by: F. KHALIEL (author) Co-authors: A. Lucman, N. Selimovic, U. Kjellman, A. Alsanei, W. Alhabeeb, M. Alanazi, E. Saad, J. Alburaiki, Z. Alhalees King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center | Riyhad, Saudi Arabia

456 • Cardiopulmonary exercise testing before and after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy as 7’ + 4’ a bridge to cardiac transplantation patients Presented by: N. KOLOSKOVA Authors: N. Koloskova, K. Shatalov Co-authors: L. Bockeria, I. Tetvadse Bakoulev Centre | Moscow, Russia

79 • Cardiomyocyte cell targets of humoral rejection in cardiac transplantation: 7’ + 4’ experimental modeling Presented by: M. LENOIR Author: A. Nguyen Co-authors: R. Dorent, L. Liliane, A. Nicoletti, P. Nataf, J. Michel Bichat-Claude Bernard Hospital | Paris, France

1014 • Heart transplantation in University Hospital Dubrava Zagreb: experience with the first 100 cases 7’ + 4’ Presented by: M. PLANINC (author) Co-authors: Z. Sutlic, I. Rudez, D. Baric, D. Unic, R. Blazekovic, M. Grubisic, J. Varvodic, B. Starcevic, D. Planinc University Hospital Dubrava | Zagreb, Croatia

861 • The difference in sensitivity to the lenght of perioperative cold ischemia in male and female 7’ + 4’ donor myocardium Presented by: M. SMETANA (author) Co-authors: J. Pirk, J. Besik, I. Netuka, L. Hoskova, J. Maluskova, A. Lodererova, O. Szarszoi IKEM | Prague, Czech Republic

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11:30-13:30 V10 Thoracic and thoraco-abdominal aorta ROOM RISSO 8

VASCULAR Moderators: P. Kasprzak, Germany - F. Thaveau, France Keynote lecture 12’ + 3’ • Robotic approach of abdominal aneurysms F. ThaveaU, France

590 • Mid-term results of endovascular treatment of complicated thoracic aorta penetrating 7’ + 3’ atherosclerotic ulcers (pau) Presented by: G. SPINELLA Authors / Co-authors: N. Rousas, V. Gazzola, M.C. Perfumo, G. Spinella, B. Pane, D. Musio, F. Mongelli, G. Cafueri, D. Palombo IRRS San Martino IST, University of Genoa | Genoa, Italy

9001 • Penetrating sclerotic ulcer of the thoracic aorta 7’ + 3’ Presented by: C. DZSINICH (author) Co-authors: M. Vaszily, G. Vallus, M. Dzsinich, P. Berek, G. Nyíri, T. Pataki, L. Barta, L. Szentpétery NIH of Hungary, Central Military Hospital | Budapest, Hungary

1856 • Reinterventions after failed TEVAR procedures 7’ + 3’ Presented by: A. KAHLBERG (author) Co-authors: Y. Tshomba, L. Bertoglio, E. Rinaldi, E. Marone, G. Melissano, R. Chiesa San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute University | Milan, Italy

993 • Height and risk of complicated course in acute type B aortic dissection 7’ + 3’ Presented by: C. MILLER (author) Co-authors: H. K. Sandhu, K. Charlton-Ouw, A. Azizzadeh, A. L. Estrera, H. J. Safi University of Texas Medical School at Houston | Houston, USA

115 • Hypoplasia of descending thoracic and abdominal aorta: surgical management 7’ + 3’ Presented by: V. PAPITASHVILI (author) Co-authors: L. Bokeria, V. Arakelyan Bakoulev Center | Moscow, Russia

604 • The efficacy and short-term result of the ascending aortic banding technique for hybrid arch repair 7’ + 3’ Presented by: T. SHIJO (author) Co-authors: T. Kuratani, Y. Shirakawa, K. Torikai, T. Sakamoto, Y. Watanabe, T. Ueno, K. Toda, Y. Sawa Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine | Osaka, Japan

864 • The long-term results of hybrid arch repair using supra-aortic debranching for arch pathologies 7’ + 3’ Presented by: Y. SHIRAKAWA (author) Co-authors: T. Kuratani, K. Torikai, T. Sakamoto, T. Shijo, K. Kanetsuki, T. Kudo, T. Ueno, K. Toda, Y. Sawa Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine | Osaka, Japan

1641 • Early mid-term results of the first 103 cases of multilayer flow modulator stent done under 7’ + 3’ indication for use in the management of thoraco-abdominal aortic pathology from the independent global MFM registry Presented by: S. SULTAN (author) Co-authors: M. Sultan, N. Hynes Western Vascular Institute | Galway, Ireland

1868 • Development of decellularized aortic valvular conduit coated by heparin-sdf-1α multilayer 7’ + 3’ Presented by: J. ZHOU (author) Authors: M. Zhou, Z. Wang, A. Chen, X. Ye, Q. Zhao Co-authors: X. Ye, Q. Zhao Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine | Shanghai, China

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11:30-13:30 V11 Endovascular Procedures ROOM RISSO 7 VASCULAR Moderators: C. DZINISCH, Hungary - F. Speziale, Italy 15’ + 5’ Keynote lecture - The role of trans-oesophageal echo-cardiography during TEVAR F. GReGo, Italy 1317 • Initial and long-term result of the endovascular treatment of the symptomatic high-grade 7’ + 3’ vertebral artery stenosis Presented by: S. BABIC Authors / Co-authors: S. Babic, D. Sagic, S. Tanaskovic, V. Kovacevic, P. Otasevic, Z. Rancic (Zurich – CH), Dj. Radak Institute for Cardiovascular Disease Dedinje | Belgrade, Serbia

957 • Intraoperative sac embolization in the prevention of type II endoleak: results with 2 different 7’ + 3’ approaches Presented by: J. GALUPPO Author: P. Frigatti Co-authors: J. Galuppo, M.J. Deanesi, G. Piccoli, D. Gasparini University Hospital Udine | Udine, Italy

1453 • Renal stenting for kidney salvage in the management of renal artery atherosclerotic stenosis 7’ + 3’ Presented by: R. GATTUSO (author) Co-authors: A. Malaj, O. Martinelli, C. Belli, V. Picone, A. Alunno, F. Faccenna, J. Jabbour, M. Fresilli, A. Giglio, S. Venosi, L. Irace, B. Gossetti Policlinico Umberto I, « Sapienza » University | Rome, Italy

1887 • The AURORAA registry: 2-year results using interwoven nitinol stents for extensive distal 7’ + 3’ femoropopliteal occlusive disease Presented by: P. GOVERDE (author) Co-authors: K. Lauwers, S. Vercauteren, D. De Roover Vascular Clinic ZNA | Antwerp, Belgium 283 • Perfusion of peripheral tissues and left ventricular myocardium on basis of lower limbs ischemia 7’ + 3’ Presented by: O. KAMENSKAYA (author) Co-authors: A. Klinkova, A. Karpenko, V. Starodubcev, G. Zeydlits, I. Terehov Research Institute of Circulation Pathology | Novosibirsk, Russia

1851 • Are stent-grafts the solution for in-stent restenosis after SFA stenting? 7’ + 3’ Presented by: K. KEIRSE (author) Co-authors: J. Verbist and P. Peeters (Bonheiden – BE); M. Bosiers, K. Deloose and J. Callaert (Dendermonde – BE) RZ Tienen | Tienen, Belgium

1042 • Trans radial access for iliac and superficial femoral artery revascularization: preliminary results 7’ + 3’ and technical concerns Presented by: G. MAXANT (author) Co-authors: P. Oswald, M. Hanssen Hospital Center of Haguenau | Haguenau, France

1665 • Treatment of post-catheterization arterial pseudo-aneurism by percutaneous ultrasound guided 7’ + 3’ thrombin injection Presented by: C. MEDDEB Author: G. Böge Co-authors: P. Alric, J.-P. Laroche, C.-H. Marty-Ané University Hospital Montpellier | Montpellier, France

977 • Hybrid treatment of acute arm ischemia due to subclavian artery aneurysms: analysis of our 7’ + 3’ experience and technical considerations Presented by: A. SIANI (author) Co-authors: F. Accrocca, R. Antonelli, G.A. Giordano, G.Marcucci San Paolo Hospital, « Sapienza » University| Rome, Italy

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