COURSES

Complete list of the courses for this expertise domain.
May 22-23, 2026

ECHO SURGERY LAB

Echo-Surgery is an event dedicated to the role of echocardiography in the perioperative assessment of patients with valvular heart disease. This edition has been expanded to include discussions on additional topics, such as endocarditis and prosthetic valves.
 

The course structure remains consistent with previous editions, featuring theoretical lessons in the morning and practical afternoon sessions led by renowned national and international tutors.
 

Echo-Surgery is an advanced course where imaging specialists, interventionalists, cardiac surgeons, and cardiac anesthesiologists collaborate to discuss and plan treatment strategies for cardiac surgery and structural heart disease based on their clinical experience.
 

The hands-on component of this edition includes:

• 2D/3D TEE workshop on planning structural interventions using workstations provided by GE and Philips
• wet-Lab featuring porcine heart dissection, conducted by surgeons and imaging specialists in a combined session
• anatomical specimen correlation with 3D echocardiography in a session led by a pathologist and a radiologist/imaging specialist
Giuseppe Speziale
President - Teacher
Giuseppe Speziale
Corrado Fiore
Teacher
Corrado Fiore
October 30-31, 2025

MIX MICS

In the evolving landscape of valvular heart disease, both percutaneous and surgical techniques now offer highly effective treatment options for aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve conditions. While surgery has long been considered the gold standard, recent advances in transcatheter approaches have created new opportunities—particularly for high-risk patients.
 

At the same time, cardiac surgery itself is changing: innovative, less invasive techniques are being developed to enhance recovery, reduce hospital stays, and improve overall quality of life.
 

MIX MICS is a multidisciplinary course designed to provide a comprehensive and practical understanding of both surgical and interventional strategies, with a strong focus on clinical decision-making and patient-centered care.
 

Participants will gain:

  • A structured overview of current percutaneous and surgical approaches, including indications and patient selection criteria

  • A step-by-step look at procedural techniques through lectures and live case transmissions

  • An interactive comparison of surgical versus transcatheter options in complex clinical scenarios, guided by a faculty of experienced operators
     

This course is intended for cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and all professionals involved in the management of valvular heart disease who seek to deepen their expertise and collaborate within a true heart team environment.

Giuseppe Speziale
President - Teacher
Giuseppe Speziale
Fausto Castriota
Teacher
Fausto Castriota
Alfredo Marchese
Teacher
Alfredo Marchese
Carlo Savini
Teacher
Carlo Savini
Corrado Fiore
Teacher
Corrado Fiore
Angelo Squeri
Teacher
Angelo Squeri

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