Vienna Interdisciplinary Symposium on Aortic Repair

VISAR 2025

Masterclass

May 8-9, 2025, House of Austrian Industries, Vienna

Schwarzenbergplatz 4, 1030 Wien 


EthicalMedTech: Pending

 

Welcome to VISAR 2025

Dear Friends and colleagues,

After the big success of VISAR 2024, with 320 participants from 20 different countries, we have the pleasure to announce VISAR 2025, from May 08 to May 09, 2025, in the beautiful congress facilities of the House of the Austrian Federation of Industries in central Vienna.

We are proud that - thanks to your support -  in the last meeting we could attract a substantial number of delegates from all over Europe and beyond, not least due to the availability of VISAR grants to support travel and accommodation and facilitate the attendance of participants from low-income countries. In addition to the international aspect, VISAR has also penetrated the Austrian national aortic community. Sixty percent of the attendance was national, representing the distribution in the field between cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, and interventional radiology.

VISAR 2025 will focus on training and education on open and endovascular aortic repair, including transaortic valve placement. Following multiple requests, we will live transmit state-of-the-art surgery and present recorded cases for case-based learning with all major devices. In parallel, introductory courses for young physicians will cover catheter techniques, measurement instructions, device presentations, and deployment tips and tricks. Simulator sessions will also be pre-booked for 2-3 person teams from multiple companies throughout the congress.

Please note that VISAR is and remains a congress from doctors for doctors and is - unlike other congresses -  not directed to create income for a large corporation. Instead, we strive to put all revenue into research and education and keep the financial threshold for participation low.

 

Sincerely


the VISAR Executive Committee




Registration

Registration fees: 

 

Registration includes access to the conference, the technical exhibition, coffee breaks and buffet lunch, as well as a certificate of attendance.

 

 

Early (until April 30) / Late

                                                          

Full Registration: EUR  300.- / EUR  350.-

 

Resident*: EUR  200.- / EUR  250.-

 

Health Professional/Student*: EUR 20.- / EUR 25.-

 

*) A signed confirmation on departmental letterhead is required for reduced fees.

Educational Forum:
Hands-on Training, Immersive VR

Parallel to the scientific program, VISAR proudly offers hands-on training for TAVI and endovascular aortic procedures in six parallel stations for pre-registered small groups of trainees throughout the meeting. The training is directed at medical professionals who wish to gain experience in performing endovascular procedures, and familiarize themselves with some of the most important products in the field. Novice interventionalists who want to perform their first deployment as well as veterans who wish to fine-tune their skills in state-of- the-art VR environments are likewise welcome.

Designed for small groups of 2-4 physicians, our 30-minute sessions will guide you through an entire EVAR/TAVR process, from vessel access to the deployment of the stent graft. Gain invaluable insights with practical tips and tricks, enhancing your procedural success and patient outcomes. Ensure your spot by registering in advance for this immersive training opportunity. Don't miss out on elevating your skills in aortic endovascular repair.

The "Austrian Aortic Scene"

 VISAR traditionally serves as a reconciliation forum for the Austrian aortic scene, and our partners across Europe and the US. Closing gaps, building bridges, and providing an educational forum inside and beyond the borders of our country are our aims.

Technical innovation

Aortic therapy is an area of rapid technical innovations. Our industrial partners will present you their ingenious inventions, but at the same time, renowned academic experts will also discuss the limitations and unmet needs of current devices. Scientific progress relies on the poles of innovation and critical appraisal.

Panel discussions and audience participation

The time-proven VISAR format of alternating presentations, case demonstrations and ample time for panel discussion of crucial topics will be continued and complemented by a live stream that will also allow remote audience participation in the discussions.

Young Physician Training 


With modern simulators, hands-on training and state-of-the art virtual reality, interested young physicians -and veterans- have the opportunity to hone their skills for their first (or next) clinical EVAR implantation.