Vienna Interdisciplinary Symposium on Aortic Repair
VISAR 2025
Masterclass
May 8-9, 2025, House of Austrian Industries, Vienna
Schwarzenbergplatz 4, 1030 Wien
EthicalMedTech Compliant (EMT-24-01515)
Accreditated by the Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®)
for up to 13.5 European CME credits (LEE/2025/00450)
Welcome to VISAR 2025
Dear Friends and colleagues,
Following the great success of VISAR 2024, which brought together 320 participants from 20 different countries, we are delighted to invite you to VISAR 2025, taking place from May 8–9, 2025, at the prestigious House of the Austrian Federation of Industries in central Vienna.
Thanks to your support, our last meeting attracted a substantial number of delegates from across Europe and beyond, facilitated in part by VISAR grants that helped participants from low-income countries with travel and accommodation costs. In addition to its international reach, VISAR has significantly strengthened Austria’s national aortic community, with 60% of attendees representing the fields of cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, and interventional radiology.
For VISAR 2025, we will continue our commitment to training and education in open and endovascular aortic repair, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Based on overwhelming demand, the program will feature live-streamed state-of-the-art surgeries alongside recorded case presentations for case-based learning with all major device platforms. Additionally, introductory courses for young physicians will cover essential catheter techniques, measurement protocols, device presentations, and deployment tips and tricks. Hands-on simulator sessions will also be available for pre-booking in small teams, facilitated by multiple industry partners.
We take pride in the fact that VISAR is a congress organized by doctors, for doctors. Unlike many other congresses, VISAR is not designed for corporate profit. Instead, all revenue is reinvested into research and education, ensuring that participation remains financially accessible.
We look forward to welcoming you to Vienna for an exciting and enriching exchange of knowledge.
Sincerely
Daniel Zimpfer
Marek Ehrlich
Paul Werner
Marie-Elisabeth Stelzmüller
Martin Funovics
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.