Whats New in Spinal Cord Protection in Descending Thoracic Aortic Surgery?
At the conclusion of this lecture the learner will understand: 1) the causes of paralysis in thoracoabdominal aortic surgery; 2) the effectiveness of clinical therapies in reducing paralysis risk; and 3) the relationship between experimental models and effective clinical therapies Perioperative Myocardial Protection Strategies in Vascular Surgery At the conclusion of this lecture, the participant will be able to describe the potential beneficial effects of anesthetic preconditioning, glycemic control and statin therapy to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients undergoing vascular surgery. Renal Protection in Vascular Surgery At the conclusion of this lecture, the participant will be able to identify and assess the effectiveness of various pharmacological and nonpharmacological modalities for renal protection in patients undergoing vascular surgery. New Therapeutic Targets in Cardiovascular Medicine At the conclusion of this lecture, the participant will become familiar with new thera
