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Boston - American Association for Thoracic Surgery

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THORACIC SURGERYCONCLUSION: These follow-up data up to 36 years support repair as the procedureof choice <strong>for</strong> the majority of MV disease. Disease etiology strongly determinessurvival and durability; rheumatics enjoy the longest survival but require reoperationmore frequently. Myxomatous MVP demonstrates the longest proven durability,approaching 30 years postoperatively.11:20 a.m. The Role of Simulation in Future CardiothoracicSurgical EducationDan Raemer, PhD,Yolonda L. Colson, MD, PhDGregory S. Couper MDIntroduced By: Edward Verrier, MD11:50 a.m. ADDRESS BY HONORED SPEAKERThe Creation of the Universe, String Theory, andTime TravelProfessor Michio KakuHenry Semat Professor of Theoretical Physics Graduate Center of theCity University of New YorkIntroduced By: Thomas L. Spray, MD12:30 p.m. ADJOURN FOR LUNCH – VISIT EXHIBITSExhibit HallTUESDAYMorning161

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