14-16
February
2025
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SOFIA, Congress Center of the Military Medical Academy
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About Us
The development of innovative techniques in the treatment of aortic and iliocaval diseases, and their implementation in the daily practice of vascular specialists in Bulgaria, requires us to organize a unique monothematic multidisciplinary event dedicated to this pathology. The host of the event is the Military Medical Academy Sofia under the patronage of Major General Professor Dr. Ventsislav MUTAFCHIYSKI.
Sofia Aortic Days Mission
The mission of the scientific forum is to present the most modern methods in the treatment of aortic diseases and the results achieved from their application worldwide, as well as to put Bulgaria on the world medical map as one of the countries where modern methods for the treatment of aortic and iliocaval diseases are used daily.
One of the main focuses is the education of young specialists and trainees, including their theoretical and practical training, as well as fostering bridge-building and experience exchange with foreign centers and universities.
Sofia Aortic Days Format
The main scientific program is divided into sessions covering all aortic segments. In addition, we have an ilio-caval session and a session for the opportunities of international partnerships in solving complex aortic cases.
The main topics of the scientific program are debates about the approach to treating aortic and ilio-caval diseases and forming a consensus based on evidence.
Live cases will be a part of the main program, as well as an opportunity for the audience to ask direct questions to the operators and suggest their way of treatment.
Workshops are also included in the program, as the motto says: "Ready, steady, hands-on." Main topics will include the treatment of complex aortic aneurysms, aortic arch procedures, closure devices in aortic procedures, CERAB, etc.
Who are Sofia Aortic Days Attendees
All the medical specialists who are actively involved in diagnostic and treatment of aortic and illeocaval diseases.
Sofia Aortic Days 2025
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When
Friday, February 14, 2025
16:00 - 21:00
to
Sunday, February 16, 2025
09:00 - 12:30
Where
SOFIA,
Congress Center of
the Military Medical Academy
Agenda
Friday, February 14, 2025
16:00 - 20:00
- Registration of delegates and speakers
At Military Medical Academy Congress Center
17:30 - 18:30
Reception | Company presentation by general sponsor
18:30 - 21:00
Welcome cocktail | dinner
Saturday, February 15, 2025
09:00 - 09:30
- OPENING OF THE EVENT -
MAJOR GEN. PROF. V. MUTAFCHIYSKI, M.D., DSc., FACS - How did we started | Prof. Kouzman Guirov, M.D.
- Welcome speech by Prof. Krasi Ivanchev (VIA VIDEO LINK)
09:30 - 10:10
- Scientific Session (CHAIKAPHARM):
TOPIC: Diseases of the ascending aorta -
Chairman Assoc. Prof. Vladimir Kornovski
Moderators: Prof. Vasil Geguskov, Dr Asen Kelchev
Panelist: Assoc. Prof Ivilin Todorov - Surgery of the ascending aorta
from root to arch-techniques and innovations-
Asen Kelchev (Cardiovascular Center ACIBADEMCITYCLINIC SOFIA) - Acute type "A" aortic dissection: five years look-back.
results and trends - Assoc. Prof. Vladimir Kornovski
(Heart and Brain Hospital Burgas) - Aortic Arch Surgery at 30 degrees -
Dr Georgi Manchev (St. Anna Hospital Sofia)
10:10 - 10:25
Coffee break
10:25 - 11:05
- Scientific Session (ECOSMEDICA):
Diseases of the aortic arch -
Chairman Prof. Stoyan Kondov
Moderators: Prof. Ivo Petrov, Dr Konstantinos Tigkiropoulos
Panelist: Dr Yordan Krasnaliev - In SITU Fenestration technique for treatment
of aortic arch aneurisms -
Prof. Ivo Petrov (Cardiovascular Center ACIBADEMCITYCLINIC SOFIA) - Endovascular aortic arch repair technical considerations -
and future perspectives
Assoc. Prof. Stoyan Kondov (University Hartcenter Freiburg) - Outcomes of Ankura Thorapic Stent
Graft in Aortic Arch Pathology -
Konstantinos Tigkiropoulos Papageorgiou
(Hospital Aristotle University)
11:05 - 11:45
- Scientific Session (Bulmar)
Diseases of the aortic arch (Part 2) -
Chairman Yordan Krasnaliev
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Stoyan Kondov, Dr. Miroslav Yordanov
Panelist: Assoc. Prof. Nadelin Nikolov - Physician Medified tevar in patients
with proximal lesion of descendend thoracic aorta -
Miroslav Yordanov MD (University Hospital Muenster) - Hybrid Aortic Arch Repair -
Yordan Krasnaliev (Hart and Brain Hospital Pleven) - Aortic Arch repair using Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique
Assoc. Prof. Stoyan Kondov (University Hartcenter Freiburg)
11:45 - 12:25
- Scientific Session (Intermedica)
Diseases of the thoracoabdominal segment (Part 1)
3 Lectures | Debate
Chairman Prof. Mario Lescan
Moderators: Dr. Nikola Kolev, Dr. Ioannis Thomas PASSALOGLOU
Panelist: Dr. Dimitar Nikolov - Early experience with novel 4-branched
thoracoabdominal stent graft. -
Dr. Ioannis Thomas PASSALOGLOU - Thoracoabdominal Endorepair: Innerbranches or Fenestrations -
Mario Lescan (University Hartcenter Freiburg) - PMG for treatment of complex aortic aneurisms -
Nikola Kolev (Military Medical Academy Sofia)
12:25 - 13:10
Lunch Break
13:10 - 13:50
- Scientific Session (Sopharma)
Diseases of the thoracoabdominal segment (Part 2)
Chairman Miroslav Yordanov
Moderators: Dr Dimitar Nikolov, Dr. Jan Stana
Panelist: Dr. Todor Samardjiev - My experience with new generation covered stent in FEVAR cases
Dr. Jan Stana Ludwig (Maximilian, Munich) - My worst thoracoabdominal nightmare -
Dimitar Nikolov (Sofiamed Hospital Sofia) - Surgical treatment of infected aortic prostesis/graphts
Miroslav Yordanov MD (University Hospital Muenster)
13:50 - 14:30
- Scientific Session (Cardiomedical)
Diseases of the infrarenal segment
Chairman: Prof. Veselin Petrov
Moderator: Prof. Dimitar Petkov, Dr. Nikolay Mihailov
Panelist: Assoc. Prof. Nadelin Nikolov, Dr. Todorka Naydenova-ADEM
AAA - Open Surgery vs EVAR
Prof. Veselin Petrov(Heart and Brain Hospital Burgas) - IS THERE A PLACE FOR ChEVAR IN PMEG DOMINANT WORLD -
ASSOC. PROF. NADELINNIKOLOV - PMEG IBD. Todorka Naydenova-ADEM
14:30 - 14:45
Coffee Break
14:45 - 15:25
- Scientific Session (Servier)
SVC, IVC, AND ILLIAC VEINS DISEASES
Chairman: Prof. Nikola Vladov, M.D., FACS
Moderators: Dr Todor Samardjiev, Dr Dimitar Nikolov - SVC Syndrome. Endovascular Treatment -
Dr Todor Samardjiev (Heart and Brain Hospital Pleven) - Resection and Reconstruction of the retroheratic part of the IVC -
Prof. Nikola Vladov, M.D., FACS (Military Medical Academy Sofia) - Endovascular Treatment of Chronic Illeo-Caval Oclusions
Dimitar Nikolov
15:25 - 16:05
- Scientific Session on Collaboration and
advancement in the solution of severe aortic cases
Chairman: Assoc. Prof. Nadelin Nikolov
Moderators: Dr. Rossi McKee, Dr. Nikola Kolev
Panelist: Dr. Todorka Naydenova-ADEM - The longest journey begins with the first step - Nikola Kolev
- "To Chicago and back" following the steps of Aleko Konstantinov in
21th century - Dr. Rossi McKee
16:30 - 18:00
- Workshop Aortic Aneurysms (Intermedica)
20:00 -
- Gala dinner at Black and White Restaurant,
Millennium Complex, Sofia
Sunday, February 16, 2025
09:00 - 10:00
10:30 - 10:50
10:50 - 11:50
11:50 - 12:30
Sofia Aortic Days 2025
Speakers

Major General Prof.
Ventsislav
MUTAFCHIYSKI, MD, DSc
Chief of the Military Medical Academy
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Military Medical Academy and on my own behalf, I would like to warmly congratulate you on the occasion of the first of its kind event in our country "Sofia Aortic Days", which will be held on February 14-16.
The Military Medical Academy has developed into a center of the international scientific community and annually gathers together some of the most prominent world names from various specialties. This is happening thanks to the established educational traditions of the Academy, which trace the way for the improvement and implementation of innovative and successful practices.
Such forums not only strengthen cooperation between physicians from different specialties and countries, but also help to broaden the horizons in medical science. I am convinced that the rich scientific program of the "Aorta Days" will contribute to the experience exchange and to the identification of new scientific peaks to strive for.
Accept once again my congratulations and wishes for successful and fruitful work!

Guirov

Ivanchev

Czerny

Kondov

Lescan

Petrov

Geguskov

Yordanov

Stana

Passaloglou
Hamburg
Kornovski

Kelchev

Krasnaliev

Tigkiropoulos

Nikolov

Nikolov

Petrov

Vladov

Samardjiev

Naydenova-Adem

McKee

Kolev
Sofia Aortic Days 2025
Sponsors
Sofia Aortic Days 2025
Sponsorship Proposal
General Sponsor
- Exhibition Space
- Mention as a sponsor of a session in the main program
- Opportunity to invite a guest speaker
- 90-minute workshop room
- 2 Live Cases
1
Gold Sponsor
- Exhibition Space
- Mention as a sponsor of a session in the main program
- Opportunity to invite a guest speaker
- 90-minute workshop room
2
Silver Sponsor
- Exhibition Space
- Mention as a sponsor of a session in the main program
- 60-minute workshop room
3
Bronze Sponsor
- Exhibition Space
- Presentation or practical training room
for 60 minutes
4
Partnership
- Exhibition Space
- Grant Partner
- Company Lecture in the Official Program
- Workshop & Room
*Please register your sponsorship package by sending an email to sofiaaorticdays@gmail.com and become part of our event
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