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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 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.

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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., Ph.D., FACS
  • How did we started | Prof. Kouzman Guirov, M.D.
  • Lecture by Prof. Krasi Ivanchev (VIA VIDEO LINK)

09:30 - 10:10

  • Scientific Session (CHAIKAPHARM):
    Diseases of the ascending aorta -
    Chairman Assoc. Prof. Vladimir Kornovski
  • Surgery of the ascending aorta
    from root to arch-techniques and innovations -

    Asen Kelchev (Cardiovascular Center ACIBADEMCITYCLINIC SOFIA)
  • Minimally invasive bental de bono -
    Prof. Vasil Geguskov (St. Anna Hospital Sofia)
  • Lecture Assoc. Prof. Vladimir Kornovski (Hart and Brain Hospital Burgas)

10:10 - 10:25

  • Coffee break

10:25 - 11:05

  • Scientific Session (ECOSMEDICA):
    Diseases of the aortic arch -
    Chairman Prof. Stoyan Kondov
  • 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

    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
  • Physician Medified tevar in patients
    with proximal lesion of descendend thoracic aorta -

    Miroslav Yordanov MD (University Hospital Muenster)
  • Lecture Yordan Krasnaliev (Hart and Brain Hospital Pleven)
  • Frozen Elephant Trunc.
    Prof. Stoyan Kondov (University Hartcenter Freiburg)

11:45 - 12:25

  • Scientific Session (Intermedica)
    Diseases of the thoracoabdominal segment(Part 1)
    Chairman Prof. Mario Lescan
  • Early experience with novel 4-branched
    thoracoabdominal stent graft -

    Miroslav Yordanov MD (University Hospital Muenster)
  • Thoracoabdominal Endorepair: Innerbranches or Fenestrations -
    Mario Lescan (University Hartcenter Freiburg)
  • Frozen Elephant Trunc.
    Prof. Stoyan Kondov (University Hartcenter Freiburg)

12-25 - 13:10

  • Lunch Break

13:10 - 13:50

  • Scientific Session (Sopharma)
    Diseases of the thoracoabdominal segment (Part 2)
    Chairman Miroslav Yordanov
  • Surgical treatment of infected aortic prostesis/graphts
    Miroslav Yordanov MD(University Hospital Muenster)
  • My worst thoracoabdominal nightmare -
    Dimitar Nikolov (Sofiamed Hospital Sofia)
  • Lecture by Jan Stana Ludwig Maximilian (Munich)

13:50 - 14:30

  • Scientific Session (Cardiomedical)
    Diseases of the infrarenal segment
    Chairman Assoc. Prof. Nadelin Nikolov
  • 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
  • Lecture by DR Todor Samardjiev (Hart and Brain Hospital Pleven)
  • Lecture by Prof. Nikola Vladov (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 Nikola Kolev
  • The longest journey begins with the first step - Nikola Kolev
  • "To Chicago and back" following the steps of Aleko Konstantinov in
    21th century -
    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

10:30 - 10:50

  • Coffee Break

10:50 - 11:50

  • Workshop (2 rooms)

11:50 - 12:30

  • Closing Speech | Snacks

Sofia Aortic Days 2025
Speakers

Ventsislav MUTAFCHIYSKI

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!

Prof. Kouzman Guirov
Prof. Kouzman

Guirov

Prof. Krassi Ivanchev
Prof. Krassi

Ivanchev

Prof. Martin Czerny
Prof. Martin

Czerny

Prof. Stoyan Kondov
Prof. Stoyan

Kondov

Prof. Mario Lescan
Prof. Mario

Lescan

Prof. Ivo Petrov
Prof. Ivo

Petrov

Prof. Vasil Geguskov
Prof. Vasil

Geguskov

Dr Miroslav Yordanov
Dr Miroslav

Yordanov

Dr Jan Stana
Dr Jan

Stana

Prof. Marwan Yoseff
Prof. Marwan

Yoseff

Hamburg
Assoc. Prof. Vladimir Kornovski
Assoc. Prof. Vladimir

Kornovski

Dr Asen Kelchev
Dr Asen

Kelchev

Dr Yordan Krasnaliev
Dr Yordan

Krasnaliev

Dr Konstantinos Tigkiropoulos
Dr Konstantinos

Tigkiropoulos

Assoc. Prof Nadelin Nikolov
Assoc. Prof Nadelin

Nikolov

Dr. Dimitar Nikolov
Dr. Dimitar

Nikolov

Prof. Veselin Petrov
Prof. Veselin

Petrov

Prof. Nikola Vladov
Prof. Nikola

Vladov

Dr Todor Samardjiev
Dr Todor

Samardjiev

Dr Todorka Naydenova-Adem
Dr Todorka

Naydenova-Adem

Dr Rossi McKee
Dr Rossi

McKee

Dr Nikola Kolev
Dr Nikola

Kolev

Sofia Aortic Days 2025
Sponsors

General Sponsor

Intermedica

Gold Sponsor

Bulmar
Chaika Farm

Silver Sponsor

Ecos Medica
Sopharma
Cardio Medical

Bronze Sponsor

Servier

Event sponsor

Teva
Braun
Agarta
RSR
Viatris
Innotech
Mapimpex

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

Sofia Aortic Days 2025
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