When to Refer, When to Act: Critical Decisions in Aortic Disease Management
Tuesday, May 26, 12:30-1:30PM ET
Join nationally recognized specialists from Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care for an advanced clinical webinar on the comprehensive management of aortic disease—spanning guideline-directed care, multidisciplinary coordination, and the treatment of complex, high-risk cases.
This session will begin with a focused review of the latest aortic disease guidelines, followed by insights into how an integrated aortic team—spanning cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, and interventional radiology—collaborates to deliver highly specialized, patient-specific care.
Through detailed case-based discussions, faculty will present challenging real-world scenarios, illustrating advanced decision-making, procedural planning, and outcomes across the full spectrum of aortic pathology. These cases reflect the depth and complexity of patients treated within a high-volume, tertiary care environment.
The program will conclude with a live Q&A, offering direct access to the panel.
Designed for cardiologists, primary care physicians, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals, this session offers valuable, experience-driven perspectives for anyone involved in the care of patients with aortic disease.
Format:
- Latest guidelines in aortic disease
- Case-based review and discussion
- Live Q&A
Physicians:

Dr. Ashok Kumar C J
Deputy Chief Medical Executive Orthopedic Care
Board-certified cardiac surgeon; System Director of Aortic Disease, Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care; Professor of Cardiovascular Sciences, FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine - Baptist Health South Florida

Dr. Bradley Taylor
Board-certified cardiac surgeon; Chief Medical Executive, Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute - Baptist Health South Florida

Dr. Brian Schiro
Board-certified vascular and interventional radiologist; dual-certified in diagnostic radiology - Baptist Health South Florida

Dr. Ignacio Rua
Board-certified general and vascular surgeon - Baptist Health South Florida

