Thoracic and Abdominal Aneurysms - Open and Endovascular Approaches

Course overview

Join us on October 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM, as we host this presentation by Michael F. Amendola, MD, MEHP. Aortic aneurysms are a major vascular challenge, with abdominal (AAA) and thoracic (TAA) forms carrying high risk for rupture and mortality. In this presentation, Dr. Amendola will review their types, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, and emphasize risk factors, natural history and the importance of early recognition. Open surgical repair remains a durable option for both AAA and TAA, and Dr. Amendola will discuss key aspects of exposure, anatomic considerations, perioperative risks, and the continued role of open surgery in selected patients. Endovascular repair has rapidly expanded treatment options, and Dr. Amendola will discuss the principles of EVAR and TEVAR, focusing on patient selection, device planning, and procedural execution. He will discuss common complications, medico-legal considerations, and breaches in standard of care that can expose providers to litigation. Register now for the enlightening presentation! Attendees of this webinar will: 1. Describe the types, presentation, and pathophysiology of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA); 2. Examine the indications for open approach to repair of AAA and TAA; 3. Examine the indications for endovascular approach to repair of AAA and TAA; and 4. Identify possible legal breaches in standards of care for patients with AAA and TAA. SPEAKER, MICHAEL F. AMENDOLA, MD, MEHP: Dr. Michael Amendola received his medical degree at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (VCU-SOM) in Richmond, Virginia. He completed his general surgery internship- and residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (VCUHS) in 2007. He also completed a Vascular Surgery fellowship at VCUHS in 2009. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Vascular Surgery. In 2021 he was inducted into the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in both general and vascular surgery. Dr. Amendola maintains privileges at Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, VA, and is Professor of Surgery at VCU-SOM. He completed his Master's Degree in Medical Education at Johns Hopkins School of Education in Baltimore, MD in 2019. He is the program director of the VA 3D printing, leadership, artificial intelligence, and implications of surgical simulation in the current health care environment.