1. Aortic aneurysms (atherosclerotic, aortic dissections)
   1. Ascending
   2. Transverse
   3. Descending
   4. Abdominal
      
      
2. Operative and non-operative treatment
   1. Ascending
   2. Transverse
   3. Descending
   4. Abdominal

Clinical Skills:

During the training program the resident:

1. Evaluates and interprets plain radiography, echocardiography, CT scans, MRI, and contrast studies for diseases of the aorta;
   
   
2. Participates in or performs operative and non-operative management of thoracic aortic disease, including aneurysms, dissections, and occlusive disease;
   
   
3. Plans and directs the use of extracorporeal bypass, hypothermia, and circulatory arrest for aortic diseases;
   
   
4. Performs preoperative and postoperative care of patients with aneurysms, dissections, and occlusive disease of the aorta.