Join cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Raymond Dieter and vascular surgeon Dr. Scott Stevens on Sept. 18 for an information session about the evaluation and management of aortic aneurysms and dissections. The program is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Messiah Lutheran Church, 6900 Kingston Pike in Knoxville.

Dr. Dieter, Dr. Stevens and the other physicians who make up the Aortic Center at The University of Tennessee Medical Center provide unsurpassed expertise and leadership in the care of patients with disorders of the aorta.

A few of the topics that will be discussed include

• Incidence and etiology of aortic aneurysms and dissections
• Identifying the patient at risk for aortic pathology
• Screening and diagnostic tools for aortic disease
• Current therapies for aortic disease

This program is free, but registration is required by calling 305.6877.