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Monthly Newsletter - January 2008

Table of Contents

What's New

Cardiac Surgery in the Adult, Third Edition

A Major Revision of the Classic Guide to Heart Surgery in Adults Now Available on CTSNet

The newly revised, online version of Cardiac Surgery in the Adult, Third Edition, by Lawrence H. Cohn, MD, is available on CTSNet. The 3rd Edition reviews and reflects the latest thinking on the entire range of critical topics in cardiac surgery - from well-established techniques to cutting-edge procedures that are dramatically altering surgical practice.

This extraordinary online resource is available only on CTSNet. The new edition is filled with precise information and valuable insights on pathophysiology...preoperative and intraoperative decision-making...procedural technique...post-operative care... and more. It will give you an in-depth look at the complete spectrum of disorders and their surgical management options, including:

 * New innovations in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, new percutaneous cardiovascular devices, new approaches in imaging, diagnosis, and treatment of all forms of cardiac disease.

 * The latest treatments for cardiac failure - an ongoing challenge for scientists, cardiologists and cardiac surgeons.

 * Step-by-step explanations of complex surgical procedures, supported by a wealth of crystal-clear illustrations and by the video clips on the bonus DVD.

Print versions of the book can be purchased through the CTSNet Bookstore.

CTSNet Welcomes a New Member Organization

We welcome a new member organization to CTSNet. The Spanish Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (SECTCV: Sociedad Española de Cirugía Torácica-Cardiovascular) is the organization of most of the certified cardiovascular surgeons practicing in Spain, as well as the residents in Cardiovascular Surgery and other professionals related with the thoracic and cardiac surgery. For an historical perspective, please read. The web editor, Enrique M. Perez de la Sota, MD, FETCS, has been the one to get the website up and running. Please peruse.

The next scientific meeting of the SECTCV is in Malaga, 19-21 June 2008.

AATS White Paper Concerning NIH Grant Reviews

The AATS Scientific Affairs and Government Relations Committee has worked diligently to reverse the current method of grant assignment. AATS members Drs. Pedro del Nido, Irving Kron and Andrew Wechsler had the opportunity to meet with Director Zerhouni and other representatives from the NIH. Dr. Wechsler has presented a nice summary of the progress to date. This document contains important information for all cardiothoracic surgeons, particularly those engaged in research activities. We urge that you read it.

Recent Additions to MMCTS

This editorial "Multimedia Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery: the internet-based educational tool" by editor Marko Turina, MD appears in the January 2008 issue of EJCTS.

The following are recent additions to the MMCTS:
 
Federico Venuta, Erino A. Rendina, Tiziano De Giacomo, Giorgio F. Coloni.
Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction.
MMCTS (December 17, 2007). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2006.002121.

Michel I. M. Versteegh, Andrew Tjon Jouk Tjien.
Diaphragm plication in adult patients with diaphragm paralysis.
MMCTS (December 17, 2007). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2006.002568.

Evelio Rodriguez, Mamdouh Al-Ahmadi, Thomas L. Spray.
Surgical approach to hyploplastic left heart syndrome - Norwood Stage I.
MMCTS (December 17, 2007). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2007.002733.

Dan Lindblom, Anders Albåge, Ulrik Sartipy
Surgery for ventricular tachycardia in patients undergoing surgical ventricular restoration.
MMCTS (December 17, 2007). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2007.002816.

Rossella Fattori, Vincenzo Russo.
Degenerative aneurysm of the descending aorta. Endovascular treatment.
MMCTS (December 17, 2007). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2007.002824.

A New Vignette in the Safety Reporting System is Available

"Clots in the Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit" a potentially lethal situation, diagnosed and corrected by the operating team, and assessed by our group of experts: instructive and illuminating.

A Recent New Horizons Contribution

In "Change is Invigorating" Dr. Karen McGinnis of Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NY USA, gives her upbeat interpretation of life as a CT surgeon in 2008.

Contributions for the New Horizons Section of the Resident's site are solicited and edited by Editor Walter H. Merrill MD, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio USA. If you have thoughts that you wish to air, please read his statement about this activity, and then get in touch with him: walter.merrill@uc.edu

Congenital Literature Watch - Fourth Quarter 2007

The Congenital Literature Watch for the Fourth Quarter of 2007 is now available. This covers articles published between 10/01/07-12/31/07. The articles were selected and compiled by Editors Carl L. Backer, MD, Childrens Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, and Aditya K. Kaza, MD, Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.

Thoracic Survey January 2008

Barrett's esophagus is sometimes complicated by high grade dysplasia (HGD). This survey will help inform readers about current practices in surveillance for and management of this problem. Thoracic surgeons, please take the survey here.

Thoracic Expert Technique Update

Author Carolyn M. Dresler, MD, MPA, Arkansas Department of Health, Little Rock, Arkansas USA, a world expert on techniques used in the cessation of smoking, has completely rewritten her previous Expert Technique article, updating and adding new material. Her new contribution is titled "How to help your patients stop smoking. A guide for surgeons."

AATS Meeting Program Available

The program for the AATS Annual Meeting to be held May 10-14, 2008 in San Diego, California USA is now available online. Online you may also register for the meeting, and obtain housing.

MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION (MOC)

Starting in January 2008, the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) will replace its Recertification process with its new Maintenance of Certification (MOC) process.  MOC is intended to give the public assurance that certified specialty physicians are maintaining high standards of clinical care throughout their career. For that reason, the Board requires that all Diplomates, including those who were certified before 1976 and hold life-time certificates, participate in MOC.

Reminder ESCVS Abstract Deadline

REMINDER: The abstract deadline for the European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (ESCVS) meeting is MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2008. Submit abstracts here. The 57th International Congress will be held on April 24-27, 2008 in Barcelona, Spain. For more information.

Registration for the TSDA 2008 In-Training Exam is now open

The Thoracic Surgery Directors Association (TSDA) 2008 In Training Exam is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2008. The make-up date will be Saturday, April 12, 2008. If you have questions about the exam, please contact Katie McAuliff at kmcauliff@tsda.org. For more information.

ABTS 2008 Part II (Oral) Certifying Examination

The 2008 American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) Part II (Oral) Certifying Examination will be JUNE 6 & 7, 2008 at the Marriott Suites in Rosemont, Illinois. NB: To be listed for the examination, the candidate must return the signed form by FEBRUARY 29, 2008. For more information: Sarah Dunlap: sarahdunlap@abts ABTS website: http://www.abts.org

Abstract Submission Notice

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) 16th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery will be held in Bologna, Italy, 8-11 June 2008. DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS FEBRUARY 1, 2008. For abstract submission. For more information.

Cardiothoracic Symposium

The CT Symposium will be held on April 18-20, 2008 at the University of Cincinnati Center for Surgical innovation and Marriott Kingsgate Conference Center. The meeting is a three-day Symposium for cardiothoracic residents focusing on minimally invasive techniques and emerging technologies. There will be 17 hours of hands-on wet-lab instruction. The meeting is free to residents in ACGME accredited programs. For more information.

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Industry Forum

WHAT'S HAPPENING, WHERE TO BE: MEDTRONIC ACTIVITIES DURING THE 44TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS, JANUARY 27-30, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

Committed to Cardiac Surgery

Learn from teams of physicians who have expertise in converged specialties at the Cardiovascular Clinical Specialties Convergence Forum on Sunday, January 27. Panelists will share their convergence experiences and how they have impacted their patients, their practices and their institutions. Participate in our educational symposia. On Tuesday morning, join your peers at The Morning MICS to gain insight into minimally invasive surgery techniques. On Tuesday evening, attend the Endovascular Skills Symposium where a moderated panel will discuss the skills required to perform endovascular procedures, how to collaborate with multiple specialties and the technologies that are needed to deliver endovascular solutions to patients.

For a comprehensive listing of all of Medtronic's activities during the STS annual meeting, download the PDF.

These activities will be held during the STS Annual Meeting. They are not considered part of the official scientific program of STS.

Less is More: Medtronic's EOPA 3D(TM) diffuse flow arterial cannulae

Medtronic's EOPA 3D(TM) diffuse flow cannula demonstrates up to 50% less flow velocity* than standard arterial cannulae. The 3D arterial design features a centralized flow pattern, a unique tapered tip configuration that diffuses the flow through multiple outlets and the versatility for either minimally invasive procedures or traditional median sternotomy approaches.
*Data on file at Medtronic.

Save the Date!

Medtronic invites you to Save the Date: Clinical Convergence Forum in Fort Lauderdale, FL Please join us January 27, 2008, at 7 p.m. for this important educational event. See attached PDF for more information.

MEDTRONIC EDGE UPDATE

Medtronic is pleased to announce that the EDGE Advanced Endosurgical Training Course for Cardiac Surgery Teams has now been endorsed by the STS!

We are excited to bring to you a newly developed EDGE course:

Advanced Endosurgical Training for Cardiac Surgery Teams Course

The course is designed for both cardiac surgeons and their surgical team members to include perfusionists, scrub techs, PAs and other OR personnel. The surgeons will participate in hands-on training via advanced simulation as well as procedural complication management and advanced endosurgical device study.

The surgery team member will be participating in a simultaneous track on the basics of endosurgery. The two tracks will then be brought together near the end of the course to work as a team on simulation.

*** This course is specifically designed for the cardiac surgeon who has completed the EDGE Basic Guidewire, Catheter and Imaging Skills Course or has significant experience in endosurgical procedures as the primary operator. Significant experience would include > 15 endograft cases or other interventional experience. For more details contact Melanie Anderson at 763-391-9908.

General information on this new EDGE Course

Disclaimer: These courses offer skills-based training and case analysis only and do not provide training on any specific Medtronic product or related therapy.

General Information on the Medtronic EDGE Basic Guidewire, Catheter and Imaging Skills Course

New discount being offered to Residents and Fellows! $400 for STS Candidates and $450 for all others.

Dates Available Include:
March 13 - 14
June 19 - 20
September 25 - 26
Nov. 13 - 14

And the Medtronic EDGE Advanced Endosurgical Course for Cardiac Surgery Teams still has openings Apr 17-18, 2008!

You're invited! Medtronic Morning MICS Breakfast Event

Join your peers for an engaging breakfast on January 29 to gain insight into minimally invasive surgery techniques. You'll have the opportunity to observe video presentations from therapy experts, who will share their technique tips and tricks using the latest technology:

Minimally Invasive Approach for Aortic Valve Therapy
J. Lamelas, MD, Miami, Florida

Minimally Invasive Approach for CABG Therapy
J. McGinn, MD, New York, New York

Minimally Invasive Approach for Mitral Valve Therapy
M. Moront, MD, Toledo, Ohio

Mark your calendar and plan to join us!

This activity will be held during the STS Annual Meeting. It is not considered part of the official scientific program of STS.

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books

New Title Available in the CTSNet Bookstore

A new title is available in the CTSNet Bookstore: Heart Failure: A Combined Medical and Surgical Approach by Dr. Patrick M. McCarthy, Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois USA, and Dr. James B. Young, Chairman & Professor of Medicine, Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio USA.

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In My Opinion

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Clinical Resources

Videos

Special Report

Literature Watch

Expert Techniques

Thoracic

Cardiac

New Technology

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Organizations

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

The American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) 2008 Certification Registration is available 1 January-15 August 2008. For information, contact: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 633 North St. Clair Street, Suite 2320, Chicago, IL 60611; Phone: 1 312-202-5900; Fax: 1 312-202-5960; Email: info@abts.org or info@abts.org
Additional information

New CTSNet Member Organization

CTSNet welcomes a new member organization, The Accreditation Committee - Perfusion Education (AC-PE). The (AC-PE) is a Committee on Accreditation (CoA) under the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The mission of the AC-PE is to cooperate to establish, maintain and promote appropriate standards of quality for educational programs in perfusion and to provide recognition for education programs that meet or exceed the minimum standards outlined in the Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Perfusion. It is the responsibility of the AC-PE to review and evaluate perfusion programs to determine compliance with the Standards and then recommend an accreditation action to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CCAHEP). CAAHEP actually makes the award of accreditation. To carry out its mission, the AC-PE evaluates new and currently accredited perfusion programs, conducts random site visits, and conducts approximately 2-4 board meetings per year.

Membership of AC-PE consists of two representatives appointed from each of the following seven (7) sponsors:

American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery
American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology
Perfusion Program Directors Council
Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Visit their website for more information.

STS 2008 Annual Meeting

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 44th Annual Meeting will be held January 27-30, 2008, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 

In addition to an expanded educational agenda, the Annual Meeting will feature several special presentations, including the Thomas B. Ferguson Lecture delivered by Elizabeth Olmsted Teisberg, PhD, co-author of the ground-breaking critique on America's health care system, Redefining Health Care: Creating Value-Based Competition on Results, and a much anticipated Presidential Address by John E. Mayer, Jr., MD. A timely ethics debate, No Heroic Measures: How Soon is Too Soon to Stop, has been added to the program, and STS University will offer rotating sessions to allow attendees to participate in two hands-on courses.

Also at the meeting, the STS Exhibit Hall will feature more than 100 exhibitors demonstrating the newest and best products and services in CT surgery; a Patient Safety Symposium will offer the potential for discounted professional liability insurance premiums to those who attend; and there will be a wide variety of social events to allow time for important networking opportunities, including a dinner reception with performance artistry     provided by Cirque Cabaret. And that's just the beginning.

Housing information is available.

If you have questions regarding the registration process, please visit www.sts.org. Make plans now to attend the premier educational event in cardiothoracic surgery.

2nd EACTS Course on Thoracic Robotic Surgery

2nd EACTS Course on Thoracic Robotic Surgery, Strasbourg, France, 17-19 January 2008. Please note that all spaces have been filled. You may register to be placed onto a waiting list for any cancellations, but there is no guarantee of a place becoming available. Contact EACTS

EACTS Thoracic Oncology Week

EACTS Thoracic Oncology Week, Milan, Italy, 5-7 March 2008. CME approved by EACCME. Programme and further details are available here.

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Residents Section

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

The American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) 2008 Certification Registration is available 1 January-15 August 2008. For information, contact: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 633 North St. Clair Street, Suite 2320, Chicago, IL 60611; Phone: 1 312-202-5900; Fax: 1 312-202-5960; Email: info@abts.org or info@abts.org
Additional information.

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Journals

Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January Issue

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

Grover FL.
The Bright Future of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Era of Changing Health Care Delivery: An Update.
Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:8-24.

CME

General Thoracic
Rostad H, Strand T-E, Naalsund A, Norstein J.
Resected Synchronous Primary Malignant Lung Tumors: A Population-Based Study.
Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:204-209.
 
Adult Cardiac
Smedira NG, Lytle BW, Lever HM, Rajeswaran J, Krishnaswamy G, Kaple RK, Dolney Dow,
Blackstone EH.
Current Effectiveness and Risks of Isolated Septal Myectomy for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:127-133.

Pediatric Cardiac
Henaine R, Azarnoush K, Belli E, Capderou A, Roussin R, Planché C, Serraf A.
Fate of the Truncal Valve in Truncus Arteriosus.
Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:172-178.

SUPPLEMENT

Svensson LG, Kouchoukos NT, Miller DC, Bavaria JE, Coselli JS, Curi MA, Eggebrecht H, Elefteriades JA, Erbel R, Gleason TG, Lytle BW, Mitchell RS, Nienaber CA, Roselli EE, Safi HJ, Shemin RJ, Sicard GA, Sundt III TM, Szeto WY, Wheatley III GH.
Expert Consensus Document on the Treatment of Descending Thoracic Aortic Disease Using Endovascular Stent-Grafts.
Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S1-S41.

Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January Issue

CME

Acquired Cardiovascular Disease
Aortic valve replacement with Toronto SPV bioprosthesis: Optimal patient survival but suboptimal valve durability.
Tirone E. David, Christopher M. Feindel, Joanne Bos, Joan Ivanov, Susan Armstrong.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:19-24.

General Thoracic Surgery
Pathologic stage I non-small cell lung cancer with high levels of preoperative serum carcinoembryonic antigen: Clinicopathologic characteristics and prognosis.
Haruhisa Matsuguma, Rie Nakahara, Seiji Igarashi, Yoshinori Ishikawa, Haruko Suzuki, Naoto Miyazawa, Satoshi Honjo, Kohei Yokoi.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:44-49.

Congenital Heart Disease
Consequences of a selective approach towards pulmonary valve replacement in adult patients with tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary regurgitation.
Folkert J. Meijboom, Jolien W. Roos-Hesselink, Jackie S. McGhie, Silja E.C. Spitaels, Ron T. van Domburg, Lisbeth M.W.J. Utens, Maarten L. Simoons, Ad J.J.C. Bogers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:50-55.

SELECTED ARTICLES OF INTEREST

Dr. Lawrence H. Cohn has created a new cover in order to highlight several interesting images and articles of note in each issue of the Journal. This month the following articles appear on the cover of The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery:

Editorial
What is changing and what isn't in the JTCVS: The cardiovascular and thoracic service line concept.
Lawrence H. Cohn.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:1-2.

General Thoracic Surgery
Diaphragmatic hernias after sequential left ventricular assist device explantation and orthotopic heart transplant: Early results of laparoscopic repair with polytetrafluoroethylene.
Shawn S. Groth, Bryan A. Whitson, Jonathan D'Cunha, Rafael S. Andrade, Michael A. Maddaus.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:38-43.

Acquired Cardiovascular Disease
Custom-tailored valved conduit for complex aortic root pathology.
George Krasopoulos, Tirone E. David, Susan Armstrong.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:3-7.

Congenital Heart Disease
Consequences of a selective approach towards pulmonary valve replacement in adult patients with tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary regurgitation.
Folkert J. Meijboom, Jolien W. Roos-Hesselink, Jackie S. McGhie, Silja E.C. Spitaels, Ron T. van Domburg, Lisbeth M.W.J. Utens, Maarten L. Simoons, Ad J.J.C. Bogers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:50-55.

Cardiothoracic Transplantation
Predicting survival among high-risk pediatric cardiac transplant recipients: An analysis of the United Network for Organ Sharing database.
Ryan R. Davies, Mark J. Russo, Seema Mital, Timothy M. Martens, Robert S. Sorabella, Kimberly N. Hong, Annetine C. Gelijns, Alan J. Moskowitz, Jan M. Quaegebeur, Ralph S. Mosca, Jonathan M. Chen.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:147-155.

EACTS Publications - January

EJCTS: January issue now published,  including 2 CME articles.

ICVTS: December issue now published.

MMCTS now has 112 multimedia surgical procedures on-line.

Asian Annals for December Now Available

The issue contains many interesting papers. Examples:

EDITORIAL

The Choice of Valve Prosthesis: Are the Guidelines for Everyone?
Zohair Al Halees.
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2007;15:457-458.

The author makes the point that the Valve Guidelines developed for use in Western populations do not always apply to Eastern patients.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Remodeling after Aortic Valve Replacement.
Hikmet Iyem, Cevat Sekuri, Mine Tavli, Suat Büket.
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2007;15:459-462.

37 patients with aortic stenosis and 39 with aortic insufficiency were followed for 2 years after operation. Geometric remodeling, regression of hypertrophy, and increased ejection fraction of the left ventricle were similar in both groups at 6 months, but after 2 years greater improvement was found in patients who had undergone valve replacement for aortic stenosis.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Novel Method of Thoracoscopic Surgery for Giant Bulla without Residual Cavity.
Tomoki Utsumi, Akinori Akashi, Soichiro Funaki.
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2007;15:511-514.

The roof of the bulla is resected first, followed by resection of the pulmonary parenchyma, including the base of the bulla, using a stapling device. Exposure of the base by first removing the roof facilitates determination of the resection line. Results were superior with this technique.

Dr. Andrew Wechsler retires as Editor of JTCVS

After serving 8 years as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Dr. Wechsler steps down this month. The December issue contains a tribute to Dr. Wechsler by Dr. Irving Kron and Dr. D. Craig Miller, Chair of the Publication Committee and President respectively of the AATS, and a farewell message from Dr. Wechsler. All cardiothoracic surgeons everywhere owe Dr. Wechsler a debt of gratitude for providing such a high quality journal that teaches and guides us all.

But the JTCVS remains in good and capable hands, as Dr. Lawrence Cohn of Boston assumes the Editor's post with the January issue. Journal readers can be assured that the publication will flourish under his editorship.

Message from ICVTS Editor

Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery (ICVTS) is EACTS' OPEN-ACCESS journal and there are NO AUTHORSHIP CHARGES. ICVTS is cited in MEDLINE/PubMed. You are cordially invited to join-in with the interactive discussion at ICVTS. The accepted papers for ICVTS volume 7/issue 1 (February 2008) have now been posted on the website and are open for discussion.

To submit an eComment for a particular article in the listing, open it then simply click on the link 'eComments: submit' which appears in the content box to the right of the article Abstract or PDF proof.  To respond to a specific eComment simply click on the link which appears to its left. We would be delighted if you could look at the papers posted and contribute any appropriate 'eComments' - your comments will be citable, posted on-line and subsequently published in print in ICVTS volume 7 issue 1. eComments will also appear in PubMed.

To submit an article to ICVTS.     

Many thanks for your support, interest and cooperation.

Yours sincerely,

Ludwig von Segesser - Editor-in-Chief  ICVTS

ICVTS Editorial Office
av. Gd. St. Bernard 69B (app. 6)
CH-1920 Martigny
Switzerland

Relocation of JTCVS Office

Effective January 1, 2008, Dr. Lawrence H. Cohn will assume editorship of The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. The editorial office will move to Beverly, Massachusetts under Managing Editor Ryan Walther.  Please address all correspondence as follows:

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
American Association for Thoracic Surgery
900 Cummings Center, Suite 221-U
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
Telephone: 1.978.299.4505 
Fax: 1.978.524.8890
E-mail: jtcvs@aats.org

Authors submitting to The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery should continue using the online manuscript submission and review system at http://jtcvs.edmgr.com.

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Transitions

François Lacour-Gayet, M.D.

At a dedication and reception on January 9, 2008, François Lacour-Gayet, M.D. was named the inaugural chairholder of the Barton-Elliman Chair in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Children's Hospital in Aurora, Colorado USA.

Frederick L. Grover, M.D

On 8 January 2008, Frederick L. Grover, M.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Denver, Past President of the STS, was named the inaugural Aragon/Gonzalez-Guisti Chair for the Department of Surgery, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado USA.

George L. Minor, MD: 1913-2007

Dr. George R. Minor M.D. died at his home in Charlottesville on Thursday, November 29, 2007, at the age of 94.

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Abstract Deadlines

More meeting abstract deadlines are available.

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Upcoming Meetings

VII Annual Postgraduate Course. Aortic Root Surgery-Stentless Valves and Aortic Repair

VII Annual Postgraduate Course. Aortic Root Surgery-Stentless Valves and Aortic Repair will be held 21-22 January 2008 in Katowice Poland. For information, contact: Marek Jasinski, 2nd Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland; Phone: +48 322526093; cell: +485099115; Fax: +48 322526093; Email: marekjas@poczta.onet.pl

Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery 27th Annual Educational Meeting

Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery 27th Annual Educational Meeting will be held 25-27 January, 2008, at the Bahia Mar Radisson Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL USA. For information, contact: APACVS, P.O. Box 4834, Englewood, CO 80155; Phone: +1 877-221-5651; Fax: +1 303-771-2550. Additional information.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The 44th Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons will be held 28-30 January 2008, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA. For information, contact: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 633 N. Saint Clair Street, Suite 2320, Chicago, Illinois 60611-3658; Phone: 1 312 202-5800; Fax: 1 312 202-5801; Email: sts@sts.org  Additional information.    

4th Asian Pacific Congress of Heart Failure

The 4th Asian Pacific Congress of Heart Failure will be held January 31 - February 3, 2008, at the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, Melbourne, Australia.

For information, contact: Congress Managers, GPO Box 128, Sydney Australia 2001; Telephone: +61 2 9265 0700; Fax: +61 2 9265 5443; Email: apchf@tourhosts.com.au; Additional Information.

FEBRUARY

Scandinavian Society for Research in CardioThoracic Surgery (SSRCTS)

The 18th Annual Meeting of the Scandinavian Society for Research in CardioThoracic Surgery (SSRCTS) will be held 7-9 February, 2008, at the Norlandia Geilo Hotel, Geilo Norway. For information, contact: J. Michael Hasenkam, Dept. of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby, DK-8200 Aarhus N; Phone: ++4589495480; Fax: ++4589496016; Email: hasenkam@ki.au.dk  Additional information

The Saudi Heart Association

The 19th Scientific Session of The Saudi Heart Association will be held February 11-14 2008 at the King Abduliziz Cardiac Center, King Fahd National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Contact information: Tel: +966 1 2520088 Ext: 16783; Fax: +966 1 2520088 Ext: 16700; E-Mail:cardiac@ngha.med.sa; For more information.

28th Annual San Diego Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium

The 28th Annual San Diego Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium, chaired by Julie A. Swain MD, will be held February 14-17, 2008, at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina in San Diego, CA USA. For further information, please visit here or email Susan Westwood at s.westwood@amainc.com

Joint Meeting - German, Austrian and Swiss Societies For Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

The 5th Joint Meeting - German, Austrian and Swiss Societies For Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery will be held February 17-20, 2008, in Innsbruck Austria. For more information.

Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons

The 54th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons will be held 21-24 February, 2008, at the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India. For information, contact: Conference Secretariat: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Military Hospital (CTC), Golibar Maidan, Pune 411040, Mah India; Phone: +91 020 26306171; Fax: +91 9822891284; Email: info@ctcon2008.com  Additional information

Mechanical Circulatory Support

Second International Symposium, Mechanical Circulatory Support will be held 28 - 29 February 2008 at Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, Hospitalet, Barcelona Spain. For information, contact: Eduard Perez, MEETEX EVENTS, Phone: +34 93 280 63 26; Fax: +34 93 205 35 81; Email: eduard.perez@meetexevents.com or info@oldisseny.com
Additional information.

Protecting the Brain During Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Protecting the Brain During Congenital Cardiac Surgery - will be held 29 February 2008 - HOSTED BY BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, Birmingham United Kingdom, Austin Court. For information, contact: L.R. Associates, Ms. L. Richardson; 58, Kiln Close, Calvert Green, Phone: +44 01296 733 823; Fax: +44 01296 733 823; Email: lrassociates@lycos.co.uk

MARCH

26th International Cardiovascular Surgical Symposium

The 26th International Cardiovascular Surgical Symposium will be held 1 - 8 March, 2008, at Zurs/Arlberg, Austria. For information, contact: Secretary General: M. Deutsch, M.D., European Heart Institute of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Monchsberg 2, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; Phone: +43 662 841345; Fax: +43 662 841343; Email: congress@herzchirurgie.at  Additional information    

EACTS Thoracic Oncology Week

EACTS Thoracic Oncology Week, Milan, Italy, 5-7 March 2008. CME approved by EACCME. Programme and further details are available here.

Florida Valve 2008

Florida Valve 2008 will be held 7 - 9 March, 2008, at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. For information, contact: Carole Erickson, Program Administrator, 6006 49th Street North, Suite 320, St. Petersburg, Florida 33709. Phone: 1 406 370-8555; Email: siestavc@aol.com  Additional information.

Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland (SCTS)

The 2008 Annual Meeting of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland (SCTS) will be held March 9 - 12, 2008 at the Edinburgh International Convention Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland. For further details, contact sctsadmin@scts.org or +44 (0)20 7869 6893, and check the website periodically.

ASIAN SOCIETY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY

The 16th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery will be held 13-16 March, 2008, at the Raffles City Convention Centre, Stamford Ballroom, Singapore, Singapore. For information, contact: ASCVS Congress Secretariat c/o The Meeting Lab Pte Ltd, 176 B Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427447. Phone: +65 63464402 Fax: +65 63464403 Email: mice@themeetinglab.com Additional information

General Thoracic Surgical Club

The 21st Annual Meeting of the General Thoracic Surgical Club will be held March 13-16, 2008 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, California USA. For information, contact: Bonnie Lemmerman; Mayo 1241 W, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905; Phone: 1 507 538-4969; Email: blemmerman@mayo.edu  Additional information

International Cardiac Symposium: Challenges of The Right Heart

The 10th King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital International Cardiac Symposium: Challenges of The Right Heart will be held March 19-20, 2008 at the Hilton Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. For information contact: Mai Al Barakati, MD, PO Box 9862, Jeddah 21159, Saudi Arabia; Phone: +966 - 2 - 6653000 ext 3068; Fax: +966 - 2 - 6651868; Email: reem_cc@kfafh.med.sa or cardiac@kfafh.med.sa
Additional information.                             

CardioThoracic Surgical Critical Care 2008

CardioThoracic Surgical Critical Care 2008 will be held 27-29 March 2008 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC USA. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15 FEBRUARY, 2008. For information, contact: Alexander Taft, 616 E Street NW, Suite 316, Washington, DC 20004; Phone: +1 202-536-4822; Fax: +1 202-478-1669; Email: alextaft@facts-care.org
Additional information.

Cardiac Surgery Update and Progress - CSUP

Cardiac Surgery Update and Progress - CSUP will be held 29 March-5 April 2008 at the Conference Center, Postgarage Lech, Lech am Arlberg, Austria. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 31 JANUARY 2008. For information, contact: E&E PCO, Nobilegasse 23-25, 1150 Vienna, Austria, Phone: + 43(1) 867 49 44 0; Fax: + 43(1) 867 49 44 9; Email: office@ee-pco.com
Additional information.

APRIL

Imaging in Cardiothoracic and Oesophageal surgery

Wednesday 2nd April 2008
A one-day course covering imaging for Cardiothoracic and oesophageal surgery. This course is aimed at trainees preparing for their specialist exams. Modalities covered will include plain radiography, contrast studies, CT, MRI, PET, echocardiography and angiography. The day will be run as an interactive session between the course organisers and the delegates.

Perfusion in Cardiac Surgery

Thursday 3rd April 2008
A one-day course aimed at trainees preparing for their specialist exams. Areas covered will include: Principles of bypass, Cardioplegia and Venting, the Intra Aortic Balloon Pump, Blood conservation, Bypass for Aortic surgery, Emergencies during bypass, Clinical cases and scenarios. The day will be run as an interactive session between the course organisers and the delegates.

The Houston Aortic Symposium - Frontiers in Cardiovascular Diseases

The Houston Aortic Symposium - Frontiers in Cardiovascular Diseases will be held 4 - 6 April, 2008, at The Westin Galleria, Houston, Texas USA. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE 22 FEBRUARY, 2008. For information, contact: Laura Steigerwald, Promedica International CME, a California Corporation, 2333 State Street, Suite 203, Carlsbad, California 92008; Phone: 1 760 720-2263; Fax: 1 760 720-6263; Email: lsteigerwald@promedicacme.com  Additional information.

Perioperative Blood Management Technologist Exam

The American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology is pleased to offer a special symposium on Techniques of Blood Management. This symposium will be offered on April 8, 2008, immediately preceding the AmSECT 46th International Conference in Orlando, FL. Subject areas to be presented include: Bloodless Surgery and the Improvement of Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Minimizing Bleeding and Allogeneic Blood Transfusion, The Role of Extracorporeal Interventions on Optimizing Perfusion, Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia: Alternative Treatment Methods, Advances in Coagulation Monitoring: Present and the Future, Mechanisms of Reducing Inflammation during Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Autologous Platelet Harvesting and its Applications. Following the Symposium, the International Board of Blood Management (IBBM) will administer a certification exam for specialization in blood management techniques. The examination is a prerequisite to certification by the IBBM as a Perioperative Blood Management Technologist. This exam is available to individuals who are currently performing techniques of clinical autotransfusion and cell processing in the perioperative environment. Registration for the exam is $200; annual renewal fee is $100. To register, use the 46th International Conference registration form found at www.amsect.org.

AmSECT 46th International Conference

AmSECT's 46th International Conference will be held 9-12 April 2008 at the Hilton Walt Disney World Resort Orlando, FL USA. For information, contact: Donna Pendarvis, 2209 Dickens Road, Richmond, VA 23230-2005, USA; Phone: +1 804-565-6363; Fax: +1 804-282-0090; Email: donna@amsect.org
Additional information.

Ebstein Anomaly-A Comprehensive Approach

"Ebstein Anomaly-A Comprehensive Approach" will be held 14-15 April 2008, at The Congenital Cardiac Unit, Southampton University Hospital Trust,  Southampton UK. For information, contact: Cathy Phillips, CFS Events Ltd., 103 High Street, Stevenage, Herts SC1 3HR; Phone: +44 01438 751519; Fax: +44 01438 751520; Email: cathy@cfsevents.co.uk
Additional information.

European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Bergamo, Italy, Thoracic Course level A, 14-19 April 2008. For further details.

Applied Science for Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons

Applied Science for Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons will be held 17-19 April 2008 in Prague, Czech Republic. For information, contact: EACTS Executive Secretariat, 3 Park Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1LU, UK; Phone: +44 (0)1753 832166; Fax: +44 (0)1753 620407; Email: info@eacts.co.uk
Additional information.

Current Perspectives of Extracorporeal Circulation

10th Annual Symposium on Current Perspectives of Extracorporeal Circulation will be held April 17-18, 2008, at the German Heart Center, Munich Germany. For more information. 

Cardiothoracic Symposium

The CT Symposium will be held on April 18-20, 2008 at the University of Cincinnati Center for Surgical innovation and Marriott Kingsgate Conference Center. The meeting is a three-day Symposium for cardiothoracic residents focusing on minimally invasive techniques and emerging technologies. There will be 17 hours of hands-on wet-lab instruction. The meeting is free to residents in ACGME accredited programs. For more information.

Ninth International Conference of the Jordan Cardiac Society

Ninth International Conference of the Jordan Cardiac Society will be held April 22-25, 2008 at the Le Meridien Hotel, Amman, Jordan. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22, 2008. For information, contact: Arab Organizers, Mr. Muhanad Ramini, General Manager; Phone: +962 6 553 9771; Fax: +962 6 551 0090; Email: araborganizers@index.com.jo
Additional information.

European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery

The 57th International Congress of the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery (ESCVS) will be held April 24-27, 2008, in Barcelona, Spain. ABSTRACT DEADLINE: 21 JANUARY 2008. For more information, contact: ESCVS General Secretariat, Prof. Claudio Muneretto, ESCVS Secretary General, UDA Cardiochirurgia, Spedali Civili P.le Spedali Civili, 1, 25123 Brescia (Italy); Phone: + 39 030 3996401; Fax: + 39 030 3996096; E-mail: munerett@med.unibs.it; And consult the website.

Difficult scenarios in Cardiac, Thoracic & oesophageal Surgery

Wednesday 30th April
A one day course aimed at trainees in years 3 to 6. The day will be run as an interactive session between the course organisers and the delegates.

6th Current Trends in Cardiothoracic Surgery/Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society 17th Congress (Joint Session)

6th Current Trends in Cardiothoracic Surgery/Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society 17th Congress (Joint Session) will be held April 30-May 3, 2008 at the InterContinental Hotel, Houston, Texas USA. For information, contact: Baylor College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, One Baylor Plaza, BCM 155, Houston, TX 77030 USA; Phone: +1 713 798 8237; Fax: +1 713 798 6600; Email: seaback@bcm.edu Additional information: www.baylorcme.org/search/detail.cfm?cme=646  or www.mediss.org

18th WSCTS World Congress - World Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons

18th WSCTS World Congress - World Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons will be held 30 April-3 May, 2008 at the Kos International Convention Centre, Kos Island, Greece. Early registration. Abstract submission. For information, contact: 18th WSCTS Congress Secretariat, 29 Sinopis Str. 115 27, Athens, Greece; Phone: +30 210 7799261;Fax: +30 210 7711768; Email:  secretariat@wscts2008.com;  Additional information  

MAY         

VIVA practice for part III FRCS (CTh)

Thursday 1st May
A one-day course aimed at trainees preparing for their specialist exams. Numbers will be limited to ensure one-on-one assessment. These courses are designed to identify knowledge gaps for the candidates, rather than formal teaching sessions. The day will be run as an interactive session between the course organisers and the delegates.

International Congress on Perfusion

37th International Congress on Perfusion organised by the German Society for Cardiovascular Engineering from 1-3 May 2008 at the Congress Forum Frankenthal, Frankenthal Germany. Abstract submission deadline: 13 February 2008. For information, contact: Dieter Lorenz, Bad Nauheim, Germany; Phone: +49 6032 85234; Email: kardiotechnik-gmbh@t-online.de
Additional information.

Aortic Symposium 2008

The Aortic Symposium 2008, chaired by Randall B. Griepp, MD and Steven L. Lansman, MD PhD, will be held on Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9, 2008 at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers in New York City. This two-day postgraduate course is sponsored by the AATS.

American Association for Thoracic Surgery

The 88th Annual Meeting of The American Association for Thoracic Surgery will be held 10-14 May, 2008, at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA. For information, contact: Megan Tainer, 900 Cummings Center, Suite 221-U, Beverly, Massachusetts 01915. Phone: 978-927-8330. Additional information. 

European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Bergamo, Italy, Thoracic course level B, 12-17 May 2008. For further details.

7th Croatian Congress on Extracorporeal Circulation Technology

7th Croatian Congress on Extracorporeal Circulation Technology will be held May 15-18, 2008 at Hotel Medena, Trogir Croatia (Hrvatska). ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2008. For information, contact: Mrs. Natalija Janicar; Dept. Cardiac Surgery, Perfusion, University Hospital Dubrava, Avenija Gojka Suska 6, 10000 Zagreb Croatia; Fax: 385/1/2863695; Email: natalija.janicar@zg.t-com.hr

Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems, Pediatric Heart Transplantation, and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusion

The 4th International Conference on Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems, Pediatric Heart Transplantation, and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusion will be held 22 - 24 May 2008, Portland, OR USA. For information, contact: Penn State College of Medicine CME Department, PO Box 851, Hershey, PA 17033; Phone: 1 717 531-6483; Fax: 1 717 531-5604; Email: continuinged@hmc.psu.edu
Additional information.

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL POSTGRADUATE COURSE IN GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY

The 38th Annual MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL POSTGRADUATE COURSE IN GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY will be held May 22-23, 2008, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge, Massachusetts USA. For information.

The Second Asia-Pacific Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

The Second Asia-Pacific Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery will be held May 27-30, 2008 in Jeju, Korea (South). ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 29, 2008. For information, contact: Secretariat of the PCCS2008, INTERCOM Convention Services, Inc., 10th Fl., Samick Lavied'or Bldg., 720-2 Yeoksam,  2-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-920, Korea; Phone: +82-2-3452-7291; Fax: +82-2-3452-7292; Email: pccs2008@intercom.co.kr
Additional information.

What you need to know as a junior on call in a Cardiothoracic and Oesophageal Surgery Unit

Wednesday 28th May 2008
A one day course aimed at trainees in years 1 to 3, clinical fellows and senior SHOs. Specifically directed at post operative ITU care, and post operative complications. In addition common referral scenarios will be dealt with. The day will be run as an interactive session between the course organisers and the delegates.

JUNE

Society for Vascular Surgery

The Society for Vascular Surgery 2008 Annual Meeting will be held 5-8 June, 2008 at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA USA. For information, contact: Society for Vascular Surgery, 633 N. Saint Clair Street, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611; Phone: +1 800 258-7188; Email: vascular@vascularsociety.org
Additional information.       

34th Annual Toronto Thoracic Surgery

The 34th Annual Toronto Thoracic Surgery will be held June 6-7, 2008 at the Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For more information: Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto; Phone: 1.416.978.2719; Toll Free: 1.888.512.8173; Fax: 1.416.946.7028; E-mail: help-SUR0807@cmetoronto.ca
Conference website

16th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery

The 16th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery will be held June 8-11 2008 at the Palazzo Re Enzo, Piazza Nettuno 1/c, Bologna, Italy. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 FEBRUARY, 2008. For information, contact: Registration and Accommodation: Mondial Congress and Events, Mondial GrmbH & Co., KG, Operngasse 20b, 10-40 Vienna, Austria; Phone: + 43 1 58804 0; Fax: + 43 1 58804 0 185; Email: ests2008@mondial-congress.com
Additional information              

European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Bergamo, Italy, Cardiac Course level B, 9-14 June 2008. For further details.

ISMICS Annual Scientific Meeting

The 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting will be held 11-14 June 2008, at the Marriott Copley Place Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts USA. For more information.

AmSECT PERFUSION SAFETY MEETING

AmSECT's Perfusion Safety meeting will be held June 18-21, 2008 at the Vallarta Palace, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  For registration and lodging.

National Congress of the Spanish Society for Thoracic-Cardiovascular Surgery

The XIX National Congress of the Spanish Society for Thoracic-Cardiovascular Surgery (SECTCV) will be held 19-21 June 2008 at NH Málaga, Rio Guadalmedina, Esq. C/ San Jacinto 2, 29007 Málaga, Spain. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE 31 JANUARY 2008. For information, contact: SECTCV Secretary, C/ Príncipe de Vergara, 211, 10 E. Izquierda, 28002 Madrid, Spain; Phone: +34 91 745 03 83; Fax: +34 91 745 01 24; Email: secretaria@sectcv.es
Additional information.

WTSA 34th Annual Meeting

Western Thoracic Surgical Association (WTSA) 34th Annual Meeting will be held 25-28 June 2008, at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, Kona, HI USA.For information, contact: Western Thoracic Surgical Association, 900 Cummings Center Suite 221-U, Beverly, MA  01915; Phone: 1 978-927-8330; Fax: 1 978-524-8890; Email: wtsa@prri.com
Additional information.

Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery

Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery 9th Annual Summer Educational Meeting will be held 30 June - 2 July, 2008, at the Keauhou Bay Hotel, Kailua Kona, Hawaii USA. For information, contact: APACVS, P. O. Box 4834, Englewood, CO 80155; Phone: 1 877 221-5651; Fax: 1 303 771-2550. Additional information.

JULY

World Congress on Controversies in Cardiovascular Diseases

The World Congress on Controversies in Cardiovascular Diseases: Diagnosis, Treatment and Interventions will be held July 3 - 6, 2008, at the InterContinental Hotel, Berlin, Germany. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS: APRIL 1, 2008. For more information on registration, housing and program, please go here.

20th Anniversary Essen-Mayo-Meeting - International Symposium

20th Anniversary Essen-Mayo-Meeting - International Symposium will be held July 18-20, 2008 at the West-German Heart Center, Essen Germany. Clinical application of advanced echocardiography for decision making in clinical cardiology and new developments in cardiovascular surgery. Live interactive workshops, how-to sessions. For information, contact:
Congress management RevierA GmbH; Franz-Arens-Straße 15, 45139 Essen, Germany; Phone: +49-201-27408-35; Fax: +49-201-27408-15; E-Mail: lhp@reviera.de
Additional information

14th World Congress on Heart Disease - International Academy of Cardiology

The 14th World Congress on Heart Disease International Academy of Cardiology: Annual Scientific Sessions will be held July 26-29, 2008 at The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, ON, Canada. ABSTRACT DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 25, 2008. Inquiries: Asher Kimchi, M.D., Chairman, International Academy of Cardiology, PO Box 17659, Beverly Hills, CA 90209, USA; Tel +1 (310) 657 8777; Fax +1 (310) 659 4781; Email: klimedco@ucla.edu

AUGUST

AmSECT 16th Annual Symposium on New Advances in Blood Management

AmSECT's 16th Annual Symposium on New Advances in Blood Management will be held August 14-16, 2008 at the Snow King Resort, Jackson Hole, WY.  For more information, contact astammers@aol.com.

Scandinavian Association for Thoracic Surgery and Scandinavian Society for Extracorporeal Technology

The 57th Annual Meeting of Scandinavian Association for Thoracic Surgery and 28th Scandinavian Society for Extracorporeal Technology will be held 21-23 August 2008 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Abstract submission deadline: 5 May 2008. For information, contact: ICS A/S, Strandvejen 169-171, P.O. Box 41, DK-2900 Hellerup, DENMARK; Phone: +45 7023 7823; Fax: +45 7023 7888; Email: sats2008@ics.dk  Additional information.    

SEPTEMBER 

Difficult Scenarios in Cardiac, Thoracic & Oesophageal Surgery

Wednesday 3rd September
A one-day course aimed at trainees in years 3 to 6. The day will be run as an interactive session between the course organisers and the delegates.

Terms and Techniques in Aortic Surgery for Trainees

Thursday 4th September 2008
A one-day course aimed at registrars, covering the; Aortic root, Ascending aorta, Aortic arch, Descending aorta, Stenting, Stenting and extra anatomical bypass, Aspects of Perfusion, and Anaesthesia, including video demonstrations.

XI. World Congress of International Society for Diseases of Esophagus (ISDE)

The XI. World Congress of International Society for Diseases of Esophagus (ISDE) will be held September 10-13, 2008, in the Novotel Budapest Congress Center, Budapest Hungary. For information, contact: Peter Horvath, MD; Phone: +36 72536126; Fax: +36 72536127; Email: Peter.O.Horvath@aok.pte.hu  Other Information

Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons

The Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons 11th Annual Meeting will be held  11-14 September 2008, at the World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax, NS Canada. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 APRIL 2008. For information, contact: Joanne Clifton, MSc; Phone: +1 604-875-5355; Fax: +1 604-875-4036; Email: joanne.clifton@vch.ca
Additional information.

22nd Annual Meeting of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

The 22nd Annual Meeting of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery will be held September 13-17, 2008, at the Lisbon Congress Centre, Lisbon Portugal. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 APRIL 2008. For information, contact: EACTS Executive Secretariat; 3 Park Street, Berkshire, SL4 1LU, UK; Phone: +44 1753 832166; Fax: +44 1753 620407; Email: info@eacts.co.uk   For more information

9th International Dead Sea Symposium (IDSS) on Cardiac Arrhythmias and Device Therapy

The 9th International Dead Sea Symposium (IDSS) on Cardiac Arrhythmias and Device Therapy will be held September 22-24, 2008 at the Dan Panorama Convention Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel. ABSTRACT DEADLINE: JUNE 6, 2008. For more information.  

OCTOBER                  

Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery

The 46th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery will be held 1-5 October 2008, at Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, Florida USA. For information, contact: Sanjay M. Mehta, M.D., 2545 Schoenersville Road, 4th Floor, Bethlehem, PA 18017; Phone: 1 484-884-1011; Email: sanjay_m.mehta@lvh.com

VIVA practice for part III FRCS (CTh)

Wednesday 8th October 2008
A one-day course aimed at trainees preparing for their specialist exams. Numbers will be limited to ensure one-on-one assessment. These courses are designed to identify knowledge gaps for the candidates, rather than formal teaching sessions. The day will be run as an interactive session between the course organisers and the delegates.

Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Society

The 10th National Congress of the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Society will be held October 17-21, 2008 at the Sheraton Hotel and Congress Center in Cesme Izmir, Turkey. ABSTRACT DEADLINE: 1 JULY 2008. For information, contact: United Expo; Phone: + 90 232 465 00 85; Fax: + 90 232 465 00 86; Email: serapaykutaka@gmail.com  info@tkdcd2008.org
Additional information   

11th BelSECT Symposium on Perfusion

The 11th BelSECT Symposium on Perfusion will be held 18 October 2008 in Brussels Belgium. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 30 JUNE 2008. For information, contact: Leen Vercaemst, Perfusion Dept.-OKAI-E940-Campus Gasthuisberg-Herestraat 49-3000 Leuven Belgium; Phone: +32 163 48697; Email: leen.Vercaemst@uzleuven.be
Additional information.

NOVEMBER 

Southern Thoracic Surgical Association Annual Meeting

The Fifty-Fifth Southern Thoracic Surgical Association Annual Meeting will be held November 6-8, 2008 at the Los Pines Resort Austin, Texas. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: APRIL 4, 2008. For information, contact: Nancy Gray Puckett, 633 North St. Clair, Suite 2320, Chicago, IL 60611; Phone: +1 800 685-7872; Fax: +1 312 202-5801; Email: stsa@stsa.org
Additional information.

13th Congress on Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

13th Congress on Cardio-Thoracic Surgery of the Belgian Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery will be held 15 November 2008 at Sodehotel, Woluwe, Brussels Belgium. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 AUGUST, 2008. For information, contact: Dr. A. Poncelet, Chairman Scientific Committee, Cardio-Thoracic & Vascular Unit, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc; Email: poncelet@chir.ucl.ac.be
Additional information.

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