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Monthly Newsletter - September 2006
A New Feature has been added - Email a friend
For the convenience of our readers, a new feature has been added to all the print content on the web site: Email a friend. This feature is found at the top of every article, next to the print icon. We hope this will be of help in communication with others.
Need to post a Job Opportunity or looking for a Job? Remember to check the CTSNet Job Center, as it is a great resource. Those that use it report a large response.
Thoracic Portal - New Technology
"The Novalung® iLA membrane ventilator: technical aspects" by Stefan Fischer, MD, PhD, and Martin Strueber, MD, PhD, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
"Acquired Left Ventricle to Right Atrial Shunt (Gerbode Defect) and Massive Pulmonary Embolus"
"Acquired Left Ventricle to Right Atrial Shunt (Gerbode Defect) and Massive Pulmonary Embolus" by Hideki Tatewaki, MD, Joseph P. Alesnik, MD and David L. S. Morales, MD, all of the Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
Two New e-learning Modules are Available
Two new e-learning modules are available on the CTSNet Learning Management System. The modules were developed by Dr. Constantine Mavroudis of Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. They are entitled "Decreased Venous Return" and "Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Injury." The modules are the first of a set of e-learning modules in "Problems with Congenital Heart Cardiopulmonary Bypass."
We encourage you to access these modules through the CTSNet Learning Management System to review the activity and provide us with your feedback. Login using your CTSNet UserID and Password.
"Surgical Treatment of Multiple Intra-Cardiac and Pulmonary Artery Tumor Implants Embolic from Uterine Intravascular Leiomyomatosis" by Doctors Raul Garcia Rinaldi, Jose Perez Hernandez, Alma R. Corbala, Rene Aponte and Maria Plaza, all from the Advanced Cardiology Center and Ponce School of Medicine, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
New Adult Cardiac Expert Technique
"Valve Sparing Aortic Replacement - Root Remodelling" by Hans-Joachim Schäfers, MD, Universitätskliniken des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar Germany.
New Expert Technique - Congenital
"Superior Cavopulmonary Anastomosis: The Hemi-Fontan and Bidirectional Glenn" by Glenn J. Pelletier, MD and Marshall L. Jacobs, MD, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA. A commentary by Section Editor Carl L. Backer, Chicago, accompanies the article.
ICVTS - A Note from the Editor
ICVTS is EACTS' OPEN-ACCESS journal and there are NO AUTHORSHIP CHARGES.
You are cordially invited to join-in with the interactive discussion at ICVTS.
The accepted papers for ICVTS Volume 5/Issue 6 (December 2006) have now been posted on the website and are open for discussion, see:
http://icvts.ctsnetjournals.org/papbyrecent.dtl
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 5/Issue 6.
To submit an article to ICVTS: http://submit-ejcts.ctsnetjournals.org/
Many thanks for your support, interest and cooperation.
Yours sincerely,
Ludwig von Segesser - Editor-in-Chief ICVTS
SCTS Now Accepting Abstracts for 2007 Annual Meeting
The Society for Cardiothoracic Surgeons in Great Britain and Ireland (SCTS) is now accepting Abstracts for 2007 Annual Meeting to be held March 11-14 in Manchester, UK. ABSTRACT DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 5, 2006.
Looking to the Future: STS Scholarship for Aspiring Cardiothoracic Surgeons
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and its Workforce on Graduate Medical Education are pleased to announce the 2007 Looking to the Future Scholarship Program, designed for second, third, and fourth year general surgery residents. The scholarship seeks to identify and encourage general surgery residents who are considering but are not yet committed to a career in cardiothoracic surgery.
Fifteen scholarships will be awarded and will cover the registration fees to the STS 43rd Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, January 29 - 31, 2007, as well as reimbursement of up to $1,000 in travel and hotel expenses. Each scholarship winner will be assigned a mentor to assist in planning a schedule of educational programming, to answer questions and to facilitate introductions. Scholarship awardees will also have the opportunity to participate at no cost in Tech-Con, a program on emerging therapies and new technologies in cardiothoracic surgery, held January 27 - 28, 2007. In addition, special events will be available for scholarship recipients throughout the Annual Meeting.
Program Directors are encouraged to nominate general surgery residents from their institutions who have expressed an interest in pursuing a career in cardiothoracic surgery. (Note: There can be only one scholarship nominee from each institution.) Program Directors are asked to provide a letter, on university letterhead, giving a brief description of the candidate's strengths and qualities. The scholarship candidate should submit a separate letter or e-mail (no more than one page) addressing his or her interest in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, why he or she is interested in attending the STS Annual Meeting, and how this experience might help the applicant achieve his or her career goals. Applicants must also complete an application form at www.sts.org. Resumes and CVs are optional. Scholarship recipients will also be expected to provide a brief follow-up letter with comments on the value of the experience and how this scholarship program might be improved. In addition, they may be asked in the future to participate in activities with the program and/or STS, and to provide follow-up information concerning their career plans.
Please send in the appropriate materials no later than November 3, 2006. Scholarship awardees will be announced November 21, 2006. If you have questions, please contact Nancy Puckett at (312) 202-5819.
Materials should be sent to:
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons/Looking to the Future Scholarship Program
Attn: Nancy Puckett
633 N. Saint Clair St., #2320
Chicago, IL 60611
FAX: 312/202-5829
E-MAIL: residents@sts.org
EACTS Officers and Councillors 2006-2007
At the recently concluded EACTS meeting in Stockholm, a new slate of officers and councillors was elected.
President: Siegfried Hagl 2006-2007
Vice President: Paul Sergeant 2006-2007
Secretary General: Bruce Keogh 2003-2009
Treasurer: Jose Pomar 1999-2008
Editor-in-Chief: Ludwig von Segesser 2000-2010
Information Officer: Raffaele De Simone 2006-2009
Past President: Tom Treasure 2006-2007
Councillors: Ottavio Alfieri 2006-2009
Juan Comas 2004-2007
Stefano Elia 2004-2007
Andrew S. Wechsler 2006-2009
Pieter Kappetein 2004-2007
Ralph A. Schmid 2004-2007
Announcement for readers of the Multimedia Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery (MMCTS)
As a convenience for readers, the Multimedia Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery (MMCTS) can now be accessed from the Books Home Page (as before), and also from the Journals Home Page (new).
STS Coding Workshop
Plan to Attend the STS Coding Workshop
Register today for the STS Coding Workshop, to be held October 20-21 at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel in Anaheim, California. The workshop will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 20 and from 8:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 21.
The Workshop includes sessions on the following: congenital cardiac coding, adult cardiac coding, general thoracic coding, vascular coding, evaluation and management coding, cardiothoracic specific coding tips, how to report errors and refund money to payers, an update on the five year review activities, a Washington update and more.
Coders, office managers, medical office billing specialists, cardiothoracic surgeons and others involved in the coding, reimbursement and compliance efforts for cardiothoracic surgery offices should plan to attend the Workshop.
To view the complete Coding Workshop program and to register, go to www.sts.org. For questions about registration, please contact Lauren Herpe at (312) 202-5836 or lherpe@sts.org.
Controversies in Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
Controversies in Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation, a new online CME symposium featuring an interactive discussion between John D. Puskas, MD, Hasam H. Balkhy, MD and Niloo M. Edwards, MD, is now available in the Symposia section of the Industry Forum. This symposium took place June 9, 2006 during the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery's (ISMICS) annual meeting in San Francisco, California. The activity is jointly sponsored by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Imprint Science and supported is by an educational grant from Boston Scientific.
"New Paradigms Guiding the Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation"
"New Paradigms Guiding the Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation" a Symposium presented at the 2006 meeting of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS) in San Francisco. Participants were Doctors W. Randolph Chitwood, moderator and speaker, Ralph Damiano, Wiley Nifong and Ralph Lazzara. The symposium was sponsored by an educational grant from Cryocath Technologies, Inc.
Medtronic Charts the Course for New, Stand-Alone Technologies
With the experience of over 50,000 surgical ablation cases, Medtronic looks forward to offering new solutions -- from concomitant to stand-alone -- to help you navigate with more tools to treat more patients.
From a rich history of dedication to efficacy, science and innovation, you can look to Medtronic to blaze a new trail in minimally invasive technologies - coming fall of 2006.
The orifice of a normal mitral valve is kidney-shaped and its transverse diameter is 33 percent greater than its anteroposterior diameter. In some diseased mitral valves, the annulus deforms so the anteroposterior diameter becomes equal to or greater than the transverse diameter altering the natural 3:4 ratio and resulting in mitral valve insufficiency1.
The CG Future® COMPOSITE Ring is the first composite design to offer semi-rigid posterior remodeling of the mitral valve with a flexible anterior segment seamlessly connects to the ring's semi-rigid posterior, allows for easy and secure anchoring to the trigones and provides the support needed to dynamically remodel the annulus and thereby allowing physiologic movement throughout the cardiac cycle. For more information (link to CG Future® COMPOSITE Annuloplasty Ring brochure)
1. Deloche A, Relland JYM, Fabiani JN, et. al. Valve Repair with Carpentier Techniques: The Second Decade. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 99:990-1002, 1990.
CG Future® Annuloplasty System
Indications: This device is indicated for the reconstruction and/or remodeling of pathological mitral valves. Valvular insufficiency and/or stenosis may be corrected by appropriate repair and annular remodeling. Contraindications: Heavily calcified valves, valvular retraction with severely reduced mobility, active bacterial endocarditis. Warnings/Precautions/Adverse Events: Only physicians who have received proper training in valve repair should use this device. Adverse events can include: thromboembolic events, dehiscence, hemolysis, stenosis, residual incompetence, heart block, endocarditis, systolic anterior motion, left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, anticoagulant-related bleeding or hemorrhage. For additional information please refer to the Instructions for Use provided with the product or contact your local Medtronic representative. Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
MMCTS is growing! Keep up with it.
The Multimedia Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery (MMCTS) is growing! Keep up with it. Ten new contributions were added in the month of August, and the total number of articles is now 62. Use this vibrant, flexible and up-to-date information source in your practice.
There are many new books coming from the publishers that you will want to peruse, and perhaps to buy for you own bookshelf. We will be adding these books to our bookshelf home page as the publishers release them, so check the list often!
"The Perils of Pioneering" by Ralph J. Lewis, MD, Basking Ridge, NJ, USA. Read the thoughts of a surgical innovator.
CTSNet is pleased to announce that we are now using the Flash Video format for an improved viewing experience. You can make sure you have the latest Flash Player installed by visiting the Flash Player Download Center.
"Combined Open - Endovascular Hybrid Approach for Aortic Arch Aneurysm and Chronic Type-B Aortic Dissection" by Doctors George Tolis, Jr, Richard M. Green, Vicken Pamoukian, Robert J. Rosen, and Valavanur A. Subramanian, all of Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA. Presented originally at the Surgical Motion Picture Session of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 42nd Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, January 30, 2006.
- The Cardiac Literature Watch for the second quarter of 2006 is now posted. Editors are Drs. Eric Okum of Chicago, Illinois, and Domenico Pagano, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Thoracic
- "Thoracoscopic Ligation of the Thoracic Duct" by Doctors Mithran Sukumar, Paul H. Schipper, and Christopher B. Komanapalli, of the Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR, USA.
- "Use of Intravascular Ultrasound in Endovascular Stenting of Traumatic Rupture of the Descending Thoracic Aorta" by Doctors Ali Khoynezhad, Carlos E. Donayre, George Kopchok, John Eugene, and Rodney A. White, of Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.
- "An Electrothermal Bipolar Tissue Sealing System (Ligasure) in Lung Surgery" by Doctors Mario Santini, Giovanni Vicidomini, and Vincenzo Pastore Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
- "Radiofrequency Ablation of Lung Tumors" by Doctors Marcello Carlo Ambrogi, Paolo Dini and Alfredo Mussi, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
- "The Microdebrider Allows for Rapid Removal of Obstructing Airway Lesions" by William Lunn, MD and Armin Ernst, MD. Dr Lunn is Director, Interventional Pulmonology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA. Dr. Ernst is Chief, Interventional Pulmonology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
- "Chest Wall Invasion from Metastatic Chordoma" by Doctors Christopher B. Komanapalli, Michael Wheatley, Mithran S. Sukumar, and Robin Sterin, PA-C, all of Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, OR, USA.
"Peripartum Diagnosis and Management of Diaphragm Agenesis" by Doctors Christopher B. Komanapalli, Gautam R. Velamoor, Paul H. Schipper, Brett Sheppard and Mithran S. Sukumar, all of Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
SAVE THE DATE. The STS 43rd Annual Meeting will be held January 29-31, 2007 in San Diego. Meeting attendees will learn about the latest developments in cardiothoracic surgery while earning CME credits. The meeting also includes abstracts and poster presentations by presenters renowned worldwide in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Educational programs on practice management, patient safety, advocacy and more are also scheduled, along with over 150 exhibitors of the latest technology. Plan to attend Tech-Con 2007 on January 27 and 28, followed by the STS 43rd Annual Meeting, with the popular STS University on January 31.
Results of the Voting Interactive Surgical Session, Congenital Postgraduate Course, EACTS-ESTS, Barcelona 2005.
Results of the Voting Interactive Surgical Session, Congenital Postgraduate Course, EACTS-ESTS, Barcelona 2005. Pathology: Atrio-Ventricular Septal Defect, Tetralogy of Fallot, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Thirty questions with anonymous answers from 234 participants.
AATS Now Accepting Abstracts for 2007 Annual Meeting
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) is now accepting abstracts for presentation at the 87th Annual Meeting to be held May 5-9, 2007 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. The online abstract submitter site contains complete submission instructions and guidelines. The SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS October 10, 2006.
American Heart Association Announcements
Cardiovascular Surgeons
We Have your Specialty Covered this Year at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions
Join us at the McCormick Place in Chicago, November 12-15, and experience the latest in cardiac, vascular and thoracic interventions demonstrated through a variety of invited programs and more than 3,800 abstracts of original research.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to network with your peers and collaborate with keynote speakers and exhibitors from around the world.
COUNCIL ON CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY AND ANESTHESIA PRESENTATIONS
Ask the Experts:
- How to Treat Ischemic MR
Cardiovascular Seminar:
- Update on Surgical Treatment of the Mitral Valve
- Preconditioning Against Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury
- Intraoperative Hemodynamic Management
- Controversies in the Surgical Treatment of Vascular Disease
How To Session:
- How to Start a Robotic Surgery Program
Sunday Morning Program:
- Novel Approaches to the Surgical Treatment of Heart Disease
Special:
- Endovascular Aortic and Vascular Therapy
COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
- Vivien A. Thomas Young Investigator Competition - Sunday, November 12, 2006, 3:45 p.m; McCormick Place
- W.L. Glenn Lecture - Richard D. Weisel, MD, Surgical Cell and Gene-Based Therapies, Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 11:00 a.m.; McCormick Place
- Annual Reception and Dinner - Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 6:30 p.m.; Hyatt Regency at McCormick Place; Rashkind Lecturer: Roberto Canessa
For a full listing of program information see www.scientificsessions.org
An Introduction to The American Heart Association's Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia
The American Heart Association (AHA) is the largest volunteer and charitable organization whose mission is to reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. In 2000, the AHA established a strategic goal of reducing death, disability and risk by 25% by the year 2010. Most people are familiar with the local fund raising efforts of the AHA in terms of heart walks or mini-marathons, school activities such as "Jump Rope for Heart", heart galas and auctions, mailing campaigns, and the more recent "Go Red For Women" programs. The average donation received by the AHA is less than $25. However, the success of the combined fund-raising programs permits support of four major areas from a scientific and health care standpoint:
- Scientific research funding from AHA national and AHA regional affiliates ($142 million in 2005) is largely targeted toward young investigators and early career research support. Funding distribution was 68% basic research, 26% clinical research and 6% population research.
- Public health education ($216 million in 2005) is directed toward increasing public awareness of cardiovascular disease and stroke risk reduction and treatment options. This includes lay press information, web-based learning tools, educational pamphlets often used in hospitals and physician's offices, community presentations and speakers.
- Professional education and training ($72 million in 2005) includes scientific conferences, development of scientific statements and evidence-based practice guidelines, scientific journals and web-based learning tools.
- Community services ($44 million in 2005) efforts provide information and services to underserved and high risk populations.
The AHA's Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia is one of 13 Scientific Councils. Our mission is to improve the application of established surgical procedures and anesthetic techniques; increase awareness of new issues in the field of cardiovascular surgery and anesthesia; and disseminate new knowledge to increase the number of patients who may benefit from surgical treatment in safer and more effective ways.
Our Council is committed to supporting young investigators. We provide funding for the AHA's Student Scholarships in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke. We sponsor the Vivien Thomas Young Investigator Awards competition which provides travel stipends and financial awards to those finalists who are chosen to present their work at the annual Scientific Sessions. Earlier this year, we provided a rationale to the NHLBI regarding the importance of the relative time for research versus clinical commitments for our specialties for whom clinical and technical skills are paramount. We were joined in this effort by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, and the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education. We recently received notice that the NHLBI has agreed to reduce the research time percentage from 75% to ?50-75%? for clinically-oriented specialists to apply for K08 and K23 training grants.
Membership in our Council has the following benefits:
- Online access to the AHA's scientific journals including Circulation, Stroke, Circulation Research as well as reduced subscription fees
- Reduced registration fees to AHA-sponsored scientific conferences and meetings including the annual Scientific Sessions
- Early registration opportunities for Scientific Sessions
- Access to the online Council membership directory
- Opportunities to serve on AHA and Council committees. This includes opportunities to serve on writing groups for AHA scientific statements, science advisories, practice guidelines; program committees for scientific conferences
- The quarterly Council Connections newsletter
Our Council sponsors the Surgical Supplement to Circulation which contains peer-reviewed papers presented at Council-sponsored sessions at the annual Scientific Sessions. Abstract presenters at Council-sponsored sessions may submit papers for review.
Over 400,000 patients have cardiac and vascular surgery each year. The daily interactions of cardiac and vascular surgeons and cardiovascular anesthesiologists are a natural starting point for our Council to develop new programs and enhance existing ones.
Thanks to the leadership of CTSNet for the opportunity to place our Council's message before you. We will provide timely updates of AHA and Council activities in the future. Please feel free to contact me regarding the value of membership and participation in our Council. More information regarding the American Heart Association and our Council can be found at www.americanheart.org.
Loren F. Hiratzka, MD, FAHA
Chair, AHA's Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia
Email lfhcvts@aol.com
Office phone 513/421-3494
Voice mail 859/572-2992
The 87th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery will be held May 5-9, 2007 in Washington, DC. ABSTRACT DEADLINE is October 10, 2006. For information, contact Megan Tainer; Phone: 978-927-8330; Fax: 978-524-0498; E-Mail: mtainer@prri.com.
AATS Postgraduate Course: Valvular Heart Disease 2007 will be held September 7-9, 2007 in Chicago, IL. This unique course is designed for practicing cardiac surgeons and cardiologists. It will cover all aspects of medical, interventional and surgical management of patients with heart valve disease. This unique course will bring together the world's leading interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons to share the latest progress made on percutaneous/transventricular interventional and surgical therapies on heart valve disease. By combining cutting-edge surgical techniques with state of the art interventional strategies, the program will afford participants the opportunity to network and share lessons learned in a focused and intimate setting. For more information, contact Stacy Gijsbers: Phone: 978-927-8330; Fax: 978-524-0498; E-Mail: sgijsbers@prri.com.
NEWERA CARDIAC CARE RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
NEWERA CARDIAC CARE RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
For cardiothoracic surgery and cardiology residents in good standing, three levels of scholarships are available to attend the 10th Annual NewEra Cardiac Care Conference, January 5 - 7, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa in Huntington Beach, California. Fifteen scholarships are available:
- Five scholarships, sponsored by Edwards Lifesciences, include a full tuition waiver, complimentary hotel accommodations for three nights at the conference hotel, and a personal visit to the Edwards facility.
- Five scholarships include a full tuition waiver and complimentary hotel accommodations for two nights at the conference hotel.
- Five scholarships include a full tuition waiver only.
All recipients must arrange and pay for their own travel.
To be considered for any of the above scholarships, the applicant must submit to Susan Westwood (susan@amainc.com) a current CV and nomination letter from his or her resident director.
In addition, to be considered for the Edwards-sponsored scholarship, each applicant must submit a topic that he or she would present to Edwards in twenty minutes in one of the following areas: (a) an area of unmet clinical need, the prevalence of that need, and potential ways to address it; (b) an area of personal research and its importance to the clinical community; or (c) an idea for a product or product improvement and what issue it addresses.
The deadline for scholarship applications is NOVEMBER 15, 2006. The Program Committee will choose the scholarship recipients, and applicants will be notified of their decision by December 1, 2006. For additional information, visit www.amainc.com, call 805.541.3118, or email susan@amainc.com.
"Look at Our Past and Challenge Your Future with Clinical Excellent and Commitments to Discovery and Innovation" by Timothy J. Gardner, MD, Christiana Health Care Systems, Wilmington, DE, USA.
Cardiac Surgery Resident's Symposium Additions
Three new contributions are added to this series sponsored by St. Jude Medical, Inc.:
- "Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement 1902-2005: The Evolution of Thought and Technique" Lawrence H. Cohn, MD
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States - "Minimally Invasive Surgery and A.F.: A Robot's 'Killer Ap?'"
L. Wiley Nifong, MD and W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr., MD
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, United States - "Using Allograft Tissue for Cardiovascular Repair and Valve Replacement Surgery"
Vaughn A. Starnes, MD
Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, United States
ATS Journal Announcements
CME Articles
Smith PK, Carrier M, Chen JC, et al. Effect of Pexelizumab in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery With Extended Aortic Cross-Clamp Time. Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:781-789.
Brown JW, Ruzmetov M, Rodefeld MD, Vijay P, and Darragh RK. Valved Bovine Jugular Vein Conduits for Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction in Children: An Attractive Alternative to Pulmonary Homograft. Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:909-916.
General Thoracic
Korst RJ, Kansler AL, Port JL, Lee PC, and Altorki NK. Accuracy of Surveillance Computed Tomography in Detecting Recurrent or New Primary Lung Cancer in Patients With Completely Resected Lung Cancer. Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1009-1015.
Thoracic Surgery Directors Association Award from the 2006 STS Annual Meeting:
Whitson BA, Jacobson BA, Frizelle S, et al. Effects of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 Receptor Inhibition in Mesothelioma. Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:996-1002.
Workforce Report: Report from the STS Workforce on Congenital Heart Surgery:
Jacobs ML, Mavroudis C, Jacobs JP, Tchervenkov CI, and Pelletier GJ. Report of the 2005 STS Congenital Heart Surgery Practice and Manpower Survey. Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1152.
Salazar JD, Ermis P, Laudito A, et al. Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident Education: Update on Resident Recruitment and Job Placement. Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1160-1165.
EACTS Journal Announcements
ICVTS - October issue is live http://icvts.ctsnetjournals.org/current.dtl. Join-in the ICVTS on-line discussion and then see your citable comments published in the print journal: http://icvts.ctsnetjournals.org/papbyrecent.dtl
EJCTS - October issue is now live http://ejcts.ctsnetjournals.org/current.shtml including 2 CME activities.
MMCTS - has new content added and now has 62 surgical procedures on-line: http://mmcts.ctsnetjournals.org/misc/contentsbydate.shtml
Asian Annals Journal announcement
The October issue of the Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals (AA) is now available. Read the interesting editorial by Dr. Benjamin Bidstrup, John Flynn Hospital & Medical Centre, Queensland, Australia, entitled "Who Reviews the Reviewers?"
JTCVS Journal Announcements
Francesco Leo, PierGiorgio Solli, Giulia Veronesi, Davide Radice, Antonio Floridi, Roberto Gasparri, Francesco Petrella, Alessandro Borri, Domenico Galetta, and Lorenzo Spaggiari
Does chemotherapy increase the risk of respiratory complications after pneumonectomy?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006;132;519-523
Adult Cardiac
Sven A.F. Tulner, Paul Steendijk, Robert J.M. Klautz, Jeroen J. Bax, Martin J. Schalij, Ernst E. van der Wall, and Robert A.E. Dion
Surgical ventricular restoration in patients with ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy: Evaluation of systolic and diastolic ventricular function, wall stress, dyssynchrony, and mechanical efficiency by pressure-volume loops.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006;132:610-620.
Congenital
George E. Sarris, Andrew C. Chatzis, Nicolas M. Giannopoulos, George Kirvassilis, Hakan Berggren, Mark Hazekamp, Thierry Carrel, Juan V. Comas, Duccio Di Carlo, Willem Daenen, Tjark Ebels, Josè Fragata, Victor Hraska, Vladimir Ilyin, Harald L. Lindberg, Dominique Metras, Marco Pozzi, Jean Rubay, Heikki Sairanen, Giovanni Stellin, Andreas Urban, Carin Van Doorn, Gerhard Ziemer on behalf of the European Congenital Heart Surgeons Association
The arterial switch operation in Europe for transposition of the great arteries: A multi-institutional study from the European Congenital Heart Surgeons Association.
J. Thorac Cardiovasc Surgery 2006;132:633-639
Some of the items of interest in the September issue:
In a diamond jubilee editorial, Tom Ferguson reflects on the quantum leap that has occurred in (cardio)thoracic surgery since the journal's inception 75 years ago. Joel Cooper presents the first AATS Lifetime Achievement Award to F. Griffith Pearson in a piece that highlights the milestones in Dr. Pearson's impressive career. Dr. Larry Cohn examines the role of evidence-based studies in cardiothoracic surgery and challenges cardiothoracic surgeons to practice more critical, evidence-based medicine for the benefit of their patients. A number of other editorials put into perspective topics presented in original research papers: mitral valve surgery in heart failure (Grossi and Crooke; Acker et al), surgical ventricular remodeling (Burkhoff and Wechsler; Tulner et al); thoracoscopic lobectomy (D'Amico; Shigemura et al); and artificial artificial intelligence (Duhaylongsod; Di Giammarco).
European Society of Thoracic Surgeons Officers 2006-2007
At the recently concluded EACTS/ESTS meeting in Stockholm, the following European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) officers were elected for 2006-2007:
President: Richard G. Berrisford
President elect: Gaetano Rocco
Treasurer: Michael Mueller
Information for the 2007 meeting.
The Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons
At the 2006 September 8- 10 meeting of the Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons, the following Executive Committee was selected:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2006/07
President: Farid Shamji
Vice President (Mbrshp): Gary Gelfand
Secretary/Treasurer, Program Chair: Donna Maziak
Chair, Research: Jean DesLauriers
Chair, Cont Prof Dev: Richard Bigsby
Chair, Bylaws: Michael Johnston
Chair, Stand of Practice: Michael Humer
Chair, Nucleus Committee: Donna Maziak
Communications (Web): Richard Inculet
Past President: Richard Finley
Richard M. Peters, 1922-2006
Richard Morse Peters was born in New Haven February 21, 1922, and he died in Palo Alto, California on September 1, 2006. At Yale he was a varsity swimmer when that champion team was the foremost among colleges, and thereafter he earned his MD cum laude in 1945. He trained in general and thoracic surgery at Washington University, St. Louis, under the tutelage of the much admired Evarts Graham.
Richard Peters, or Dick as he was known to his friends, became Assistant Professor of Surgery and Head of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of North Carolina. There he studied the effects of pulmonary mechanics and inspired gas concentration on airway resistance and distribution of blood flow to the lungs. He also pioneered the first intensive care unit (ICU) for postoperative surgical patients in the United States. Consistent with Dick's social conscience, this ICU became the first desegregated ward of the North Carolina Memorial Hospital. In addition, he initiated a unique post graduate curriculum in bioengineering. In 1959, at the age of 37, he was promoted to Professor.
In 1969 Dick became Professor of Surgery and Bioengineering at the new University of California at San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine and the founding Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He achieved wide recognition for his work at UCSD where he applied automated techniques to monitoring the respiratory and cardiac function of patients in the ICU. Because of the originality and high quality of his work, it was supported by the NIH for over thirty years.
Dick Peters was an outstanding educator, caring intensely about medical students, and especially about the quality of education offered to residents in Thoracic Surgery. In 1980 he stimulated formation of an informal small group that addressed the issue of how to arrest the withering of general thoracic surgery. That group became the Liaison Committee of the American Association of Thoracic Surgery (AATS); it offered recommendations concerning the organization of faculty, facilities, curriculum, and resident case load needed to maintain and to strengthen general thoracic surgery. The recommendations were supported by AATS President Donald Paulson in 1981 and formalized in 1984. Dick Peters correctly wrote, "(T)he vigorous prodding of (this) vocal group of general thoracic surgeons" did in time initiate changes which provided a basis for renaissance in the subspecialty. Thanks in significant part to Dick Peters, general thoracic surgery is now again strong.
In his quiet way, Dick Peters was an effective activist. In 1987 he presciently alerted the profession to a forthcoming crisis in recruitment to the specialty's training programs. He favored high quality education before starting thoracic surgery residency in order to allow the residency to focus on the specialty. He foresaw the need to consider fewer prerequisite years in general surgery and shortening residencies in cardiothoracic surgery. Before others, he recognized that "alternative paths" in cardiac and general thoracic surgery were needed with enrichment of each of the two subdivisions. He warned of the harmful influence of medical student debt, and noted this among the factors which were driving top quality students from thoracic surgery. He perceived that the increasing length of cardiothoracic education was increasing "servitude" without compensatory increase in "quality". He insisted that lengthening of cardiothoracic training programs should be only to improve education and not to provide service. He pleaded for us to care about such matters.
When Dr. Peters retired from UCSD School of Medicine in 1989 he had published over two hundred and fifty articles and a truly classic book on respiratory mechanics. He had served as senior editor of five text books including one published in China, and had contributed numerous chapters to many books. His editorial and committee duties were important and multiple. He was frequently invited to lecture nationally and internationally, especially on respiratory mechanics, cardiac function, ICU computer monitoring, electronic health records, and appropriate use of intravenous fluids in acute care and trauma management.
Dick Peters was a model of a socially responsible citizen. Despite his consuming involvement in surgery, research, writing and teaching, he found time actively to promote racial desegregation, civil liberties and social justice. He advocated universal health insurance for Americans. He and his wife, Ann Peters, along with others on the Chapel Hill School Board, labored successfully to desegregate the public schools. This became the first system in the South to be desegregated.
Dick was a well rounded man who loved his family and was loyal and supportive to his friends and his students. He enjoyed sailing and skiing. He relaxed especially in later years by fly fishing for trout in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, and skiing at Mammoth and Deer Valley with close friends. He was a wonderful human being and a superb colleague who will be remembered with warmth and deep appreciation.
John R. Benfield, MD
Hermes C. Grillo, MD
The authors appreciate having received included information that was provided by Barbara A. Peters, MD
- October 10, 2006: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THORACIC SURGERY, Washington, DC.
- October 10, 2006: THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE ROMANIAN SOCIETY OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, Sinaia, Romania.
- October 31, 2006: 53RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR THORACIC SURGEONS, Jaipur, India.
- November 1, 2006: STEM CELL THERAPY FOR THE FAILING HEART, Bangkok, Thailand.
- November 5, 2006: SOCIETY FOR CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY IN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, Manchester, UK.
- November 15, 2006: NEWERA CARDIAC CARE: INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY, Huntington Beach, California.
- December 15, 2006: 17TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SCANDINAVIAN SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH IN CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY, Geilo Norway.
- December 18, 2006: ISMICS, Rome, Italy.
- December 21, 2006: 12TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS ON EXTRACORPOREAL CIRCULATION TECHNOLOGY, Kyiv, Ukraine.
- January 8, 2007: WESTERN THORACIC SURGICAL ASSOCIATION, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.
- January 20, 2007: The EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR CARDIO-VASCULAR SURGERY (ESCVS), Venice, Italy.
- January 25, 2007: SAN DIEGO CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY SYMPOSIUM, San Diego, California.
- January 31, 2007: THE SOCIETY FOR HEART VALVE DISEASE, New York, NY.
- January 31, 2007: THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PEDIATRIC MECHANICAL CIRCULATORY SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY PERFUSION, Hershey, PA.
- February 1, 2007: The EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY (organized by the ESTS) Leuven, Belgium.
- February 15, 2007: ASIAN SOCIETY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, Beijing, China.
- February 15, 2007: XXVth MEETING OF THE SOCIETY OF CARDIAC SURGEONS, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.
- February 16, 2007: THE CATALAN SOCIETY FOR CARDIAC SURGERY, Barcelona, Spain.
- March 15, 2007: 5TH INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON INTENSIVE CARDIAC CARE, Tel Aviv, Israel.
- April 1, 2007: 21ST ANNUAL MEETING OF THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY, Geneva, Switzerland.
More meeting abstract deadlines are available.
Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery
The 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the JAPANESE ASSOCIATION FOR THORACIC SURGERY will be held 1-4 October, 2006 at the Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo, Japan. For more information, contact the Secretariat at Japan Convention Services, Inc., IT Center Koshin Bldg.2-2 Kandanishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 101-0054; Phone: +81-3-3500-5933; Fax: +81-3-5283-5952; E-mail: jats59@convention.co.jp
HUMAN FACTORS IN HEALTHCARE: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS TO IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY will be hosted by The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine October 4-6, 2006. Phillips Hall, Siebens Building, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
AUSTRIAN SOCIETY OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY AND INTERNATIONAL THORACIC SURGERY CONGRESS
The 23rd Annual Meeting of the AUSTRIAN SOCIETY OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY (ACO-ASSO) and the 11th INTERNATIONAL THORACIC SURGERY CONGRESS will be held October 5-7, 2006, in St. Wolfgang, Austria. Topic: Lung Cancer - Diagnosis and Treatment. For information, contact: Congress office: Vienna Medical Academy, Alser Strasse 4, A -1090 Wien; Mrs. Sylvia Trittinger Phone: +43 1 405 13 83-13, Fax: +43 1 407 82 74, E-mail: st@medacad.org
MEDITERRANEAN ASSOCIATION OF CARDIOLOGY AND CARDIAC SURGERY
The MEDITERRANEAN ASSOCIATION OF CARDIOLOGY AND CARDIAC SURGERY 18th Annual Meeting will be held in Ayia Napa, Cyprus from October 5-7, 2006.
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ROBOTIC SURGERY
1st INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ROBOTIC SURGERY: From Theory to Application in Thoracic, Cardiac and General Surgery, will be held October 5-6, 2006 (immediately prior to the ACS Clinical Congress) at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA. Program sponsored by The George Washington University Medical Center and the Washington Institute of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. For more information or to register: check website, or call: 800-314-1423, 202-994-4285, FAX: 202-994-1791; e-mail: info@robotoicsurgerysymposium.com
CONTROVERSIES AND ADVANCES IN THE TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
The Sixth Symposium in this Series will be held October 5-6, 2006, at The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, California. For information, contact: Promedica International CME, 2333 State Street, Suite 203, Carlsbad, CA 92008; Tel: 760-720-2263; Fax: 760-720-6263; Email: controversies@promedicacme.com
AmSECT BEST PRACTICES IN PERFUSION
AmSECT BEST PRACTICES IN PERFUSION on October 5-7, 2006 at the Hilton Bellevue, Bellevue, WA. Program and registration information available.
New York ACE 2006: Advanced Cardiac and Endovascular Therapies - A Live Demonstration Course - will be presented October 8-11, 2006 in New York, NY. Sponsored by Lenox Hill Hospital. For information contact: New York ACE Symposia Office - Total CME, Inc. Phone: US 1-267-395-0001; Fax: 215-321-7995; E-mail: nyace@totalcme.com
EUROPEAN CHAPTER OF TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY (TERMIS-EU)
The EUROPEAN CHAPTER OF TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY (TERMIS-EU) formerly the EUROPEAN TISSUE ENGINEERING SOCIETY (ETES) will hold its annual meeting October 8-11, 2006, at Congress Center De Doelen, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. For information, contact: Erasmus MC - Het Congresbureau, Mrs. S. Dijkstra, Postbus 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Phone +31 10 408 7880; Fax +31 10 408 9462, Email: s.dijkstra@erasmusmc.nl
The Heart Valve Club meeting will be held October 13-14, 2006, at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY. The program directors are Doctors Alain Carpentier and David H. Adams.
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY SPECIALTY UPDATE COURSE
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is conducting a 2-day current state of the art review course in cardiothoracic surgery in Singapore from 17th to 18th October 2006. This is organized by the National University Hospital, Singapore and the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. The program is an intensive 2-day review of major topics and basic science in cardiothoracic surgery, including seminars on management options in difficult cases.
The course is aimed at several groups:
- Trainee surgeons, particularly those who are preparing for the final exit examinations in cardiothoracic surgery.
- Practicing surgeons who would like to review current practice of cardiothoracic surgery and discuss difficult problems.
- Intensive care, operating room nurses, cardiologists, anesthetists and specialists who wish for update on developments in cardiothoracic surgery.
The 10th Annual HEART LAB WORKSHOP will be held at the Hotel Renaissance in Zurich, Switzerland, October 18-22, 2006.
Swedish Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery - Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Swedish Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery will be held 19 - 21 October 2006, at the Linkoping Konsert - Kongresshall, Linkoping, Sweden. Contact Name: Hans Granfeldt. M.D, Dep of Cardiovasc Surgery, Univ Hospital, S-581 85 Linköping, Sweden; Phone: +46 13 22 20 00; Fax: +46 13 10 02 46; Email, Hans.Granfeldt@lio.se
21ST CENTURY TREATMENT OF HEART FAILURE
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THORACIC SURGERY in cooperation with the KAUFMAN CENTER FOR HEART FAILURE AT THE CLEVELAND CLINIC present 21ST CENTURY TREATMENT OF HEART FAILURE: SYNCHRONIZING SURGICAL AND MEDICALTHERAPIES FOR BETTER OUTCOMES, a unique educational program for all health care providers who specialize in the treatment of heart failure. New knowledge and expansion of therapeutic approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure has increased substantially. Evidence-based medical, surgical, and device therapies have facilitated the translation of clinical evidence into everyday practice and may reduce mortality and rehospitalization rates in heart failure. Importantly, medical and surgical management of this devastating disease are complimentary, not mutually exclusive. The medical and surgical therapies for heart failure are continuously evolving and provide the perfect opportunity for this conference which features national and international experts in the field. The meeting will be held October 20-22, 2006, at the Intercontinental Hotel and
ISMICS/ASCTS WINTER CONFERENCE
2006 Combined Winter ISMICS/ASCTS WINTER CONFERENCE will be held October 24-28, 2006, Cairns Convention Center, Cairns, Australia. Registration information and the final program are available. Phone +61 7 3366 2205 Fax +61 7 3366 5170; Email: 2006winterismics@tayloredimages.com.au
WORLD CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
The 35th WORLD CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS will be held 25-29 October 2006 at the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH), Pattaya, Thailand. For inquiries, please contact the Congress Secretariat at lei@asiacongress.com.
The Dallas Valve Symposium will be held October 26-28, 2006, at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas, Dallas, Texas. For more information.
The 15th International Symposium, CARDIAC SURGERY, BEYOND 2006, of the INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF EXTRACORPOREAL TECHNOLOGY (I-SECT) AND THE NORTHERN NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF EXTRACORPOREAL TECHNOLOGY, (NNJAECT, AmSECT'S largest chapter) will be held November 1-5, 2006 at the Wyndham Aruba Beach Resort & Casino, Palm Beach, Aruba. For more information please contact Paul Cappola, (2006 Program Committee) at East Coast Medical Organization (ECMO, Inc.); Telephone 1.401.455-0618; E-mail: ecmoinc@aol.com or isect@aol.com.
TURKISH CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY SOCIETY
The 9th National Congress of the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Society will be held at the Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek/Antalya, Turkey, November 1-5, 2006. For scientific information, contact: Dr. Serap Aykut Aka, Phone: 90 2164189610, ext: 2302; E-mail: serapaykutaka@gmail.com, serapaykutaka@kdc2006.org. For information, contact: Interium Organization: Phone: +90 212 292 88 08; Fax: +90 212 292 88 07; E-mail: info@interium.com.tr, serapaykutaka@gmail.com Additional information: http://www.kdc2006.org/.
53rd Southern Thoracic Surgical Association Meeting
The 53rd meeting of the SOUTHERN THORACIC SURGICAL ASSOCIATION will be held at the Starr Pass Marriott, Tucson, Arizona, November 9-11, 2006. For more information, contact Nancy Gray Puckett, 633 North St. Clair, Suite 2320, Chicago, IL 60611; Phone: 800-685-7872; FAX: 312-202-5801; E-Mail: stsa@stsa.org
11TH CONGRESS OF THE BELGIAN ASSOCIATION FOR CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
The meeting of the BELGIAN ASSOCIATION FOR CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY will be held November 18, 2006, in Brussels, Belgium. Deadline for abstract submission: AUGUST 1, 2006.
3rd Congress of the Romanian Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
The 3rd Congress of the Romanian Society of Cardiovascular Surgery will take place November 9-11, 2006, at the International Conference Center in Sinaia, Romania. The deadline for abstract submission is October 10, 2006.
Organizer of the Congress: Romanian Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (RSCVS), in collaboration with the Romanian Society of Anaesthesia and Intensive Therapy (RSAIT). Under the patronage of the Romanian Scientists Academy and of the Romanian Academy of Medical Sciences. Professional Congress Organizer: RALCOM EXHIBITIONS.
For any further information please do not hesitate to contact us at Congresses and Exhibitions Office20A Raspantiilor Str., 020548, Bucharest-2, Romania.; Ph./Fax: +40-21-2106540, 2122702, 2113060, 2111541. e-mail: inscriere@srccvcongress.ro For more information; For registration.
SURGICAL EXPLORATION OF THE MEDIASTINUM
The Fourth International Workshop on Surgical Exploration of the Mediastinum and Systematic Nodal Dissection will be held November 22-24, 2006, in Terrassa (Barcelona), Spain. Information: Ms Dolores Martinez (Planta 8), Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Plaza Dr. Robert, 5, 08221 Terrassa (Barcelona), Spain. Phone: +34-937365050 (extension 3930), Fax: +34-937365082, E-mail: workshop2006hmt@hotmail.com.
A Congress titled "20 Years DHZB-20 years of progress made in Berlin" will be held November 24-25, 2006, at the Maritim Hotel Berlin, Stauffenbergstraße 26, 10785 Berlin, Germany. Abstract Submission Deadline: October 30, 2006. For further information contact S. Hübler MD, MBA; Tel.: 0049/30/4593 2201; Fax: 0049/30/4593 2332; Email 20years@dhzb.de
EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF EOSPHAGOLOGY (ESE)
The Annual Meeting of the EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF EOSPHAGOLOGY (ESE) will be held November 30-December 2, 2006 in Leuven, Belgium. Come and learn about the latest progress in esophagology. And enjoy Leuven, city of the oldest University of the Benelux. Phone: +43 1 405 13 83 13; Fax: + 43-1-407 82 74; Email: st@medacad.org; Additional information: http://www.aco-asso.at/.
CZECH SOCIETY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
The 2nd Congress of the CZECH SOCIETY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY will be held November 30-December 1 at the Hotel Voronez in Brno, Czech Republic. For information, contact: Center of Cardiovascular Surgery and Transplantation, Pekarska 53, 65691 Brno, Czech Republic, phone 420543211528; fax 420543211218; email: zdenka.horackova@cktch.cz.
DECEMBER
HEART FAILURE HOLIDAY SYMPOSIUM
The 2nd Annual HEART FAILURE HOLIDAY SYMPOSIUM will be held December 1-3, 2006 in Chicago, IL. For more information contact: Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, Office of CME, 303 E Chicago Ave, Ward 1-027, Chicago, IL 60611. Phone: 312-503-8533; email: nums-cme@northwestern.edu.
STEM CELL THERAPY FOR THE FAILING HEART
Bangkok International Symposium on STEM CELL THERAPY FOR THE FAILING HEART will be held at the InterContinental Hotel 1-3 December 2006, Bangkok, Thailand.
Abstract submission deadline: 1 November 2006; For information, contact: Mrs. Francisca S./Ms. Kesinee P.; Bangkok Heart Hospital, 2 Soi Soonvijai, 7 New Petburi Road, Bangkok, 10310 Thailand; Phone: 662-310-3323; Fax: 662-310-3088; Email: kesinee@bangkokheart.com
ITALIAN SOCIETY FOR CARDIAC SURGERY
The XXIII Congress of the Italian Society for Cardiac Surgery will be held 2 - 5 December 2006 in Rome, Italy.
WORKSHOP ON INTEGRATED CORONARY REVASCULARIZATION
The 3rd WORKSHOP ON INTEGRATED CORONARY REVASCULARIZATION will be held 6-8 December, 2006 in Innsbruck, Austria.
Our earlier workshops showed that combined coronary intervention carried out by interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in direct cooperation is a realistic option. It was demonstrated that a team approach that also includes cardiac anesthesiologists, cardiac imaging specialists, perfusionists and cardiac nursing specialists is critical for offering the best therapeutic options to patients with coronary artery disease.
We kindly invite all colleagues interested in integrated approaches to treatment of coronary artery disease to our 3rd workshop and strongly encourage attendance of coronary revascularization teams.
Formation and maintenance of such teams will be the main topic of the 2006 meeting. A distinguished national and international faculty will lead attendees through new ways of cooperation between specialties working on invasive treatment of coronary artery disease. The official language of the workshop is English.
Please find detailed workshop information on the congress website
We are looking forward to seeing you at the 3rd ICR workshop in pre-Christmas Innsbruck 6-8 December, 2006!
Johannes Bonatti, MD and Guy Friedrich, MD
EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
EUROECHO 10, the Tenth Annual Meeting of the EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, December 6-9, 2006, Prague Congress Centre, Prague, Czech Republic. EUROECHO 10 Secretariat, ESC, 2035 Route des Colles, Les Templiers - BP 179, 06903 Sophia Antipolis, France; Phone: +33 (0)4 92 94 76 00; Fax: +33 (0)4 92 94 76 01; E-mail: euroecho@escardio.org.
Fourth International Combined Live Symposium - Focus on Congenital Cardiac Surgery
The Fourth International Combined Live Symposium - Focus on Congenital Cardiac Surgery - will be held December 14-15, 2006, at the German Heart Center in Munich, Germany. This symposium combines the talents of the Heart Centers in Munich and Leipzig, Germany, and the Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK. For more information.
Central Organizing Office / Contact: Trendhouse EventMarketing GmbH, Mrs. Astrid Schormann,
Osterwaldstrasse 10, 80805 Munich, Germany; E-Mail: a.schormann@trendhouse.de; Phone: +49 (0)89-368 498-0; Fax: +49 (0)89-368 498-88
PAKISTAN SOCIETY OF CARDIOVASCULAR & THORACIC SURGEONS
The 6th Biennial International Conference of PAKISTAN SOCIETY OF CARDIOVASCULAR & THORACIC SURGEONS will be held December 14-17, 2006 in Karachi, Pakistan. Prof. Arif-ur-Rehman Khan, Convener & Professor of Cardiac Surgery, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases. Further information: Conference secretariat, 4th Floor, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Karachi - 75510, Pakistan. Phones:+92-333-222-2955, +92-21-9204759; Fax: +92-21-9201287; e-mail: pscts.conference@gmail.com
AORTIC SURGERY "HOW TO DO IT" II
The second congress AORTIC SURGERY ?HOW TO DO IT? II will be held December 15-16, 2006, in Milan, Italy. Organizers are Prof. Roberto Chiesa and Prof. Ottavio Alfieri. Organizing Secretariat: Stefania Grassi. Venue: San Raffaele Congress Centra - Via Olgettina 58 - 20132 Milano, Italy. Ph: +39 02 2643 3700 Fax: +39 02 2643 3754; email:aortic.surgery@spr.it.
JANUARY - FEBRUARY
NEWERA CARDIAC CARE 10: INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
The 10th Annual NEWERA CARDIAC CARE: INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY meeting, co-chaired by W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr., MD and Robert C. Robbins, MD, will be held January 5 - 7, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa in Huntington Beach, California. THE DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS IS NOVEMBER 15, 2006. For further information, please email Susan Westwood at susan@amainc.com or visit: http://www.amainc.com.
STS 2007 Annual Meeting
SAVE THE DATE. The STS 43rd Annual Meeting will be held January 29-31, 2007 in San Diego!
Meeting attendees will learn about the latest developments in cardiothoracic surgery while earning CME credits. The meeting also includes abstracts and poster presentations by presenters renowned worldwide in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Educational programs on practice management, patient safety, advocacy and more are also scheduled, along with over 150 exhibitors of the latest technology. Plan to attend Tech-Con 2007 on January 27 and 28, exhibits are open January 28-30, followed by the STS 43rd Annual Meeting, with the popular STS University on January 31.
MARCH
SOCIETY FOR CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY IN GB & IRELAND (SCTS)
The Annual Meeting for 2007 of the SOCIETY FOR CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY IN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND will be held March 11-14, 2007 in the Manchester International Convention Centre (MICC), Manchester, UK. Abstracts may be submitted after September 1, 2006. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 5 NOVEMBER 2006. For information, contact: Isabelle Ferner 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE; Phone: +44 20 7869 6893; Fax: +44 20 7869 6890; Email: sctsadmin@scts.org.
CREF 27 - THE SAN DIEGO CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY SYMPOSIUM
The 27TH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY SYMPOSIUM, chaired by Julie A. Swain MD, will be held March 15 - 18, 2007, at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina in San Diego, California. THE ABSTRACT DEADLINE IS JANUARY 25, 2007. For further information, please email Susan Westwood at susan@amainc.com.
25TH INTERNATIONAL CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL SYMPOSIUM
The International Cardiovascular Surgical Symposium Annual meeting will be held March 9-10 2007 in Zurs/Arlberg Austria at the Hotel Robinson Select Alpenrose Zürs. Abstract submission DEADLINE: 15 January 2007. For information, contact: European Heart Institute Mönchsberg 2, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. Phone: +43-699-10510497. Fax: +43-662-841343; Email: congress@herzchirurgie.at.
CURRENT CONTROVERSIES IN VALVE MANAGEMENT
Dr. Vinay Badhwar and Dr. Randolph P. Martin are co-chairing the first Annual Florida Valve Symposium - "CURRENT CONTROVERSIES IN VALVE MANAGEMENT" to be held March 28-30, 2007 at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Cardiac Surgery Faculty: Steven F. Bolling, MD; W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr, MD; Lawrence H. Cohn, MD; Tirone E. David, MD; Carlos M. G. Duran, MD, PhD; Irving L. Kron, MD; Michael J. Mack, MD, Sir Magdi Yacoub, FRS
Cardiology Faculty: David S. Bach, MD; Peter C. Block, MD; Philipp Bonhoeffer, MD; Robert O. Bonow, MD; Blase Carabello, MD; Alain G. Cribier, MD; Maurice E. Sarano, MD; John G. Webb, MD
Contact information: Tampa Bay Heart Institute Foundation, 6006 49th Street North - Suite 320, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. Phone: 727-522-9379; Fax: 727-522-9386; Carole Erickson, Program Administrator; Email: siestavc@aol.com.
APRIL - MAY
XII CONGRESS OF THE CATALAN SOCIETY FOR CARDIAC SURGERY
THE CATALAN SOCIETY FOR CARDIAC SURGERY will be held April 19-21, 2007 in Barcelona, Spain. ABSTRACT DEADLINE 16 FEBRUARY, 2007. For information, contact: Jordi Bosch i Grau, Ramoni Cajal, 39, 08339 Vilassar de Dalt, Tel +34 93 753 24 67, Mobil +34 620 26 74 39, email: jordiboschgrau@hotmail.com.
Advanced Cardiac Techniques in Surgery (ACTS) 2007
Advanced Cardiac Techniques in Surgery (ACTS) 2007: The Sixth in the Series will be held Wednesday and Thursday, May 2-3, 2007 in The Equitable Center, New York, NY. Accommodations: Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, New York, NY. Contact: Promedica International CME, a California Corporation, 2333 State Street, Suite 203, Carlsbad, CA 92008; Tel: 760-720-2263; Fax: 760-720-6263; Email: acts@promedicacme.com
Extending the Horizons in Valvular Heart Disease
Extending the Horizons in Valvular Heart Disease: The First in the Series will be held on May 10, 2007 at the Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA. For information, please contact: Promedica International CME, a California Corporation, 2333 State Street, Suite 203, Carlsbad, CA 92008; Tel: 760-720-2263; Fax: 760-720-6263; Email: vmartinelli@promedicacme.com
The Third International Conference on PEDIATRIC MECHANICAL CIRCULATORY SUPPORT SYSTEMS, PEDIATRIC HEART TRANSPLANTATION, AND PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY PERFUSION will be held May 17-19, 2007 at the Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA. Sponsored by the Penn State Children's Hospital and Penn State College of Medicine. Contact: Bonnie J. Bixler, M.Ed. Dir. of Special Projects Penn State Continuing Education, College of Medicine, PO Box 851, Hershey, PA 17033-0851; ph: 717-531-6483.
THE ASIAN SOCIETY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
The 15th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery will be held on May 17-20, 2007 in Beijing, China. For more information, contact; ASCVS 2007 Secretariat, Chinese Medical Association, 42 Dongsi Xidajie, Beijing 100710, China; Phone: +86 (10) 8515 8149; Fax: +86 (10) 6512 3754; E-mail: ASCVS2007@cma.org.cn; Website: www.ascvs2007.com.
Abstract Submission Deadline: February 15, 2007
Notification of Abstract Acceptance: March 15, 2007
Pre-congress Registration Deadline: March 31, 200
THE EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
The 56th International CONGRESS OF THE EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY will be held May 17-20, 2007 in Venice, Italy. For information, contact: Professor Claudio Muneretto, Secretary General, UDA Cardiochirurgia - Spedali Civili, P.le Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia (Italy). Phone: + 39 030 399 6401; Fax: + 39 030 399 6096; Email: munerett@med.unibs.it
January 20, 2007 Abstract submission deadline
February 8, 2007 Notification of Abstract acceptance
March 1, 2007 Low pre-registration fee
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL POSTGRADUATE COURSE IN GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY
The 37th Annual Postgraduate Course in General Thoracic Surgery, co-directed by Douglas J. Mathisen, MD and Cameron D. Wright, MD will be held May 24-25, 2007 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge, MA. For information/registration, please contact Harvard Medical School, Division of Continuing Education (617) 384-8600.
SUMMER AND BEYOND
EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGERY
The 15th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery organized by the ESTS will take place in Leuven, Belgium 3-6 June 2007. Deadline for abstracts 1st February 2007. More info: sue@ests.org.uk.
The INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY (ISMICS) will celebrate its 10th Anniversary during its Annual Scientific Meeting scheduled 6-9 June 2007 at the Aurelia Convention Centre & Expo in Rome, Italy. Special guest speakers will address the rapid development and innovation in techniques and technology over the past 10 years and provide insight into the direction technology is taking in the future. The scientific meeting will feature original research presentations, panel discussions, post graduation education and much more. Visit the website for information on abstract submission, meeting registration, hotel reservations and links to Rome visitor information.
Society for Heart Valve Disease (SHVD) Meeting
The 4th Biennial Meeting of the Society for Heart Valve Disease (SHVD) will be held 15-18 June, 2007, at the Hotel Pennsylvania, New York, NY. ABSTRACTS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED. Submission is only online at the Society's web site. ABSTRACT DEADLINE: 31st January 2007. SHVD Executive Secretariat: Heart Science Centre, Harefield Hospital, Harefield, Middlesex. UB9 6JH
United Kingdom. Telephone: 44 (0)1895-828977; Facsimile: 44 (0)1895-828902; E-mail: secretariat@shvd.org
The XXVth Meeting of the SOCIETY OF CARDIAC SURGEONS will be held in Pamplona, Spain, June 21-23, 2007. Registration: Miss Luisa Goni, Servicio Cirugía Cardiovascular, Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Av. Pio XII, 36, 31008 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; Fax +34 948 204 188.
Western Thoracic Surgical Association 2007 Meeting
The 33rd Annual Meeting of the Western Thoracic Surgical Association (WTSA) will be held June 27-30, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM.
Abstract Submission Opens: November 13, 2006
Abstract Submission Deadline: January 8, 2007
AATS Postgraduate Course: Valvular Heart Disease 2007
The AATS Valvular Heart Disease 2007 course will be held on September 7-9, 2007 in Chicago, IL. This postgraduate course is designed for practicing cardiac surgeons and cardiologists. It will cover all aspects of medical, interventional and surgical management of patients with heart valve disease. This unique course will bring together the world's leading interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons to share the latest progress made on percutaneous/transventricular interventional and surgical therapies on heart valve disease. By combining cutting-edge surgical techniques with state of the art interventional strategies, the program will afford participants the opportunity to network and share lessons learned in a focused and intimate setting. For more information, contact Stacy Gijsbers: Phone: 978-927-8330; Fax: 978-524-0498; E-Mail: sgijsbers@prri.com.
POSTINTERVENTIONAL BLOOD-RELATED COMPLICATIONS IN CARDIAC SURGERY AND PCI
POSTINTERVENTIONAL BLOOD-RELATED COMPLICATIONS IN CARDIAC SURGERY AND PCI will be held October 3-5, 2007 in Lund, Sweden.
The Joint meeting of the GERMAN SOCIETY FOR THORACIC SURGERY, the SWISS SOCIETY FOR THORACIC SURGERY and the AUSTRIAN SOCIETY FOR THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY will be held October 4-7, 2007 in Konstanz, Germany. For information, contact: Medizinische Congress-organisation Nürnberg, Zerzabelhofstr. 29, 90478 Nürnberg, Germany; Tel. +49(0) 911/39 31 60; Fax: +49 (0) 911/33 12 04; www.mcn-nuernberg.de. Scientific organiser: Thomas Kiefer, MD, Dep. of Thoracic Surgery, Klinikum Offenburg, Ebertplatz 12, 77654 Offenburg, Germany; E-mail: tagung@tc2007.de Abstract deadline: April 30th, 2007.
5th INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON CARDIAC INTENSIVE CARE
The 5th INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON CARDIAC INTENSIVE CARE
will be held October 14-16, 2007, in Tel Aviv, Israel. ABSTRACT
DEADLINE: 15 March 2007. For information, contact ISAS
International Seminars, P.O. Box 574, Jerusalem 91004, Israel. Tel:
972-2-6520574; Fax: 972-2-6520558; e-mail: meetings@isas.co.il
CTSNet and EACTS Booths at Upcoming Meetings
CTSNet and EACTS will exhibit at the 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery 1-4 October, 2006, in Tokyo Japan. Carol Blasberg and Maud Zingmark will be present.
EACTS will exbibit at the Annual Meeting of the Swedish Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery, Linkoping, Sweden, 19-21 October, 2006.
CTSNet will exhibit at the Joint Australasian Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting/International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Winter Workshop 2006, Cairns, Queensland, Australia 24-28 October, 2006.
If you are attending these meetings, please come by the booth and say hello, and get your picture taken for your home page!
Member Photos
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