Monthly Newsletter - January 2009

Table of Contents

What's New Industry Forum Books Clinical Resources Expert Techniques Literature Watch Videos

Organizations Residents Journals Transitions Abstract Deadlines Upcoming Meetings Member Section

What's New

Richard P. Anderson, MD

In Memoriam
CTSNet notes with deep sorrow the passing of Richard P. Anderson, a true pioneer in the field of cardiothoracic surgery and an important contributor to CTSNet. Dr. Anderson has contributed to CTSNet since its founding 11 years ago and has provided invaluable council and leadership. He spearheaded the development of many of its features, most recently the CTSNet Safety Reporting System. Dr. Anderson has represented The Society of Thoracic Surgery on the CTSNet Board of Directors for many years, serving also as Treasurer and President of CTSNet. A more extensive review of Dr. Anderson’s contributions will be posted soon.

New Congenital Expert Technique - January 2009

"The Gerbode Defect: A Ventriculo-Atrial Defect" by Angela M. Kelle, Luciana Young, MD, Sunjay Kaushal, MD, C. Elise Duffy, MD, Robert H. Anderson, MD and Carl L. Backer, MD, all of
Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois USA except Robert H. Anderson, MD, Institute of Child Health, University College London, London England.

Thoracic Surgery Survey Results

The results of the survey "Perioperative Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) Prophylaxis" are available, along with an analysis of the responses by Thoracic Portal Editor Dr. Mark K. Ferguson.

New Surgical Director of Education Appointed

Dr. Edward D. Verrier, long-time Program Director at the University of Washington in Seattle, has been appointed Surgical Director of Education for the Joint Council on Thoracic Surgery Education (JCTSE). Dr. Verrier will direct the Thoracic Surgery Education Initiative formulated by the member organizations: the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS), the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education (TSFRE). The organization’s major thrust will be to improve cardiothoracic surgical resident education, and facilitate and help lead the redesign of the thoracic surgery resident training paradigm. It will also develop innovative ideas and techniques for post-resident education.

Cardiothoracic Safety Reporting System - New Vignette January 2009

A new Safety Reporting System Vignette has been posted: "Air Embolism in Tricuspid Valve Repair Using No Cross Clamp." Please read, and if you wish to comment, go to the Adult Cardiac Discussion Forum.

New MMCTS Title - January 2009

Nafteux, P, Coosemans W, De Leyn P, Van Raemdonck D, Decaluwe H, Decker G, Lerut T.
Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication.
MMCTS (December 5, 2008). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2007.002931.

Notice of ESTS Abstract Deadline

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) 17th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery will be held 31 May-3 June 2009 in Krakow, Poland, ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 31 JANUARY 2009. TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT. 

AATS 89TH ANNUAL MEETING

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery will host its 89th Annual Meeting from
May 9 -  13, 2009 in historic Boston, Massachusetts USA. The program features:

 - New Technologies and Procedures in Congenital and Acquired Heart Surgery and Thoracic Developmental Skills Courses
 - Developing the Academic Surgeon Symposium
 - AATS/STS Postgraduate Symposia in Adult Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Heart Disease, and General Thoracic Surgery
 - 12th Annual C. Walton Lillehei Resident Forum

SHVD Abstract Deadline EXTENDED

THE DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY 24, 2009. Visit the meeting webpage for details. The 5th Biennial Meeting of the Society for Heart Valve Disease (SHVD) will be held  27th-30th June 2009 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Berlin, Germany. This is a joint meeting with the Heart Valve Society of America.

Thoracic Surgery Directors Association (TSDA) News - Jan 2009

Thoracic Surgery Directors Association (TSDA) News - Jan 2009

Attention Residents: The Annual TSRA/TSDA Cardiothoracic Technology Symposium will be held April 17-19, 2009. This event will be held at the Center for Surgical Education and the Marriott Kingsgate Conference Center at the University of Cincinnati. Residents will be exposed to emerging technologies and techniques in cardiothoracic surgery. Hands-on wet labs and comprehensive and balanced product representation will be available. For more information and to register, visit this site.
 
Attention Program Directors: 2009 In-Training Exam information and registration materials were mailed on January 8 and are available to download in the ITE section of TSDA.org. Registration forms and signed Letters of Agreement are due by February 13. The In-Training Exam will be held on April 4 with a back up date offered April 11. 
 
2009 Match Dates for 2010 Appointment Year Announced.
Match registration opened January 7, 2009
Rank order list system opens: April 8, 2009
Quota change deadline: May 13, 2009
Rank order list closes/final deadline: May 27, 2009
Match Day/Results: June 10, 2009, 12:00 pm ET
Visit www.nrmp.org for more information. 
 
Attention Residents: Select 2009 CT surgery residency interview dates and open positions are now posted on TSDA.org. 
 
REMINDER: The Annual Meeting of the Thoracic Surgery Residency Administrators/Coordinators Section (TS-RACS) will be held Sunday, January 25, 2009 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm at the Moscone West Convention Center in San Francisco (in conjunction with the STS Annual Meeting). Visit the TS-RACS section of TSDA.org to view the meeting agenda.  

AATS Grant Writing Workshop 2009

Position your institution for grant writing success in 2009! 

Register today for the AATS Grant Writing Workshop 2009 to be held Friday, March 6th at the Residence Inn Bethesda – Downtown in Bethesda, Maryland. The registration deadline has been extended until February 2nd, but be sure to sign up in advance as space is limited and onsite registration is not offered.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF EXTRACORPOREAL TECHNOLOGY (AmSECT) Activities - Winter and Spring - 2009

The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion has awarded Category I Recertification CEUs for AmSECT's 47th International Conference, March 11-14, 2009, in San Antonio, Texas for a total of 36.9 as follows:

Tuesday 3/10- Advances in Blood Management: Improving Patient Care Symposium (included with registration for PBMT exam; additional fee required for all others) – 4.5

Wednesday 3/11 - Long-term Mechanical Support (VAD) Symposium (additional registration fee required, registration limited to 100) – 8.1

Wednesday 3/11 through Saturday 3/14 - 47th International Conference, by day, for a total of 24.3:

Virtual Operating Room Session (Wed 4/9) - 3.6
General Sessions (Thr 3/12) – 6.9
General Sessions (Fri 3/13) – 9.0
General Sessions (Sat 3/14) - 4.8

Registration fees increase after February 10.  The hotel room block closes on February 10.  For a complete conference program, registration information and hotel reservations.

For information regarding the International Board of Blood Management's (IBBM) Perioperative Blood Management Technologist (PBMT) Certification Exam on Tuesday, March 10, please visit.

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AmSECT’s Board of Directors and Achievement Recognition Committee are pleased to announce those nominated by their peers for consideration as the recipient of AmSECT’s 2009 National Awards. Individuals are nominated by the AmSECT membership and selected by the Board of Directors. 

The John H. Gibbon MD Award is designed to honor a candidate making a significant contribution to the cardiopulmonary discipline interrelating with the field of extracorporeal circulation. The significant contribution must be in, or relate to, the field of extracorporeal circulation, but the specialty of the candidate is not a criterion for the award. The candidate may receive the award only once. The award consists of a medal and a check in the amount of $1,000. The Gibbon Award 2009 Nominees - Tony Badalato, Edward L. Bove MD, William J. DeBois CCP, Raymond Hawkins, William J. Horgan CCP CCA, Richard A. Jonas MD, Keith A. Samolyk CCP LCP.

The Award of Excellence is presented annually to a perfusionist who demonstrates that work of excellence which best exemplifies creativity and intellectual honesty in perfusion. The award is presented in any area such as education, continuing education, research, publication or leadership. Sponsored by The Wood Insurance Group, the award consists of a plaque and a check in the amount of $1,000. Award of Excellence 2009 Nominees - David C. Fitzgerald CCP, Craig J. Gassmann CCP, Raymond Hawkins, Carla R. Maul CCP LP PBMT, Brian Mejak CCP, Keith A. Samolyk CCP LCP, Anthony G. Shackleford MHA CCP CCT.

AmSECT’s Perfusionist of the Year Award is presented annually to a perfusionist making significant contributions to the field of extracorporeal technology. The award consists of a plaque and a check in the amount of $1,000. The Perfusionist of the Year Award is sponsored by Medtronic, Inc. Perfusionist of the Year 2009 Nominees- James R. Beck CCP, David C. Fitzgerald CCP, Richard M. Ginther CCP FPP, Raymond Hawkins, Bryan V. Lich CCP, Ronald D. Matheis CCP.

The recipient of AmSECT’s National Awards will be announced at AmSECT’s 47th International Conference during the Awards Ceremony beginning at 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas. Conference and hotel information can be found here. Recipients for 2009 have been contacted in advance and asked to prepare a brief acknowledgement of acceptance. The winner of The Gibbon Award will present a more in-depth talk about their work as it relates to the field of Perfusion.

It is indeed an honor to be recognized as an outstanding professional from among a membership of over 2,000 perfusionists. Their excellence in extracorporeal technology activities is a shining example to us all. Please join AmSECT’s Board of Directors and the Achievement Recognition Committee in wishing heartfelt congratulations for all of the nominees.

ISMICS opens REGISTRATION fOR 2009 Annual Meeting

The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS) Registration for the ISMICS Annual Meeting to be held 3-6 June, 2009 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, California USA is open. A full listing of the Scientific Program, including 5 Postgraduate Courses, will be available on the ISMICS website mid-February. EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 22 MAY, 2009. For more information.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM EACTS

EACTS Academy: Cardiac and Thoracic Robotic Surgery, Strasbourg, 4-7 February 2009. See this interesting programme for cardiac as well as thoracic surgeons. Online registration is now available.

EACTS Academy: Open and Endovascular Aortic Treatment, Bergamo, Italy, 25-27 March 2009. This is EACTS first vascular course which will take place at the lovely Villa Elios. The programme and further details are available here

EACTS Academy announces two highly interesting upcoming courses in Applied Science to be held
13 – 14 April in Moscow, Russian Federation and
16 – 18 April in Kaunas, Lithuania
Programmes and further details will be posted soon.

23rd EACTS Annual Meeting, Vienna, Austria, 17-21 October 2009 Programmes for OR, ICU and Ward Nurses and Physician Assistants.
Nurses are our valuable collaborators. EACTS council feels that some scientific session and a postgraduate course should be devoted to them. We are therefore looking for suggestion on names of nurses who would be interested in engagement in EACTS. Please send your name suggestion and his/her email address to the Secretary.General@eacts.co.uk at your earliest convenience.

Heart Valve Summit: Medical, Surgical, and Interventional Decision Making

Heart Valve Summit: Medical, Surgical, and Interventional Decision Making will be held September 10–12, 2009, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile.

Program Overview:
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) and the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) have joined together to develop a unified program to support your clinical practice and provide up-to-date and relevant information on the future directions in valvular heart disease. This three-day program with the world's leading cardiac surgeons and cardiologists offers an in-depth and interactive look at medical, surgical and interventional challenges in valvular heart disease. The expert faculty will draw on the ACC, AHA and ABTS Guidelines and provide clinically relevant information based on the best evidence available. This program will afford participants the unique opportunity to network and share lessons learned in a focused and intimate setting.

Visit this site for more information on the course.

STS 45th Annual Meeting

STS 45th Annual Meeting - January 26-28, 2009, San Francisco, California USA

The STS 45th Annual Meeting is now only 5 weeks away, but there is still time to take advantage of good deals on airfare. The San Francisco Chronicle reported recently on reasonable fares to the Bay Area. So consider bringing family or a guest. Come a day or two early or stay a day or two later. Visit Alcatraz, travel to the wine country, take in one of San Francisco's world-class restaurants – there are a million things to do in "everyone's favorite city."

By now you should have received your copy of the STS 45th Annual Meeting Advance Program. Make arrangements now to attend the Annual Meeting – the premier educational event in cardiothoracic surgery – January 26-28, 2009, in San Francisco, California, and use the Advance Program to plan your schedule.

Be sure to check your Advance Program for details on STS/AATS Tech-Con 2009. Tech-Con has expanded to provide learning opportunities for both cardiac and general thoracic surgeons. This is where you can find out about innovative therapies and their applications. If you are considering how to keep your practice current, you won't want to miss the lively debate on the applications of robotics or the practical discussion on the economic implications of new technology.

Find ideas on things to do in the Bay Area, and learn more about Tech-Con 2009 and the STS 45th Annual Meeting educational programs. Click to reserve housing and register for the meeting today. Make plans now to join us in San Francisco!

STS 2009 Health Policy Forum – Save the Date!

As you plan your schedule for the upcoming STS 45th Annual Meeting in San Francisco, please remember to attend the 2009 STS Health Policy Forum, "Revamping the U.S. Health Care System: Exploring the Role of Variation and Comparative Effectiveness." The Forum will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Come hear health policy experts discuss the unique characteristics of the U.S. health care system that have made comprehensive reform elusive, and debate whether comparative effectiveness research and other tools can effectively shift a health care system driven by supply-sensitive care to one that is value-driven. Provide your own insight in addressing what is a top issue for many Americans -- access to affordable and high quality health care. This session will be moderated by Director of the Center for Medicare Management and STS member Jeffrey B. Rich, MD.

Alan Dean Hilgenberg, MD 1944–2008

Read the tribute to Dr. Alan Hilgenberg by Dr. Cary W. Akins, his lifelong friend and colleague.

Eliminating Borders: STS/ACCP Multidisciplinary Evaluation of Pulmonary/Thoracic Issues

Eliminating Borders: STS/ACCP Multidisciplinary Evaluation of Pulmonary/Thoracic Issues will take place February 27-28, 2009, at the beautiful Resort at Squaw Creek, Lake Tahoe, Claifornia USA. 
For more information.                    

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Books

New Book Offerings in CTSNet Bookstore

The following three books written by CTSNet cardiothoracic surgeons have recently become available in the CTSNet Bookstore:

(1) ICU Recall (3rd ed.) by Curtis G. Tribble, Charles E. Hodson, and Nelson L. Thaemert.

The updated Third Edition of ICU Recall facilitates rapid review and memorization with a concise question and answer format. Topics include ethics, pharmacology, radiology, and, especially, ICU-focused questions.

(2) Pioneers of Cardiac Surgery by William S. Stoney.

Heart operations today are quite common and relatively low-risk, but in the beginning it was just the opposite. Cardiac operations were reserved for desperately ill patients. The author documents this dramatic transition with profiles of 38 surgeons, active between 1940 and 1985.

(3) Video Atlas of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery by Anthony PC Yim, Michael KY Hsin and Innes YP Wan.

The goal of this video atlas is to demonstrate a broad range of thoracic procedures which are typically performed using minimally invasive techniques. The text is supplemented with 2 DVD-ROMS.

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These offerings can be found on the Featured Title list, along with a number of other volumes of interest to all branches of cardiothoracic surgery.

The bookstore is a joint venture between CTSNet and Amazon.com, and offers the CTSNet readership optimal pricing on almost all volumes. We encourage you to use the CTSNet Bookstore for all your medical book needs.

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Clinical Resources

Expert Techniques

Thoracic

• Management of Perioperative Anticoagulation

  The new survey for the Thoracic Portal addresses an important topic in the management of non-small cell lung cancer. Patients with NSCLC also frequently suffer from cardiovascular disease and sometimes are on anti-platelet agents at the time of presentation for surgery. This survey will help inform the practicing surgeon about how other surgeons manage this challenging clinical situation.

  These surveys are conceived and constructed by the Thoracic Portal Editor Dr. Mark K. Ferguson of Chicago. He will collate and analyze the results, and his comments will be posted in a future announcement.

  To participate, go to the Thoracic Portal page and click on the Survey box in the right gutter. TAKE THE SURVEY NOW. IT TAKES LESS THAN 5 MINUTES!

Endovascular

• The Editors of the recently launched Endovascular Portal have initiated a Literature Watch, similar to those found in the other CTSNet Portals. This first offering covers the first 3 quarters of calendar 2008 (January-September). The Editor for the Watch is Paul S. Lajos, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon with special training in Endovascular, who is affiliated with St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri USA. The Editor for the Endovascular Portal is Ali Khoynezhad, MD, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska USA.
  
  Doctors Lajos and Khoynezhad would like to receive feedback from the CTSNet readership about this new endeavor.

Literature Watch

• The Adult Cardiac Literature Watch for the third quarter 2008 (July-September) has been posted. The articles for this section are selected and collated by Editors Eric J. Okum, MD and Domenico Pagano, MD.

• The Third Quarter Thoracic Literature Watch is now available. These articles were selected and the Watch compiled by Dr. Mark K. Ferguson of Chicago, Editor of the Thoracic Portal.

Videos

• Presented at the STSA meeting, November 2008. "Ross Reversal: Returning the Pulmonary Autograft to its Native Position" by Doctors Kristopher M. George, Michael J. Flynn, Gosta Petterson, MD, all of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio USA.

• "Thoracoscopic Repair of Circumflex Right Aortic Arch" by Bassem N. Mora, MD, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Comer Children's Hospital, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois USA.

• "Laparoscopic Repair of a Morgagni Hernia in an Adult" by Michael J. Weyant, MD, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, Colorado, USA.

• "Off-Pump Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation" by Andreas Zierer MD and Mirko Doss MD, Hospital of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfort, Germany. Presented at the November 2008 STSA Meeting.

• "Aortic Valve Bypass Surgery: Beating Heart Therapy for Aortic Stenosis" by James S. Gammie, MD, Mary J. Santos, PA-C, and Ethan Hagan, MS, Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland USA. Video presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, November 5, 2008.

• "Heart Lung Machine (Setting up the Extracorporeal Circulation)" by A. Sampath Kumar, MD, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi India.
  

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Organizations

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM AATS

AATS Grant Writing Workshop 2009

Position your institution for grant writing success in 2009! 

Register today for the AATS Grant Writing Workshop 2009 to be held Friday, March 6th at the Residence Inn Bethesda – Downtown in Bethesda, Maryland. The registration deadline has been extended until February 2nd, but be sure to sign up in advance as space is limited and onsite registration is not offered.

LEARN
The Workshop will provide the resources and network of researchers you need to succeed in your funding proposals as well as SBA and STTIR requests.

Co-chairmen, Pedro J. del Nido, MD and John W. Hammon, MD, have designed a unique educational program addressing the needs of medical professionals applying for grants, including current and previous grant recipients, junior faculty, fellows and mid-career clinicians interested in clinical and translational research. 

Highlights include:
Career Development and Training Grants
Outcomes Research and Clinical Research Networks
The Structure of a Grant
SBIR, STTR and other Funding Opportunities
The Application and Review Process
Planned Changes in Grant Submission and Review - The Latest Center for Scientific Research (CSR) Initiatives
Mock Study Session - Led by CSR Staff and Workshop Faculty
 
By attending the sessions you will learn numerous grant writing techniques. In addition you will receive samples that will guide you through the grant writing process after completing the workshop. It will change the way you approach funding opportunities. 

Visit this site for the complete agenda, faculty listing and registration.

CONNECT

Network with and gain insight from faculty and other professionals who have been successful in receiving grants. Representatives from the CSR will also be on hand to offer information on how your area of expertise aligns with current funding opportunities and will detail the review process. This highly interactive workshop includes lunch with faculty offering you additional time to connect with the experts.

REGISTER & RESERVE HOUSING

Don’t delay! Space is limited; we encourage you to register early. All attendees must pre-register for this course as onsite registration will NOT be available. 
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2009 at 11:59 PM EST

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Residence Inn Bethesda Downtown at the group rate of $209 plus tax. Make your reservations early as rooms will fill up quickly. To make your reservation, call 1-800-331-3131 or 301-718-0200 and mention code AAT. Reservations can also be made online by visiting the AATS website.

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REGISTER FOR THE AATS 89TH ANNUAL MEETING

The AATS 89th Annual Meeting will take place May 9 – 13, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The complete scientific program and listing of renowned faculty is now available at www.aats.org. 

In 2009, two new courses will debut on Wednesday morning, May 13th. These include General Thoracic and Adult Cardiac focused sessions.  Thomas A. D’Amico will chair “Pneumonectomy: A Treatment or A Disease?” which delves into topics such as Patient Selection for Pneumonectomy, Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy, Early and Late Complication and Extrapleural Pneumonectomy.  “Ablation vs. Surgery for AF: Antagonism or Synergism?” will be directed by Thoralf M. Sundt, III. Specific sessions for this course will soon be announced on the AATS website.

Additional program highlights include:
• 12th Annual C. Walton Lillehei Resident Forum
• Innovative Plenary Sessions
• Presidential Address by Thomas L. Spray of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
• Guest Lectures by Jonathan A. Epstein, MD of University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Michio Kaku of City University of New York

To round out the educational offerings, the AATS presents a full and diverse social program including the Attendee Reception at Boston’s New Institute of Contemporary Art, tours of historic Boston, a visit to seaside New England communities and a trip to America’s oldest continuing museum and a private tour through stately Beacon Hill townhouses.

Register by April 3rd to take advantage of early registration discounts. 

Woman in Thoracic Surgery - Announcements

The Women in Thoracic Surgery has amended its Bylaws and has introduced an Associate Membership category. This new Associate category opens membership to “individuals of all backgrounds who wish to demonstrate their support and dedication to the WTS mission.” WTS is taking great strides to advance the cause of women thoracic surgeons. WTS has expanded its mentorship program providing valuable resources for women CT residents and women just beginning their practices, as well as established women surgeons. Through its scholarship program, now in its fourth year, WTS has been a pioneer in reaching out to female medical students and general surgery residents encouraging them to consider CT surgery as a specialty. WTS also provides extensive networking opportunities for women surgeons, helping them to enhance leadership skills and build the collaborations so important to success. Almost 50% of medical students today are women and more than 30% of general surgery residents are women. Membership in WTS is one of the best ways to assist with the good work WTS is doing and support the role of women in cardiothoracic surgery today and in the future. Dues are $150 and there is no initiation fee. To apply, or for additional information, go here.

The Women in Thoracic Surgery will hold their Annual Meeting from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco. The speaker will be Myriam Curet, MD, of Stanford University, discussing work-life balance.  

Announcements from EACTS

EACTS Academy: Cardiac and Thoracic Robotic Surgery, Strasbourg, 4-7 February 2009. See this interesting programme for cardiac as well as thoracic surgeons.  Online registration is now available.

23rd EACTS Annual Meeting, Vienna, Austria, 17-21 October 2009
Programmes for OR, ICU and Ward Nurses and Physician Assistants
Nurses are our valuable collaborators. EACTS council feels that some scientific session and a postgraduate course should be devoted to them. We are therefore looking for suggestion on names of nurses who would be interested in engagement in EACTS. Please send your name suggestion and his/her email address to the Secretary.General@eacts.co.uk at your earliest convenience.

European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Bergamo, Italy
EACTS announces the 2009 course dates as follows:
Cardiac Courses
16-21 March, Level A
18-23 May, Level B
21-26 September, Level C 

Thoracic Courses
The three originally announced course times have been cancelled.
The Thoracic Domain is developing a new programme of event for thoracic residents for 2009. The course content, location and dates will be announced in Spring.

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Journals

EACTS Publications - January 2009

EJCTS: January issue now published, including 3 CME articles.

ICVTS: January issue published. As from 2009 ICVTS will be published monthly. You are cordially invited to join-in with the interactive discussion at ICVTS. 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. eComments will also appear in PubMed.

MMCTS: has a total of 133 multimedia surgical procedures on-line.

Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 2009

Ethics in Cardiothoracic Surgery from a Pro/Con debate presented at the Forty-fourth Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jan 28–30, 2008
D'Amico TA, Krasna MJ, Krasna DM, Sade RM.
No Heroic Measures: How Soon Is Too Soon to Stop?
Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:11-18.

CME

Adult Cardiac Surgery
Zacharias A, Schwann TA, Riordan CJ, Durham SJ, Shah AS, Habib RH. 
Late Results of Conventional Versus All-Arterial Revascularization Based on Internal Thoracic and Radial Artery Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:19-26.

Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
Nigwekar SU, Kandula P.
N-Acetylcysteine in Cardiovascular-Surgery–Associated Renal Failure: A Meta-Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:139-47. 

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Sano S, Huang S-C, Kasahara S, Yoshizumi K, Kotani Y, Ishino K.
Risk Factors for Mortality After the Norwood Procedure Using Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Shunt. 
Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:178-86.

General Thoracic Surgery
Lawal TA, Gosemann J-H, Kuebler JF, Glüer S, Ure BM.
Thoracoscopy Versus Thoracotomy Improves Midterm Musculoskeletal Status and Cosmesis in Infants and Children.
Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:224-28. 

Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 2008

TWO SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

All articles in The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery older than three years are now available for free, in an open access format, on CTSNet.

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery now has over two hundred articles available in its In Press Section. Check it out today!

CME

Acquired Cardiovascular Disease
Mannacio VA, Iorio D, De Amicis V, Di Lello F, Musumeci F.
Effect of Rosuvastatin Pretreatment on Myocardial Damage after Coronary Surgery: A Randomized Trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:1541-48.

Congenital Heart Disease
Gruenwald CE, McCrindle BW, Crawford-Lean L, Holtby H, Parshuram C, Massicotte P, Van Arsdell G.
Reconstituted Fresh Whole Blood Improves Clinical Outcomes Compared With Stored Component Blood Therapy for Neonates Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:1442-49.

General Thoracic Surgery
Deng G, Rusch V, Vickers A, Malhotra V, Ginex P, Downey R, Bains M, Park B, Rizk N, Flores R, Yeung S, Cassiletha B.
Randomized Controlled Trial of a Special Acupuncture Technique for Pain After Thoracotomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:1464-69.

SELECTED ARTICLES OF INTEREST

This month the following articles appear on the cover of The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery:

Expert Commentary
Dor V, Civaia F, Alexandrescu C, Montiglio F. 
The Post–Myocardial Infarction Scarred Ventricle and Congestive Heart Failure: The Preeminence of Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Preoperative, Intraoperative, and Postoperative Assessment.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:1405-12.

Congenital Heart Disease
Neufeld RE, Clark BG, Robertson CMT, Moddemann DM, Dinu IA, Joffe AR, Sauve RS, Creighton DE, Zwaigenbaum L, Ross DB, Rebeyka IM, Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow-up Group.
Five-Year Neurocognitive and Health Outcomes after the Neonatal Arterial Switch Operation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:1413-21. 

General Thoracic Surgery
Deng G, Rusch V, Vickers A, Malhotra V, Ginex P, Downey R, Bains M, Park B, Rizk N, Flores R, Yeung S, Cassiletha B.
Randomized Controlled Trial of a Special Acupuncture Technique for Pain after Thoracotomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:1464-69.

Evolving Technology
Fann JI, Caffarelli AD, Georgette G, Howard SK, Gaba DM, Youngblood P, Mitchell RS, Burdon TA.
Improvement in Coronary Anastomosis with Cardiac Surgery Simulation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:1486-91.

Acquired Cardiovascular Disease
Newcomb AE, David TE, Lad VS, Bobiarski J, Armstrong S, Maganti M.
Mitral Valve Repair for Advanced Myxomatous Degeneration with Posterior Displacement of the Mitral Annulus.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:1503-09.

Transplantation
Thistlethwaite PA, Yung G, Kemp A, Osbourne S, Jamieson SW, Channick C, Harrell J.
Airway Stenoses after Lung Transplantation: Incidence, Management, and Outcome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:1569-75.

UPCOMING ARTICLES OF INTEREST

In our JANUARY issue is a presidential address from the WTSA by Douglas Wood, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Specialty Divided or As One, as well as articles on understaging NSCLC, aortic valve replacement in 108,687 North American patients, impaired neuroanatomical development in infants, and beating-heart, off-pump mitral valve repair.

Our FEBRUARY issue includes a presidential biography on Norman Shumway, and articles on prosthesis-patient mismatch, on- and off-pump coronary artery surgery, arterial switch for TGA, endobronchial ultrasonography, and hypothermic circulatory arrest, while our MARCH issue will contain articles on minimally invasive AF ablation, Fontan hemodynamics, tailored cricoplasty, valve-sparing versus valve-replacing, work hour restriction and operative experience, and the physiology of fetal bypass.

ATS Discussion Article - February 2009   

ATS February 2009: Hansky, et al., Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Long-Term Alternative to Cardiac Transplantation? Ann Thorac Surg 87:432-438.

In the February 2009 Annals, Hansky, et al., discuss the implications of CRS in patients awaiting cardiac transplantation. They note that although cardiac transplantation remains the gold standard for end stage heart failure alternatives are needed. They investigated the impact of CRS on clinical outcome in 545 patients with left bundle-branch block and interventricular asynchrony, who fulfilled the cardiac criteria for cardiac transplantation listing. Their primary end point was heart failure related death. Secondary endpoints were NYHA class, and functional (cardiopulmonary exercise tolerance, 6-minute hall walk distance), and functional-morphologic factors. In this report, average follow-up period was 39.6 months. The percentage of nonresponders (no functional and morphologic improvement during follow-up) was 21.2%. One-year and 3-year freedom from heart failure death was 92.3% and 77.3%, respectively. Interestingly, under cardiac resynchronization therapy, 42.5% of the transplant candidates with atrial fibrillation at baseline returned to sinus rhythm. The authors concluded that cardiac resynchronization therapy is a reliable long-term therapeutic option for the treatment of end-stage heart failure with intraventricular asynchrony. This important report emphasizes the usefulness of a readily available and relatively uncomplicated form of therapy in a very difficult group of patients.

Please read the article and add your own comments and experience in the Dilemmas in Adult Cardiac Surgery discussion forum.

The monthly articles for discussion are selected and summarized by Dr. Tom R. Karl, Mater Children's Hospital, Raymond Terrace, Brisbane 4101 Australia.  Dr. Karl is Editor of the ATS Discussion Section.

Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Therapeutic Options for the Treatment of Advanced Lung Cancer -
Valerie W. Rusch, Christopher G. Azzoli, and Kenneth E. Rosenzweig, Guest Editors

Decker RH, Wilson LD.
Postoperative Radiation Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;20:184-187.

Wakelle H, Chhatwani L.
Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Resected Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;20:198-203.

Price KAR, Azzoli CG, Gasper LE.
Chemoradiation for Unresectable Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;20:204-209.

Ventricular Assist Devices – Michael A. Acker, Guest Editor

Lietz K, Miller LW.
Destination Therapy: Current Results and Future Promise.
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;20:225-233.

Pagani FD.
Continuous-Flow Rotary Left Ventricular Assist Devices with “3rd Generation” Design.
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;20:255-263.

John R.
Current Axial-Flow Devices – the HeartMate II and Jarvik 2000 Left Ventricular Assist Devices.
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;20:264-272.

Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiac Surgery
Girardi LN.
Composite Root Replacement with a Mechanical Conduit.
Op Tech Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;13:148-160.

Congenital Surgery
Morell VO, Wearden PD.
Technique of Aortic Translocation for the Management of Transposition of the Great Arteries with a Ventricular Septal Defect and Pulmonary Stenosis.
Op Tech Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;13:181-187.

General Thoracic
Pham D, Balderson S, D’Amico TA.
Technique of Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy.
Op Tech Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;13:188-203.

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Transitions

East Carolina University dedicates Heart Institute

The dedication ceremony, held at the East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU, capped more than four years of work to bring a world-class cardiovascular disease institute to eastern North Carolina. In 2004, the N.C. General Assembly approved $60 million for a research, education and outpatient care facility at ECU. Pitt County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) secured private funding for a $160 million bed tower.

"What we dedicate today is a concept called the East Carolina Heart Institute that encompasses these new facilities, dedicated to the people of this region, and to the physicians, researchers, educators and staff devoted to their care," said Dr. W. Randolph Chitwood Jr., who is Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at the Brody School of Medicine at ECU. He is also Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences at ECU.

The new buildings aren't the only sign of a new approach to heart disease for ECU and PCMH. The two organizations have also redefined their model for treating cardiovascular illnesses. Both have organized their clinical staffs around illnesses and disease processes, rather than following a traditional model based on academic specialties. That new model encourages more information sharing among doctors and puts new emphasis on patients' best interests, Chitwood said.

"This new model of care delivery is an innovative way to blend the science and art of medicine so that we add value to the patient," Chitwood said.

The prevalence of cardiovascular disease in North Carolina justifies the massive investment in treating and researching heart and vascular illnesses. Cardiovascular disease is the second-leading cause of death in the state, and nearly a quarter of North Carolinians suffer from cardiovascular ailments.

Planning for the Heart Institute dates to early 2003. ECU and PCMH broke ground for the institute in March 2006. In addition to the six-story 375,000-square-foot bed tower, the East Carolina Heart Institute at PCMH spawned a pair of companion projects: construction of a massive central utility plant to power the new building and the relocation of Moye Boulevard.

The East Carolina Heart Institute at PCMH has 120 cardiovascular beds, six operating rooms, seven interventional laboratories, three electrophysiology labs and a heart-healthy cafeteria, all designed to create the optimal patient care environment.

The four-story, 206,000-square-foot East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU houses scientific and clinical research, robotic-surgery training, space for simulation laboratories, a clinical outpatient facility for cardiovascular diseases, a database center, offices and an auditorium.

STSA Officers 2008-2009

At their 55th Annual Meeting held in Austin, Texas USA, 5-8 November 2008, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA) selected the following slate of officers for 2008-2009.

President
Michael J. Mack

Council Chair
John W. Hammon

Vice President
Meredith L. Scott, Jr.

President-Elect
Keith S. Naunheim

Past President
Carolyn E. Reed

Secretary/Treasurer
Robert J. Cerfolio

Councilors
David R. Jones
Jeffrey P. Jacobs
Daniel L. Miller

CME Director
Walter H. Merrill

Historian
Harold C. Urschel, Jr.

Editor
L. Henry Edmunds, Jr.

The 2009 Annual Meeting will be held 4-7 November 2009 at the Marriott Marco Island Golf Club & Spa, Marco Island, Florida USA.

Michael E. DeBakey MD

A tribute to the life of Dr. DeBakey, by his pupil, colleague and friend, Dr. Gerald Lawrie.

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Abstract Deadlines

• January 23, 2009: INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY 2009, Snowmass, Colorado USA.
• January 31, 2009: MINIMALLY INVASIVE CARDIAC SURGERY - 1ST MEETING, Bari, Italy.
• January 31, 2009: SOCIETY FOR HEART VALVE DISEASE, Berlin, Germany.
• January 31, 2009: 17th EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY, Krakow, Poland.
• February 20, 2009: HOUSTON AORTIC SYMPOSIUM: FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES, Houston, Texas USA.
• February 28, 2009: VIENNA INTERDISCIPLINARY SYMPOSIUM ON AORTIC REPAIR, Vienna, Austria.
• February 28, 2009: INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ENDOVASCULAR THERAPEUTICS, Barcelona, Spain.
• March 1, 2009: GLOBAL FORUM ON HUMANITARIAN MEDICINE, Geneva, Switzerland. 
• March 13, 2009: 13th WORLD CONFERENCE ON LUNG CANCER, San Francisco, California USA.
• March 15, 2009: XIV CONGRESS OF THE CATALAN SOCIETY FOR CARDIAC SURGERY, Barcelona, Spain. 
• March 15, 2009:  MUSCULOSKELETAL TUMOR SOCIETY,  Boston, Massachusetts USA
• April 1, 2009: 23rd ANNUAL MEETING OF THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY, Vienna, Austria.
• April 7, 2009: VENICE 2009 ARRHYTHMIAS, Venice, Italy.
• April 12, 2009: MINIMALLY INVASIVE PECTUS DEFORMITY REPAIR WORKSHOP, Istanbul, Turkey. 
• April 30,2009: SCANDINAVIAN CONFERENCE IN CARDOTHORACIC SURGERY, Stockholm, Sweden.
• May 15, 2009: INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON THORACIC SURGERY, Barcelona, Spain.
• June 1, 2009: 19th BIENNIAL CONGRESS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEONS OF ASIA - ATCSA 2009, Seoul, South Korea.
• August 1, 2009: 14TH CONGRESS ON CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY, Brussels, Belgium.
• September 4, 2009: SOCIETY OF CLINICAL PERFUSION SCIENTISTS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND CONGRESS 2009, Leicester, United Kingdom.

More meeting abstract deadlines are available.

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Upcoming Meetings

EACTS Course Cardiac and Thoracic Robotic Surgery

EACTS Course Cardiac and Thoracic Robotic Surgery will be held 4-7 February 2009 in Strasbourg, France. For information, contact: EACTS Executive Secretariat, 3 Park Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1LU, UK; Phone: +44 1753 832166; Fax: +44 1753 620407; Email: info@eacts.co.uk  Additional information.    

Introduction to Cardiothoracic Surgery

Introduction to Cardiothoracic Surgery will be held 6th February 2009 at the Adamson Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland. For information contact: Laura McQuade, Course Co-ordinator, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, The Adamson Centre, 3 Hill Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9DS, UK; Phone: +44 0(0) 131 668 9238; Email: l.mcquade@rcsed.ac.uk; Additional Information. 

Atlanta Lung Cancer Symposium

The 6th Annual Atlanta Lung Cancer Symposium will be held 7 February 2009 at The Omni Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. For information, contact: Jackie Falconer, Educational Concepts Group, 1300 Parkwood Circle, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30339, Phone: 1 770 933-1696; Fax: 1 770 933-1692; Email: jfalconer@educationalconcepts.net; Additional information.

29th Annual San Diego Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium (CREF)

The 29th Annual San Diego Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium, chaired by Julie A. Swain MD, will be held February 12 - 15, 2009, at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina in San Diego, CA USA. For further information, please visit  or email Susan Westwood at susan@amainc.com.

HYPERHIDROSIS

HYPERHIDROSIS - Practical Techniques and Controversies in Medical and Surgical Management will be held February 12-13-2009 at the US Grant Hotel, San Diego, California USA.  For more abstract submission, registration, and more information.

TCT India Live

Register for TCT India Live, February 19-21, 2009, New Delhi, India.

TCT India Live is a 3-day meeting designed for interventional cardiologists, clinical cardiologists, vascular medicine specialists, surgeons, and other health care professionals from around the world who have special interests in the field of interventional and vascular medicine. This inaugural meeting will take place in New Delhi, India at the Taj Palace Hotel.

Building off of the success of the 20-year-old Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) symposium that began in Washington, DC, in 1988, the course will include live cases from renowned institutions in India, North America, Europe, and Malaysia that will highlight the newest interventional technologies and demonstrate important techniques for safe and successful interventions. The sessions will include the latest data on emerging devices, pharmacology, and biotechnology. In addition to the sessions, the latest devices and pharmacological products will be displayed by numerous companies in the Exhibit Hall.

TCT India Live is the essential gathering for physicians and allied health professionals in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

Register Today to take advantage of the discounted registration fee.

IASLC Workshop on Advances in Mesothelioma

IASLC Workshop on Advances in Mesothelioma will be held 26-27 February 2009 at the National Heart and Lung Institute, London United Kingdom. For information, contact: Samantha Moore, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP UK; Phone: +44 0207 351 8456; Fax: +44 0207 351 8130; Email: meso09@rbht.nhs.uk  Additional information.          

Florida Valve 2009 - Valvular Heart Disease for the Surgeon and Cardiologist: New Strategies that Unify Practice

Florida Valve 2009 - Valvular Heart Disease for the Surgeon and Cardiologist: New Strategies that Unify Practice will be held 27 February 1 - March 2009 at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort, St. Petersburg, Florida USA. For information, contact: Tampa Bay Heart Foundation, Inc., Phone: 1 727 522-9379; Fax: 1 727 522-9386; Email: info@TBHFoundation.org; Additional information. 

Surgeon-Cardiologist Collaboration: A Patient Centered Approach to Emerging Technologies and Appropriate Use Criteria

Surgeon-Cardiologist Collaboration: A Patient Centered Approach to Emerging Technologies and Appropriate Use Criteria will be held 27-28 February 2009 at the ACC Heart House, Washington, DC USA. For information, contact: ACCF Resource Center, P.O. Box 79231, Baltimore, MD 21279-0231; Phone: 1 800 253-4636, Ext 5603; Additional information.

27th Cardiovascular Surgical Symposium and 4th Cardiac Surgery Update and Progress

Joint Meeting - 27th Cardiovascular Surgical Symposium and 4th Cardiac Surgery Update and Progress will be held 28 February-7 March 2009 at the Robinson Select Alpenrose, Zurs, Austria. For information, contact: Johann Meinhart, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital Heitzing, Email: johann.meinhart@wienkav.at  Additional information.

2009 MAR       

ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery

ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery will be held 2-3 March 2009 at the Covidien European Training Center, Elancourt France.
For information, contact: Sue Hesford, Administrative Secretary
European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
PO Box 159
Exeter, UK EX2 5SH
Phone: 44 1392 430671
Fax: 44 1392 430671
Email: sue@ests.org.uk
Additional information                

Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) 2009

The Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) 2009 will be held 4-6 March 2009 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC USA. For information, contact: Cardiovascular Research Institute at Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving St, NW; Phone: 1 202 877-8574; Email: crtmeeting@gmail.com  Additional information.       

Spring Break Cardiac Summit

Spring Break Cardiac Summit will be held 4-8 March 2009 at the Westin Grand Bahama Resort, Freeport, Bahamas. The meeting is open to a 25 practicing cardiac surgeons from around the country. Each participant will be asked to present a 10 minute cardiac case in which the outcome was a patient mortality. The case will then be discussed by the entire group for 10 minutes. The format is informal and very collegial. There will be 3 morning sessions from 8 am to 12 pm, leaving the rest of the day to enjoy the Bahamas. There will also be 2 lectures on personal finance and coding and billing. Facility costs and group meals will be underwritten by industry. Participants are responsible for air and hotel expenses. For information, contact: Brian Mott, 1800 Mulberry, Scranton, PA 18411. Email: brian.mott@cmchealthsys.org   Additional information.                     

Re-Evolution Summit: Minimal Access Cardiac Surgery

Re-Evolution Summit: Minimal Access Cardiac Surgery will be held 5-7 March 2009 at the Hotel ZaZa, Houston, Texas USA. For information, contact: Veronica Lopez, Office of Continuing Medical Education, 6565 Fannin, MGJ9-004, Houston , TX 77030; Phone: 1 713 441.4971; Fax: 1 713 441.0589; Email: vlopez2@tmhs.org

Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

The 17th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS) and the 2nd AATS/ASCVTS postgraduate course will be held 5 - 8 March 2009 at the Taipei International Convention Center, Taipei Taiwan. For information, contact: Elite Professional Conference Organizer, Ms. Cheryl LIN, 10F-2, No. 51, Sungjiang Road; Taipei 104, Taiwan; Phone: +886-2-2504-4338 Ext. 16; Fax: +886-2-2504-4362; Email: ascvts2009@elitepco.com.tw  Additional information.

Eliminating Borders: STS/ACCP Multidisciplinary Evaluation of Pulmonary/Thoracic Issues

Eliminating Borders: STS/ACCP Multidisciplinary Evaluation of Pulmonary/Thoracic Issues will take place February 27-28, 2009, at the beautiful Resort at Squaw Creek, Lake Tahoe, Claifornia USA. 
For more information.                    

Interventional Cardiology 2009

Interventional Cardiology 2009: 24th Annual International Symposium will be held 8 - 13 March 2009 at The Silvertree Hotel, Snowmass Village, Colorado USA. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 23 JANUARY 2009.  For information, contact: Laurel Steigerwald, 2333 State Street, Suite 203, Carlsbad, California 92008; Phone: 1 760 720-2263; Fax: 1 760 720-6263; Email: education@promedicacme.com  Additional information.

General Thoracic Surgical Club

The Annual Meeting of the General Thoracic Surgical Club will be held 12-15 March 2009 at the Don Cesar Beach Resort, St. Petersburg, Florida USA. For information, contact: Bonnie Lemmerman or Carla MacLean, General Thoracic Surgical Club, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 USA; Phone: +1 507-538-4969; Fax: +1 507-284-0058; Email: blemmerman@mayo.edu or cmaclean@mayo.edu  Additional information.               

Total Endovascular Series Venous 1 Symposium

The Total Endovascular Series Venous 1 Symposium will be held March 12-14, 2009 at the Hotel ZaZa, Houston, Texas USA, Program Director: Alan B. Lumsden, M.D. The conference is designed for cardiovascular surgeons, radiologists, cardiologists, fellows and residents of the above specialties, vascular biologists, and their staff. The Methodist Hospital System designates this educational activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. For more information and to register.

European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Bergamo, Italy, Cardiac Course level A, 16-21 March 2009. For further details.

Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain & Ireland

The Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain & Ireland (SCTS) Annual Meeting will be held 22 - 24 March 2009 at Bournemouth Conference Centre, Bournemouth, United Kingdom. For information, contact: Isabelle Ferner; Phone: +44 020 7869 6893; Email: sctsadmin@scts.org; Additional information. 

A Combined Meeting

The Eighth International Symposium on Sympathetic Surgery (ISSS): Approaching Clinical Care With Clinical Science and VATS 2009: The Seventh International Symposium on Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery will be held March 25-29, 2009 at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, New York, NY USA. For more information, contact Melanie Heath at mheath@thecbce.com, ISSS and VATS 2009 Symposia.  For more information and to register for the program.           

EACTS Academy - Open and Endovascular Aortic Treatment

EACTS Academy: Open and Endovascular Aortic Treatment, Bergamo, Italy, 25-27 March 2009. This is EACTS first vascular course which will take place at the lovely Villa Elios. The programme and further details are available here.

2009 APR 

ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery

ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery will be held 25 February-1 March 2009 at the Titanic Hotel,
Antalya Turkey.
For information, contact: Sue Hesford, Administrative Secretary
European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
PO Box 159
Exeter, UK EX2 5SH
Phone: 44 1392 430671
Fax: 44 1392 430671
Email: sue@ests.org.uk
Additional information           

Functional Ischaemic Mitral Regurgitation

Functional Ischaemic Mitral Regurgitation (FIMR) will be held 3 April 2009 at the National Heart and Lung Institute, London United Kingdom. For information, contact: Karina Dixon, National Heart and Lung Institute, Dovehouse Street, Imperial College, London, SW3 6LY UK; Phone: +44 20 7351 8172; Fax: +44 20 7351 8246; Email: academicevents.nhli@imperial.ac.uk  Additional information.              

Houston Aortic Symposium: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Diseases

Houston Aortic Symposium: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Diseases - The Second in the Series will be held 3 - 5 April 2009 at The Westin Oaks Hotel, Houston Texas USA. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 20 FEBRUARY 2009. For information, contact: Michelle Gherardi, 2333 State Street, Suite 203; Phone: +1 760 720-2263; Fax: +1 760 720-6263; Email: mgherardi@promedicacme.com; Additional information.

United States Solid Organ Transplantation in Pediatrics

United States Solid Organ Transplantation in Pediatrics will be held 3 April 2009 at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Abramson Research Building, Philadelphia, PA USA. For information, contact: Ms. Catrice Butler, Continuing Medical Education The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399; Phone: 1 215-590-5CME; Fax: 1 215-590-4342; Email: butlerca@email.chop.edu  Additional information.

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery will be held 17-18 April 2009 at the Sheraton Nicolaus Hotel, Bari, Italy. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 31 JANUARY 2009. For information, contact: Giuseppe Straziota, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Anthea Hospital, Phone: +39 08 0 85644570; Fax: +39 08 0 85644620; Email: info@minimally.it; Additional information.

International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation

The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation 29th Annual Meeting will be held 22 - 25 April 2009 in Paris France.  For information, contact: International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation, 14673 Midway Road, Suite 200, Addison, Texas 75001; Phone: 1 972 490-9495; Fax: 1 972 490-9499; Email: ishlt@ishlt.org; Additional information.

Vienna Interdisciplinary Symposium on Aortic Repair

The 6th Vienna Interdisciplinary Symposium on Aortic Repair (VISAR) will be held 22 - 24 April 2009 at the Congress Venue, Vienna Austria. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 28 FEBRUARY 2009. For information, contact: Congress Secretariat: E&E PCO, Nobilegasse 23-25; Phone: +43 1 867 49 44; Fax: +43 1 867 49 44-9; Email: office@ee-pco.com; Additional information.

Dallas-Leipzig International Valve Congress 2009 - Controversies in Emerging Therapies

Dallas-Leipzig International Valve Congress 2009 - Controversies in Emerging Therapies will be held 23-26 April 2009 at the Westin Galleria Hotel, Dallas, Texas USA. For information, contact: Congress Organization, Cardiopulmonary Research Science and Technology Institute, 7777 Forest Lane, Suite C-742; Dallas, Texas 75230; Phone: 1 972 566-6820; Fax: 1 972 566-8524; Email: mbruns@crsti.org  Additional information.              

European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

The 58th International Congress of the European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (ESCVS) will be held April 30 - May 2, 2009 in Warsaw, Poland. Notification of abstract acceptance: January 15, 2009. Low fee pre-registration: March 1, 2009. Scientific Secretariat: Prof. Claudio Muneretto (munerett@med.unibs.it). Organising Secretariat, Meet and Work srl, contact information: Mario Sbalchiero; Telephone +39 049 860 1818; FAX +39 049 860 2389; Email: meet@meetandwork.com; Additional information. 

2009 MAY

International Symposium on Endovascular Therapeutics

The 8th International Symposium on Endovascular Therapeutics will be held May 7-9, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain. ABSTRACT DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2009. For more information.

AATS 89th Annual Meeting

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 89th Annual Meeting will be held 9-13 May 2009 at the Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts USA. For information, contact: Jane Pimental, 900 Cummings Center, Suite 221-U, Beverly, MA 01915 USA; Phone: 1 978 927-8330; Additional information.       

Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons

The 55th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons (CT CON 2009) will be held May 14–17, 2009, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India. Contact: Conference Secretariat, Prof. AG Ahangar, Head of Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery. Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar, India; Tel: +91 194 240 0348; Email: iacts2009@yahoo.com; For more information.

European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Bergamo, Italy, Cardiac Course level B, 18-23 May 2009. For further details.

POSTGRADUATE COURSE IN GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY

POSTGRADUATE COURSE IN GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY will be held May 21-22, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts USA. For further information:  Call: (617) 384-8600, 10:00 am-4:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday; Fax: (617) 384-8686; Email:hms-cme@hms.harvard.edu  More Information.

Catalan Society for Cardiac Surgery

The XIV Congress of the Catalan Society for Cardiac Surgery will be held 27 - 30 May 2009 at the Hotel Avenida Palace, Barcelona Spain. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15 MARCH 2009. For information, contact: Nuria Bosch - Oldisseny S.L., Comte Urgell 174, 2-1; Phone: +34 934 510 792; Fax: +34 934 511 736; Email: nbosch@oldisseny.com; Additional information.

ASAIO - IFAO Annual Conference

ASAIO - IFAO Annual Conference in conjunction with the 5th Annual Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems & Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusion Conference will be held 28 - 30 May 2009 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas USA. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15 JANUARY 2009. For information, contact: ASAIO Inc., 980 North Federal Highway, Suite 212, Boca Raton, Florida 33432-2711; Phone: 1 561 391-8589; Fax: 1 561 368-9153; Email: info@asaio.com  Additional information.            

Ukrainian-Polish Congress of Cardiovascular Surgery

3rd Ukrainian-Polish Congress of Cardiovascular Surgery will meet 28-29 May 2009 in Kyiv, Ukraine. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 JANUARY, 2009. For information, contact: M.M. Amosov National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, 6 M.Amosov Street, MSP 03680; Phone: +38 (0)44 275-43-22; Fax: +38 (0)44 275-43-22; Email: info@amosovinstitute.org.ua  Additional information.

17th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery

The 17th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery organized by the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) will be held in Krakow, Poland, 31 May – 3 June 2009. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 31 JANUARY 2009. For information, contact: 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: ests2009@mondial-congress.com  For more information.

2009 JUN

International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS)

The 2009 International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS) 12th Annual Scientific Meeting will be held 3 - 6 June 2009 at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, California USA. ABSTRACT DEADLINE 5 JANUARY 2009. For information, contact: EJ Weldon, 900 Cummings Center, Suite 221-U, Beverly, MA USA; Phone: +1 978-927-8330; Email: ISMICS@prri.com  For additional information.      

The Treatment of Cardiovascular Care: Legacy and Innovation

The Treatment of Cardiovascular Care: Legacy and Innovation will be held 3-5 June 2009 at the InterContinental Hotel & Bank of America Conference Center, Cleveland, Ohio. CME available. For information, contact: Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education, 3050 Science Park Drive, AC 313, Beachwood, Ohio 44122; Phone: 1 216.932.3448; Additional information.

Forum on Humanitarian Medicine

5th Global Forum on Humanitarian Medicine in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery will be held June 4-6, 2009 at the University Hospital of Geneva. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 MARCH, 2009. For more information.                      

French Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

The 62th Congress of the French Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery will be held 10-13 June 2009 at the Lille Grand Palais - 1 boulevard des Citées Unies 59777 Euralille - France. For information, contact: Alain PRAT, French Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery; Phone: + 33 1 42 16 42 10; Fax: + 33 1 42 16 42 09; Email: sfctcv@wanadoo.fr  Additional information.                

APACVS 10th Annual Summer Educational Meeting

The Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery (APACVS) 10th Annual Summer Educational Meeting and Invasive Skills Workshop will be held 10-13 June 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia USA. For information, contact: Nicole Goddard, APACVS; Phone: 877-221-5651; Fax: 303-771-2550. Email: nicole@goddardassociates.com  For more information.

Practices in Cardiac Surgery and Extracorporeal Technologies

Practices in Cardiac Surgery and Extracorporeal Technologies - The New Orleans Conference will be held 10-13 June 2009, Westin Canal Place Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana USA. For information, contact: Joseph Basha, LP, CCP, CEO: Perfusion International, LLC, Program Director: The New Orleans Conference; Phone: 1 318 623-0890; Email: JosephBasha@PerfusionInternational.com  Additional information.         

Rhythm 2009 -  Arrhythmias and Heart Failure

Rhythm 2009 -  Arrhythmias and Heart Failure - Future Technological and Investigative Directions will be held June 12-14 2009 at the Martinez Hotel, Cannes, France. Download preliminary scientific program. Further information.                           

Toronto Thoracic Surgery Refresher Course

The 35th Annual Toronto Thoracic Surgery Refresher Course will be held 12-13 June 2009 at
The Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, ON Canada. For information, contact: Office of Continuing Education & Professional Development Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Suite 650, Toronto ON M5G 1V7; Phone: 1 416 978-2719; Fax: 1 416 946-7028; Email: info-SUR0907@cmetoronto.ca  Additional information.  

Congress on Complications During Coronary Intervention

8th International Congress on Complications During Coronary Intervention: Management and Prevention will be held 17-19 June 2009 at Lausanne, Switzerland. Contact: Congress Secretariat: E&E PCO; Tel.: +43 1 867 49 44 0; Fax: +43 1 867 49 44 9 E-Mail: office@ee-pco.com  For more information.         

5th World Congress of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

The 5th World Congress of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery will be held 22-26 June 2009 at the Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, Queensland Australia. For information contact: ICMS Pty Ltd, Phone: +61 3 9682 0244; Email: pccs2009@icms.com.au; Additional information.

Western Thoracic Surgical Association 2009 Annual Meeting

The Western Thoracic Surgical Association (WTSA) 35th Annual Meeting will be held 24-27 June 2009 at The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, AB Canada. For information, contact: April Conti; 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.

Minimally Invasive Pectus Deformity Repair Workshop

Second International Minimally Invasive Pectus Deformity Repair Workshop will be held 26-27 June 2009 at Marmara University Hospital, Istanbul Turkey. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADINE: 12 APRIL, 2009. For information, contact: Mustafa Yuksel, M.D., Marmara University Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery; Phone: +90 5322530534; Fax: +90 2163252426; Email: myuksel@marmara.edu.tr; Additional information.

Fifth Biennial Meeting of The Society for Heart Valve Disease

The Fifth Biennial Meeting of The Society for Heart Valve Disease (SHVD) will be held 27-30 June 2009 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Berlin Germany. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2009. For information, contact: SHVD Executive Secretariat, Heart Science Centre, Harefield Hospital, Harefield, Middlesex UB9 6JH, UK; Phone: +44 (0)1895-828977; Fax: +44 (0)1895-828902; Email: secretariat@shvd.org  Additional information.

2009 - JULY - SEPTEMBER    

The 13th World Conference on Lung Cancer

The 13th World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC 2009), sponsored by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), will be held July 31–August 4, 2009 in San Francisco, California, USA.

The 13th World Conference on Lung Cancer will be one of the largest international gatherings of clinicians and scientists in the lung cancer field. Those interested in all aspects of lung cancer including surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, radiologists, pathologists, epidemiologists, basic research scientists, nurses and allied health professionals are encouraged to attend this Conference.

The WCLC 2009 1st Announcement/Call for Papers brochure is currently available for download on the website home page. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 13 MARCH 2009.

For further information, please contact Khara Robertson, Conference Manager, at +1-604-681-2153 or by e-mail at wclc2009@meet-ics.com, or visit the website.

Scandinavian Conference in Cardiothoracic Surgery

First Joint Scandinavian Conference in Cardiothoracic Surgery (SATS/SCANSECT/SATNU) will be held 20-22 August 2009 in Stockholm Sweden.
DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: 30 APRIL 2009.
Additional information                

European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Bergamo, Italy, Cardiac Course level C, 21-26 September 2009. For further details.

Musculoskeletal Tumor Society

The Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Combined Meeting will be held 23-26 September 2009 at the Westin Copley Place Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts USA. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15 MARCH 2009. For information, contact: Jennifer G. Richards; Phone: 301.681.2753; Fax: 1.703.836.3494; Email: Jennifer@meetingpriorities.com  Additional information.            

Venice 2009 Arrhythmias

Venice 2009 Arrhythmias - 11th International Workshop on Cardiac Arrhythmias will be held 4-7 October 2009 at Fondazione Vini, Venice Italy. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 7 APRIL 2009. For information, contact: Rita Reggiani - Project Leader, Rimini - Italy; Phone: +39 0541 305822-305811; Fax: +39 0541 305842; Email: infor@venicearrhythmias.org  Additional information.

2009 - OCT  - FORWARD               

ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery

ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery will be held 8-9 October 2009 at the Covidien European Training Center, Elancourt France.
For information, contact: Sue Hesford, Administrative Secretary
European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
PO Box 159
Exeter, UK EX2 5SH
Phone: 44 1392 430671
Fax: 44 1392 430671
Email: sue@ests.org.uk
Additional information                 

European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

The 23rd EACTS Annual Meeting will be held 17 - 21 October 2009 at the Austria Centre, Vienna, Austria. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 APRIL, 2009. For information, contact: EACTS Executive Secretariat, 3 Park Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1LU, UK; Phone: +44 1753 832166; Fax: +44 1753 620407; Email: info@eacts.co.uk  Additional information.

Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland

Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland Congress 2009 will be held 23-24 October 2009 at the Marriott Hotel, Leicester, United Kingdom. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 4 SEPTEMBER 2009 For information, contact: Simon Phillips, St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT UK; Email: simon.phillips@stgeorges.nhs.uk  Additional information.          

Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia (ATCSA)

Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia (ATCSA) 19th Biennial Congress 2009 will be held 25 - 28 October 2009 at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel, Seoul Korea (South). ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 JUNE 2009. For information, contact: Ms. Hyo-Shin Nam, InSession International Convention Services, Inc., Phone: +82 2 3471 8555; Fax: +82 2 521 8683; Email: atcsa2009@insession.co.kr  Additional information.

21st Century Techniques for Complex Valve Surgery

Vanderbilt Valve Symposium: 21st Century Techniques for Complex Valve Surgery will be held 29-30 October 2009 at the Nashville Marriott Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee  USA. For information, contact: Joan Lorber, Vanderbilt Heart, Department of Surgery, 1215 21st Avenue South, 5209 MCE, Nashville, TN 37232-8802; Phone: 1 615 343-7363; Email: joan.lorber@vanderbilt.edu 

Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center: Current Trends in Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology

The 5th International Meeting of the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center: Current Trends in Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology will be held November 12–14 2009 at the Athens Hilton Hotel, Athens, Greece. For information, contact: Liana Iliopoulou, Triaena Tours & Congress, 206 Sygrou Avenue, 176 72 Athens (Kallithea) Greece; Phone: +30 210 7499353; Fax: +30 210 7705752; Email: lianae@triaenatours.gr

14TH Congress on Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

The 14th Congress on Cardio-Thoracic Surgery will be held 14 November 2009 at the Sodehotel, Woluwe, Brussels Belgium. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 AUGUST 2009. For information, contact: Dr. A. Poncelet, Chairman Scientific Committee, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Cardio-Thoracic & Vascular Unit; Phone: +32 (2) 764 6107; Fax: +32 (2) 764 8960; Email: poncelet@chir.ucl.ac.be  For more information.

International Joint Meeting on Thoracic Surgery

The International Joint Meeting on Thoracic Surgery will be held 25 - 27 November 2009 at the Auditorio Fomento de Trabajo Barcelona, Barcelona Spain. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15 MAY 2009. For information, contact: Oriol Seto, ACTO SERVEIS, C/ Bonaire, 7; 08301 Mataro, Barcelona, Spain; Phone: +34 937 552 382; Fax: +34 937 552 383; Email: thoracic.surgery@actoserveis.com  Additional information.

AATS MEETINGS AND SPONSORED EVENTS

February 13-17, 2009
9th Annual International Symposium on Congenital Heart Disease
Renaissance Vinoy Resort
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

March 5, 2009
AATS/ASCVTS Postgraduate Course
Taipei International Convention Center
Taipei, Taiwan

March 6, 2009
Grant Writing Workshop 2009
Residence Inn Bethesda - Downtown
Bethesda, Maryland, USA

May 9 – 13, 2009
AATS 89th Annual Meeting
Hynes Convention Center
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

May 31, 2009
AATS/ESTS Postgraduate Course
Krakow, Poland

September 10 – 12, 2009
Heart Valve Summit: Medical, Surgical and Interventional Decision-Making
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
Chicago, Illinois, USA

April 29 – 30, 2010
Aortic Symposium 2010
Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers
New York City, New York, USA

May 1 – 5, 2010
AATS 90th Annual Meeting
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

More information can be accessed at AATS.

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