EACTS is the home for the global cardiothoracic surgical community.

We exist to improve outcomes for patients with heart and lung conditions by supporting the global surgical cardiothoracic community and informing best practice with first-class education, cutting-edge learning opportunities, world-renowned journals and publications and pioneering research. 
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Explore EACTS by Domain

Acquired Cardiac
Disease

Covering advanced surgical techniques and strategies across the spectrum of acquired cardiac surgery and working on prevalent issues faced by acquired cardiac surgeons today.

EACTS Acquired Cardiac Disease Domain
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Congenital Heart
Disease

Covering advanced surgical techniques and strategies across the spectrum of congenital heart surgery and working on prevalent issues faced by congenital surgeons today.

EACTS Congenital Cardiac Disease Domain
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Thoracic
Disease

Covering advanced surgical techniques and strategies across the spectrum of thoracic surgery and working on prevalent issues faced by thoracic surgeons today.

EACTS Thoracic Disease Domain
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Vascular
Disease

Covering advanced surgical techniques and strategies across the spectrum of vascular surgery and working on prevalent issues faced by vascular surgeons today.

EACTS Vascular
Disease Domain
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Join us for the 39th EACTS Annual Meeting

The world’s largest meeting of the cardiothoracic surgical community:
8 – 11 October 2025, Copenhagen.

Join us as we design a better future for patient outcomes.

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Next Generation: Developing a Career in Cardiothoracic Research

Following on from last year’s unprecedented success, EACTS Next Generation webinars return for a new series in 2025.

Delve into the world of Cardiothoracic Research, current cutting-edge developments and break-through discoveries! Our Expert Presenter will take you on a journey through the latest innovations in the field of Cardiothoracic Research and will give you invaluable tips on how to give form to your own career within Cardiothoracic Research. After this session, attendees have knowledge of the most important current scientific developments and will be acquired with tools to start a successful career in Cardiothoracic Research.

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Case Corner: Journal Club

EACTS is thrilled to announce the continuation of our highly acclaimed Case Corner sessions for 2025. Now in its fourth year, Case Corners have become a cornerstone of learning and collaboration for cardiothoracic surgery residents. This year promises to be our most dynamic and engaging yet, with a fresh lineup of cases and topics meticulously selected to challenge and inspire developing surgeons.
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Publications

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Why join EACTS?

Be part of a global community of more than 4,000 EACTS members and benefit from our world-class education, training and networking opportunities.

  • CONNECT EACTS connects the cardiothoracic community from around the world, providing opportunities to collaborate, share and learn together.
  • LEARN We provide first-class education and cutting-edge learning opportunities in cardiac, thoracic and vascular interventions tailored to meet surgeons’ experience and skill level. Our global reach enables us to tap into diverse internationally recognised surgical leaders, teachers and centres to support and share best practice within cardiothoracic surgical teams locally.
  • ACCESS Our members enjoy access to the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and member exclusive rates for open-access ICVTS, networking and education opportunities that will help you improve patient outcomes.
  • SET THE AGENDA Our members influence the future of cardiothoracic surgery and realise the EACTS vision: that with better skills and better surgery, we can deliver better patient outcomes.