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Professor Marian Zembala 11 February 1950 – 19 March 2022
EACTS mourns the passing of our Past President Marian Zembala who died on March 19, 2022, in his home in Tarnowskie Gory (Silesian Voivodeship – Poland).
EACTS designates emergency fund of €100,000 to support the cardiothoracic community in Ukraine
The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery unreservedly opposes the unlawful invasion of the sovereign state of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.
The EACTS Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Committee welcomes its newest members
On International Women’s Day 2022, EACTS would like to acknowledge and celebrate the tireless work and achievements of women in cardiothoracic surgery across the world.
EACTS is in solidarity with EACTS members in Ukraine
EACTS utterly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine. No doubt all of us will want to express our unequivocal support for the cardiothoracic surgeons and wider heart teams, their families and friends in Ukraine at this time.
EACTS sends a message of solidarity to all those caught up in the dreadful war in Ukraine
EACTS sends a message of solidarity to all those caught up in the dreadful war in Ukraine.
EACTS Statement: Regarding TAVI
In Portugal, there is increased pressure to perform TAVI without on-site cardiac surgery.
TSF/FFF International Traveling Fellowship inaugural recipients announced
Through a collaborative effort between The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), two standout young surgeons recently each received $20,000 (€16,500) in fellowship grants to learn new techniques used by institutions across the world.
EACTS appoints new Publications Director
EACTS has appointed Ash Merrifield as Publications Director. Ash will oversee and build on the success of the Association’s hugely popular journals, the subscription-based European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the open access Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery.
EACTS News – latest issue out now
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EACTS Statement: Coronary Artery Revascularisation Guidelines
EACTS has reviewed the Coronary Artery Revascularisation guidelines which have recently been produced by the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. The attached letter outlines two very significant concerns.
EACTS’ new President, Friedhelm Beyersdorf, sets out his vision for the year
At the Annual Meeting Presidential Dinner in Barcelona, Mark Hazekamp passed on the Presidential chain to EACTS’ new President, Friedhelm Beyersdorf.
2022 Academy calendar now available
The EACTS Academy offers a full suite of courses designed to help our members benefit from the knowledge and skills of experienced surgeons around the world.
Opportunity to join the EACTS Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Committee
The EACTS Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Committee is looking for two dynamic women who are training in cardiothoracic surgery to join the committee and help support the development of female cardiothoracic surgeons.
Save the date for the 36th EACTS Annual Meeting in Milan
Make a note in your diaries! We’re looking forward to welcoming you again in Milan, from 5-8 October 2022, for the 36th EACTS Annual Meeting.
New Officers and Councillors elected at the EACTS General Assembly 2021
The election of new Officers and Councillors took place at the EACTS General Assembly.
Friday’s highlights at the 35th EACTS Annual Meeting
This year Mark Hazekamp spoke about about Conjectures and Refutations in Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Presidential Address.
Thursday’s gripping scientific programme at the 35th EACTS Annual Meeting
Key moments from Thursday’s gripping scientific programme included:
Events in Barcelona get off to a roaring start with Techno College
Cardiothoracic surgeons from across the world were welcomed to Barcelona yesterday with Techno College – an invaluable opportunity to learn more about the latest pioneering technologies and techniques in the field of cardiovascular surgery.
