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Coronavirus and your EJCTS-ICVTS subscriptions
During these unique and uncertain times, we are working hard to minimise the impact of the coronavirus on our publications and resources, particularly your subscriptions to the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EJCTS) and Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery (ICVTS).
Coronavirus | COVID-19: Health and Safety Advice
In light of the spread of the coronavirus, EACTS is taking the following action.
Inspiring women in the field of cardiothoracic surgery
We’re delighted to announce that Dr Jolanda Kluin has been appointed Chair of the EACTS Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Committee.
Melissa Allison joins EACTS
5 March 2020 After twenty years in the cardiovascular industry, today Melissa Allison joins the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery…
EACTS statement | BBC Newsnight investigation
The European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS) has issued a statement following the BBC Newsnight programme (aired on 18 February 2020)
Statement – letter to EXCEL trial principal investigators
On behalf of the Council of EACTS, the Secretary General has written to the principal investigators of the EXCEL trial to offer assistance to resolve the concerns that have been raised about the trial.
Changing Evidence, Changing Practice
In December 2019 the EACTS Council withdrew its support for the recommendations on left main coronary artery disease of the 2018 joint ESC-EACTS Myocardial Revascularization Guidelines. Here we explain why.
EACTS-STS new strategic collaboration
We are very excited to announce a new strategic collaboration between STS and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).
EACTS responds to BBC Newsnight’s investigation on the EXCEL trial
Following BBC Newsnight’s investigation, Professor Domenico Pagano, Secretary General of EACTS, says: “The Council of the European Association for Cardiothoracic…
Longer term outcomes for heart surgery significantly better than other procedures, new evidence finds
EACTS facilitates an important debate about the most effective treatment options
Statement – Update on Unacceptable Speaker Slides
On behalf of the Association I would like to state that we are deeply sorry for the sexist, unprofessional and unauthorised slide used by an external speaker at an event in Homburg (Saar), Germany yesterday.
ACD: Access your bespoke Centre Report
Adult Cardiac Database: Download your Bespoke Centre Report
Leading Heart Surgery Societies Call for Improved Strategies to Treat Rheumatic Heart Disease
Declaration details global initiative for people living with RHD
Highlights of July issue of ICTVS journal
The new online-only issue of ICTVS journal is published now. Matthias Siepe, Editor-in-Chief, and EACTS invites you to read and share the following selection of recently published articles.
As of now: ICVTS Journal is online-only
In order to move with the times, the Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery (ICVTS) journal will be online only from July 2018.
New advanced benchmarking features available
The benchmarking outputs team has implemented a number of advanced features and rigorous data validation processes to improve statistical analysis and research.
Vascular
This year the vascular programme will cover all the aspects of the aortic field with particular emphasis to the new attracting (transcatheters) procedures.