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A brand-new initiative, the EACTS Mentorship Programme captures the experience and knowledge of our community, connecting professionals working across the full spectrum of cardiothoracic care. We're delighted to share that applications for mentors are now open, giving members from all specialties and at every level the chance to support a mentee. 🤝 Apply today to mentor a fellow member and give back to the EACTS community. 🔗 Find out more at eacts.org/eacts-mentorship-p…

At the 2026 EACTS Innovation Summit, Vera Zut received the Innovation Summit Award for her work on an expandable auxetic Fontan conduit, an innovative approach designed to address one of the challenges in congenital heart surgery: creating a graft that can adapt as a child grows. Her project is a great example of the forward-thinking ideas we want to see at the 5th EACTS Innovation Summit! 📢 Abstract submissions are open! We're looking for bold, early-stage ideas with the potential to transform cardiothoracic care and challenge current practice. This is your chance to share your idea with an international audience. 🗓️ 2-4 April 2027 📍 Frankfurt, Germany 📝 Submit your abstract by 1 December ⛓️‍💥 eacts.org/5th-eacts-innovati…

📣 Welcoming the new EACTS Aortic Disease Domain team! We're pleased to welcome Julia Dumfarth as the new Aortic Disease Domain Chair, alongside new Domain members Chris Burke, Alessandro Della Corte, Robin Heijmen, Marjan Jahangiri and Sven Peterß. We look forward to their contributions to the Domain's work over the coming years! 🚨 The EACTS Aortic Disease Task Forces are recruiting new members! Are you interested in helping shape the future of aortic disease care and contributing to EACTS' work? We're looking for new members to join the Aortic Disease Task Forces, with terms starting in December 2026. This is an opportunity to share your expertise, contribute your ideas and help advance our mission of better skills, better surgery and better patient outcomes. 📋 If you're ready to apply, visit your EACTS User Area and submit your CV and cover letter, including your background, clinical interests, ideas for the future and previous involvement with EACTS. 👉 Apply by 30 November: membership.eacts.org/ eacts.org/about/our-vacancie…

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Marko Turina, co-founder of EACTS and its first Secretary General. A giant of cardiac surgery and a defining figure in our history, his vision, exacting standards and tireless commitment helped build the Association we know today. Professor Turina’s contribution to surgical scholarship and education leaves an enduring legacy. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues. Read more: eacts.org/our-community/news…

📊 What can over 108,000 cardiac surgery records tell us? Behind every procedure is valuable clinical data that can help us better understand surgical practices, identify trends and improve patient care. The EACTS Adult Cardiac Database (ACD) brings together data from 24 hospitals across 11 countries, helping us build a clearer picture of cardiac surgery and patient outcomes. 🔎 Take a closer look at the ACD! From the procedures performed to the outcomes recorded, discover what we're collecting and how this information supports research, benchmarking and continuous quality improvement. 💡 Every contribution adds to our shared knowledge and helps us identify opportunities to improve patient care. Find out how your hospital can get involved and register your interest 👉 airtable.com/appRF0GOfjFh6Rt…

📣 The latest Editor's Choice articles for EJCTS and ICVTS are out now! 🌟 EJCTS | Volume 68, Issue 9 💬 "Anti-thrombotic Therapy After Mitral Valve Surgery" 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezag20… 🌟 ICVTS | Volume 41, Issue 9 💬 "Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Outside the Operating Room in Neonates and Infants" 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivag23…

Missed our latest EACTS Guidelines Webinar? The discussion on the EACTS Expert Consensus Document on protected cardiac surgery: pre-emptive use of tMCS in adult cardiac surgery patients at high risk for perioperative LCOS is now available to watch on demand. Led by Roberto Lorusso, the webinar brought together Glenn Whitman, Gloria Färber and Bastian Schmack to explore patient selection, timing, support strategies and the evidence informing clinical practice. Whether you missed the live session or would like to revisit the key insights, the full recording is ready for you to watch. 🎥 Watch on demand: eacts.org/publications/webin…

🚨 Only two weeks until the 10th EACTS Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Summit! We're getting ready to welcome the MCS community to Amsterdam for a special anniversary edition of the Summit! With an exciting scientific programme exploring new devices, emerging technologies and evolving treatment strategies in mechanical circulatory support, there's plenty to look forward to. 🎥 Hear from Gloria Färber, MCS Summit Chair, who shares a glimpse of what to expect at this year's Summit! 📅 19-21 November 2026 📍Amsterdam, the Netherlands We are grateful to our Platinum sponsors, Abbott and HXCORMED, for their generous support of the 10th EACTS MCS Summit. ‼️ The Summit is now fully booked, but if you're interested in attending, make sure to join the waiting list. 👉 Discover more 🔗 eacts.org/education/eacts-ac…

📣 We are pleased to welcome Eduard Quintana, the new Chair of the European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery (EBCTS)! A consultant cardiovascular surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Barcelona Medical School – Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Eduard brings extensive experience in cardiothoracic surgery, education and certification. As he begins his three-year term, Eduard shares his vision for the future of EBCTS certification, from strengthening international recognition of the examination to supporting consistent standards of surgical training and patient care worldwide. 🎥 Hear from @QuintanaHCB as he reflects on what taking on this role means to him, how the examination has evolved over the years and what he hopes to achieve as Chair. Please join us in welcoming Eduard and wishing him every success in his new role! 🔗 Learn more about EBCTS: ebcts.org/

📢 Early bird registration for the 5th EACTS Innovation Summit is now open! For the first time, the Summit welcomes all interested participants to join us in Frankfurt, bringing together surgeons, engineers, researchers, scientists, and innovators to explore ideas that could transform cardiothoracic care. This year's refreshed programme promises a dynamic experience, featuring fast-paced elevator pitches, keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive demonstrations, with plenty of opportunities to exchange ideas and connect with experts from different fields. 📅 2-4 April 2027 📍 Frankfurt, Germany 🎟️ Secure your place at the early bird rate! Places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, with special rates for EACTS members. Register today ⛓️‍💥 eacts.org/5th-eacts-innovati…

⏰ Only one month to go! EACTS President Lorenzo Galletti invites you to join us at the 7th EACTS/STS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference! Get ready for a packed scientific programme featuring challenging clinical cases, hands-on workshops, expert-led discussions, and practical insights you can apply in your everyday practice. 🎥 Find out why you should be part of this year's conference! 🗓️ 3-5 December 2026 📍 Santiago, Chile 🚨 Don't miss out! 🔍 Explore the scientific programme: latamcardiovascularconferenc… 🔐 Secure your place: latamcardiovascularconferenc…

Have you explored the Navigating the Maze programme yet? Registration is open for the 21st edition of Navigating the Maze, taking place in Barcelona this December! Organised in collaboration with @AtriCure, this year's programme brings together an international faculty of experts for 1.5 days of interactive sessions, surgical videos, and case-based discussions exploring the latest developments in atrial fibrillation (AF) management. Whether you're joining us in Barcelona or attending online, take a look at the programme and plan the sessions you won't want to miss! 📅 4-5 December 2026 📍 Barcelona, Spain Explore the full agenda and register today 🔗 eacts.org/education/eacts-ac…

📣 Here's what's happening across EACTS! The 10th EACTS MCS Summit is getting closer, applications are open for the EACTS Innovation Grants. We're also looking ahead to the 41st EACTS Annual Meeting in Berlin, introducing Pulse, our new platform bringing EACTS media content together in one place, sharing updates from our publications and highlighting ways to connect and get involved with the EACTS community. 👉 Swipe through this week's round-up for the latest updates, opportunities and important dates. 🔗 Visit eacts.org/ to find out more!

📊 Every surgical procedure generates valuable data that can help improve patient care. Through the EACTS Quality Improvement Programme (QUIP), we're bringing this information together to better understand surgical outcomes, support research and identify opportunities for improvement. Our databases play an important role in making this possible: 🔹 Adult Cardiac Database (ACD): bringing together clinical data from hospitals across Europe and beyond to support benchmarking and quality improvement. 🔹 Robotic cardiac surgery: a new extension of the ACD is now collecting detailed data on robotically assisted procedures, helping build evidence around their safety, effectiveness and outcomes. 🔹 EUROMACS: collecting data on mechanical circulatory support to advance research and improve our understanding of patient outcomes. The more we learn from real-world clinical practice, the better equipped we are to identify opportunities for improvement and inform future research. 🏥 Is your hospital contributing to this shared knowledge? 👉 Discover EACTS databases 🔗 eacts.org/quality-improvemen… 👉 Register your interest 🔗 airtable.com/appRF0GOfjFh6Rt…

📣 We’re delighted to welcome Nabil Hussein as the newly appointed Editor-in-Chief of Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery (ICVTS)! Nabil Hussein is a Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgeon from the UK, currently undertaking a fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto. As the prior Chair of the EACTS Residents’ Committee and with strong editorial experience on the EJCTS Editorial Board, he now leads Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery (ICVTS) as a distinct, accessible, and clinically relevant platform that enhances the reach and impact of cardiothoracic research. His vision is to: 🔹 Focus on making ICVTS a visible, efficient, and connected journal as a driver of inter- and multi-disciplinary collaboration. 🔹 Improve the peer review process for efficiency and quality. 🔹 Ensure ICVTS remains an essential resource for surgeons at every career stage with a growing impact profile. Under his leadership, ICVTS will continue to champion rigorous science, diverse perspectives, and foster collaborative relationships across the multidisciplinary teams of cardiothoracic surgery worldwide.

📣 After last year's successful webinar, Giants in Aortic Surgery: How I learnt it, how I did it, and how I taught it is back for a second edition, this time focusing on aortic root surgery. Course Director Luca Di Marco invites you to join a special discussion with three renowned surgeons: Duke Cameron, Gebrine El Khoury, and Thierry Carrel. They will share the experiences, challenges, and lessons that have shaped their careers and influenced generations of surgeons. From mastering complex techniques to building internationally recognised surgical schools, this is an opportunity to hear the stories and insights behind their contributions to the specialty. 📅 5 November 2026 🕕 18:00-20:00 (CET) 🎟️ Free for EACTS members Register now ⛓️‍💥 eacts.org/education/eacts-ac…

📣 Applications are open! The Cardiovascular Surgery Critical Care Examination is more than a knowledge test. It's a chance to demonstrate the skills and understanding you've developed through years of training and clinical experience. By taking the examination, you can work towards formal recognition of your expertise, demonstrate your commitment to high standards of patient care and take another step in your professional development. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself or strengthen your professional credentials, this could be your next milestone. 📅 Application deadline: 15 December 2026 Discover more and apply by 15 December 👉 ebcts.org/examinations-ebcts…

The EACTS Innovation Summit is an opportunity to put your research, technology or innovative approach in front of the people working to advance our specialty. Whether you're exploring new surgical techniques, developing technologies or finding new ways to improve patient care, we encourage you to share your work and be part of the conversation. 📣 Abstract submissions are now open! This is your chance to showcase your work and contribute to the Innovation Summit discussions. And if you're looking to take your research further, applications are also open for the EACTS Innovation Grants, offering support for promising early-stage projects. Ready to take the next step? 👉 Submit your Abstract ⛓️‍💥 eacts.org/5th-eacts-innovati… 👉 Apply for an Innovation Grant ⛓️‍💥 eacts.org/education/eacts-in…

The Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club @ecsclub Annual Meeting in collaboration with EACTS will bring cardiovascular and endoscopic specialists together for three days focused on endoscopic cardiac surgery. The programme features 11 live cases, hands-on simulation sessions, a round table on guidelines and expert-led sessions on aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve disease, coronary heart disease, atrial septal defect and atrial fibrillation. There will also be a keynote lecture on treating recurrent MR after TEER. 📅 12-14 November 2026 📍 Milan, Italy 🎟️ The first 30 EACTS members to register can benefit from a 50% registration fee discount, subject to membership verification. 👉 Explore the programme and register now ⛓️‍💥 eacts.org/education/eacts-ac…

🎙️ A Cut Above podcast — The new episode is live now! How much has cardiac surgery changed in the past 40 years? In the latest episode, Rafael Sádaba, Ernst Wolner and José Luis Pomar take us back to a time of basic operating rooms, limited imaging and major debates over surgical techniques. From the evolution of coronary and valve surgery to the rise of minimally invasive and robotic approaches, they reflect on the breakthroughs that have transformed the specialty. But progress also brings new questions. What has been lost as surgery has become more specialised? And what still needs improvement? Join the conversation as they look back on four decades of change, the lessons learned along the way and why patient care remains at the heart of it all. 📹 Watch the full episode: vimeo.com/1237218345/c4ecef2… 🎧 Listen here: eacts.org/publications/a-cut…