Extremely honored to have become President of the World Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons @WSCTS_WSCTS. Extremely proud of my family.

📣 Abstract submission and scholarship applications are open for the 2026 EACTS/STS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference in Santiago, Chile, from 3-5 December. 📄 Submit your abstract by 14 August using the official slide template format. Selected abstracts will be invited to submit a manuscript for publication in the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EJCTS). ✈️ Travel scholarships are available for cardiothoracic surgeons, physicians, and residents from under-resourced institutions who treat underserved patients and demonstrate financial need. Scholarships cover conference registration, three nights’ accommodation, and a contribution towards air travel costs. 🗓️ Scholarship applications close 30 June. 👉 Submit your abstract 🔗 latamcardiovascularconferenc… 👉 Apply for a scholarship 🔗 latamcardiovascularconferenc…

Cardiac surgeons are trying to compete with cardiologists on convenience. They're going to lose. A smaller incision doesn't make it minimally invasive. It makes it minimal access. And a mini-AVR? It actually hurts more than a standard sternotomy because you open the sternum AND break into the rib cage. "If you think you can compete convenience-wise with a cardiologist who does stents when you do a CABG and your incision is small, you're not fooling anyone." The game surgeons should be playing isn't incision size. It's durability. Longevity. Freedom from re-intervention. That's the competition cardiologists can't win. But surgeons keep fighting on the wrong turf.

Great professional and academic debate of PCI vs CABG in stable patients between @Drroxmehran and @FaisalBakaeen at @AATSHQ

Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is proud to have strong representation at the American Association of Thoracic Surgery 106th Annual Meeting here in Chicago, Illinois. Hear from S. Chris Malaisrie, MD (@ChrisMalaisrie), on how he’ll be participating and more. Stay tuned for #AATS2026 updates.

A minimally invasive alternative to open heart surgery is gaining popularity—but some find ​their new valves don’t work as well or last as long as they hoped. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4cvGJSH

How to learn about AI as a clinician open.substack.com/pub/samirg… via @Samir_Grover

Great moments with dear friends and great surgeons at the @ASCVTS2026. Representation of @AATSHQ, @EACTS, @LATAM_LACES and @STS_CTsurgery

Congratulations to all the @AATSHQ Foundation Travel Awardees, part of the Global Academic Exchange Program. Bright future lies ahead for our specialty.

First lecture at the post graduate course of the @AATSHQ / @ascvts at

And tomorrow we star our participation at the @AATSHQ / @ascvts postgraduate course at the @ASCVTS2026. It’s an honor to be invited by @faisalbakeen to be part of a select group and to once again see great friends.

📌 Mark your calendar for the 7th EACTS/STS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference, taking place in Santiago, Chile, from 3-5 December 2026. We look forward to you joining us for three days of high-quality education, where leading experts from around the world will share insights on advancing cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery, highlighting innovation, evidence-based practice and clinical expertise. The programme will feature keynote sessions, scientific abstracts, technical videos, panel discussions and hands-on workshops, creating space for meaningful exchange and professional growth across the multidisciplinary community. 🔔 Stay tuned for further updates and registration details. Learn more and plan your attendance 🔗 latamcardiovascularconferenc…

Save the date for the most important congress of the LATAM cardiac surgery. It will be in Santiago, Chile - December 3rd to 5th. @EACTS @STS_CTsurgery @LATAM_LACES Salve a data-Congresso de Cirurgia Cardíaca da LATAM. De 3 a 5 de dezembro em Santiago do Chile

🎥 Presenting your abstract clearly, without losing your message in crowded slides, is just one of the tips from Eduard Quintana, Councillor at Large. In this video, he shares insightful advice, including how presenting your work can boost your career. This is your chance to take the stage at one of the most important international meetings of the cardiothoracic community, the EACTS Annual Meeting. Showcase your research, practise public speaking and meet new people who share your interests. Building these connections can help you grow your network and advance your professional journey. 🗓️ Abstract submission for the 40th EACTS Annual Meeting is now open. Put these tips into action and submit your abstract today 🔗 eacts.org/40th-eacts-annual-…

Great honor to participate in the @iactscon2026 together with a great number of elite surgeons and friends. Thanks to the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery for the invitation and to @BijoyKutty and Jacob Jamesraj for hosting me

Privilege to be International Faculty at @IACTSCON2026. I have 2 talks and 2 moderation. Happy to acquire knowledge

Proud to give my second talk at the Congress of @DGTHG co-chairing the presentations with its President @ToDoenst and representing @LATAM_LACES and @SBCCV

We look forward to welcoming you to the 7th EACTS/STS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference in Santiago, Chile, from 3-5 December 2026. The Conference will bring together an international faculty and multidisciplinary community to explore current science, evolving techniques and best practice across cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery. The programme will span key disease areas, showcase original research and technical expertise, and include opportunities for discussion, knowledge exchange and hands-on learning. 📌 Mark your calendar and explore more 🔗 latamcardiovascularconferenc…

Very happy to have made my first presentation at the German Meeting of the Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery. Starting the second day. Thanks to @ToDoesnt