Congratulations to Mithun presenting at the STS in New Orleans on our experience of surgery in complex carcinoid heart disease.

Very proud to present the first Hans Huysmans prize for best performance in the European Board Membership examinations. A great incentive for our trainees around the world for the future!

Well done to our Senior Fellow, Mithun and medical student, Vivin for their hard work and excellent presentations at EACTS in Copenhagen. Wonderful as I move to the end of my career to leave our specialty in very capable hands.

Thank you to Steve Harper and Newcastle United Academy for the invitation to speak today on learning from high performing teams in heart transplantation and professional football. Lots to learn from eachothers approaches to teamwork, success and failure.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the 2024 EACTS/STS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference taking place this week in Buenos Aires! 🙌 🗓️ 5 - 7 December 📍 Buenos Aires, Argentina This event will be held at the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center and brings together world-class experts from Europe, Latin America and North America to explore the latest advancements in cardiovascular surgery. Head to the link below for more venue and travel information👇 bit.ly/3ZdPaKl

Watch our video of this rare operation just published on CTSNet. The 4 cases we have done are being presented at the joint EACTS/STS/LACES conference next month for more details @NewcastleHosps

⏰ Just days away! ⏰ Next week on 26-27 November, the EACTS Emerging Leaders Masterclass: Leading Effectively with Impact & Insight kicks off in Windsor, bringing together aspiring leaders in cardiothoracic surgery for a deep dive into leadership, communication and navigating workplace challenges. Hosted by the Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery (WiCTS) Committee, this in-person event promises hands-on workshops and invaluable insights to help you lead with confidence and insight 💪 Register now! 👇 bit.ly/47itZdW

📢 Attention Residents: new Case Corner series announced! Curated by the EACTS Residents’ Committee, the 2025 Case Corners kick off with Journal Club on 30 January, followed by an exciting line-up covering: 🔹 Endocarditis - 20 February 🔹 Atrial Fibrillation - 27 March 🔹 Thoracic Disease - 24 April 🔹 Aortic Conditions - 22 May 🔹 Congenital Heart Disease - 26 June. Mark your calendars and find out more about the Residents’ Committee 👇 bit.ly/4bqeAt3

Electronic surgical consent forms can be sent via patient portals, and if signed 1 day before surgery, can reduce first-start delays. ja.ma/4hPNcs5

🫀🫁 @ESOTtransplant consensus statement on machine perfusion in cardiothoracic #transplant, open #FOAMcc 🔓 bit.ly/3V5P0DL 1️⃣ for which type of heart/lung should be performed? 2️⃣ which protocol/perfusate/perfusion strategy for ex-vivo/ex-situ perfusion leads to best outcomes? 3️⃣ which biomarker/parameter predict graft survival/function & primary non-function during heart #EVMP? which should be used to determine graft quality during #EVLP? 4️⃣ which recipients should benefit from a graft assessed by ex vivo heart/lung perfusion?

Check out our consensus statement on machine perfusion in heart and lung transplantation.

European Board examination in thoracic surgery is about to begin. Good luck!

After a successful cardiac surgery assessment yesterday it is thoracic and congenital surgeons who have their European Board examinations today. Good luck to all of our candidates @EBCTSExam

All is ready for the European Board Fellowship examination in cardiac surgery today.

So pleased we are presenting Newcastles experience in quadruple valve replacement in carcinoid heart disease at this conference! ⁦@NewcastleHosps⁩

Great afternoon teaching our medical students suturing skills, instrument handling and anastomosis techniques. Some very talented and gifted surgeons of the future!

On this day in 1952, Dr. Paul Zoll reported in NEJM the first description of two patients whose hearts were resuscitated using electric charges. Today, automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) are used everywhere to save lives. Learn more: nej.md/GUw39W

Submit your abstract for the EACTS 3rd Innovation Summit, taking place from 10 - 12 April 2025 in Paris, France! 🌟⁣ Calling surgeons, engineers, innovators, researchers and scientists active in or even outside the field of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, to submit abstracts to the EACTS 3rd Innovation Summit👇 Abstracts should contain the most innovative research and breakthrough ideas in one of the following 6 key areas:⁣ 🚀 Artificial Intelligence and (Augmented) Virtual Reality in Cardiothoracic Surgery⁣ 🚀 Robotics in Cardiothoracic Surgery⁣ 🚀 Heart Valves of the Future⁣ 🚀 Extracorporeal Circulation (cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), extracorporeal life support (ECLS)), Single- and Multi-Organ Repair and Replacement, Hypothermia, and Hibernation⁣ 🚀 Peri-Operative Cellular Protection⁣ 🚀 Lymphatics and Glymphatics, including Wild Cards⁣. For further details and to submit your abstract, please visit eacts.org/eacts-3rd-innovati….

Are you a pre-trainee or medical student eager to explore the world of cardiothoracic surgery? 👀⁣ ⁣ To further diversify membership and appeal to an even wider section of the cardiothoracic community, we’ve extended special benefits to Allied Health Professionals, medical students and those from low to lower-middle income countries.⁣ ⁣ As an EACTS member, you’ll have the opportunity to: ⁣ ⁣ 📌 Connect with peers at EACTS events - including the EACTS Annual Meeting, the world's largest event for the global cardiothoracic community⁣ 📌 Train with the EACTS Academy at exclusive member rates, gaining insights and skills from top experts in cardiothoracic surgery⁣ 📌 Join high-quality educational webinars - for free! ⁣ 📌 Access best-in-class resources – including free access to the EJCTS, and benefit from reduced fees to contribute to the ICVTS.⁣ ⁣ Become a member at eacts.org/our-community/beco….

Final Call for Applications: ESOT Grants Programme! 🚨 Application deadline: 31 October! Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity for ESOT members to secure funding that can advance your future in the field. #ESOTeducation #ESOTgrants go.esot.org/egp2025_03