DAILY NEWS DOMAINS
THREE DAYS OF WORLD CLASS SCIENCE A look at some of the highlights and not to be missed sessions at this year's Annual Meeting. Page 9
The official newspaper of the 36th EACTS Annual Meeting 2022
PIONEERING NEW INNOVATIONS
The 36th EACTS Annual Meeting kicks off with Techno-College Page 4
LEARNING AND EXPLORING TOGETHER AT THE 36TH EACTS ANNUAL MEETING year we are thrilled to be joined by colleagues from more than 90 different countries. It is always a pleasure to see so many people interact and embrace the opportunity to learn and build new relationships.
IMPLEMENTING SAFETY STRATEGIES FROM THE AVIATION WORLD INTO THE MEDICAL WORLD Our honoured guest speaker, Mr Manfred Müller, shares his insights on safety strategies. Page 13
Issue 1 Thursday 6 October
We are constantly thinking about ways to enhance the Annual Meeting experience and deliver more learning opportunities for delegates. This year we are excited to launch EACTS TV, our new premium TV channel and onsite TV studio, which includes daily preview shows focusing on the day’s key topics and big debates with expert panelists. I encourage everyone to visit the onsite TV studio, located in the exhibition hall, to see all the action live.
Rafa Sádaba EACTS Secretary General I am delighted to welcome you to the 36th EACTS Annual Meeting. Over the next three days we can look forward to a fantastic programme featuring the latest world-class science and innovation, best evidence and stimulating discussions on the most prevalent issues in cardiothoracic surgery. The EACTS Annual Meeting is the leading global event for the cardiothoracic community and this
Although this year is my last Annual Meeting as Secretary General of EACTS my passion and enthusiasm for this important event will continue. This passion is shared by the members of our Domains, Task Forces and Committees who have worked so hard to put together a high-quality and varied scientific programme. Over the next three days we will all gain new knowledge and experiences that can be
taken back to our home institutions to support our primary goal of improving patient outcomes. A more dynamic EACTS As I step down from the role of Secretary General, I am proud to have played a part in the organisation’s achievements in recent times. We have faced some challenges, but we have worked hard to support our members throughout the COVID pandemic, continuing to provide access to first class education and training, to support high standards in patient care. Over the past few years EACTS has modernised to become a more dynamic and efficient organisation. Even more than ever, we are perceived globally as truly leading in the field, with a membership of over 4,000 surgeons and other professionals from the cardiothoracic community around the world. A valued team We are fortunate to have a great team based in Windsor and I am grateful for the support they have given me. They have an excellent understanding of
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