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Aortic Disease

  • 4 - 6 Dec 2025
  • Lima, Peru
  • Conference

EACTS/STS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference

A world-class, international event that will explore the latest developments and best practices in coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, thoracic aortic disease, atrial fibrillation, and the surgical management of heart failure.
Acquired Cardiac Disease Aortic Disease Congenital Heart Disease
  • 27 Nov 2025
  • Online

Vascular Webinar 4

The fourth and last in the series of the 2025 Aortic Disease Domain webinars. Click here to be notified when registration opens!
Aortic Disease Level 3
  • 25 Sep 2025
  • Online

Vascular Webinar 3: Cerebral & Visceral Protection

The third session of the 2025 Aortic Disease Domain webinars, where our experts will be focusing on cerebral and visceral protection. Click here to be notified when registration opens!
Aortic Disease Level 3
  • 29 Apr 2025

Surgical Leadership: Democracy or Dictatorship

Guest Speakers: Shirin Bemelmans-Lalezari, Volkmar Falk
In this thought-provoking discussion, our hosts explore the multifaceted world of leadership in cardiac surgery.
Acquired Cardiac Disease Aortic Disease Collaborations
  • 6 Nov 2025
  • Online

The Giants in Aortic Surgery

The Aortic Domain is proud to present a special edition of their webinar series. This exclusive event, from Giants in Aortic Surgery, brings together four of the most esteemed figures in the field for a candid, insightful conversation on their journeys, challenges, and legacies in aortic surgery. Inspired by the overwhelmingly positive response to similar talks at our Annual Meetings, this webinar offers the same compelling content in a focused, accessible format.
Aortic Disease All Skills Levels
  • 27 May 2025
  • Online

MMCTS Webinar: Leaflet Replacement Materials in Aortic Valve Repair

Join us for the first in our new series of MMCTS Webinars. For everyone interested in reproducible and durable aortic valve repair techniques.
Acquired Cardiac Disease Aortic Disease Congenital Heart Disease
  • 26 Mar 2025
  • Online

Guidelines Webinar: Aortic Disease

The Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) webinar series is designed to demonstrate the utility of guideline-directed care in cardiothoracic surgery through bridging theoretical knowledge with practical insights. The inaugural webinar will focus on all known aspects of the natural history, diagnosis and treatment of both acute and chronic aortic pathologies.
Acquired Cardiac Disease Aortic Disease
  • 26 Mar 2025

Guidelines Webinar: Aortic Disease

Guest Speakers: E Quintana, J Kletzer, M Czerny, M Santander, M Grabenwöger
The inaugural webinar focuses on all known aspects of the natural history, diagnosis and treatment of both acute and chronic aortic pathologies. Presenting two case studies, this webinar provides practical insight into how the EACTS/STS Guidelines for diagnosing and treating acute and chronic syndromes of the aortic organ can be applied to improve skills, surgery and patient outcomes.
Acquired Cardiac Disease Aortic Disease Guidelines Webinars
Webinar
  • 19 Jul 2025
  • Online

Surgical Skills Webinar

Developed in response to feedback from the EACTS Next Generation 2024 Sessions, this online webinar is tailored for pre-trainee members seeking to build practical knowledge and confidence in cardiothoracic surgical skills. Through detailed video demonstrations and expert guidance, participants will gain valuable insight into essential techniques, instruments, and theatre readiness, laying the groundwork for future hands-on experience. Click here to be notified when registration opens!
Acquired Cardiac Disease Aortic Disease Congenital Heart Disease
  • 25 Feb 2025

Expanding Aortic Roots and Surgical Horizons

Guest Speakers: Bo Yang
Are you curious about the origins and future of aortic root enlargement surgery? In this episode, our hosts discuss the surgical horizons of this underutilised technique. Featuring the well-respected Bo Yang, Can Gollmann-Tepeköylü and Miia L Lehtinen explore the creation of this innovative technique, as well as its reputation and utility in the surgical community. Listeners can expect to hear firsthand how Dr Yang discovered his esteemed procedure, as well as detailed comparisons to similar interventions and how patient suitability is assessed.
Acquired Cardiac Disease Aortic Disease
  • 08 Jan 2025

Peer Review and Publishing in EACTS journals: Part 2

Guest Speakers: Cecilia Pompili, Manuel Carnero - Alcaza
Whether you are an author, reviewer or reader, listen below to the second episode of our series uncovering the fundamentals of peer review. Featuring Cecilia Pompili and Manuel Carnero-Alcázar, we invite you to gain the skills and understanding required to navigate submission to publication. *WATCH ON DEMAND*
Acquired Cardiac Disease Aortic Disease Congenital Heart Disease
Webinar
  • 16 Dec 2024

Peer Review and Publishing in EACTS journals: Part 1

Guest Speakers: Cecilia Pompili, Matthias Siepe, Friedhelm Beyersdorf
We are pleased to invite you to the inaugural episode of our new publications webinar series, featuring distinguished speakers Matthias Siepe and Friedhelm Beyersdorf, hosted by Cecilia Pompili. *WATCH ON DEMAND*
Acquired Cardiac Disease Aortic Disease Congenital Heart Disease
Webinar
  • 26 Nov 2024

Pioneering Progress: Key Trials from EACTS 2024

Guest Speakers: Emma C Hansson, Edoardo Zancanaro, Bart Scheenstra, Ryaan EL-Andari, Robert Klautz
Join our hosts Can Gollmann-Tepeköylü and Miia L Lehtinen for their late-breaking trials highlights presented at the 38th EACTS Annual Meeting in Lisbon.
Acquired Cardiac Disease Aortic Disease Congenital Heart Disease
  • 14 Oct 2024

Harmonizing guidelines and other clinical practice documents: A joint comprehensive methodology manual by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS), and Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 

Acquired Cardiac Disease Aortic Disease Congenital Heart Disease Thoracic Disease
  • 11 - 13 Mar 2025
  • Windsor, UK
  • Hybrid

Fundamentals in Aortic Surgery

Covering the major aspects of aortic surgery, from the aortic valve to the descending aorta.
Aortic Disease Level 1
  • 15 May 2025
  • Online

Vascular Webinar 2: Heritable Thoracic Aortic Disease

The second session of the 2025 Aortic Disease Domain webinars, where our experts will be focusing on heritable thoracic aortic disease.
Aortic Disease Level 3
  • 27 Feb 2025
  • Online

Vascular Webinar 1: Type A Aortic Dissection: Focus on Treatment

The first session of the 2025 Vascular Disease Domain webinars, where our experts will be focusing on aortic dissection
Aortic Disease Level 3
  • 24 Sep 2024

Robotics in cardiac surgery: hope or hype?

Guest Speakers: Wouter Oosterlinck
This month’s episode is hosted by Miia L Lehtinen and Can Gollmann-Tepeköylü, who are joined by Wouter Oosterlinck, exploring his experience and expertise in the field of robotic cardiac surgery. Although already popular amongst thoracic surgeons, Wouter discusses the creation of his fast growing minimally invasive programme, which has been influential in this emerging field. Listen in for insight into the ever-developing applications of robotic cardiac surgery as well as the challenges being faced, such as nuanced medical device regulations.
Acquired Cardiac Disease Aortic Disease Congenital Heart Disease
  • 22 May 2025
  • Online

Case Corner: Aortic Conditions

EACTS is thrilled to announce the continuation of our highly acclaimed Case Corner sessions for 2025. Now in its fourth year, Case Corners have become a cornerstone of learning and collaboration for cardiothoracic surgery residents. This year promises to be our most dynamic and engaging yet, with a fresh lineup of cases and topics meticulously selected to challenge and inspire developing surgeons.
Acquired Cardiac Disease Aortic Disease Congenital Heart Disease
  • 26 Jun 2025
  • Online

Case Corner: Congenital Heart Disease

EACTS is thrilled to announce the continuation of our highly acclaimed Case Corner sessions for 2025. Now in its fourth year, Case Corners have become a cornerstone of learning and collaboration for cardiothoracic surgery residents. This year promises to be our most dynamic and engaging yet, with a fresh lineup of cases and topics meticulously selected to challenge and inspire developing surgeons.
Acquired Cardiac Disease Aortic Disease Congenital Heart Disease
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