Endoscopic Port-Access Mitral Valve Repair Drylab Training
True simulated physical model of endoscopic port-access set-up whereby the operator can train from the basic technique to full complex repairs.
Our Courses and Events
The EACTS Academy is pleased to offer advanced training programmes for all skills levels and has collaborated with experienced surgeons to develop these training programmes.
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.
Next Generation: Type A Aortic Dissection – The Ticking Time Bomb
Following on from last year’s unprecedented success, EACTS Next Generation webinars return for a new series in 2025.
The session will comprehensively address the multifaceted management of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection, which continues to have one of the highest mortality rates worldwide.
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.
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.
Fundamentals in Congenital Heart Disease Webinar 3: Aortic Valve and Aortic Root Disease in Congenital Heart Disease
Fundamentals in Congenital Heart Disease is moving online! In a series of 4 webinars we will cover 12 modules aligned with EBCTS examinations.
Management of wounds post surgery
EACTS is pleased to announce this exclusive webinar series tailored for nurses and allied health professionals in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. This series is designed to empower and educate healthcare professionals with the latest advancements, best practices, and innovative techniques in cardiothoracic care.
Guidelines Webinar: Perioperative Medication in Adult Cardiac Surgery
The second webinar of this series will provide practical insight into how the EACTS Guidelines on Perioperative Medication in Adult Cardiac Surgery can be applied to mitigate perioperative risks and support long-term patient benefits and optimal quality of life after cardiac interventions, with an impact on healthcare costs and resources.
The Aortic Forum
The 3rd EACTS Aortic Forum will take place 18-20 June 2025 in the beautiful city of Prague, bringing together the most important and influential voices in the field of aortic surgery for three days of education, discussion and networking.
Fundamentals in Thoracic Surgery
Fundamentals in Thoracic Surgery is aimed for participants to gain more insight and up-to-date knowledge on different aspects of thoracic surgery.
Mechanical Circulatory Support Workshop
This course provides cardiothoracic surgeons in training or anyone wishing to enhance their experience with didactic teaching, hands on wet- and dry-lab operative experience and practical demonstrations in the surgical techniques and skills needed for successful use of short-term and durable mechanical circulatory support systems.
Next Generation: The Blue Baby – Treating Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
Following on from last year’s unprecedented success, EACTS Next Generation webinars return for a new series in 2025.
Explore the challenges and advancements in treating cyanotic congenital heart disease in this session.
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.
Surgical Skills Webinar
The Pre-Trainee committee is excited to announce a new webinar focusing on building surgical skills in Pre-Trainee and Medical Students.
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Transcatheter Procedures for Heart Valve Disease
The Transcatheter Procedures for Heart Valve Disease course will run from 3 – 4 September 2025.
Atrial Fibrillation Webinar I
The Arrhythmia Task Force is pleased to present the first webinar in the 2025 series dedicated to Atrial Fibrillation.
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Fundamentals in Congenital Heart Disease Webinar 4
The last in a series of 4 webinars within Fundamentals in Congenital Heart Disease, where our experts will cover 12 modules aligned with EBCTS examinations.
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Thoracic Webinar 3: Mediastinal in partnership with ITMIG
The third session of the 2025 Thoracic Disease Domain webinars will be run by the Mediastinal Task Force. This webinar is proudly in collaboration with International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group (ITMIG) and will look at controversies and new insights in thymic epithelial tumors: from diagnosis to treatment
Surgical Aspects of Cardiopulmonary Transplantation
The course is designed to provide the cardiothoracic surgeon in training with didactic teaching and hands on cadaveric surgical training experience under the guidance of a faculty of experienced surgeons. Candidates will also implant left ventricular assist devices, practice cannulation for ECMO and gain practical experience of ex vivo lung perfusion.
Aortic Valve Repair and Ross Operation
The curriculum is designed to provide all aspects of the Brussels School approach and techniques on aortic valve reconstructive surgery.