Thursday's gripping scientific programme at the 35th EACTS Annual Meeting

Key moments from Thursday’s gripping scientific programme included:

• A presentation from the Heart Team – including invaluable discussion on the importance of focusing on the patient, rather than the physicians.

• The ‘Timing for Aortic Valve Repair in Aortic Regurgitation’ focus session – which explored how to interpret the guidelines to best meet the patient’s needs.

• The ever-popular Training Village sessions began with a focus on Endoscopic Mitral Valve Repair using high fidelity mitral valve simulators – a great opportunity for novice surgeons to get hands-on training