🎉 2026 is just around the corner and it’s set to be an extraordinary year as we celebrate 40 years of EACTS! Join us in Barcelona, 7-10 October, for the 40th EACTS Annual Meeting, Honouring our History, Inspiring our Future. A global celebration of innovation, collaboration

After more than 15 years of dedication to the European Journal for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EJCTS) and the Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ICVTS), Professor Matthias Siepe steps down as Editor-in-Chief of the EJCTS. From reviewer to Assistant Editor,

💫 It was a fantastic four days at the 39th EACTS Annual Meeting! Thank you to everyone who made this event such a success. Newly elected EACTS President, Rafa Sádaba, shares the highlights from the final day of this year's EACTS Annual Meeting, including a fascinating Keynote

🌍 With over 3,500 members from more than 100 countries, EACTS continues to grow, welcoming applications from 11 new countries, mainly across Asia and Africa. Our community reflects a diverse network of professionals, currently 84% male and 16% female members, united by a shared

🎥 A look back at yesterday's highlights! The 39th EACTS Annual Meeting continues to inspire innovation and collaboration, bringing together the global cardiothoracic community for world-class education, hands-on learning and the latest scientific advancements shaping the future

✨ A full house today at #EACTS2025 for the Presidential Address delivered by EACTS President, Volkmar Falk: “Dare to Know – Reflections on Academic Freedom” Professor Falk issued a compelling reminder of the vital importance of Academic Freedom and the shared responsibility we

🙏 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the third day of #EACTS2025! It has been fantastic to see participants connecting, interacting and taking part in our dynamic programme. Tomorrow marks the final day of the 39th EACTS Annual Meeting. Make the most of the remaining

👋 Welcome to the final day of the 39th EACTS Annual Meeting. As we bring this year’s Meeting to a close, don’t miss these programme highlights: - Nursing and Allied Health Professionals in cardiothoracic surgery focus session. - 2025 ESC/EACTS VHD Guidelines session: Mitral

🌍 What an extraordinary gathering! Over the past few days, thousands of colleagues from around the globe have come together to design the future of cardiothoracic surgery. As we wrap up this inspiring 39th Annual Meeting, we’re already looking ahead to a remarkable milestone,

Had a lively session with Paulina and Micheal ⁦@EACTS⁩. We learned that there is a lot of science in the art of mitral repair, that for non P2 prolapse PTFE chords work, for central MR jets a ring annuloplasty may suffice and in arrythmogenic MR: don’t watch or wait! #EACTS

Great presentation of the U.K. TAVI trial showing similar survival at 5 years but increased stroke risk with TAVI and survival curves crossing at 4 years despite average age over 80!

Join the General Assembly at the 39th EACTS Annual Meeting! The General Assembly is the Association’s yearly members’ meeting where important decisions are made and our future direction is set. As an EACTS member, you are invited to: ✅ Vote on key positions for the EACTS

✈️ Get ready, just three days to go! The 39th EACTS Annual Meeting is almost here, so it’s time to pack your bags and finalise your plans. Secure your spot in our renowned Techno-College, celebrated worldwide for showcasing the latest techniques, innovations, and emerging trends

If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time to join the world’s largest gathering of the cardiothoracic surgical community. 🎥 EACTS President Volkmar Falk invites you to attend an unforgettable EACTS Annual Meeting in Copenhagen, featuring Techno-College sessions, keynote

EACTS TV will once again provide daily previews, expert debates, discussions with CT Surgery Giants, Residents, Fellows, Consultants, and much more. @EduQuintanaCVS, Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee, highlights one of the most anticipated sessions, the CT Surgery Residents

✨ Only 7 days left until the EACTS Annual Meeting opens its doors in Copenhagen! Get ready for world-class science, future-gazing Techno-College sessions and hands-on learning with EACTS Learning Labs, alongside dynamic industry exhibitions, live EACTS TV coverage and an

Join us at the 39th EACTS Annual Meeting! Prof. Michael Borger and Dr. @BoYangMD will unveil a new double annular enlargement technique. View the programme: https://t.co/PIRXPXqktR

Get ready to apply for the next round of the EACTS Innovation Grant starting on 1 October! This initiative is part of our pioneering Innovation Hub and aims to support early-stage, pump-priming and exploratory research, helping to turn bold ideas in cardiothoracic surgery into

🚨 Calling all cardiac and thoracic surgeons! Join Techno-College at the 39th EACTS Annual Meeting on Wednesday 8 October, for a unique programme featuring live surgery and live-in-a-box cases. This preview showcases new technologies and innovative techniques that are shaping

We are proud to announce the winners of the FFF Every Heartbeat Matters Grants, the first recipients of the EACTS Outreach Programme, through the Every Heartbeat Matters initiative, generously funded by the @EdwardsLifesci Foundation! 🏆 Manuel Antunes – Maputo Heart Institute,