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Covid-19 Resources

ANZSCTS Statement on Elective Surgery (26 March 2020) Statement from ANZSCTS President Mr Aubrey Almedia and Vice President A/Prof. Jayme Bennetts on elective cardiac and thoracic surgery procedures. Cancellation of the ANZSCTS ASM 2020 Wellington due to Covid-19 (6...

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Cancellation of Tongariro Meeting 2020

Please refer to the message below from the convenor Harsh Singh (CDHB): Dear Delegates & Sponsors, The Christchurch DHB have been reviewing the current worldwide situation of Covid-19 which has now escalated to a pandemic and after much consultation from senior...

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Seasons Greetings

Please be advised that the ANZSCTS office will close on Friday 20 December 2019, and re-open on Monday 6 January 2020. We wish you all an enjoyable and safe holiday break. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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2019 Global Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellows Program

Edwards Lifesciences has generously offered the ANZSCTS two positions for Cardiothoracic trainees to attend ‘The Global Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellows Program’. This program has been run for over a decade in the USA. It gives trainees from around the globe the...

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AF Awareness Week 16-22 September

The ANZSCTS wish to advise of the AF Awareness Week that will be held between 16-22 September 2019. To register for the 2019 AF Awareness Week, visit www.hearts4heart.org.au/register, email info@hearts4heart.org.au or phone 1300 343 278 for more information....

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ASM 2018 Abstracts Online

ANZSCTS Annual Scientific Meeting 2018 Abstracts can now be viewed online. https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/heart-lung-and-circulation/vol/28/suppl/S3

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Heart Foundation Clinical Factsheets

The Heart Foundation has shared their new Clinical Factsheets. These are designed for clinicians as decision-making aids. The factsheets complement the recent Heart Foundation clinical guidelines on atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Atrial fibrillation screening...

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Claim your online access to Heart, Lung and Circulation

Activate your online access to Heart, Lung and Circulation now and benefit from the following: Interactive Table of ContentsFull text, mobile optimised access to current and all back issues As a member of ANZSCTS, you can access the journal content by going directly...

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Philip Spratt Farewell Symposium

The Spratt Symposium is an event to celebrate A/Prof. Spratt's career in medicine, spanning 50 years.  His contribution in this field is immensely inspirational. St Vincent's Hospital and the Garvan Institute are proud to present the Spratt Symposium. This symposium...

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