Welcome address The aim of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiologists (EACTA) is to be a forum in Europe for international scientific discussions and exchange of ideas in the field of cardiothoracic anaesthesia and related topics and to promote education and development in this field. The Association encourages a high standard of scientific presentation; awards scholarships; assists in funding scientific investigation; enables educational visits to centres in other countries; and publishes selected abstracts of papers presented at EACTA meetings in Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. EACTA also promotes international exchange with non-European countries, by organising or participating in international meetings on cardiovascular and thoracic anaesthesia. The Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia The Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia (JCVA) is now the official journal of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists (EACTA), and from January 2008 all EACTA members will receive free subscription. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia is primarily aimed at anaesthesiologists who deal with patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic or vascular surgical procedures. JCVA features a multidisciplinary approach, with peer-reviewed contributions from cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgeons, cardiologists, and other related specialists. Emphasis is placed on rapid publication of clinically relevant material. The journal is international in scope and encourages innovative submissions from all continents. New members as well as members renewing during the year will receive the first available issue of the journal. The normal JCVA delivery time are February, April, June, August, October and December. The updated list is send to the journal 2-3 weeks before the release, so please expect 2-3 month for delivery of first issue. Please make sure that you mailing details are kept updated as back issues of the journal is not available. » Access instructions

Deadline for submitting abstracts for EACTA 2012 extended until 22nd January 2012

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18th National Congress of the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesia and Intensive Care Society
12-15th April 2012
Bodrum Turkey
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EACTA NEWS LETTER
October 2011

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EACTA on Linkedin
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EACTA ICU on Facebook
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15th Annual Comprehensive Review & Update on Perioperative Echo
February 6 - 11, 2012
San Diego, CA
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17th Annual Update on Cardiopulmonary Bypass
March 11 - 16, 2012
Aspen/Snowmass Village, CO
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Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium
April 27 - 28, 2012
Boston, MA
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34th Annual Meeting & Workshops
April 28 - May 2, 2012
Boston, MA
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Cardiothoracic Symposium
Iguazu Falls, Argentina
March 19th-21st 2012
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Abstracts from EACTA 2011
Abstracts from EACTA 2011 are published online by the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. Please go to:
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2012 Combined Meeting of the 13th International Congress of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia and the New Zealand Anaesthesia Annual Scientific Meeting, to be held 14 - 17 November 2012, Auckland, New Zealand.
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EACTA Perioperative Echocardiography DVDs now available
Buy your copy as an EACTA member for €50.
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JCVA



The Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia (JCVA) is now the official journal of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists (EACTA)......
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ACTA Autumn Meeting
Holywell Park
Loughborough, Leicestershire
16th - 18th November 2011
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