Date

2015 April 11th-15th

Place

Washington Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC

Highlights

Three educational tracks featuring interactive
workshops and symposia
Daily moderated scientific poster and complex
case poster sessions
Small-group Problem-Based Learning Discussions
(PBLDs) with experts in the field

PBLDs

PBLDs allow participants to engage in small-group, topic-specific discourse with experts in the fields of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesiology. Each table is limited to 15 participants and two faculty members to allow for interaction, discussion, and exchange of ideas.

Workshops

Workshops offers daily opportunities for participants to put principles to practice with hands-on workshops. Each interactive workshop fosters group interaction and allows participants to practice their skills with technologically advanced equipment.

Program

Transfusion practice around the world, Adult congenital heart disease, Cardiac surgery and critical care, pulmonary hypertension, Global finance, Perioperative Echo, 3D-TEE, Role of translational and clinical research, Cardiac implantable electrical devices, MICS, Tricuspid valve disease, Fluid therapy, ECMO, Guidelines, etc…

Events

• Opening ceremony
• Friendly ship dinner
• GALA dinner
• Poster session
• Exhibit Hall Hour