Perfecting the surgical journey.
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Cardiovascular disease causes the most deaths worldwide.
377Thousand
Estimated number of heart surgeries performed in North America in 2014.
80Percent
Percentage of cardiac surgical morbidity that occurs outside of the operating room.
24Hours
Reduction of time in hospital after an ERAS® Cardiac program was initiated.
It takes a large team of healthcare professionals to care for someone having heart surgery. Through a combination of knowledge, hard work, and cooperation, patients can have the best recovery possible.
The Society for Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERAS® Cardiac) mission is to optimize perioperative care of cardiac surgical patients through collaborative discovery, analysis, expert consensus, and dissemination of best practices.
Upcoming events
SCA Annual Meeting
Montreal, Canada
-SCA Annual Meeting
Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting
From the SCA website:
"Please join us at the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists 47th Annual Meeting and Workshops in beautiful Montreal, Canada, April 26-29, 2025. Don’t miss a top-notch educational program and opportunities to congregate with friends and colleagues while surrounded by a unique mix of European and North American culture.
Enjoy small group sessions, workshops, and presentations and panel discussions on all the hot topics and developments in our field. The program will address the latest research, as well as clinical controversies in our practice, with experts from the world of cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, perfusion, critical care medicine, regional anesthesiology, law, and finance enriching our panel discussions. The workshops are hands-on opportunities to learn cutting edge technology from masters in the field in smaller, more interactive settings. Problem-based learning discussion sessions offer opportunities to learn by working through clinically challenging cases in a focused, small group setting led by experts.
Research focused sessions will have experts presenting and discussing latest trials and cutting-edge work, the work of our SCA members will be presented in the “Best of Meeting” sessions and in abstract presentations. A brand-new Cardiovascular Outcomes Research in Perioperative Medicine (COR-PM) Research track will be included in the Annual Meeting and offer high level content for the serious researchers among us. Echocardiography CME hours will be offered in general sessions and workshops, and the true echo-geeks among us won’t want to miss the discussion at the SuperEcho session."
AATS Annual Meeting
Seattle, USA
-AATS Annual Meeting
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting
From the AATS website:
"We look forward to welcoming you to Seattle for the 105th AATS Annual Meeting, led by our 105th President, Dr. David R. Jones, and his program committee. The AATS Annual Meeting is the premier event for cardiothoracic surgeons, gathering leading experts from around the world. Our scientific program brings cutting-edge research, esteemed faculty, advancements in surgical techniques, and emerging trends in cardiothoracic surgery providing you with ample opportunities to gain insights into innovative approaches to patient care. From the coffee breaks to the receptions, there are many ways to share experiences, have meaningful conversations and create future collaborations."
ASCVTS Annual Meeting
Singapore, Singapore
-ASCVTS Annual Meeting
From the ASCVTS Website:
"The event is organised by the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery in collaboration with the Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS), National University Heart Centre Singapore.
ASCVTS 2025 will focus on the themes Progress, Innovation and Fellowship, bringing together leading cardiothoracic surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals from across Asia and the world.
ASCVTS 2025 will offer a comprehensive program featuring:
- Cutting-edge presentations on the latest advancements in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
- Interactive workshops and symposia led by renowned experts
- Opportunities to network with colleagues and peers from around the globe
- A vibrant exhibition showcasing the latest medical technologies and devices
Don’t miss this opportunity to:
- Advance your knowledge and skills in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
- Connect with colleagues and peers from around the world
- Participate in shaping the future of the field
Join us at ASCVTS 2025 for an unforgettable educational and networking experience!"
AACN NTI
New Orleans, USA
-AACN NTI
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition,
From the AACN website:
"With more than 37.75 continuing education (CE) contact hours, the outstanding and diverse learning opportunities and inspirational gatherings promise to reignite your passion for nursing. At NTI in New Orleans, you can step away from work, immerse yourself in learning, and network with leaders in critical and progressive care and colleagues from across the country.
Professional Growth
Whether you want to deepen your clinical and professional expertise or explore new areas, NTI offers the resources and insights you need to elevate your practice.
Inspiration
SuperSessions and other opportunities to celebrate offer the renewal you need to enhance your love for nursing and be inspired to share it with others.
Connection
Meaningful networking is a cornerstone of every in-person NTI experience. Throughout the sessions, celebrations and the Expo, you’ll have opportunities to connect with other nurses, forge new friendships and exchange ideas.
The NTI experience includes more than 200 sessions and 37.75 CE contact hours on-site covering the clinical and professional development topics most important to your practice."
In the news
The latest ERAS Cardiac Society's Newsletter is now available.
The latest ERAS Cardiac Society's Newsletter is now available.
The ERAS Cardiac Newsletter provides insight into current topics on enhanced recovery, new developments and research, Society news, as well as information on recent publications and upcoming meetings.
Highlights of the January 2025 Newsletter:
- REDUCED EF GOAL-DIRECTED MEDICAL THERAPY FOR SURGEONS
- POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM--A VEXING PROBLEM IN THE POSTOP PERIOD
- REAL-WORLD APPLICATION OF EVIDENCE-BASED MULTIMODAL ANALGESIA
- MULTIDISCIPLINARY ROUNDING: IMPROVING PATIENT OUTCOMES
- RECENT ERAS® CARDIAC PUBLICATIONS
Editor: Rawn Salenger MD
ISHLT/ERAS Cardiac Webinar Now Available
ISHLT/ERAS Cardiac Webinar Now Available
On September 30th, 2024 the International Society of Heart & Lung Transplant (ISHLT) and ERAS Cardiac collaborated on a webinar: "Enhanced Recovery after Cardiac Surgery in Advanced Heart & Lung Failure Surgery."
Enhanced Recovery after Cardiac Surgery (ERAS) is gaining increasing importance in general cardiac surgery. There is little experience for patients with advanced heart and lung failure. This webinar covers different aspects of ERAS in the setting of advanced heart and lung failure surgery.
Moderator
Alexander Bernhardt, MD
Presentations
The General Concept of Enhanced Recovery after Cardiac Surgery (ERAS)
Presented by Evaldas Girdauskas, MD
The ERAS Society and Future Directions of ERAS
Presented by Alexander Gregory, MD
ERAS in Left Ventricular Assist Device Surgery
Presented by Igor Gosev, MD
Impella 5.5 Implantation under Local Anaesthesia
Presented by Evgenij Potapov, MD
ERAS in Heart Transplant Surgery
Presented by Constanze Volgmann, MD
ERAS in Lung Transplant Surgery
Presented by Julien Fessler, MD
Panel Discussion
Nicolas Brozzi, MD
Hannah Copeland, MD
Kevin Lobdell
Dave Nagpal, MD, FRCSC
Hermann Reichenspurner MD, PhD
Koichi Toda, MD, PhD
Katherine Wood
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NEW Cardiac ERAS Turnkey Order Sets now available!
NEW Cardiac ERAS Turnkey Order Sets now available!
To assist clinicians in bringing existing guidelines and best practice recommendations to the bedside, ERAS Cardiac has created a series of "Turnkey Order Sets". These order sets have been created following review of the existing evidence, and provide a guide for implementation of these ERAS elements.
To assist with implementation of cardiac enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), we have created a sample turn key order set (TKO). The order set has been translated by subject matter experts using accumulated evidence, peer-reviewed literature, and current enhanced recovery practices.
TKO's for Prevention of Post-operative Atrial Fibrillation and Patient Blood Management have recently been published.
ERAS Cardiac is currently working on new TKO's that will be available soon, including multimodal analgesia, infection prevention, and pre-operative medication instructions.
All TKO's, including additional content, can be found on the Virtual Training Center which is accessible to our Society Members.
NEW ERAS Cardiac, ERAS Society, and STS Expert Consensus Statement
NEW ERAS Cardiac, ERAS Society, and STS Expert Consensus Statement
STS Annual Meeting, January 28, 2024.
San Antonio, USA
In 2019, the ERAS Cardiac Society published their original guidance, which reviewed the literature and provided recommendations regarding care elements for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. In the interim, new clinical data as well as recognition of additional potential perioperative strategies have necessitated an update. The ERAS Cardiac Society, in collaboration with the affiliated ERAS International Society, has assembled a committee of experts to develop a consensus statement to optimize care for the adult cardiac surgical patient.
Our recommendations
Our ERAS Cardiac Society members care about helping patients achieve the best recovery possible, and to help their healthcare team achieve this goal. To do this we have reviewed hundreds of publications to come up with a set of recommendations that we think can help improve the care and recovery of patients having heart surgery. We work hard everyday with experts around the world to find new ways to optimize the care people receive when they have their surgery.
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