Abstract Sessions at the 36th EACTS Annual Meeting

Krithika Ramaprabhu, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, US

Krithika Ramaprabhu, a cardiothoracic surgery specialist at the Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, US, discusses her experience of presenting her abstract ‘Cannulation strategies for acute type a aortic dissection – role of central cannulation’ at last year’s Annual Meeting in Barcelona.

The EACTS Annual Meeting is one of the most prestigious international meetings for the cardiothoracic community and is at the forefront of science and innovations in cardiothoracic surgery. It provides a great platform to showcase new research and I was inspired to submit an abstract to highlight our research findings on cannulation strategies.

It was a huge honour to be selected to present at the EACTS Annual Meeting. The opportunities that arose from presenting

there are myriad; enabling me to make new professional contacts and build relationships. In my opinion, this is just as important as attending and participating in the scientific sessions. I heard that my work was viewed positively and stimulated some interesting discussions.

The process of submitting my abstract was simple and uncomplicated. The powerpoint format provided by EACTS makes it easy to highlight the major findings and the user interface was simple and effortless. The team at EACTS was also available to help, especially when trying to figure out the right travel documents.

Presenting at the EACTS Annual Meeting is a huge stepping stone in my career as a cardiac surgeon, and I am grateful for the wonderful opportunity.

I would encourage anyone to submit their abstract for presentation at the EACTS Annual Meeting. It has been one of the most exciting learning experiences for me and I hope to be a part of every EACTS meeting in the future.

I’m looking forward to Milan in October.