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Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia (CVSA)

Scientific Sessions 2018

Scientific Sessions: Nov. 10-12
Exhibits: Nov. 10-12
Cardiovascular Nursing Clinical Symposium: Nov. 10-11

Chicago, Illinois

Learn about Scientific Sessions 2018

Message from the Chair

Council members are American Heart Association (AHA) volunteers. The Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia (CVSA) includes surgeons, anesthesiologists and scientists interested in cardiac, vascular and thoracic interventions. The council is involved in a full range of American Heart Association activities, including basic science and clinical trials. Read Dr. Lawton's full message

Jennifer Lawton, MD, FAHA
Chair, Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia

Funding Opportunities

The method for applying for funding is Web-based, using our electronic system, Grants@Heart.

Circulation

The latest research in the fields of cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, electrophysiology, internal medicine, nursing and other fields in cardiovascular medicine are printed in the council's journal each month.

Networking for Professionals

Connect. Engage. Discuss. Welcome to Networking for Professionals

Collaborate with your Council in CVSA's Private Group on Networking for Professionals

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Featured Members

I have had the great opportunity to share my research work with a lot of Colleagues coming from all the world.

Carlo Fino
Member since 2012
Premium Professional Member

AHA provides tools and resources to help me educate my patients and families.

Minna Masor
Member since 2012
Premium Professional Member

As a graduate student who initially came from an unrelated field, my AHA membership has helped connect me to my peers and colleagues at different levels of their career.