Main Topics

The scientific programme of the All-Russian Congress of Cardiovascular Surgeons covers all major areas of contemporary cardiovascular surgery and related disciplines. The following main topics are addressed in plenary and sectional sessions:

Surgery of congenital heart defects in children and adults
Surgery of acquired heart valve diseases
Coronary artery surgery and myocardial revascularisation
Surgery of the aorta and great vessels
Surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias
Heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support (VAD, ECMO)
Endovascular and hybrid interventions
Vascular surgery and peripheral arterial disease
Anaesthesiology, intensive care, and extracorporeal circulation in cardiac surgery
Perfusion and myocardial protection
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
Paediatric cardiac surgery and congenital heart disease
Rehabilitation of cardiovascular surgery patients
New technologies and innovations in cardiovascular surgery
Organisation of cardiovascular surgical care in the Russian Federation

The final list of topics and the detailed scientific programme are published on the Congress website prior to each annual event. Authors are invited to submit abstracts in any of the topics listed above.