Birmingham Cardiothoracic Review Course

Course Format

Didactic Lectures:

Didactic lectures given by specialists in their field.

Guest Lectures:

International guest lecturers in cardiac and thoracic surgery.

Interactive Seminars:

Small group interactive seminars covering a range of practical topics.

Panel Discussions and Debates:

Themed panel discussions and debates on contentious issues in cardiothoracic practice.

Topical Surgical Scenarios:

Management decisions and surgical strategies for complex scenarios in the realms of cardiothoracic surgery.

Wet Lab Demonstrations:

Demonstration of reconstructive procedures covered within the course.

BRC Manual:

The course manual outlines the presentations and contains relevant references for further reading

Topics will include:

Thursday 22nd September

Thoracic Oncology
The ABC of Thoracic Practice
Wet Lab Demonstrations

Friday 23rd September

Sub-Specialist Thoracic Practice
Coronary Artery Revascularisation
Aortic Valve Disease

Saturday 24th September

Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
Surgical Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Ischaemic Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Sunday 25th September

Decision Making in Valve Surgery
Acute Ischaemic Heart Disease Scenarios
Cardiothoracic Trauma
Interesting Thoracic Case Studies

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