RUI M S ALMEIDA

Past President, Education Director of BSCVS, President elected of LACES, Dean & Full Professor of University Center Assis Gurgacz Foundation. Opinions are mine

[RUI M S ALMEIDA @RMSSAA]

Extremely honored to have become President of the World Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons @WSCTS_WSCTS. Extremely proud of my family.

[EACTS @EACTS]

📣 Abstract submission and scholarship applications are open for the 2026 EACTS/STS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference in Santiago, Chile, from 3-5 December.

📄 Submit your abstract by 14 August using the official slide template format.

Selected abstracts will be invited to submit a manuscript for publication in the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EJCTS).

✈️ Travel scholarships are available for cardiothoracic surgeons, physicians, and residents from under-resourced institutions who treat underserved patients and demonstrate financial need. Scholarships cover conference registration, three nights’ accommodation, and a contribution towards air travel costs.

🗓️ Scholarship applications close 30 June.

👉 Submit your abstract 🔗 https://t.co/Yb0f2XXONa

👉 Apply for a scholarship 🔗 https://t.co/JRLKa992kJ

[RUI M S ALMEIDA @RMSSAA]

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[The Doctor’s Lounge Podcast @DRsLoungePod]

Cardiac surgeons are trying to compete with cardiologists on convenience.

They're going to lose.

A smaller incision doesn't make it minimally invasive.
It makes it minimal access.

And a mini-AVR?

It actually hurts more than a standard sternotomy because you open the sternum AND break into the rib cage.

"If you think you can compete convenience-wise with a cardiologist who does stents when you do a CABG and your incision is small, you're not fooling anyone."

The game surgeons should be playing isn't incision size.
It's durability. Longevity. Freedom from re-intervention.

That's the competition cardiologists can't win.

But surgeons keep fighting on the wrong turf.

[Victor Dayan @VictorDayan1]

Great professional and academic debate of PCI vs CABG in stable patients between @Drroxmehran and @FaisalBakaeen at @AATSHQ

[NM Cardiovascular @NMCardioVasc]

Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is proud to have strong representation at the American Association of Thoracic Surgery 106th Annual Meeting here in Chicago, Illinois. Hear from S. Chris Malaisrie, MD (@ChrisMalaisrie), on how he’ll be participating and more. Stay tuned for #AATS2026 updates.

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

A minimally invasive alternative to open heart surgery is gaining popularity—but some find ​their new valves don’t work as well or last as long as they hoped. 🔗 https://t.co/0lFyWeqbH3

[Ash Paul @pash22]

How to learn about AI as a clinician
https://t.co/upFJ1HcnTz via @Samir_Grover

[RUI M S ALMEIDA @RMSSAA]

Great moments with dear friends and great surgeons at the @ASCVTS2026. Representation of @AATSHQ, @EACTS, @LATAM_LACES and @STS_CTsurgery

[Faisal Bakaeen MD @FaisalBakaeen]

Congratulations to all the @AATSHQ Foundation Travel Awardees, part of the Global Academic Exchange Program. Bright future lies ahead for our specialty.

[RUI M S ALMEIDA @RMSSAA]

First lecture at the post graduate course of the @AATSHQ / @ascvts at

[RUI M S ALMEIDA @RMSSAA]

And tomorrow we star our participation at the @AATSHQ / @ascvts postgraduate course at the @ASCVTS2026. It’s an honor to be invited by @faisalbakeen to be part of a select group and to once again see great friends.

[EACTS @EACTS]

📌 Mark your calendar for the 7th EACTS/STS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference, taking place in Santiago, Chile, from 3-5 December 2026.

We look forward to you joining us for three days of high-quality education, where leading experts from around the world will share insights on advancing cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery, highlighting innovation, evidence-based practice and clinical expertise.

The programme will feature keynote sessions, scientific abstracts, technical videos, panel discussions and hands-on workshops, creating space for meaningful exchange and professional growth across the multidisciplinary community.

🔔 Stay tuned for further updates and registration details.
Learn more and plan your attendance 🔗 https://t.co/EF07louQBT

[RUI M S ALMEIDA @RMSSAA]

Save the date for the most important congress of the LATAM cardiac surgery. It will be in Santiago, Chile - December 3rd to 5th. @EACTS @STS_CTsurgery @LATAM_LACES
Salve a data-Congresso de Cirurgia Cardíaca da LATAM. De 3 a 5 de dezembro em Santiago do Chile

[EACTS @EACTS]

🎥 Presenting your abstract clearly, without losing your message in crowded slides, is just one of the tips from Eduard Quintana, Councillor at Large. In this video, he shares insightful advice, including how presenting your work can boost your career.

This is your chance to take the stage at one of the most important international meetings of the cardiothoracic community, the EACTS Annual Meeting.

Showcase your research, practise public speaking and meet new people who share your interests. Building these connections can help you grow your network and advance your professional journey.

🗓️ Abstract submission for the 40th EACTS Annual Meeting is now open. Put these tips into action and submit your abstract today 🔗 https://t.co/yp6VL1DA0E

[RUI M S ALMEIDA @RMSSAA]

@DSathanantham @IACTSCON2026 @iactsoutreach I am the one for the invitation and specially for all the hospitality🇮🇳🇧🇷

[RUI M S ALMEIDA @RMSSAA]

The @IACTSCON2026 came to an end and it was a fantastic meeting. I really enjoyed meeting old friends and making new ones and specially being elected an Honorary Membership Fellow of the @iactsoutreach. It was a true honor and privilege.

[RUI M S ALMEIDA @RMSSAA]

On the other hand I am stuck here for another few days due to the closure of air space in some countries and for that reason my flight was canceled. With me there are more people on the same situation and others that are much worse. My thoughts go to them.