Welcome to the website of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA). The SCA is an international organization of over 6,000 cardiac, thoracic, and vascular anesthesiologists that promotes excellence in clinical care, education, and research in the subspecialty. Anesthesiologists and other health care professionals are encouraged to explore our site and learn about our educational and scientific meetings and on-line content. Our on-line newsletters and digital video library are excellent sources for enhancing your knowledge of cardiac, vascular, and thoracic anesthesiology.


Employment opportunities in Cardiovascular Anesthesiology

Search for job opportunities

List a position - Members
List a position - Non-Members


Fellowships

Information on ACGME fellowship accreditation application process


Grants

SCA Research Starter and Mid-Career Grants


Mission

The SCA, an international organization of physicians, promotes excellence in patient care through education and research in perioperative care for patients undergoing cardiothoracic and vascular procedures.


Join the SCA


SCA Officers, Board of Directors and Committee Chairs and Contact Information



Join ASE today and save $100

Directory
Contact information for Society members
(Access restricted to Society members)

New SCA Member Benefit

View your payment history

Print your CME Certificates

2006 & 2005 Searchable Abstract


Renew Membership (login required)

Try our NEW and IMPROVED online dues payment option. Recent updates make this a more user-friendly way of renewing your member dues - and you will receive a receipt of payment instantly!


FOCUS

Learn about The Focus Initiative, Protecting Patients, Safeguarding Lives


GUIDELINES

New Perioperative Blood Transfusion and Blood Conservation in Cardiac Surgery: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Clinical Practice Guideline.
Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S27-S86.
(© 2007 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons)

2007 ACC/AHA Guidelines on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Care for Noncardiac Surgery

2006 ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease


CME

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Mission Statement

On-line education (not for CME)

Verification of Participation Forms

  • SCA Members click here and submit forms online and print CME certificates
  • Non-Members click here to download PDF forms

TEE

NEW! Echo Rounds Database.
For practitioners, those in-training, preparing for the NBE's TEE exam and for prospective echo rounds authors...

The SCA has posted recommendations for a standardized report for adult perioperative echocardiography. These recommendations are the result of a of a task force of members of both the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Echocardiography. Please click on the links below to read the document describing the Standardized TEE Report and to view the Report itself. Both documents are in MS Word format and may be printed.


NBE Extends Practice Experience Pathway to Certification in Perioperative TEE


SCA Publications Order Form [PDF]


SCA Tape Store

Buy recordings of lectures from SCA TEE Review Courses


FAQ

FAQ's about cardiac, thoracic, and vascular anesthesia and surgery


Site Search

Search for information on the website

Free Medline Search


Links


Attention SCA Members: Join ASE today and save $100

Echo Rounds Database

CME Program Survey



Poll



Current Newsletter:
February 2008

Newsletter Archive



11th Annual Comprehensive Review & TEE Update
February 11-16, 2008
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
San Diego, CA

13th Annual Update on Cardiopulmoary Bypass
March 9-15, 2008
Fairmont Chateau
Whistler, BC, Canada
ABSTRACT DEADLINE: February 15, 2008

Whistler Blackcomb named number one ski resort in North America by Conde Nast (2007)

As of 1/5/2008 the snow base at Whistler was 93 inches

30th Annual Meeting & Workshops
June 18-22, 2008
Vancouver Convention Center
Vancouver, BC, Canada

11th International Congress of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Anesthesia
September 14-17, 2008
Charité Hospital (adjacent to the German Heart Center)
Berlin, Germany
www.iccva.com


Other Events


Exhibitor Information
Mailing List Rental Forms



2007 Anesthesia & Analgesia Abstract Supplement accepted abstracts for the 29th Annual Meeting & Workshops [PDF files]

PDF Abstracts


2006 Anesthesia & Analgesia Abstract Supplement accepted abstracts for the 28th Annual Meeting & Workshops [PDF files]

PDF Abstracts



Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
2209 Dickens Rd
Richmond, VA 23230-2005
Phone: (804) 282-0084
Fax: (804) 282-0090
Email: sca@societyhq.com
 
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Welcome to the website of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA). The SCA is an international organization of over 6,000 cardiac, thoracic, and vascular anesthesiologists that promotes excellence in clinical care, education, and research in the subspecialty. Anesthesiologists and other health care professionals are encouraged to explore our site and learn about our educational and scientific meetings and on-line content. Our on-line newsletters and digital video library are excellent sources for enhancing your knowledge of cardiac, vascular, and thoracic anesthesiology.


Employment opportunities in Cardiovascular Anesthesiology

Search for job opportunities

List a position - Members
List a position - Non-Members


Fellowships

Information on ACGME fellowship accreditation application process

Fellowship programs

Program Directors Forum


Grants

SCA Research Starter and Mid-Career Grants


Mission

The SCA, an international organization of physicians, promotes excellence in patient care through education and research in perioperative care for patients undergoing cardiothoracic and vascular procedures.


Join the SCA


SCA Officers, Board of Directors and Committee Chairs and Contact Information



Join ASE today and save $100

Directory
Contact information for Society members
(Access restricted to Society members)

New SCA Member Benefit

View your payment history

Print your CME Certificates

2006 & 2005 Searchable Abstract


Renew Membership (login required)

Try our NEW and IMPROVED online dues payment option. Recent updates make this a more user-friendly way of renewing your member dues - and you will receive a receipt of payment instantly!


FOCUS

Learn about The Focus Initiative, Protecting Patients, Safeguarding Lives


GUIDELINES

New Perioperative Blood Transfusion and Blood Conservation in Cardiac Surgery: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Clinical Practice Guideline.
Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S27-S86.
(© 2007 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons)

2007 ACC/AHA Guidelines on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Care for Noncardiac Surgery

2006 ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease


CME

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Mission Statement

On-line education (not for CME)

Verification of Participation Forms

  • SCA Members click here and submit forms online and print CME certificates
  • Non-Members click here to download PDF forms

TEE

NEW! Echo Rounds Database.
For practitioners, those in-training, preparing for the NBE's TEE exam and for prospective echo rounds authors...

The SCA has posted recommendations for a standardized report for adult perioperative echocardiography. These recommendations are the result of a of a task force of members of both the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Echocardiography. Please click on the links below to read the document describing the Standardized TEE Report and to view the Report itself. Both documents are in MS Word format and may be printed.


NBE Extends Practice Experience Pathway to Certification in Perioperative TEE


SCA Publications Order Form [PDF]


SCA Tape Store

Buy recordings of lectures from SCA TEE Review Courses


FAQ

FAQ's about cardiac, thoracic, and vascular anesthesia and surgery


Site Search

Search for information on the website

Free Medline Search


Links


Attention SCA Members: Join ASE today and save $100

Echo Rounds Database

CME Program Survey




Current Newsletter:
December 2007

Newsletter Archive



11th Annual Comprehensive Review & TEE Update
February 11-16, 2008
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
San Diego, CA

13th Annual Update on Cardiopulmoary Bypass
March 9-15, 2008
Fairmont Chateau
Whistler, BC, Canada
ABSTRACT DEADLINE: February 15, 2008

Whistler Blackcomb named number one ski resort in North America by Conde Nast (2007)

As of 1/5/2008 the snow base at Whistler was 93 inches

30th Annual Meeting & Workshops
June 18-22, 2008
Vancouver Convention Center
Vancouver, BC, Canada

Online Abstract Submission Site
Closes: January 28, 2008 (4:00 PM EST)

11th International Congress of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Anesthesia
September 14-17, 2008
Charité Hospital (adjacent to the German Heart Center)
Berlin, Germany
www.iccva.com
Additional information will be posted when it becomes available.


Other Events


Exhibitor Information
Mailing List Rental Forms



2007 Anesthesia & Analgesia Abstract Supplement accepted abstracts for the 29th Annual Meeting & Workshops [PDF files]

PDF Abstracts


2006 Anesthesia & Analgesia Abstract Supplement accepted abstracts for the 28th Annual Meeting & Workshops [PDF files]

PDF Abstracts



Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
2209 Dickens Rd
Richmond, VA 23230-2005
Phone: (804) 282-0084
Fax: (804) 282-0090
Email: sca@societyhq.com