The 10th edition of the Latin American Congress on Structural Heart Disease (CLACE, its acronym in Spanish), founded by Dr. Antonio Enrique Dager Gómez, will take place from April 25th to April 27th in Cali, Colombia. This event addresses several cardiovascular topics (hemodynamics, endovascular intervention for peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease and related advancements, endovascular…
ProEducar #110 on Congenital Heart Disease Has Been Released
The last issue of ProEducar, SOLACI’s newsletter for fellows in training, focuses on a relevant and complex topic of interest: Congenital Heart Disease. Find clinical cases, step by step techniques, interviews to experts and thorough analyzes carried out by prestigious Latin American experts, in this stimulating and detailed bulletin designed for the continuous training of…
These were the 5 most read scientific articles of January
1) The 10 Commandments of ESC’s New STEMI Guidelines The authors have given an entertaining account of the most relevant points and differences between the new STEMI guidelines and the prior ones, from 2014. Read more 2) Burnout Syndrome among Cardiologists For the first time, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) has carried out a survey on this phenomenon,…
The 9 most read scientific articles of 2017 in interventional cardiology
1) New High Blood Pressure Guidelines The wait is finally over: the high blood pressure guidelines that have been in the works for the past 3 years saw the light of day at the American Heart Association (AHA) 2017 Scientific Sessions. Read more 2) Nearly half of interventional cardiologists may have pre-cataract lesions This statement is based on eye…
2018 SOLACI Calendar of Events
From August 1st to 3rd | SOLACI-SOCIME 2018 Congress As usual, SOLACI will carry out the largest Interventional Cardiology event in Latin America. This congress, organized alongside the Mexican Interventional Cardiology Society (SOCIME), will feature world-renowned international guests, scientific sessions held jointly with the most important international associations, live cases, and the Pro-Educar pre-congress learning…
Book the Most Important Interventional Cardiology Meetings in 2018
March 10-12 | ACC 2018 – American College of Cardiology The first major annual meeting is the American College of Cardiology (ACC), to be held in Orlando on March 10 thru 12, in Orlando (Florida). Date: March 10, 11, 12. Venue: Orange County Convention Center. City: Orlando, Florida, US. More information May 22-25 | EuroPCR 2018 The…
Radioprotection: 6 essential articles to keep you updated
1) On Radiation Protection: Editorial comment by Dr. Ariel Durán I am pleased to witness the increased amount of scientific papers in high impact journals addressing topics related to radiation protection or the harmful effects of radiation on our patients and primary or secondary operators. Similarly, it is my pleasure to see that SOLACI has…
6 articles on Total Chronic Occlusions that you can not stop reading
1) Radiation Exposure in Chronic Total Occlusions Even in the hands of experienced operators, rechanneling and angioplasty of a chronic total occlusion (CTO) results in patients and the whole cath lab team receiving high doses of radiation, according to this registry presented at the American Heart Association 2017 Scientific Sessions. Read more 2) Should We Begin to Use IVUS in CTO?…
SOVECI Congress Is Back
After several years of abscense in the international agenda, the 15th Congress of the Venezuelan Society of Interventional Cardiology (SOVECI) took place on November 25th, 2017. This event was carried out at the auditorium of Caracas Military Hospital, “Dr. Carlos Arvelo.” SOLACI extends its heartfelt congratulations to SOVECI for the great effort placed on bringing…
The 2017 CACI Scientific and Specialty Sessions Begin with a Bang
From December 1st to December 3rd, 2017, the Argentine College of Interventional Cardioangiologists will carry out its Scientific and Specialty Sessions at the Sheraton Hotel located in the beautiful city of Salta. SOLACI congratulates the members of the Organizing Committee for this most excellent event and wishes them the best of success. Learn more (Spanish version) We…
SOLACI Symposium at the Chilean Society of Cardiology Congress
This week is the 54th Chilean Congress of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery. This event will take place from November 30th to December 3rd, 2017, in Santiago de Chile. The 2nd Latin American Symposium of Cardiovascular Disease in Women, the 2017 Course for Non-Specialist Physicians, and the Module on Ecocardiography for Anesthesiologists are among the highlights…