Dr. Pablo Nuñez (Argentina), from the Hospital Italiano of La Plata (Buenos Aires), was awarded the prize for “Best Case” at the Clinical Cases Contest for Young Interventional Cardiologists, sponsored by ABBOTT Vascular. Additionally, Dr. Jorge Chavarría (Costa Rica), from México Hospital: “Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social”, was the winner of the Medical Image Contest (sponsored by Siemens Healthineers). The prize for…
Dr. Juan Granada, New President and CEO of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation
The prestigious Colombian Interventional Cardiologist was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) 15 days ago. He is now also a member of the CRF board of Directors. SOLACI wishes Dr. Granada congratulations for this well deserved recognition and wishes him the best for the important challenge ahead. We are…
SOLACI Expresses Its Deepest Sympathy After the Devastation Left by Hurricane Irma and the Earthquake in Mexico
[September 8th, 2017] SOLACI wishes to extend its support and sympathy to the victims of the natural catastrophes that have affected the Caribbean and Central America in the past few days. We also extend out heartfelt condolences to families who have lost loved ones during Hurricane Irma and in the massive earthquake that hit Mexican…
Roberto Canessa at SOLACI-CACI 2017
The children cardiologist, known for being one of the 16 survivors of the Andes infamous tragedy, gave an open talk at SOLACI-CACI 2017. The activity, focused on how to deal with adversity in hostile contexts, presented an interesting (and therefore necessary) counterpoint to the scientific and educational tone of the Congress. In this regard,…
Date of CRT 2018 Already Confirmed
The annual event reuniting more than 2500 endovascular specialists and interventionists will be held on March 3 to 6, 2018, in Washington D.C. CRT is one of the most important meetings of interventional cardiology in the world. This event is held every year at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC. CRT offers attendees a…
Reciprocity agreement between ESVB and SOLACI
On behalf of all who make part of SOLACI, we are thrilled to announce a reciprocity and mutual collaboration agreement with the European Symposium of Vascular Biomaterials (ESVB). This association will allow us to create new relationships with important European professionals in the field and, in time, enhance and strengthen the presence of SOLACI worldwide. This year,…
CTO Summit Brazil II 2017
An international event addressed to experts in chronic total occlusions will be held the next 15 and 16 of September. The CTO Summit Brazil II 2017 will take place in San Pablo, and will give special emphasis to the current diverse techniques in the treatment of CTO and is practical aspects. The meeting, organized by the…