Innate Skills

Integrating InnovationsWith

GRANDCLUB

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INDEX

1. Invita�on .................................................................... 3

2. Organizing Commi�ee ............................................... 4

3. Invited Interna�onal Facul�es ................................... 6

4. Dates & Venue .......................................................... 7

5. Preliminary Program .................................................. 8

6. Registra�on ................................................................ 9

7. Call For Abstract ....................................................... 10

8. Sponsors & Exhibitors .............................................. 11

9. Accommoda�on Op�ons ......................................... 12

10. About Ahmedabad & Gujarat ................................ 13

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On behalf of the Gujarat Cardiothoracic Surgeons Club, I take great pride in welcoming all

esteemed cardiac surgeons of India to the 66th Annual conference of Indian Associa�on of

Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons; IACTS2020 for the very first �me to the vibrant city

Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

With the theme of “Integra�ng Innova�ons with Innate Skills”, this mee�ng is scheduled

from 6th to 9th February, 2020 at the FORUM, one of the most sparkling conven�ons Centre

in the city.

In another significant achievement, The American Associa�on for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)

has agreed to join hands and “AATS postgraduate course” is a new addi�on in our academic

feast. Also, Associa�on of Australia and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and thoracic

surgeons (ANZSCTS) and European Associa�on of Cardio - Thoracic Surgeons (EACTS) have

also consented to par�cipate in this mee�ng.

Gree�ngs!

I welcome you to our city and wish you a successful conference.

Sincerely Yours,

This Annual meet is going to accomplish an Interna�onal exchange of the latest concepts,

innova�ve techniques and develop ideas in the field of Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery,

offering a unique opportunity to the par�cipants of interac�ng with dis�nguished medical

professionals and researchers.

Dr. Dhaval Naik,

Organizing Secretary

INVITATION

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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Dr. D.G.YajnikDr. Tushar ShahDr. J.C.Panchal

Patrons

Dr. Anil JainDr. Abhijat Sheth

Advisory Commi�ee

Organizing Chairman

Dr. Sukumar Mehta

Organizing Co-chairman

Dr. Mahesh Vinchurkar

Organizing Secretary

Dr. Dhaval Naik

Organizing Co- Secretary

Dr. Trushar Gajjar

Treasurer

Dr. Bhupesh Shah

Dr. Atul Maslekar

Dr. Anil Jain

Dr. Shaunak Shah

Dr. Dhiren Shah

Dr. Apoorva Kanhere

Dr. Chirag Doshi

Dr. Amit Mishra

Dr. Rajesh Desai

Dr. Vishal Gupta

Dr. Ajay Pa�l

Dr. Bhavin Desai

Dr. Pranav Modi

Dr. Sanjeeth Peter

Dr. Parag Sheth

Scien�fic Commi�ee

Dr. Vinod AgrawalDr. Utpal Shah

Dr. Sudhir Adal�Dr. Pankaj Garg

Dr. Jignesh Kothari

CME Commi�ee

Dr. Dhiren ShahDr. Bhupesh Shah

Dr. Anil JainDr. Mehul Shah

Dr. Pankaj MaheshwariDr. Anil Zha

Finance Commi�ee

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Dr. Rajan Modi

Dr. Alpesh Patel

Dr. Nirav Panchal

Dr. Kalpesh Malik

Dr. Amit Chandan

Transport /Accommoda�on Commi�ee

Dr. Ni�n Jain

Dr. Vipul Waghela

Dr. Manish Tiwari

Hospitality/Food Commi�ee

Dr. Varsha ShahDr. Paresh Shah

Dr. Vivek WadhwaDr. Sandeep Agarwal

Dr. Devang Naik

Audio / Visual / Media Commi�ee

Exhibiton Commi�ee

Dr. Priyank Bha�

Dr. Apurva Vaidya

Dr. Snehal Dixit

Dr. Sarveshwer Prasad

Dr. Kumarsheel Trivedi

Dr. Gaurav GoelDr. Suresh Bhagia

Dr. Abhishek ParmarDr. Jayesh AkbariDr. Kishore Gupta

Entertainment Commi�ee

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

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INVITED INTERNATIONAL FACULTIES

INTERNATIONAL FACULTY

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Dr. AnugYe Oo

Dr. Ali Zamir Khan

Dr. Bob B. Kiaii

Dr. Catherine Sudarshan

Dr. David S Winlaw

Dr. Gavin Michael Wright

Dr. Gilles Dreyfus

Dr. Heinz G Jakob

Dr. Hersh S. Maniar

Dr. Jayme Benne�s

Dr. John D. Puskas

Dr. Jose Pomar

Dr. Lucia Torraca

Dr. Malcolm Underwood

Dr. Manan Desai

Dr. Manoj Kuduvalli

Dr. Marc R. Moon

Dr. Mar�n Misfild

Dr. Mohamad Ali Bashir

UK

UK

Canada

UK

Australia

Australia

Paris

Germany

USA

Australia

USA

Spain

Italy

China

USA

UK

USA

Germany

UK

Dr. Nicholas Bonaros

Dr. Paul Gerard Bannon

Dr. Paul T. Sergeant

Dr. Phan Nguyen van

Dr. Piroze Davierwala

Dr. Pragnesh Vidhydhar Joshi

Dr. Pranava Sinha

Dr. Prasad Krishnan

Dr. Rakesh Uppal

Dr. Ranjit John

Dr. Richard Jonas

Dr. Russell John Brereton

Dr. Shyam Krishna Kolvekar

Dr. Steven F. Bolling

Dr. Sunjay Kaushal

Dr. Vipin Zamvar

Dr. Vivek Rao

Dr. Walter Klepetko

Dr. Zohair Y. Al-Halees

Austria

Australia

Belgium

Vietnam

Germany

Australia

USA

USA

UK

USA

USA

Australia

UK

USA

USA

UK

Canada

Vienna

Saudi Arabia

DATES & VENUEDATES & VENUE

The Forum flourishes over 2,00,000 sq.�. with an accommoda�ng capacity up to 5,000 guests. It offers the corporate, an exclusive des�na�on for world class Conferencing and Mee�ng Rooms ,and a world class Auditorium with top notch acous�cs and thus taking the business experience to a whole new level.

IMPERIA STAND : Imperia Stand is an outstanding performance Podium Gala enough to raise the celes�al awe in every a�endee for the entertaining acts to be performed on the fully-equipped and func�onal stage and get the show to rock the stage and its audiences.

THE CONFLUENCE : The Confluence provides flexible Conference & Board Rooms setup to accommodate from 10 to 700 guests for Training, Seminars and Conferences along with state of “The Art of Audio Visual Equipments”.

IMPERIA : Imperia Lounge provides a fulfilling experience of exquisitely designed pre-func�on area for guest and a�endees can offer them a place for relishing Engagement.

This mee�ng is scheduled from 6th to 9th February, 2020 at the FORUM, one of the most sparkling conven�ons Centre in the city.

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THE FORUM

THE CAPITOL (Exhibi�on Village) : The Capitol is the CROWN of all precious op�ons we offer at The Forum, with an aesthe�cally done Gold themed Lounge and the Dreamscape crea�ng an enchan�ng never before experience. 40000 sq. Conven�on Hall accommoda�ng up to 3000 guests.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Adult Cardiac SurgeryVidence based decision making

The tricuspid valve dilemma: between

confirma�ons and denials

Challenges of Mitral valve

Ischemic MR- Where we stand?

Atrial fibrilla�on surgery: Room for improvement

A prac�cal approach to aor�c valve repair

Aor�c Valve Issues- How to Manage?

CABG challenges

Controversies & catastrophes in adult cardiac surgery

Current trends in management of Aor�c Dissec�on

How to deal with ascending aorta & arch issues?

Recent advances in ThoracoabdominalAnurysm

MICS- Basics

MICS-Tips & Tricks

Nightmares in end stage heart failure

ECMO, VADs, Heart transplant symposia

Thoracic SurgeryThoracic surgery: back to basics

Key note lectures- advances in

thoracic surgery

Debates in thoracic surgery

Off beat topics in thoracic surgery

Surgical secrets: how i do it?

Lung cancer symposium

Lung transplant symposium

Hands on Workshop / Wetlabs Coronary anastomosis

VADs implanta�on

Sennings procedure

Perfusion Challenges

VATS Procedures

TAVI

How I manage Coronary Artery Issues ?

Challenges of Pediatric valve

Issues of Right Ventricle & Dealing with it

Future of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery- Hope

at Horizon

Managing Le� Ventricle

Aor�c arch procedures

Current affair & Debate

Role of Imaging Technology

Interes�ng Videos

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REGISTRATION

Summary Of Registra�on Fees

• All amounts are payable in INDIAN Rupee and GST is included• Full registra�on inclusions: Access to all scien�fic sessions, Lunches, Morning / A�ernoon refreshments in accordance with the program.

Surgeon Registra�onRegistra�on Category Till 25th Jan 2020 Onspot

IACTS member ₹12,000 ₹15,000Non IACTS Members ₹15,000 ₹17,000Accompany person ₹5,000 ₹7,000Foreign delegates 400$ 700$

Post Graduate/ Trainee Registra�on

Registra�on Category Till 25th Jan 2020 Onspot

IACTS member ₹6,000 ₹8,000

Foreign delegates 300$ 350$

Non IACTS Members ₹7000 ₹10,000Accompany Person ₹8,000 ₹9,000

• NEFT/ RTGS: Registra�on details need to be filled using the online registra�on login available on the website www.iacts2020.com a�er making NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / DD payment the delegate has to upload the details online in the registra�on login or send an email to registra�on@iacts2020.com and provide the Transac�on Details of the payment.• Emeritus Member above the age of 65, and all past presidents are exempted from paying the registra�on fees.• However , filling the registra�on form is compulsory• The registra�on rates are inclusive of GST 18%.

Note:

Bank Details

Account Name : IACTS 2020Account No : 045701003987IFSC Code : ICIC0000457Branch Code : 0457

Cancella�on Policy

Account Name : IACTS 2020Account No : 045701003987IFSC Code : ICIC0000457Branch Code : 0457

No. of days before the event Refund

More than 60 days 80%

Less than 60 days but more than 30 days 50%

*Less than 30 days No refund

*Payment will be made a�er the conference.*Refund will be a�er deduc�ng GST from paid registra�on.

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CALL FOR ABSTRACT

Abstract Submission is Now Open

Abstract submission wil l be en�rely by electronicmeans through the online submission form. This is accessed from the IACTS2020 website:www.iacts2020.com and then clicking on Abstract and then abstract submission.

Submission of Abstracts for Research Papersand Posters

Online Abstract /Manuscript Submission Open: 1st July, 2019.Final Abstract/ Manuscript Submission Deadline: 30th November, 2019.Acceptance No�fica�on: 31st December, 2019.

Paper Types

The Scien�fic Commi�ee of IACTS2020 invites all interested individuals to submit their scien�fic work in front of leading experts in the field of Cardio-Thoracic surgery in the form of Oral, Poster and Video presenta�on or in the Award Session under the following categories:

A. ORAL PRESENTATIONB. PAPER PRESENTATIONC. VIDEO PRESENTATIOND. AWARD PAPER PRESENTATION

Abstract Submission Guidelines

The Scien�fic Commi�ee of IACTS2020 invites all interested individuals to submit their scien�fic work in front of leading experts in the field of Cardio-Thoracic surgery in the form of Oral, Poster and Video presenta�on or in the Award Session under the following categories:

Language: All abstracts must be wri�en exclusively in English (including the �tle, abstract text, author’s names, affilia�ons).

Correspondence:

Please provide the following: • Write Presen�ng Author’s name 1st.• Presen�ng author’s contact details; phone number and email address.• Name(s) of presen�ng author and co-authors: first name(s), family name (e.g. Jason Wong).

Structure:

• Authors’ names must be in upper and lower case (Jason John Wong).• Abstract text for original ar�cle should include: 1. Aim/Objec�ve(s) 2. Material and method 3. Result(s) 4. Conclusion• Word limit: 250 words.• Do not include references in the abstract.

Use only standard abbrevia�ons. Special or unusual abbrevia�ons are not recommended. If otherwise necessary, the la�er should be placed in parenthesis a�er the first appearance of the full word, except for unit symbols. Numeral rather than words may be used to indicate numbers.

For further informa�on, please visit h�ps://www.iacts2020.com/abstract-guidelines/

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SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Novotel Crowne Plaza Holiday Inn By Express

Double Tree By Hilton Ramada Courtyard Marrio�

Renaissance

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For further informa�on, please visit h�ps://www.iacts2020.com/accommoda�on/

Fairfield By Marrio� Hotel Binori

ABOUT AHMEDABAD

Ahmedabad, in western India, is the largest city in the state of Gujarat. The Sabarma� River runs through its center. On the western bank is the Gandhi Ashram at Sabarma�, which displays the spiritual leader’s living quarters and ar�facts.

Sabarmati Riverfront

It is a waterfront being developed along the banks of Sabarma� river in Ahmedabad. There is also a River Front Flower Park which has been envisioned as a permanent flower garden spread in Approximately 45000 Sq mt where there are more than 330 na�ve and exo�c flower species.

Dandi Kutir

Dandi Ku�r is India’s Largest & only Museum built on the life and teachings of One Man, Mahatma Gandhi. It represents Gandhi’s powerful idea of people across lines of class, gender, age and community asser�ng their common right to salt itself: a symbol to inspire a pluralis�c society to march towards independence, Purna Swaraj.

Gandhi Ashram (also known as Sabarma� Ashram, Harijan Ashram, or Satyagraha Ashram) is located in the Sabarma� suburb of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, adjoining the Ashram Road, on the banks of the River Sabarma�, 4.0 miles from the town hall.

Gandhi Ashram

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Statue of Unity

The Statue of Unity is a colossal statue of Indian poli�cian and independence ac�vist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.It is located in the state of Gujarat, India. It is the world's tallest statue with a height of 182 metres. It is located on a river island facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada in Kevadiya Colony.

Gir

Gir Na�onal Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Sasan Gir, is a forest and wildlife sanctuary near Talala Gir in Gujarat, India. It was established in 1965. Gir Forest Na�onal Park is a wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, western India. It was established to protect Asia�c lions.

ABOUT GUJARAT

Gujarat is a state on the western coast of India. Gujarat is bordered by Rajasthan to the northeast, Daman and Diu to the south, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Maharashtra to the southeast, Madhya Pradesh to the east, and the Arabian Sea and the Pakistani province of Sindh to the west. Its capital city is Gandhinagar, while its largest city is Ahmedabad.

The Rann of Kutch is a large area of salt marshes located mostly in Gujarat, India and the southern �p of Sindh, Pakistan. It is divided into two main parts: Great Rann of Kutch and Li�le Rann of Kutch.

White Rann of Kutch

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CONFERENCE SECRETARIATDr. Dhaval NaikCIMS West Building,Nr. Sukan Mall, Opp. Science City Road,Sola Ahmedabad – 380060

CONFERENCE CHIEF COORDINATOR / ADMINISTRATORDr. Neha ChavanCIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad. +91 90998 11133 +91 76829 60411 nehachavan204@gmail.com

General Query: info@iacts2020.com +918260060082

Registra�on Query: registra�on@iacts2020.com +918699910999