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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�[email protected] 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 [email protected]
General Query: [email protected] +918260060082
Registra�on Query: registra�[email protected] +918699910999