ISHLT Academy: MCS Science is Coming to Prague

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Published 23 January 2024
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Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)Plan to attend the ISHLT Academy Master Class in Mechanical Circulatory Support taking place in Prague on Tuesday, 9 April, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CET. 

This course is intended to generate discussion among experienced users of MCS technologies in order to tackle the most complex nuances of managing these complicated patients. Participants will be exposed to new data on topical and practical issues, unusual case studies, comprehensive panel discussion, debate, and ethical considerations.

To view a full list of faculty members and explore the preliminary program, and to see the other Academies available, visit the ISHLT website.

Academy Chair


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Filio Billia, MD, PhD
University Health Network
Toronto, ON Canada





Academy Co-Chairs


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Emma Birks, FRCP, MD, PhD
University of Kentucky
Louisville, KY USA





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Daniel Zimpfer, MD
Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria




Registration is separate from the conference—you don’t have to attend ISHLT2024 to take advantage of the ISHLT Academy, but an Academy course is a great complement to your Annual Meeting experience. 

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