Dear Friend and Colleague,

It is an honor and a pleasure for me to welcome you to the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS) and the 7th AATS / ASCVTS Postgraduate Course which will be held on April 3 - 6, 2014. ”

With 65 scientific sessions and 150 invited speakers from all over the world, this program will provide you with the most advance knowledge and the cutting edge in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. With your help and highly valuable contribution, I am sure that the general quality of the discussions will increase tremendously.

I have no doubt that this meeting will be valuable opportunity to be a part of scientifically enriched environment as well as perfect harmony with all historical beauties of magnificent Istanbul and Turkish hospitality and guaranteed to leave you with unforgettable memories.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee I look forward to have the pleasure and excitement of welcoming you to Istanbul …

With warm regards,

“ It is an honor and a pleasure for me to invite you to the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS) and the 7th AATS / ASCVTS Postgraduate Course which will be held on April 3 - 6, 2014. ”


Prof. Sertaç Çiçek
Congress President, ASCVTS 2014