Put Time on Your Side at EACTS 2025
Join us at the 39th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) — the premier global event for the cardiothoracic surgical community.
Step into the future of cardiac surgery and heart failure care. Visit our booth to explore cutting-edge technologies and take part in interactive, hands-on activities. Join our scientific sessions to discover groundbreaking science, all focused on advancing patient outcomes in heart failure and cardiac surgery.
Visit Abbott at Booth #89
Explore Advanced Heart Failure Solutions
At our booth, you'll gain firsthand access to the latest technologies and real-world data designed to elevate patient-centered care.
Hands-On Experiences
Get involved in interactive sessions that demonstrate how device therapy can transform quality of life and survival for patients with advanced heart failure.
Booth Schedule
Thursday, 9 October | 09:00-18:30
Friday, 10 October | 09:00-17:00
Saturday, 11 October | 09:00-12:00
Abbott Proudly Supports
EACTS Techno-College
Wednesday, 8 October | 09:30-18:30
Transcatheter Learning Lab (Learning Lab 1)
Thursday, 9 October | 16:15-18:15
Surgical Learning Lab (Learning Lab 1)
Friday, 10 October | 15:00-17:00
Don't Miss Our Satellite Symposia
Mastering Special LVAD Cases: Best Practices and New Approaches
Thursday, October 9 | 12:15 – 13:30 | Auditorium 12
Join leading experts as they share insights into complex LVAD cases, novel strategies, and practical solutions that can make a real difference in clinical practice.
Session Chairs:
Feras Khaliel
Jürgen Sindermann
Agenda and Speakers:
| 12:15–12:30 | A Balancing Act: Navigating Temporary RVAD and Long-Term LVAD Solutions Speaker: Ivan Knezevic, UMC Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| 12:30–12:45 | The Robotic Revolution: Robotic Surgery Meets LVAD Speaker: Feras Khaliel, KFSH Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 12:45–13:00 | A Paradigm Shift: Life Prolongation with LVAD Therapy Speaker: Jürgen Sindermann, UK Münster, Germany |
| 13:00–13:15 | Pediatric Precision Medicine: LVAD Implantations in Small Frames Speaker: Antonio Amodeo, Bambino Gesù Rome, Italy |
| 13:15–13:30 | Optimizing Patient Outcomes: Improving LVAD Patient Management Based on Clinical Evidence Speaker: Ivan Netuka, IKEM Prague, Czech Republic |
Strategies for the Lifetime Management of Patients with Complex Aortic and Mitral Valvular Heart Disease
Friday, October 10 | 12:15 – 13:30 | Room 180 + 181
Session Chair:
Joerg Kempfert
Speakers:
Jolanda Kluin
Farhad Bahktiary
Ravi De Silva
Héctor Rodriguez
Agenda and Speakers:
| 12:15–12:20 | Introduction Speaker: Joerg Kempfert |
| 12:20–12:35 | The Role of Mechanical Valves in the Era of Transcatheter Interventions: The Forgotten Option Speaker: Jolanda Kluin |
| 12:35–12:40 | Minimally Invasive Surgical Valve Replacement in Patients with Longer Lifetime Expectancies Speaker: Farhad Bakhtiary |
| 12:50–13:05 | How to MAXimize Surgical Valve Replacement in Patients with Small Anatomy? Speaker: Ravi De Silva |
| 13:05–13:20 | Management Strategies of Advanced Mitral Valve Disease with MAC Speaker: Héctor Rodriguez Cetina Biefer |
| 13:20–13:30 | Closing & wrap-up Speaker: Joerg Kempfert |
Step into Action at the Abbott Booth
Welcome to a one-of-a-kind interactive experience designed by and for cardiothoracic surgeons. Whether you're a seasoned expert or an emerging talent, we’ve crafted three engaging booth activities that will challenge your skills, sharpen your knowledge, and spark some friendly competition.
Surgery Showdown: Suture Competition
Think you’ve got the steadiest hands and fastest sutures in the room? Prove it.
Join the Surgery Showdown, a high-energy suturing competition where speed, skill, and precision are put to the test. Compete alongside peers and fellows for exclusive surgical giveaways, booth-wide bragging rights, and a front-row spot in the leaderboards.
Judged live by leading experts
Judged Competition Schedule
Thursday & Friday
- 11:00–11:30
- 15:00–15:30
Walk-ins welcome
Try the activity anytime during exposition hours (Thursday–Saturday), outside the judged competition times.
Engagement with Precision
Do you have the surgical focus to avoid the buzzer?
Step up to our 2-meter precision game station and test your dexterity with our larger-than-life take on the classic Operation game. Remove tricky "surgical" pieces with a steady hand—one false move, and the buzzer calls you out.
Activity Schedule
- 20-minute activation—ongoing all day
- No registration needed—walk in and play
Clinical Inside Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Want to get to the coffee faster? Test your knowledge with the HeartMate quiz and head straight to our in-booth barista.
This interactive quiz challenges you with questions based on the latest clinical studies and insights. Whether you're brushing up on recent outcomes or uncovering new takeaways, it's a fast, engaging way to learn — and earn your fast track to great coffee.
What to expect:
- Short, engaging questions
- Evidence-based content
- Surprising facts and insights
Ready to dive in?
Whether you're here to compete, learn, or just have fun, there's something for everyone. Swing by anytime, walk-ins welcome Thursday through Saturday.
Let's shape the future of heart failure care together.
We look forward to seeing you in Copenhagen.
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