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Welcome to the website of the Society of Cardiovascular
Anesthesiologists (SCA). The SCA is an international organization of
over 6,000 cardiac, thoracic, and vascular anesthesiologists that
promotes excellence in clinical care, education, and research in the
subspecialty. Anesthesiologists and other health care professionals
are encouraged to explore our site and learn about our educational and
scientific meetings and on-line content. Our on-line newsletters and
digital video library are excellent sources for enhancing your
knowledge of cardiac, vascular, and thoracic anesthesiology. |
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 Employment opportunities in Cardiovascular Anesthesiology List a position - Members Grants 2010 SCA Foundation Research Grants
Mission The SCA, an international organization of physicians, promotes excellence in patient care through education and research in perioperative care for patients undergoing cardiothoracic and vascular procedures. SCA Bylaws [Updated April 2009] SCA Officers, Board of Directors, Past Presidents, Committee Chairs and Contact Information  Directory
2006 & 2005 Searchable Abstract Renew Membership (login required) Try our NEW and IMPROVED online dues payment option. Recent updates make this a more user-friendly way of renewing your member dues - and you will receive a receipt of payment instantly!
Fellowship Programs
Program Directors Ongoing Surveys and Results (under construction) Information for Program Directors (under construction) |
 GUIDELINES ACC/AHA 2008 Guideline Update on Valvular Heart Disease: Focused Update on Infective Endocarditis 2007 ASE/SCA Guidelines for Performing a Comprehensive Epicardial Echocardiography Examination Perioperative Blood Transfusion and Blood Conservation in Cardiac
Surgery: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and The Society of
Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Clinical Practice Guideline. 2007 ACC/AHA Guidelines on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Care for Noncardiac Surgery 2006 ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease CME Continuing Medical Education (CME) Mission Statement On-line education (not for CME) E-Manual: Anesthesia for Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Verification of Participation Forms
TEE NEW! Echo Rounds Database. The SCA has posted recommendations for a standardized report for adult perioperative echocardiography. These recommendations are the result of a of a task force of members of both the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Echocardiography. Please click on the links below to read the document describing the Standardized TEE Report and to view the Report itself. Both documents are in MS Word format and may be printed.
NBE Extends Practice Experience Pathway to Certification in Perioperative TEE SCA Publications Order Form [PDF] Buy recordings of lectures from SCA TEE Review Courses FAQ's about cardiac, thoracic, and vascular anesthesia and surgery Search for information on the website |
 The 2010 Annual Meeting will be held in New Orleans during the Jazz and Heritage Festival, so hotel rooms will fill quickly. Make your reservations for the meeting early! |
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 ASA/SCA TEE Workshop SCA/ASA iTEE: The Basic TEE Exam for Non-cardiac Surgery 13th Annual Comprehensive Review & Update of Perioperative Echo 15th Annual Update on Cardiopulmonary Bypass 32nd Annual Meeting & Workshops |
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2009 Anesthesia & Analgesia Abstract Supplement accepted abstracts for the 31st Annual Meeting & Workshops Journal Masthead Pages & Author Index 2008 Anesthesia & Analgesia Abstract Supplement accepted abstracts for the 30th Annual Meeting & Workshops [PDF files] 2007 Anesthesia & Analgesia Abstract Supplement accepted abstracts for the 29th Annual Meeting & Workshops [PDF files] |
Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
2209 Dickens Rd
Richmond, VA 23230-2005
Phone: (804) 282-0084
Fax: (804) 282-0090
Email: sca@societyhq.com