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Pioneering Care Cardiothoracic Anesthesia in Asia

The history of cardiovascular anesthesiology in Asia reflects a rich tapestry of innovation and collaboration across nations, aimed at advancing the field and improving patient outcomes. The Asian Society of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists, founded in 1995 in Singapore, marked a significant milestone in the region's medical history, establishing a platform for specialists to share knowledge and foster advancements in cardiovascular anesthesiology. This society, along with others like the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA), which has been instrumental since its inception in 1979, has contributed significantly to the field through education, research, and clinical excellence.

The Indonesian Association of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (IACA) is a pivotal organization in the realm of cardiovascular anesthesiology in Indonesia. which continues to play a crucial role in the education and practice of cardiovascular anesthesiology in Indonesia. Events like the symposium and workshop conducted by IACA, demonstrate the association's ongoing commitment to the advancement of the field. The IACA's efforts ensure that Indonesian cardiovascular anesthesiologists remain at the forefront of medical innovation and patient care, contributing to the global medical community's understanding of cardiovascular health and treatment.

Welcome
Message

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dr. Nian Chih HWANG

ASCA President

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dr. Philia Setiawan

IACA President

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dr. Fajar Perdhana

ASCA-IACA Congress Chairman

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 15th ASCA Congress 2025 in conjunction with the 9th Annual Scientific Meeting of Indonesia Association of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist, which will be hosted by the Indonesian Association of Cardiothoracic-vascular Anesthesiologist (IACA). Following our previous proposal and due to some considerations, we are pleased to inform you the updated venue of this important event which will take place at the Jimbaran Convention Center, Bali, Indonesia. From 1 - 4 July 2025, we will share insights, explore problem solving and gather to connect each other.

ASCA Congress 2025 is one of the most important events in our community, which covers a wide range of hot issues in our field. Topics will include perioperative medicine, multimodal pain management, post-operative critical care of cardiovascular-thoracic and non-cardiac surgeries in patients with cardiovascular problems.

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Program
Highlights

Pre Congress Workshop
  • WS 1: Practical of Ventilatory Support: Trick and Treat Difficulty in Ventilatory Support
  • WS 2: Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Critical Care (POCUS)
  • WS 3: Trans Esophageal Echocardiography in Cardiac Surgery
  • WS 4: One Lung Ventilation during Anesthesia and Surgery
  • WS 5: Pain and Regional Anesthesia Management in Thoracic Procedure
  • WS 6: Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • WS 7: Basic Course in Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
  • WS 8: Mastering in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • WS 9: Innovators in Bleeding Management
  • WS 10: Anesthesia Machine
Congress Scientific Session
  • Challenge and Future of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
  • The Role of Cardiac-Thoracic Anesthesia in Anesthesiologist Specialistic Education: Sharing Perspective, Growing Together
  • Management of Acute Aortic Dissections: Anesthesiologist and Surgeon Perspective
  • Organ Dysfunction Following Cardiac Surgery
  • Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy
  • ERAS in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
  • Management of Post-Cardiac Surgery Specific Complications
  • Norepinephrine: Friend or Foe?
  • Coagulation Management Strategies in Cardiac Surgery
  • Extracorporeal Support in Cardiac Surgery
  • Brain Monitoring in Cardiac Surgery
  • Precision in Cardio-Thoracic Anesthesia
  • Update in Thoracic Anesthesia
  • Heart Failure
  • Welcoming a New Era in Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Quality and Safety in Cardiac Anesthesia
  • What's New in Cardiopulmonary Bypass
  • Cardiac Anesthesia Management in Special Conditions
  • Anesthesia for Patients with Cardiac Disease Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery
  • Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
  • Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Infection in Cardiac Surgery
  • Postoperative Arrhythmias
  • Hot Topics in Congenital Heart Surgery
  • Building Quality Teamwork in Cardiac Surgery
ASCA Board Meeting
Sponsor & Exhibition

Visit
Bali

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Tanah Lot Temple - Beautiful Sunset

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Jatiluwih Rice Terrace - UNESCO world heritage

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Monkey Forest Ubud - The Sacred Sanctuary

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Uluwatu Temple - Kecak and Fire Dance

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Ulundanu Beratan Temple - The "Floating Temple"

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Tirta Empul