NEWS and UPDATES
At the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) 47th Annual Meeting and Workshops, held in Montreal, Canada, from April 26–29, 2025, several important abstracts were presented, reflecting advancements in perioperative cardiovascular care and education. The following abstracts were showcased:
- Sex-Based Differences in Diastolic Heart Failure Readmissions and Mortality Trends: Insights from the National Readmissions Database
- Distinct microRNA Signatures in Patients Developing Acute Atrial Fibrillation after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: New Insights
- PGC1α is Dysregulated in Females Undergoing CABG with CPB and May Be Improved via Nicotinamide Administration in a Mouse Model
- Bridging Gaps in Perioperative Care in India: A Distance Education Curriculum for Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training
IARS 2025 Meeting
At the 2025 IARS/SOCCA Annual Meeting, Drs. Shiri Savir, Sara Neves, and Robina Matyal showcased how virtual and augmented reality are reshaping procedural training in anesthesiology.
Dr. Savir moderated a session on VR’s role in invasive procedural education, emphasizing its safety, scalability, and realism. Dr. Matyal advocated for simulation-based curricula that integrate motion metrics to assess skills and reduce trainer burden. Dr. Neves shared promising early results from BIDMC’s VR-based residency training, with interns reporting high realism and improved confidence. The BIDMC team also addressed advancements in POCUS training and the need to shift from certification to true proficiency.
SEA 2025 Meeting
“One size does not fit all – tailoring simulation in medical education” In-Situ Simulation Workshop at SEA At the recent Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA) meeting, an in-situ simulation workshop was led by Drs. Nadav Levy, Dario Winterton, Federico Puerta, Matt Gao, and Huma Syed Hussain. The workshop demonstrated how impactful, high-quality simulation training can be conducted using available materials. Participants explored strategies to adapt simulation-based education to their own environments making training more accessible and scalable.
Dr. Hussain also presented an innovative lab idea titled Recognition, Evaluation, Resuscitation (RER). This concept is designed for implementation in Pakistan and Liberia and focuses on building core clinical competencies in rapid patient assessment, resuscitation, and team management. Through interactive case-based scenarios and structured review content, RER aims to equip healthcare workers with the tools to conduct efficient primary surveys and apply early interventions to stabilize critically ill patients.
Two posters were also presented: “Enhancing Anesthesiology Resident Competence Through High-Frequency In-Situ Simulation: Impact on Clinical Knowledge, Confidence, and Crisis Management Skills” and “Rescue Ultrasound Curriculum for Anesthesiology Residents”.
Alumni Achievement
Congratulations to Dr. Mario Montealegre Gallegos on his appointment to Assistant Program Director of the Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship Program at Yale!
CME-Accredited Courses
We are pleased to announce that two CME-accredited courses, a lecture and a podcast, were conducted this month by Drs. Dario Winterton, Aidan Sharkey, and Sarah Neves as part of the Education Scholarly Program. These courses, designed to advance knowledge in anesthesia, are now available for CME credits through the anesthesia education portal.
Exciting News!
Our journal will be shared with esteemed faculty at Boston’s top medical institutions, including MGH and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This marks a significant step in expanding our reach and fostering collaboration with leading professionals in cardiac anesthesia and beyond.