Our Mission
Knowledge. Care. Investigation.
Transforming perioperative cardiovascular and thoracic care through education, research and global collaboration.
The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) is committed to upholding the highest standards of inclusivity and diversity in pursuing our mission of being an unbiased and credible source of information, expertise, and leadership. Our collective reverence for mutual respect, shared experience, and mentoring drives what we do, both professionally and personally, each and every day.
Education
Utilize Skills of Experienced Professionals.
2025 Gala Photo Gallery
2025 Gala Photo GalleryPre-EventDinner SpeechesAfter Dinner Party
SCA Annual Meeting & Workshops
Message from the Scientific Program Chair Dear Colleagues, Please join us at the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists 48th Annual Meeting and Workshops in vibrant Nashville, TN, April 23-26, 2026! l. Don’t miss a first-class educational program and...
SCA Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium & Workshops
Dear Colleagues, Please plan to join us at the 14th Annual Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium and Workshops in Nashville, TN on April 23, 2026! We are excited to see you there for a robust exchange of ideas, techniques, and advances in the field of Thoracic Anesthesia....
Current News
Read about SCA’s important Updates and Events.
Boston Structural Heart
Boston Structural Heart is a unique and state of the art course in structural heart disease (SHD) imaging, and is being presented as a virtual live course with extended period of access to attendees. This course is specifically designed for cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and physicians commonly involved in SHD imaging, as well as cardiac anesthesia fellows wishing to become experts in 3D imaging and broaden their skillset in imaging for SHD interventions.
Read MoreExplore New Concepts and Best Practices in Critical Care
On behalf of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, we invite you to join us at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel on September 8-10 for the 19th Annual Perioperative and Critical Care Conference.
Read MoreSCA Affirms Importance of Patient-Physician Relationship
The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) is an international organization of healthcare professionals whose mission is excellence and leadership in providing cardiovascular and thoracic patient care through education and research. SCA is not an advocacy organization. However, we support safe, equitable, and unobstructed access to all healthcare. SCA strongly objects to any interference in either the medical decision-making process or the physician-patient relationship.
Read MoreSCA Mobile App
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SCA has released an official app that gives you easy access to everything SCA, including: SCA Guidelines, Educational Content, Timely Webinars, Social Media Channels, and more!
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The role of cardiovascular anesthesiologists is crucial in treating complex heart conditions, especially as surgeries become more advanced and the population ages. The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) leads globally in this field, advancing treatment through research, care, and knowledge. Your support helps fund critical research and education for better patient care in cardiovascular disease.
The SCA Endowment continues to support SCA members in the achievement of these goals.
Our History
Origins to Milestones:
The Evolution of 1976–2025
