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 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.
Current News
Read about SCA’s important Updates and Events.
SF Match Exception Agreement Process
In order to provide more consistency and predictability to the ACTA fellowship application process, the ACTA programs participate in a common application and match process provided by SF Match for recruitment.
SCA Newsletter
The SCA newsletter serves as a valuable resource for its members, offering updates on the latest advancements, educational events, and leadership messages relevant to cardiovascular anesthesiology.
SCA Mobile App
Everything You Need. Anywhere You Go.
Now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for FREE!
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!
Donate
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 1976–2026
