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Mission Statement
Council members are American Heart Association volunteers. The Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia includes surgeons, anesthesiologists and scientists interested in cardiac, vascular and thoracic interventions.  The council is involved in a full range of American Heart Association activities, including basic science and clinical trials.

Specific goals of the council are to improve application of established surgical procedures and anesthetic techniques, increase awareness of new issues in the field of cardiovascular surgery and anesthesia, and disseminate new knowledge to increase the number of patients who may benefit from safer and more effective surgical treatment.

All cardiovascular surgeons, thoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists and other professional colleagues are encouraged to become council members.

CVSA Council Involvement Form
Complete and submit the form to express your interest in the committee of your choice.  We will contact you if an opportunity arises that fits your area of expertise.

Join or Renew Your AHA/ASA Professional Membership
The AHA/ASA Professional Membership program is tailored to the specific career and involvement levels preferred by cardiovascular and cerebrovascular clinicians, scientists and healthcare providers.  Join today! (Promo code W9J142ZZ)

AHA/ASA Membership Directory
Use the Membership Directory to update your member profile information, locate fellow members or search for a member by specialty or expertise.  If you haven’t checked your member profile recently, now is a good time to visit the directory and make sure your information is updated.  more

Feedback
Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia Council members often ask how they can become more involved.  One of the easiest ways is to become familiar with and contribute to the council's Web page.  We welcome your suggestions and feedback.