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The World Congress of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery: a short factual history by Jane Somerville

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 January 2013

Jane Somerville
Jane Somerville*
Affiliation:
Professor of Cardiology [Retired], Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom; Steering Committee of The World Congress of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
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Correspondence to: Professor Jane Somerville, MD, FRCP, FACC, FESC, Flat 30, York House, 39 Upper Montagu Street, London W1H 1FR, United Kingdom; Telefax: 442077245840; E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

The World Congress of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery has survived with minimal assets and simple organisation. Each congress is special, taking on the humour, flavour, and culture of the organising country. It is hard work for a few organisers and money is hard to raise. The steering committee works closely, fairly, and successfully, and even though accused of being secretive and effete that does not matter. It is efficient and produces successful, happy world congresses, where all involved with the speciality are welcome. With so many “grown-ups” with congenital heart disease, it is no longer just a paediatric problem – maybe the name of this congress must change again. Regardless, the flag must fly on.

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Information
Cardiology in the Young , Volume 22 , Issue 6: A Lifelong Interdisciplinary Approach to Common Arterial Trunk, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Other Evolving Challenges in Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Disease , December 2012 , pp. 633 - 638
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2012

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