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Patient Safety, Complex Case Management, Consultant Collaboration & Teamwork

Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain & Ireland (SCTS) Following the recent Unit Representatives (BORS) meeting in September 2025 several important issues were raised, to which the SCTS leadership team, lay representative and... Read more

27 Nov 2025

Obituary - Sir Terence English

Sir Terence English KBE DL FRSCE FRCS FRCP Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon & Pioneer of Transplantation (1932–2025)        The Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain & Ireland is saddened by the news of the death of Sir Terence... Read more

26 Nov 2025

Professor Keyvan Moghissi

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Professor Moghissi.

PROFESSOR KEYVAN MOGHISSI 22/06/1927 – 13/11/2025 It is with sadness we announce the passing of Professor Moghissi. Keyvan Moghissi was born in Persia before his family moved to Switzerland. Having married an English nurse, he moved to... Read more

13 Nov 2025

From the President’s Desk

Back in the Autumn: Remembrance, Reflection, and Transformation

From the President’s Desk This weekend is Remembrance Sunday, a moment to pause and honour those who served and sacrificed so that we might live and work in peace and freedom. As a profession with an international workforce, we are deeply aware... Read more

10 Nov 2025

Hearts of Ghana Mission in Accra

Hearts of Ghana Mission in Accra This is a message from Prof Enoch Akowuah, President Elect of the SCTS on the subject of missions from the Hearts of Ghana mission in Accra taken in October 2025. Read more

6 Oct 2025