Cardiac Thoracic Vascular and Perfusion (CTVP) SIG

Heart, lung and vascular anaesthesia and extra corporeal life support is a dynamic and challenging field. It presents complex patient problems that require fully integrated team care. The need for scientific understanding to support our practice continues to grow and innovative procedural solutions are part of our daily work.

The CTVP SIG promotes excellence in education, research, and leadership in the field through the collaborative efforts of our members. We welcome all as members, who share a dedication to advancing our discipline.

Executive committee

Position/role

Name

Region

Chair

Dr Martin Kim

Vic

Deputy Chair/Thoracics/International professional societies   

Dr Joanne Irons NSW

Health economics and professional services

Dr Bronwyn Scarr

Vic

Newsletter/Transplantation

Dr Jaime O'Loughlin

NZ

Echocardiography/Fellowships/Pre-operative care

Dr Emma Lei

NSW

Transplantation

Dr Catherine Ashes

NSW

Member

Dr Michael Fanshawe

Qld

Research and Journal

Dr Martin Dempsey

ACT

Member

Dr Kate Drummond

SA

Cardiology and pre-operative care

Dr Ann Ngui

WA

Member

Dr Sara Allen

NZ

Co-opted member, ASMP President

Dr David D'Silva NSW

Honorary member

Prof Stan Shernan USA

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For further information, please contact us or visit the ACE website.

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Upcoming ACE events

From multi-day special interest group conferences to evening lectures at the local pub, there's an ACE event for everyone.
19 November 2025 - 22 November 2025 | ICC Sydney

Join us in Sydney for the 2025 Tri-Society Cardiac & Thoracic Symposium (3SCTS) in collaboration...

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14 June 2025 | Sydney

Join us at the 2025 NSW ACE Winter Meeting on 14 June at the Hilton Sydney

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21 June 2025 | Darwin

Join us in the Darwin for the NT ACE Conference

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13 June 2025 - 15 June 2025 | Cable Beach Resort, Broome

2025 WA ACE Country Conference held at the Cable Beach Resort in Broome.

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8 February 2025 - 30 November 2025 | Osborne Park

2025 WA ACE Lecture Series will be held once per month in the ANZCA WA Office.

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13 March 2025 | Brisbane

Case-based discussion series.

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22 May 2025 | Brisbane

Gastric ultrasound and GLP discussion.

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What's new in CTVP

Explore the latest CTVP news

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Last updated 10:19 20.08.2024