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Cardiology in the young · Dec 2012
Historical ArticleThe World Congress of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery: a short factual history by Jane Somerville.
- Jane Somerville.
- Steering Committee of The World Congress of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. somerville.jane@btinternet.com
- Cardiol Young. 2012 Dec 1;22(6):633-8.
AbstractThe 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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