“…Our specialty in general, and cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesiology in particular, are young and versatile fields that have embraced challenges as fuel for its progress. 1 The development of research and improved practice patterns will continue to nurture our growth into the future. 2,3 With that premise in mind, Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia ( SCVA ), for the first time, includes abstracts of a scientific meeting as a reflection of developing ideas and evolving approaches to patient care.…”