Dear Colleagues and Friends,

I would like to invite you to the 2^nd VERTIGYŐR congress, which will take place on 4-5^th November 2019 in Győr, Hungary. It is a great pleasure to announce it as an international congress for the first time.

More information about conference here

The participants of this event can update their knowledge with new informations on the physiological function of the vestibular system. Furthermore, they can also hear about long forgotten works of important vestibular researchers.We place a special emphasis on the emergency care of dizziness. Bedside otoneurological examination methods with and without equipment and the medical, surgical and the physiotherapy of dizziness will all be important features of our congress.

This event will be held in the historical city centre of Győr, (located between Bratislava, Budapest and Vienna) where in the labyrinth of the small streets not only cultural but culinary experiences will await the attendees.

Last but not least, I would like to invite you with the words of our guest of honour, professor David Zee: „Let’s make nystagmus great again!”

See you in Hungary!

Dr. László T. Tamás
Chairman of the congress

Dear Colleagues,

It is a great pleasure to invite you all to the EACTA Echo Course 2019 in Gdańsk.

The theme of the course for 2019 is: "Back to the bedside, benefiting the patient"

The EACTA ECHO course will be held from June 22nd to June 25th, 2019 at the premises of the University Medical Centre of the Medical University of Gdańsk (MUG) in Poland.

The aim of this annual Echo Course is to educate Anaesthesiologists, Surgeons, Cardiologists, Cardiac Surgeons and Intensivists in the use of Echo in the Perioperative setting and in Intensive care. The role of Echo as a valuable and effective tool for safer and better outcomes will be explored in all aspects.
The Scientific Programme comprises a wide spectrum of topics, from basic skills to advanced and extensive knowledge. It is divided into four courses: The Basic Course will give a concise insight to transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography. The Advanced Course will focus on the use of the essence of echo examination for clinical decision-making. The Certification Course will prepare the candidates for the accreditation exam, which will be organised at the end of EACTA ECHO 2019 Course. The Hands-on Course will include tips and tricks in the most advanced echo imaging. The workshops will address the most challenging clinical problems and provide live clinical operating room cases.

Preliminary programme of the courses is available at:

http://www.eacta.org/echocourses/eacta-echo-course-2019/programme/

Registration to the course is now open at

http://www.eacta.org/echocourses/eacta-echo-course-2019/registration/

The Organizers believe that the scientific programme, modern venue, and interesting hosting city will make EACTA ECHO 2019 uniquely attractive and successful in achieving its educational goals.

Looking forward to welcoming you in Gdańsk in June 2019!

Romuald Lango

Chair of the Local Organising Committee