Overview

This conference focuses on bringing together experts in the pediatric mechanical circulatory support research to discuss innovations, foster collaboration, and share support strategies, so that as a community we can enhance the care of this challenging group of patients.

This year, The International Conference on Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems & Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusion will be embedded in the 8th World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery - WCPCCS 2023, in Washington DC from 27 August-1 September 2023. 

This year, we are urging all past participants of the past 16 events to submit abstracts via the WCPCCS 2023.

The abstract deadline for consideration of oral presentations is May 15, 2023. The final abstract submission deadline is June 30, 2023 (those received between May 15 and June 30 will be posters).

We strongly encourage the past participants to submit their abstracts for consideration in oral presentations for the following abstract categories:

• Heart Failure/Transplantation/Ventricular Assist,
• Cardiac Surgery/Cardiopulmonary Bypass,
• Neonatal and Cardiac Intensive Care/ECMO,
• Basic and Translational Science and Global Cardiac Health.

The top 9 accepted abstracts in each category will be presented as oral presentations (8-minute presentation, 5-minute discussion). At the conclusion of each track’s oral abstract session, the audience will vote for the “Best Abstract” in that track. Each of these 17 winners will then re-present their abstract on Thursday, August 31, in the “World’s Best Abstract competition" (8-minute presentation, no discussion) for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards.

The remainder will be presented as posters on display throughout the meeting.

We look forward to seeing all of you at the WCPCCS 2023 event in Washington, DC.