Most ISACHD members live in North-America. They usually attend the large American ACC and AHA congresses. That's fine. It is worthwhile, however, also to consider attending one of the other large congresses around the world, in Europe, Asia or Latin America. This year the European congress will be held in Stockholm, Sweden, from August 28th to September 1st. There is an interesting program on ACHD (GUCH in Europe). If you CLICK HERE you may find the scientific sessions dedicated to ACHD. Monday afternoon we have a joint ISACHD/ESC session on aortic aneurysms. Helmut Baumgartner, Berto Bouma and Johan Holm will present cases of asymptomatic patients with bicuspid aortic valve, Marfan syndrome and atherosclerotic aortic aneurysm. By means of an automatic response system the audience will participate actively in discussions on when and how to operate on the ascending aorta.

The GUCH Working Group has organised a social event at Sunday evening the 29th of August. All ISACHD members are cordially invited. From 6.00–9.00 pm there will be drinks and a small buffet or snacks at the "Courtyard by Marriott Stockholm hotel", Rålambshovsleden 50, Stockholm.

I look forward to meeting many of you in Stockholm!