The Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery invites experts in the field to provide Keynote Lecture PowerPoint Presentations focusing on contemporary topics within the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Each Lecture, together with its accompanying review paper, will allow the reader to place the findings of the scientific research into a practical, real world context, by integrating what a leading expert would recommend based on his/her rich clinical experience. The Keynote Lectures are solicited by the Editor-in-Chief. Unsolicited submissions to Keynote Lecture Series will not be considered.

You are welcome to provide commentary and discuss any of the published Keynote Lectures through the Your Comments section, which will be available for public viewing. If you wish to comment on an article in this section, click on the Your Comments tab to send your letter directly to the Editor-in-Chief. The authors of the original publication will be given the opportunity to respond to your comments. Please note that letters submitted to the Your Comments section are limited to 500 words. Join in the discussion today! All accepted letters will be published online within 48 hours and selected letters will be published in the print journal.