Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I extend a very warm invitation to you to join us at the 6th Meeting of the Asian Society of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia (ASCA) to be held in Bali, Indonesia from 20 – 22 July 2005 at the Grand Hyatt Bali.

Aiming at enhancing the clinical and educational aspects of cardiothoracic anesthesiology, this pre-eminent medical event provides an excellent opportunity for medical professionals from every corner of the globe to meet, network and become more familiar with international trends in the medical practices surrounding cardiothoracic anesthesia, in a friendly and relaxing environment of Bali.

The meeting will highlight important issues to create a forum for open discussion, devise new ways of looking at the future, and set specific goals that can be achieved, discuss and present opportunities, experience and technology application in the field.

The best of the world-known Balinese hospitality and its unique culture will be showcased in various exciting social programs, before, during and after the event. The tropical island has an extensive range of world-class high-tech meeting facilities, show stopping hotels, exquisite food, unforgettable scenery, a genuinely friendly and charming people practicing an authentic age-old culture and almost unlimited recreational and cultural options.

So, Selamat Datang!, welcome to Bali! I look forward to seeing you there and trust you will enjoy the Meeting and the Indonesian way of life.

Erwin Siregar, MD
Chairman, 6th Meeting of ASCA

for further & detail information please visit the official website of the event: www.asca2005.org