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The Mechanical Support and Thoracic Transplantation Summit 2026 submissions are now open. All abstracts must be submitted by June 29, 2026, at 11:59PM ET.

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Abstract Submission Categories

  • Lung Transplant
  • Heart Transplant
  • ECMO/Mechanical Support

Manuscript Submission to the JTCVS

We encourage all abstract presenters to submit a manuscript based on their presentation to the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (JTCVS) preferably before October 3, 2026. Please refer to the Journal Information for Authors at www.editorialmanager.com/jtcvs for submission guidelines and requirements. When submitting their paper, presenters must select the article type “Mechanical Support 2026 Manuscript” and follow submission directions for Original Manuscripts.

Accepted oral and poster submissions will be given an accelerated review by the JTCVS Editorial Board. Please refer to the Journal Information for Authors at www.jtcvs.org or www.editorialmanager.com/jtcvs for submission guidelines and requirements. Presenters should be sure to use the Mechanical Support 2026 Manuscript article type and follow submission directions for Original Manuscripts.