Causes and Consequences of Myocardial Infarction: New Concepts

This year the BSCR embarked on an ambitious alternative to the usual spring meeting. This involved joining forces with the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) to hold an inaugural joint meeting in Manchester. While the concept of a joint meeting had always appeared an attractive proposal, a number of logistical differences in the way the two Societies traditionally ran their meetings (preferred dates, local organisation, registration fees, student accommodation) had previously deterred the respective Committees. Once these tricky problems had been resolved the result was a refreshing change in routine without signs of compromise which left the participant with the satisfying sense that the joint venture had been a resounding success of mutual benefit to both Societies.