Write on the Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery (BJCVS) on the date of celebration of its thirties, leads us to the mysteries of Greek mythology and the Atlas task. Carrying on the shoulders the grief of Herculean task, so I see the path taken by our important periodical publication, which today I pay tribute. The importance of the Brazilian cardiovascular surgery, now internationally recognized, is due to the many colleagues who through their virtuosity, have become international

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... ents, but also the conquest of the recognition of our journal, which gives opportunity us a chance to demonstrate the scientific importance of Brazilian surgeons to the world and above all allows BJCVS 30 YEARS us to occupy the forefront in developing new technologies. This continuous work and often unnoticed by many, deserves this opportunity of jubilation, being exalted and celebrated as one of the most important achievements of Brazilian Medicine, as well as the struggle for scientific development of cardiovascular surgery in Brazil. I congratulate on behalf of Cardiovascular Surgery of Santa Catarina, Professor Domingos M. Braile, representing everyone who has been responsible for these deserved victories, demonstrating our deep admiration and eternal respect. Wishing the next thirty years will be built on the same brilliance and success, we offer our full support for such mission. B ra zi lia n Jour nal of C a rd io va scu lar Sur ge ry