The opening session on the second day of the 17th ASEAN Congress of Cardiology was marked by a beautiful dance with ribbons and drums which set the tone for a very positive learning and sharing experience for everyone. Over 1500 cardiologists from Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar were in attendance. The main focus of attention relates to the increasing incidence and prevalence of coronary artery disease in these countries.
Representatives from the American College of Cardiology were in attendance and assisted with educational activities by reviewing the latest science in this area.
The brand new National Convention Center provided has the latest scientific meeting technology. This includes the ability to show live cases of coronary interventions being performed at other facility to the conference participants. My associated Dr. Khoi Le participated in a particularly challenging case as he has detailed in his blog.
I had the opportunity to share information with other physicians and lectured on the very latest science in the management of lipid disorders.
We had a most enjoyable faculty dinner where faculty, delegates and their families were treated to Vietnamese music and a wonderful meal.
