HONG KONG COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY JULY Shikisai-no-oka, Biei, Hokkaido (Photo taken by Dr. Jason KO)
Co-Editor Dr. Boron CHENG and Dr. Godwin LEUNG RESTRICTED TO MEMBERS ONLY From the Co-Editor 1 Local Scientific Activities Combating Sympathetic Overdrive 2 An under recognized Cardiovascular Risk Factor, 10 April Multi-specialty Medical Mega Conference (M3C 8.0) 22-23 April 3 Heart Failure Guidelines in Daily Practice, 7 May 4 26 th Annual Scientific Congress, 15-17 June 5 Hong Kong Core Cardiology Certificate Course, 8 July 8 International Scientific Conferences 20 th South China International Congress of Cardiology, 5-8 April 10 14 th Asian Interventional Cardiovascular Therapeutics (AICT) Congress, 14 7-9 September 7 th Asian Preventive Cardiology & Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference Cum 14 11 th Certificate Course in & Cardiac Rehabilitation (APCCRC), 8-11 November Cardiovascular Interventional Summit, 14-16 December 16 Calendar of Scientific Meetings in 16 Community Activities World Heart Day 17 Jump Rope for Heart Program (JRFH) 17 AF Screening and Awareness Campaign 18 World No Tobacco Day, Media interview, 30 May 20 Heart Health Talk 21 Press Conference Familial Hypercholesterolemia, 17 June 21 News from Committee 4 th Scientific Meeting of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) Chapter, 22 14 April Scientific Meeting of Paediatric Cardiology Chapter, 16 May 24 5 th Scientific Meeting of Echo Chapter, 2 June 24 Members Section Hong Kong Heart Foundation Cardiology Training Fellowship Programme 27 Dr. C O PUN and Dr. Mary B L K WONG Scholarship /2019 29 New Member 29 Congratulations & Movement 29 APHRS Summit Webpage 29 Cover Photograph of March : Early Morning Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong 29 Cover Photograph of July : Shikisai-no-oka, Biei, Hokkaido 29
From the Editor Dear Colleagues, The first half of the year is full of dramas, the historical meeting between Trump and Kim in June, tariffs between the US and China, Croatia entered the semi-final of World cup... It seems that such occurrences are remote from us, especially Hong Kong cardiologist. However, it might affect our heart health directly and indirectly. For example, atrial fibrillation and mental stress might be related, although the scientific data is inconclusive. HKCC have organized "AF Screening and Awareness Campaign" in April. It would certainly help the early detection of AF and subsequent successful treatment. The other important event jointly organized by (HKCC) & Hong Kong Public Hospital Cardiologists Association (HKPHCA) was "Hong Kong Core Cardiology Certificate Course" on 8 July, with the aim to enhance the core cardiology knowledge and skill in day-to-day clinical practice. The feedbacks of this new event will be updated in the next newsletter. I would like to congratulate Dr. YUEN Sze Man from North District Hospital. She has been awarded Dr. C O Pun and Dr. Mary B L Kwong Scholarship /2019. She will receive further training in electrophysiology study in Korea. Finally, I would like to thank Dr. CHAN Leung Kwai, Jason for sharing his life in Montreal, Canada during his overseas training. We are looking forward for a peaceful and fruitful 2 nd half of the. Happy Summer. Best Regards, Dr. CHENG Cheung Wah, Boron Co-Editor Dr. LEUNG Tat Chi, Godwin Co-Editor 1
Local Scientific Activities Combating Sympathetic Overdrive An under recognized Cardiovascular Risk Factor, 10 April The scientific meeting was held on 10 April (Tuesday) at Sung room, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers. Prof. Zbigniew GACIONG, Chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine, Hypertension and Vascular Diseases, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland, Chair of the appeal committee in the Ministry of Science and Higher Education presented "Combating Sympathetic Overdrive An Under Recognized Cardiovascular Risk Factor" and the chairperson was Dr. CHAN Pak Hei, Michael, Specialist in Cardiology, Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital, Clinical Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong, Fellow of. The symposium was attended by 36 participants. From left to right: Prof. Zbigniew GACIONG and Dr. CHAN Pak Hei, Michael 2
Local Scientific Activities Multi-specialty Medical Mega Conference (M3C 8.0), 21-22 April The Multi-Specialty Medical Mega Conference was successfully held on 21-22 April at the Cordis Hong Kong, Langham Place, Mongkok, the College was pleased to be one of the co-organizers. Thank you for following fellows represented the College to be one of the faculties and attended M3C this year: Invited Chairpersons: Dr. CHAN Kwok Keung (Council Member of the College) and Dr. Joanne LAM (Representative from the Hong Kong Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Reproduction "HKSEMR") Invited Speakers with topics: Dr. CHAN Wing Sze, Carmen (Council Member of the College) - Heart failure management: What general practitioners should know? Dr. Prabowo TUNGGAL (Council Member of the College) - Heart failure management: What s new in international guidelines? Dr. CHAN Hiu Lam, Ronnie (Fellow of the College) - Device therapy in heart failure: CRT, ICD and mechanical circulatory support Dr. YU Kin Chap (Private Practice, Representative from the HKSEMR) - Treatment of diabetes in patients with heart failure Dr. CHAN Wing Sze, Carmen Dr. Prabowo TUNGGAL Dr. CHAN Hiu Lam, Ronnie From left to right: Dr. Joanne LAM and Dr. CHAN Kwok Keung 3
Local Scientific Activities Heart Failure Guidelines in Daily Practice, 7 May The scientific meeting was held on 7 May (Monday) at Elite Dining, 31/F, isquare, 63 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Prof. Theresa MCDONAGH, Professor of Heart Failure and Consultant Cardiologist, King s College Hospital, London, UK Clinical Lead for Cardiology and Heart Failure, King's College Hospital, London, UK presented "Heart Failure Guidelines in Daily Practice" and the chairperson was Prof. SIU Chung Wah, David, Clinical Professor and Consultant Cardiologist, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Council Member,. The symposium was attended by 32 participants. 4
Local Scientific Activities 26 th Annual Scientific Congress, 15-17 June The 26 th Annual Scientific Congress (26 th ASC) was successfully held on 15-17 June at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon. It has been continued to serve as an invaluable platform for exchange of ideas on treatment, researches and discoveries related to heart disease among professional. The well established Joined Symposium between the Cross-straits Medicine Exchange Association and Hong Kong College of Cardiology was held on 16 June. The GAP-CCBC Symposium adopted a clinical case based approach on guidelines and practice to provide practical tips to our participants. In addition, the Joined Symposium between European Society of Cardiology, and Macau Cardiology Association was held on 17 June to further enhance experiences and knowledge sharing. Renowned overseas and local speakers were invited to share their invaluable experiences and knowledge in Cardiology. The opening ceremony was held on 16 June. The Guest of Honour was Dr. CHAN Hon Yee, Constance, JP, Director of Health, Department of Health, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Dr. LAU Yuk Kong Dr. CHAN Hon Yee, Constance Group Photo 5
Local Scientific Activities Total number of participants was 731, including 282 local doctors, 289 delegates from Mainland China, 138 allied professionals and paramedical personnel, and 22 overseas delegates. 115 abstracts were received and 95 accepted for oral presentation. Three abstracts were awarded the Best Paper Awards this years. Winners as below: Dr. CHEUNG Shing Him, Gary Prince of Wales Hospital Abstract title: Percutaneous Tricuspid Valve Repir by MitraClip Ststem: The First case Series in Hong Kong Dr. HO Yan Kit Prince Wales Hospital Abstract title: Ten Years Experiences of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting with Coronrary Endaterectomy from a Single Center Dr. YUNG Tak Cheung and Dr. KWOK Sit Yee Queen Mary Hospital Abstract title: Clinical and Genetic Profile of Congenital Long QT Syndrome in Hong Kong 18-Year Expericen in Paediatrics From left to right: Dr. Chan Hon Yee, Constance and Dr. SO Chak Yu (on behalf of Dr. CHEUNG Shing Him, Gary) From left to right: Dr. Chan Hon Yee, Constance and Dr. HO Yan Kit 6 From left to right: Dr. Chan Hon Yee, Constance, Dr. YUNG Tak Cheung and Dr. Kwok Sit Yee
Local Scientific Activities In the PCI Case Discussion session held on 17 June, the three Best PCI Case Award winners were: Dr. CHENG Yue Hong Pok Oi Hospital Case title: When Retrograde isn t Working Dr. FONG Yan Hang Queen Elizabeth Hospital Case title: When Diamond Meets Metal A case of Stentablation Dr. KONG Chun Cheong Tseun Kwan O Hospital Case title: Put Two Into One From left to right: Dr. Mario EVORA and Dr. CHAN Yu Ho (on behalf of Dr. CHENG Yue Hong) From left to right: Dr. CHARNG Min Ji and Dr. KONG Chun Cheong From left to right: Dr. Kazuyuki YAHAGI and Dr. FONG Yan Hang 7
Local Scientific Activities Hong Kong Core Cardiology Certificate Course, 8 July Background One of the most important missions of (HKCC) is to promote the training and standard of our cardiology professionals so as to translate into better clinical patient care. In view of the vast and tremendous explosions in knowledge with ever increasing new advances, it is becoming increasingly difficult for cardiologists and fellow trainees to stay abreast and keep up-to-date on core knowledge as well as new frontier technology. However, the prerequisite of top quality patient care depends highly on core clinical knowledge and experience. Therefore, HKCC determines to launch this first-of-itskind certificate training course. We are pleased to have Hong Kong Public Hospital Cardiologists Association (HKPHCA), which shares similar aims, to co-organize the course. Goal The goal of the course is for our cardiology professionals to enhance their core cardiology knowledge and skill in day-to-day clinical practice. The course will provide a comprehensive broad base and up-to-date review of clinical diseases and the management. Delegates will also learn from experienced cardiologists the pearls of wisdom. On completion of the 9 modules of certificate training over a 3-year period, delegates will acquire solid clinical knowledge to be highly competent for daily clinical challenges. Course Description The course will consist of 9 modules, each of one-day duration, over the period of 3 years. The preliminary content of the course will include General Cardiology, Coronary Artery Diseases, Valvular Heart Disease, Arrhythmia, Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy, Preventive Cardiology, Hypertension & Pulmonary Hypertension, Aortic Dissection, Pericardial Diseases, Systemic Diseases & Pregnancy-related Heart Diseases, etc. Approach to patients with symptoms like chest pain, cardiac murmur, shortness of breath, palpitation and syncope, will be addressed. Intelligent & appropriate use of investigations, tips & tricks in interventions and devices usage will be highlighted. The course will also review how to prepare for cardiology examinations. Target Participants All cardiologists in clinical practice will benefit from the course. Due to limited capacity to allow more interaction, cardiology fellows in training who are also members of HKCC/ HKPHCA will have priority for enrollment. 8 Certification A short examination will be held at the end of each module. Delegates passing the examination will get a certificate of that module. Upon completion and passing examination of at least 6 out of 9 modules, delegate will get a certificate for the Course. The theme of first module is "Coronary Artery Disease: What a Cardiologist Needs to Know in Daily Practice" and was held on 8 July at Salon 6, JW Marriot Ballroom (Level 3) at JW Marriot Hong Kong. The programme of the first module as below:
Local Scientific Activities Registration Cardiology member trainees followed by fellows of HKCC / HKPHCA were given priority for registration before 28 June. Registration fee of HKD200 per head per module would be charged (subject to availability). If delegate pass an exam of a module, his/her registration fee for the next module that he/she enrolls will be waived (i.e. not necessary the next module), subjected to successful enrollment under the limited seat capacity. The decision of and Hong Kong Public Hospital Cardiologists Association shall be final and conclusive. Programme of course (Module One) as below: Time Topics 08:30-09:00 Registration Starts 09:00-09:15 Course Introduction Dr. LAU Yuk Kong Chairpersons: Dr. CHAN Chi Kin, William, Dr. CHAN Wai Kwong, Andy 09:15-10:00 How to Intelligently Diagnose CAD with so Many Investigations Available Nowadays? Dr. LAU Yuk Kong 10:00-10:45 Management of Stable CAD: Primary & Secondary Prevention Prof. LAU Chu Pak 10:45-11:05 Morning Break Chairpersons: Dr. LEE Kwok Lun, Dr. LEUNG Tat Chi, Godwin 11:05-12:05 Diagnosis & Management of NSTE-ACS Dr. CHAN Yu Ho 12:05-13:05 Diagnosis & Management of STE-ACS / STEMI Dr. TSUI Kin Lam 13:05-13:20 Q & A (Tips in passing cardiology exam) 13:20-14:20 Lunch Commonly Used Investigations for Diagnosis & Assessment of CAD: Merits, Limitation & Errors Time Topics Chairpersons: Dr. LAU Yuk Kong, Dr. TSUI Kin Lam, Dr. WONG Chi Yuen 14:20-14:35 Exercise Treadmill & Stress Echo Dr. LI Ying Wah, Andrew 14:35-14:50 CT Coronary Angiogram Dr. WONG Ka Tak, Jeffrey 14:50-15:05 Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Dr. HO Chi Lai 15:05-15:20 Cardiac MRI Dr. CHAN Hiu Lam, Ronnie 15:20-15:40 Coronary Angiogram: Tips & Tricks to Do the Procedure Independently & Safely 15:40-16:00 Afternoon Break Dr. CHAN Kam Tim 16:00-16:40 PCI: Understand Devices, Strategies & Complications Dr. LI Shu Kin 16:40-16:55 Q & A (Tips in passing cardiology exam) 16:55-17:25 Examination Dr. Thomas TUNGGAL 17:25 Round Up & Closing Remarks Dr. TSUI Kin Lam 9
International Scientific Conferences 20 th South China International Congress of Cardiology, 5-8 April Collaboration with the Annual Meeting of Chinese College of Cardiovascular Physicians, the 20 th South China International Congress of Cardiology (SCC) was held from 5-8 April at Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center, Guangzhou, China. The Congress was highly successful with over 10,000 participants and SCC regarded as a prestigious academic cardiological meeting in China and Southeast Asia. The College made arrangement, including transportation, hotel accommodation and registration for its members to attend the Congress as delegates. The College would like to thank you our Fellows and Members who played an active role in the 20 th South China International Congress of Cardiology. Opening Ceremony: Dr. LAU Yuk Kong Session Chairperson: Dr. LAU Yuk Kong Press Conference on 6 April (left to right): Prof. TAN Ning, Prof CHARNG Min Ji, Prof. HUANG De Jia, Dr. LAU Yuk Kong and Prof. GENG Qing Shan 10
International Scientific Conferences Chairperson: Dr. KO Tak Him, Patrick (Middle) Live Case Demonstration: Dr. LI Shu Kin Chairperson: Dr. CHAN Kam Tim Session Chairpersons (left to right): Prof. YU Cheuk Man and Dr. WONG Kwok Yiu, Chris Speaker: Dr. LAM Ho Chairperson: Dr. Ho Kau Chung, Charles Speaker: Dr. CHAN Yu Ho Speaker: Dr. WONG Man Ho 11
International Scientific Conferences Speaker: Dr. NG Kei Yan Speaker: Dr. CHOW Hoi Fan, Danny Session Chairperson: Dr. WONG May Ling, Dora Speaker: Dr. CHEUNG Shing Him, Gary Speaker: Dr. CHAN Ki Wan Session Chairperson: Dr. LAU Yuk Kong and Dr. HO Hung Kwong, Duncan 12 Session Chairperson: Dr. CHEUNG Shing Him, Gary Session Chairperson: Dr. LEE Kang Yin, Michael
International Scientific Conferences Session Chairperson: Dr. CHUNG Shiu Shek Speaker: Dr. FUNG Chi Yan, Raymond Working Group Meeting on 7 April - The Belt & Road, Hong Kong-Macau-Guangdong Great Bay Cardiovascular Congress Fellowship Dinner on 7 April - Group Photo 13
International Scientific Conferences 14 th Asian Interventional Cardiovascular Therapeutics (AICT) Congress, 7-9 September The 14 th Asian Interventional Cardiovascular Therapeutics (AICT) Congress which will be held this year at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 7 9 September. The 14 th AICT will be jointly hosted in Hong Kong by HKCC (Hong Kong College of Cardiology) and HKSTENT. A strong local committee made up of physicians from both HKCC and HKSTENT will be working together with the APSIC (Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology) to build an enriching and relevant scientific programme of highest educational value for our participants. Member of Hong Kong Hosting Committee as follows: Co-Chairman of Hosting Committee: Dr. LAU Yuk Kong (HKCC) Dr. LEE Kang Yin, Michael (HKSTENT) Scientific Committee Co-Chairman: Prof. SIU Chung Wah (HKCC) Committee Members: Dr. CHAN Chi Kin, William (HKSTENT) Dr. CHAN Kam Tim (HKCC) Dr. TAM Li Wah (HKSTENT) Dr. Thomas TUNGGAL (HKCC) Dr. TSUI Kin Lam (HKSTENT) Dr. CHAN Ka Chun, Alan (HKSTENT) Dr. LI Shu Kin (HKCC) Dr. TSUI Ping Tim (HKSTENT) Prof. YU Cheuk MAN (HKCC) For more details of the congress, please visit http://www.aict-congress.com/. 14 7 th Asian Preventive Cardiology & Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference Cum 11 th Certificate Course in Cardiac Rehabilitation (APCCRC), 8-11 November The 7 th Asian Preventive Cardiology & Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference Cum 11 th Certificate Course in Cardiac Rehabilitation (APCCRC (APCCRC) will be held in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 8-11 November. Despite remarkable advances in the science of preventive cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation in recent years, residual risks causing prevalent cardiovascular diseases remain. Therefore, the central theme of our upcoming conference is "Towards Further Risk Reduction: Novel Risk Factors, Novel Targets and Novel Tools". We are honoured to gather a group of dedicated experts again to present a 4-day program which covers a wide spectrum of topics of interest, latest advances and technologies and controversies in the field of cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation. With a 2-day Certificate Course in Cardiac Rehabilitation which facilitates the establishment or optimisation of cardiac rehabilitation programs in the participants' centres, we are confident that participants will gain skills and knowledge through learning from the experts and exchanging of ideas during the conference. The Scientific Programme Committee of the 7 th Asian Preventive Cardiology & Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference (APCCRC) cum 11 th Certificate Course in Cardiac Rehabilitation welcomes the submission of abstracts for oral or poster presentation. Please read carefully the following instructions to submit your abstract.
International Scientific Conferences Event Dates 8-11 November Submission Deadline 1 August Notification Date Early September Submission Submission via online submission system only. (Submission by email/fax/post will not be accepted) Lucky Draw For Abstract Submission If you fulfil the following requirements, you will have a chance to WIN an iphone X: - Submit an abstract before 1 Aug - Abstract is accepted as poster/oral presentation - Present your abstract at the conference The winner will be announced immediately at the closing ceremony. If the winner is not present and collect the prize in person at the drawing, the claim to the prize will be forfeited. *The reserves the right to amend and to terminate this activity without prior notice and the final decision on all matters of disputes. Preliminary Programme as follows: 0900-1030 Thursday 8 November Certificate Course Workshop 1 Friday 9 November Certificate Course Workshop 5 Saturday 10 November Symposium 1 1030-1100 Tea Break 1100-1230 Certificate Course Workshop 2 Certificate Course Workshop 6 Symposium 2 1230-1400 Lunch Break Sunday 11 November Symposium 5 Symposium 6 Public Lecture Public Lecture 1400-1530 Certificate Course Workshop 3 Certificate Course Workshop 7 Opening Ceremony Symposium 3 Symposium 7-1530-1600 Tea Break 1600-1730 Certificate Course Workshop 4 Certificate Course Workshop 8 Symposium 4 Symposium 8 - The Organizing committee sincerely invite all members of the College to join as committee members to actively participate in its organization. For more information regarding the conference, please visit www.apccrc.com and for enquiry, please contact our Conference Secretariat, International Conference Consultants Ltd, Telephone: 2559 9973, Fax: 2547 9528 or via email: apccrc@icc.com.hk. 15
International Scientific Conferences Cardiovascular Interventional Summit, 14-16 December Organized by the, Asian Society of Cardiology, Chinese Medical Doctor Association, China Medicinal Biotech Association, Guangdong Society of Interventional Cardiology and Guangdong Health Management Association, the Cardiovascular Interventional Summit Hong Kong (CIS) will be held on 14-16 December in Shenzhen. We sincerely invite you to join as speaker, chairperson and/or present case during the meeting. If you are interested to join, please contact HKCC secretariat at 2899 2035 or email: enquiry@hkcchk.com. Calendar of Scientific Meetings in Date Meeting Location 8 July Hong Kong Core Cardiology Certificate Course Hong Kong, China 12-14 July Tokyo Percutaneous Cardiovascular Intervention Conference (TOPIC) Tokyo, Japan 20-22 July The Belt & Road, Hong Kong-Macau- Guangdong Great Bay Cardiovascular Congress Shen Zhen, China 16-18 August ASCI Beijing, China 25-29 August European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress Munich, Germany 7-9 September AICT Hong Kong, China 9-11 September PCR London Valves London, UK 21-25 September Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) San Diego, CA 5-7 October APCASH Hong Kong, China 11-14 October Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology (GW-ICC) Beijing, China 17-20 October APHRS Taipei, Taiwan 25-27 October Complex Cardiovascular Therapeutics Kobe, Japan 16 8-11 November APCCRC Hong Kong, China 10-14 November 14-16 December American Heart Association Scientific Sessions (AHA) Cardiovascular Interventional Summit Chicago, USA Shen Zhen, China
Community Activities World Heart Day The theme of World Heart Day this year is "My Heart, Your Heart" (Chinese Slogan : 你我同心全城護心 ), a number of activities will be organized for all our members and the public. In here, the College and World Heart Day Steering Committee would like to recruit new participants and ideas for these meaningful activities in order to draw our community more attention to heart health. If any of our fellows/members are interested to join World Heart Day Committee, please contact our Secretariat Office at 2899 2035 or via email: enquiry@hkcchk.com Jump Rope for Heart Program (JRFH) In this academic year (2017-), 106 schools (84 primary schools and 22 secondary schools) have joined the Jump Rope for Heart program. Among these 106 schools, 4 are new participants that did not join JRFH before. 37 school visits by expect teams, 1 heart health talk and 3 anti-drug exhibitions (coorganized by JRFH & AMS) were conducted in this academic year. Contents include heart health message, rope skipping games and demonstrations. Very positive response was received. The JRFH Rope Skipping Competition will be held on 7 July (Sat) & 8 July (Sun) at Southorn Stadium. HKCC fellows are cordially invited to be honorary judges or guests to present prizes to the winners. Please contact Ms. Shirin LEE at 2899-2035 for details. Division Teams Date Time Prize presentation Primary (B2) 15 teams 9:00 10:30 am Primary (B1) 16 teams 10:30 12:00 am 7 July (Sat) Primary (A2) 15 teams 3:00 4:30 pm Secondary (B) 14 teams 4:30 6:30 pm Primary (A1) 10 teams 3:00 4:30 pm 8 July (Sun) Secondary (A) 13 teams 4:30 6:30 pm 12:30 1:30 pm 6:30 7:30 pm 6:30 7:30 pm The World Rope Skipping Championships will be held at Shanghai, China from 24 July to 2 August. The Hong Kong Delegation is composed of 139 athletes and coaches. The Hong Kong Rope Skipping Association, China has sent a letter to HKCC requesting for sponsorship. HKCC and JRFH agreed to sponsor HK$100,000 and HK$50,000 respectively to support the Hong Kong Delegation for the event. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automatic External Defibrillation (AED) Education Project was jointly organized by HKCC, Rotary Club of Hong Kong Northeast and St. John Ambulance Association. A total of 10 courses were conducted from November 2017 to March. 377 participants from 87 JRFH schools enrolled for the project. 339 participants attended the courses (attendance rate: 90%). Among the 339 attendants, 337 passed both CPR & AED while 2 passed CPR only. 17
Community Activities AF Screening and Awareness Campaign Having great support from our fellows and members, the AF Fund Raising Running Event was held on 15 April (Sunday) at Hong Kong Park Olympic Square. We had over 100 audiences to join this healthy activity even in heavy rain and donations would be made to the Care for Your Heart. Opening speech by Dr. LAU Yuk Kong Welcoming speech by Mr. Kenny MUI (Chairperson of Care for Your Heart) Dr. CHAN Ngai Yin (right one) sharing a"what s AF?" Prof. YU Cheuk Man (right one) doing pulse check with public 18 Let s play "heart" with public Event Kick off - Group photo
Community Activities Group Photo: Before running Middle: Dr. LAU Yuk Kong and lovely mother Dr. CHOW Hoi Fan, Danny with his little prince Dr. TAM Li Wah Doctors Team leading by Madam LAU Left: Dr. CHEUNG Shing Him, Gary with his little princess Rope Skipping Performance 19
Community Activities Running? So relaxing~ We did it! Heavy Rain, but can t stop our "heart" World No Tobacco Day, Media Interview, 30 May To echo with the theme of World No Tobacco Day : "Tobacco and Heart Disease", (HKCC) was invited by the Tobacco Control Office of the Department of Health to jointly organize a media interview on 30 May at Room 2115, 21/F, Wu Chung House, Wan Chai. Dr. LEUNG Tat Chi, Godwin, Hon. Treasurer of HKCC and Dr. LEE Kin Tong, Joe, Fellow of HKCC represented Hong Kong College of Cardiology to be speakers of the media interview and presented data related to the risk of smoking and cardiovascular diseases, how does smoking cause cardiovascular diseases and benefits of quitting. 20 From left to right: Dr. Carrie WONG, Ms. CHEUNG Yuen Kwan, Cherrie, Dr. LEUNG Tat Chi, Godwin, Mr. Charlie CHAU and Dr. LEE Kin Tong, Joe. Dr. LEUNG Tat Chi, Godwin explained heart and cerebral specimens to the media
Community Activities Heart Health Talk Invited and organized by the Hong Kong Health Care Federation ( 香港醫護學會 ), a CNE Seminar was held on 13 April at 4/F, Star House, 3 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Dr. FUNG Chi Yan, Raymond, Fellow of HKCC, represented the College to give the talk about cardiac prevention and stroke. Dr. FUNG Chi Yan, Raymond Q&A Session (HKCC) was invited by the Community CareAge Foundation to deliver heart health talk related to cardiovascular diseases. Dr. LO Ka Yip, David, Fellow of HKCC represented HKCC to be speaker on 7 May at CNEC Kei Shek Church in Po Tat Estate, Sau Mau Ping. His presentation topic was " 冠心病的預防與治療, the talk was well received and attended by 52 elders. Dr. LO Ka Yip, David (right) received souvenir from the organizer Press conference - Familial Hypercholesterolemia, 17 June The press conference about Familial Hypercholesterolemia was held on 17 June at Ming II, 4 Floor, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers. Dr. LAU Yuk Kong presented the College to be the guest speaker of the press conference, also promoted the new mobile apps about checking whether person may had high risk of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Dr. LAU Yuk Kong Patient and Dr. LAU Yuk Kongpromoted new mobile apps 21
News from Committee 4 th Scientific Meeting of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) Chapter, 14 April The 4 th Scientific Meeting of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) Chapter was held on 14 April (Saturday) and that was also the 2 nd Anniversary of the establishment of CMR Chapter. The theme of that meeting was Improving Clinical Value of CMR in CAD: From Evidence to Practice?, included lectures and interesting cases discussion. Also, we were so grateful to have Dr. Mark WESTWOOD, from Barts Heart Centre to be the overseas speaker and gave an excellent lecture. Opening remarks by Dr. CHAN Wing Sze, Carmen Session Chairpersons: Dr. Mabel TONG and Dr. CHAN Hiu Lam, Ronnie Invited overseas speaker: Dr. Mark WESTWOOD Souvenir Presentation 22 Session Chairpersons: Dr. LI Ying Wah, Andrew and Dr. CHEUNG Chi Wai, Stephen Invited speaker: Dr. Gregory LEE
News from Committee Invited speaker: Dr. CHAN Yap Hang Invited speaker: Dr. CHING Shing Closing Remarks by Dr. LAU Yuk Kong During the meeting Cheers! Let s celebrate our 2 nd Anniversary of CMR Chapter 23
News from Committee Scientific Meeting of Paediatric Cardiology Chapter, 16 May A scientific meeting of Paediatric Cardiology Chapter was held on 16 May at Seminar Room 2, G/F, Block M, Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Dr. YUNG Tak Cheung, Chairman of the Chapter was the moderator of the meeting. Dr. CHAN Kwok Lap, Associate Consultant, Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Queen Mary Hospital presented the topic on What should I do if my young patient had unexplained syncope? and Dr. CHENG Yan Wah, Vinson, Associate Consultant, Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital presented the topic on 3-year experience of Tilt Table Test (TTT) in children with recurrent unexplained syncope in a local regional hospital. Moderator: Dr. YUNG Tak Cheung Speaker: Dr. CHAN Kwok Lap Speaker: Dr. CHENG Yan Wah, Vinson 5 th Scientific Meeting of Echo Chapter, 2 June The 5 th Scientific Meeting of Echo Chapter was held on 2 June at Sung Room, 4/F, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, Tsim Sha Tsui. The organizing committee included Dr. LAU Yuk Kong (Coordinator), Dr. LEE Pui Wai, Alex (Coordinator), Dr. KAM Ka Ho (Coordinator), Dr. WONG Chi Yuen (Coordinator), Dr. CHAN Lip Kiong, Dr. CHUI Ka Lung, Dr. LAM Chun Wai, Willis, Dr. LAM Yui Ming, Dr. LEUNG Kwok Fai, Dr. LI Ying Wah, Andrew and Dr. YIU Siu Fung. The event was well received with 67 participants from various specialties attended the meeting. The Winners of the case competition were Dr. HO Cheuk Bong and Dr. LAM Yui Ming. 24 Welcome message: Dr. LAU Yuk Kong Dr. LEE Pui Wai, Alex
News from Committee The programme included lecture and cases presentations as follows: Time Topic Speaker 12:15 Registration Starts 12:30-13:55 Lunch 13:55-14:00 Welcoming message from the HKCC President Dr. LAU Yuk Kong 14:00-14:05 News and updates for HKCC Echo Chapter Dr. LEE Pui Wai, Alex members 14:05-15:25 Interesting / Challenging Case Competition Judges: Dr. CHOY Chi Chung, Dr. LAU Yuk Kong, Dr. LEE Pui Wai, Alex, Dr. WONG Chi Yuen, Eric, Dr. YIU Siu Fung Chairmen: Dr. CHUI Ka Lung, Dr. KAM Ka Ho, Kevin 14:05-14:20 Unexpected desaturation - double coincidence Dr. AU Chi Kin 14:20-14:35 LVOTO after MVR, is this HOCM? Dr. HO Cheuk Bong 14:35-14:50 Ventriculoatrial shunt Dr. LAM Yui Ming 14:50-15:05 Heart failure with a hard to differentiate heart murmur Dr. LING Wood Hay, Ian 15:05-15:20 One thought, One procedure, One life Dr. WONG Kin Ho 15:25-16:45 Chairmen: Dr. CHOY Chi Chung, Dr. LEUNG Kwok Fai, Dr. YIU Siu Fung 15:25-15:45 Some cases of infective endocarditis Dr. WONG Chi Yuen, Eric 15:45-16:05 Coffee Break 16:05-16:25 Evaluation and intervention for mitral Dr. LEE Pui Wai, Alex regurgitation 16:25-16:45 How new 3D imaging modalities guide Dr. LI Ying Wah, Andrew LAAO? 16:45-16:55 Award Presentation and Group Photo 16:55-17:00 Closing Remarks Dr. WONG Chi Yuen, Eric Dr. AU Chu Kin Dr. LING Wood Hay, Ian 25
News from Committee Dr. WONG Kin Ho Dr. WONG Chi Yuen Dr. LI Ying Wah, Andrew From left to right: Dr. HO Cheuk Bong (Winner of the case competition) and Dr. LEE Pui Wai. Alex From left to right: Dr. LAU Yuk Kong and Dr. LAM Yui Ming (Winner of the case competition) Organizing Committee and the speakers 26 The audience
Members Section Hong Kong Heart Foundation Cardiology Training Fellowship Programme Sharing from Dr. CHAN Leung Kwai, Jason (Hong Kong Heart Foundation Fellowship 2010/2011 at Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Canada) Finally, it s my chance to make the sharing! I felt encouraging and had much anticipation every time when I read this sharing column before my overseas training. Indeed, the overseas training is really a valuable experience that I will never forget. I had my overseas fellowship training specialize in congenital and structural heart intervention at Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Canada from 2011 to 2012. Montreal is a lovely city with a mixture of European and English culture, having a variety of outdoor activities. A unique city in Canada, people love making jokes all the time (the origin of TV comedy: Just for laughs: Gags). People pursuit high standard at work too. Montreal Heart Institute is the first to do percutaneous laser coronary dilatation; cryoablation in the world. It is the first to do TAVI, mitraclip, balloon aortic valvuloplasty, mitral valvuloplasty in Canada. My training mainly focused on all kinds of interventions in cardiology, from basic heart catheterizations, coronary angiogram and coronary interventions to congenital and structural heart interventions (ASD, VSD, PDA closure, LAAO, TAVI, mitraclip etc). Not only the procedure itself, we emphasized on the whole patient s care as well including the pre- and post- procedural management. The Institute is a francophone institute. That made a little challenge to me at the beginning as I needed to explain the procedure and risk to the patient in French (Québécois). Luckily, with the tolerance, helps from my colleagues, I handled it without any problem quickly. Being one of the intervention fellows, I needed to do the calls in both primary PCI and in-hospital ward call. The work was not leisure and I learned a lot from it. Not only the medical knowledge and skills but also the attitude to the patients. My highest record was 15 primary PCI during the weekend call, the pager rang just when I put my foot on the carpet outside the door of my apartment. I learned different kinds of structural heart intervention procedures with the first-inman devices like amulet for LAAO, the perimembranous VSD device during my training. I had chance to meet Dr. Amplatzer himself, one of the legends in congenital heart intervention. He was almost 90 years old, the inventor of the current ASD, PDA Amplatzer closure devices. He is still engaging in the intervention procedures nowadays! Driving in winter in Montreal is also a unique experience. Driving under -40 degrees Celsius is not a matter, driving under heavy snow is fun. Even with the special winter types, the car slides on the road no matter you press either the brake or the gas pedal. The only thing you can do is nothing, just let car shift slowly (It is also a good chance to practice drifting). Other than work, I also enjoyed the social life with the other fellows, nurses, residents and mentors. Fellows came from different parts of the world like Spain, France, Greece, Germany, Australia, England, Mexico, Argentina etc. and we had the same goal Work 27
Members Section hard, play hard!. We did poker night, canoe camping, snowboarding, dragon boat and many other activities when we were free. All these were valuable experience. At last, I need to give a special thanks to Hong Kong Heart Fellowship Programme. It helps bringing young doctors an opportunity to learn new stuffs, make new friends and give new contribution to Hong Kong. Hope this momentum will last forever to all the comers. Intervention fellows @ Montreal Heart Institute 2011-2012 Cath lab nurses and fellows Snowboarding with fellows and nurses @ Mont Tramblant Reunion with friends from Montreal Heart Institute@ APCASH @Hong Kong Dr. APOSTOLO (Greece, right one), Dr. REDA (Montreal, right second), Dr. XAVIER (Barcelona, left second) 28 The Cath lab nurses and doctors, Montreal Heart Institute
Members Section Dr. C O PUN and Dr. Mary B L KWONG Scholarship /2019 Dr. C O Pun and Dr. Mary B L Kwong Scholarship was set up in August 2016 in memory of the passing of Dr. C O Pun and to provide an opportunity for Candidates to acquire advance technique[s] in the field of Cardiology. The (the College ) is the authorized administrator of the Dr. C O Pun and Dr. Mary B L Kwong Scholarship. Successful applicants of the Scholarship have the great responsibility to carry themselves as ambassadors of goodwill for Hong Kong. They are expected to have high professional competence and sound moral principles. Upon their return to Hong Kong after training, they are expected to apply their knowledge and experience to improve the standard of cardiovascular care and professional training in Hong Kong, and to provide a better quality of service to the Hong Kong public to the best of their abilities. Awardee under Dr. C O Pun and Dr. Mary B L Kwong Scholarship /2019: Dr. YUEN Sze Man, Member of HKCC from Department of Medicine, North District Hospital, will start the training programme in the field of Electrophysiology at Korea University Medical Center Anam Hospital for a period of 6 months commencing from 1 July. New member The College welcomes the following new Members. Fellow CHUNG Yat Kiu, Department of Medicine, Tseung Kwan O Hospital WONG Shung Yee, Department of Medicine, North District Hospital Member Dr. LEUNG Chun Yu, Department of Medicine, Tseung Kwan O Hospital Congratulations & Movement Dr. KOK Ying Lung, Henry, Fellow of HKCC, was promoted to Associate Consultant, Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, Caritas Medical Centre on 22 January. Dr. LEE Kin Tong, Joe, Fellow of HKCC, has started his private practice in his Central Clinic in July. Dr. LEE was Cardiologist, Department of Medicine, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital. Dr. TAM Kin Ming, Fellow of HKCC, has moved to private practice in his Mongkok Clinic on 1 June. Dr. TAM was Consultant Cardiologist, Department of Medicine, Yan Chai Hospital. APHRS Summit Webpage The APHRS Summit Webpage will be included in HKCC Website (https://www.hkcchk. com/), please browse College s webpage and click Members & Professionals Lecture Webcast APHRS Webpage for more information. Cover Photograph of March : Early Morning Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Hong Kong Victoria Harbour is widely considered among the top three most beautiful harbours in the world: Victoria, Sydney, Vancouver. This photo was taken one fine morning late in January this year when the temperature dipped down to 8 degree Celsius and the sky was so clear! Cover Photograph of July : Shikisai-no-oka, Biei, Hokkaido From late spring to early autumn, tourists flock to the child-friendly Furano-Biei region in central Hokkaido, which is well known for its vast and colorful flower fields of marigold, lavender, and sunflower, etc. Tourists can try fruit picking for, to name a few, musked melons, cherries, peaches and grapes in the orchards. Tourists can also visit various handcraft workshops. Flowers and fruits of different species bloom and ripen at different periods, so it is recommended to plan ahead before heading over. 29
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