All times indicated are Hong Kong Time (UTC +8)

S221 / Virtual Room 1

09:30-11:30

Symposium 1 - Cardiovascular Risk Factors Symposium I
Chairpersons: Dr. Ho-Chuen Yuen, Dr. Chi-Wo Chan, Dr. Sze-Wah Lai

09:30-10:00

PCSK9 inhibition in atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases

(Sponsored by Amgen)

Dr. Michelle O’Donoghue

(United States)

10:00-10:30

A new era in managing hyperlipidaemia with siRNA

(Sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals)

Prof. Kai-Hang Yiu
(Hong Kong)

10:30-11:00

Treatment of drug-refractory hypertension by renal denervation

(Sponsored by Medtronic)

Dr. Yuet-Wong Cheng
(Hong Kong)

11:00-11:30

Dosing Strategy of Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants in Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
(Sponsored by Daiichi Sankyo)

Prof. Tze-Fan Chao
(Chinese Taipei)

11:30-12:00

Break / Exhibition / e-Poster Presentation

12:00-12:45

Symposium 2 - Hong Kong Heart Foundation Symposium
Chairperson: Dr. Ngai-Yin Chan

12:00-12:45

Cardiac rehabilitation around the world during COVID pandemic

Prof. Sherry Grace
(Canada)

12:45-14:00

Lunch Break / Exhibition / e-Poster Presentation

14:00-14:15

Opening Ceremony

14:15-15:45

Symposium 3 - Heart Failure Symposium I
Chairpersons: Prof. Chu-Pak Lau, Dr. Katherine Fan, Dr. Andy Chan, Dr. Victor Lee

14:15-14:45

Clinical Implications of SGLT2i in Heart Failure Across the Spectrum of LVEF

(Sponsored by AstraZeneca)

Prof. Ruldolf de Boer

(Netherlands)

14:45-15:15

New clinical insights for improving heart failure management

(Sponsored by Bayer HealthCare)

Prof. Kai-Hang Yiu
(Hong Kong)

15:15-15:45

Individualized approach in heart failure management: what more can we do?
(Sponsored by Servier)

Prof. Shelley Zieroth
(Canada)

15:45-16:15

Break / Exhibition / e-Poster Presentation

16:15-18:20

Symposium 4 - Cardiovascular Risk Factors Symposium II
Chairpersons: Dr. Kathy Lee, Dr. Iris Kwan, Dr. Li-Wah Tam

16:15-16:40

Roadmap to lipid control in high- and very high-risk patients
(Sponsored by Daiichi Sankyo)

Prof. Kausik Ray
(United Kingdom)

16:40-17:05

Management approach for “clinically-refractory” hypertension

(Sponsored by Servier)

Prof. Krzysztof Narkiewicz
(Poland)

17:05-17:30

The role of beta-blockers in the management of hypertensive patients: from pharmacological profile to treatment guidelines (Sponsored by A Menarini)
(move to 27 Nov, 10:15-10:35 in S221 / Virtual Room 1)

Prof. Claudio Ferri
(Italy)

17:30-17:55

Walk through DAPT treatment for ACS patients-in the light of new local data

(Sponsored by AstraZeneca)

Dr. Andrew Ng
(Hong Kong)

17:55-18:20

The prevalence of mental stress-induced myocardial ischaemia in patients with non-obstructive coronary artery disease-Results from MS in Women Study

Dr. Huan Ma
(China)


S224-225 / Virtual Room 2

09:00-10:10

Oral Abstract Presentation
Chairperson: Dr. Nim-Pong Kwong
Judges: Dr. Nim-Pong Kwong, Dr. Ngai-Shing Mok, Dr. Kwok-Keung Chan

09:00-09:10 Association between serum retinol binding protein 4 and stroke risk in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong United Network on Cardiovascular Disease Dr. Juanying Zhen
(Hong Kong)
09:10-09:20 Association of Serum Retinol Concentration with Cardiovascular Diseases in the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001-2006 Mr. Xiaopeng Liang
(Hong Kong)
09:20-09:30 Association between Serum Vitamin E and Hypertension in the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001-2006 Mr. Xiaopeng Liang
(Hong Kong)
09:30-09:40 Habitual physical activity improves outcomes among patients with myocardial infarction Dr. Sidong Cai
(China)
09:40-09:50 Long-term outcome of a unique Medical-Social Collaboration Model of comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programme in patients with coronary artery disease after percutaneous coronary intervention in a regional rehabilitation centre in Hong Kong Dr. Wai Cheung Lui
(Hong Kong)
09:50-10:00 Pharmacist-led Heart Failure Clinic Results in Better Clinical and Echocardiographic Outcome, a Single Centre Retrospective Cohort Study Dr. Wai Lun Mak
(Hong Kong)
10:00-10:10 The Home-based Breathing and Chest Mobility Exercise Improves Cardiorespiratory Functional Capacity in COVID-19 Survivors with Cardiovascular Comorbidities: a Randomized Study Dr. Bambang Dwiputra (Indonesia)

10:10-11:00

Break / Exhibition / e-Poster Presentation

11:00-12:30

Best Abstract Presentation
Chairpersons: Prof. Bernard Cheung, Dr. Andrew Li
Judges: Prof. Bernard Cheung, Dr. Andrew Li, Dr. JoJo Hai

11:00-11:15 Dissecting Relations between Depression Severity, Antidepressant Use, and Metabolic Syndrome Components in the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005-2020 Dr. Ziying Lin
(Hong Kong)
11:15-11:30 Going to Sleep Later at Night is Associated with Metabolic Syndrome Mr. Ryan Yan Lam Kam
(Hong Kong)
11:30-11:45 Serum beta-2 microglobulin is associated with stroke risk in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong United Network on Cardiovascular Disease Dr. Juanying Zhen
(Hong Kong)
11:45-12:00 Redox state of human serum albumin and severity in patients with heart failure: a cross-sectional study Mr. Taiki Nishikawa
(Japan)
12:00-12:15 The Safety of Outpatient-Cardiac Rehabilitation for the Patients with Marfan Syndrome. Dr. Miyu Hayashida
(Japan)
12:15-12:30 Delivering a Technology-Assisted Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial Ms. Mei Sin Chong
(Hong Kong)

12:30-14:00

Lunch Break / Exhibition / e-Poster Presentation

14:00-14:15

Opening Ceremony (S221 / Virtual Room 1)

14:15-15:45

Workshop for Allied Healthcare Professionals

Session 1 - Challenges In Risk Factors Management: Case Sharing
Chairpersons: Dr. Shu Kin Li, Dr. Shu-Keung Kwong

14:15-14:45

Changes in diet pattern and weight management during the pandemic

Ms. Sylvia, See-Way Lam
(Hong Kong)

14:45-15:15

Psychological Approach in Managing Stress and Anxiety

Dr. Willy, Chung-Hin Wong
(Hong Kong)

15:15-15:45

Smoking Cessation - You can help!

Dr. David Cheng
(Hong Kong)

15:45-16:00

Break / Exhibition / e-Poster Presentation

16:00-17:30

Workshop for Allied Healthcare Professionals

Session 2 - Exercise Prescription In Cardiac Rehabilitation
Chairpersons: Dr. Godwin Leung, Dr. Kwok-tung Ho, Ms. Christina Yau

16:00-16:30

Moderate Intensity Continuous Exercise (MICE) and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Dr. Gary Mak
(Hong Kong)

16:30-17:00

ROM and Resistance Training

Miss. Nora Fu
(Hong Kong)

17:00-17:30

Post COVID recovery patients and other specific populations

Dr. Mohamad Yatim Saari
(Malaysia)


By Zoom Meeting Only

09:00-09:49

Best Poster Presentation
Chairpersons & Judges: Dr. Wai-Cheong Yip, Dr. Kin-Lam Tsui

09:00-09:07

Association of Statin Use with Outcomes of COVID-19 Patients at a Tertiary Medical Facility in the Philippines

Dr. Aaron Christopher Novales
(Philippines)

09:07-09:14

Early Experiences of Individualised Structured Multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for Advanced Heart Failure Patients

Dr. Katherine Fan
(Hong Kong)

09:14-09:21

Effects of Aerobic Exercise Training on Body Weight and Cell-Free DNA in an Animal Model of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Mr. Ganesha Poojary
(India)

09:21-09:28

Effectiveness of Chinese-ACTivate Your Life Program on diabetes, hypertensive and cardiac patients and their caregivers

Ms. Qi Hua Ye
(Hong Kong)

09:28-09:35

The Association Between Metabolic Syndrome Z-score and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Mr. Ryan Yan Lam Kam
(Hong Kong)

09:35-09:42

An Internet-based CArdiac Rehabilitation Enhancement (i-CARE) Intervention to Support Self-care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Dr. Polly Wai Chi Li
(Hong Kong)

09:42-09:49

Association of Serum Vitamin E with Diabetes in the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001-2006

Mr. Xiaopeng Liang
(Hong Kong)

S221 / Virtual Room 1

09:00-10:35

Symposium 5 - Heart Failure Symposium II
Chairpersons: Dr. Alan Chan, Dr. David Lo, Dr. Boron Cheng

09:00-09:25

Comprehensive protection of SGLT2 inhibitors in heart failure: evidence and experience

(Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim)

Prof. Javed Butler
(United States)

09:25-09:50

What is beyond the treatment of hyponatremia in heart failure?
(Sponsored by Otsuka Pharmaceutical)

Prof. Cheuk-Chun Szeto
(Hong Kong)

09:50-10:15

Remote monitoring of cardiac device patients during COVID-19 pandemic

(Sponsored by Boston Scientific)

Dr. Katherine Fan
(Hong Kong)

10:15-10:35

The role of beta-blockers in the management of hypertensive patients: from pharmacological profile to treatment guidelines
(Sponsored by A Menarini)

Prof. Claudio Ferri
(Italy)

10:35-10:45

Break / Exhibition / e-Poster Presentation

10:45-12:25

Symposium 6 - Long COVID and Cardiac Rehabilitation Symposium
Chairpersons: Prof. Jong-Young Lee (Korea), Dr. Yu-Ho Chan, Dr. Tak-Sun Tse

10:45-11:10

Role of cardiac rehabilitation in long COVID care: Samitivej experience and workflow

Dr. Visal Kantaratanakul

(Thailand)

11:10-11:35

Long COVID-Cardiovascular effects, fact or fiction?

Dr. Swee-Yaw Tan

(Singapore)

11:35-12:00

Integrated cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program for post-COVID survivors

Dr. Mohamad Yatim Saari
(Malaysia)

12:00-12:25

Cardiac considerations for return to sports and exercise after COVID-19

Dr. Lucky R Cuenza
(Philippines)

12:25-14:00

Lunch Break / Exhibition / e-Poster Presentation

14:00-15:30

Symposium 7 - Cardiac Rehabilitation for Special Population Symposium
Chairpersons: Dr. Man-Chun Choi, Dr. Peter Wong, Dr. Ping-Tim Tsui

14:00-14:30

Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for adults after heart valve surgery

Dr. Ssu-Yuan Chen

(Chinese Taipei)

14:30-15:00

Cardiovascular diseases and sarcopenia

Prof. Yoshihiro Fukumoto
(Japan)

15:00-15:30

Role of cardiac rehabilitation in sudden death prevention

Dr. Visal Kantaratanakul

(Thailand)

15:30-16:00

Break / Exhibition / e-Poster Presentation

16:00-18:00

Symposium 8 - Exercise Symposium
Chairpersons: Dr. Albert Leung, Dr. Andrew Li, Dr. Danny Chow

16:00-16:30

Exercise prescription for cardiac patients

Dr. Farzaneh Torkan
(Iran)

16:30-17:00

Guidelines for physical activity in different population-the Singapore experience

Dr. Tee-Joo Yeo
(Singapore)

17:00-17:30

Cancer, cardiovascular diseases and daily physical activity

Prof. Yoshihiro Fukumoto
(Japan)

17:30-18:00

Effect of HIIT on exercise tolerance in patients with myocardial infarction-data from China

Prof. Lan Guo
(China)

18:15-18:20

Closing Remarks


S224-225 / Virtual Room 2

08:30-10:10

International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation @ APCCRC
Chairpersons: Dr. Chung-Seung Chiang, Dr. Chi-Ming Wong

08:30-08:55

Barriers and facilitators in cardiac rehabilitation education

Dr. Gabriela Ghisi
(Canada)

08:55-09:20

Exercise testing and training in pulmonary hypertension

Dr. Abraham Babu
(India)

09:20-09:45

Using data to improve quality and reach of cardiac rehabilitation: health system redesign

Dr. Julie Redfern

(Australia)

09:45-10:10

Prehabilitation for patients with high cardiopulmonary risk preparing for cancer surgery

Dr. Angus Chu
(Hong Kong)

10:10-10:30

Break / Exhibition / e-Poster Presentation

10:30-13:00

Public Education Sessions
公眾教育坊

10:30-11:15

心臟病人應該如何應對新冠後遺症?

Dr. Sunny Tsang
曾振峯醫生
(伊利沙伯醫院內科副顧問醫生)


Dr. Catherine Shea
佘佩芝醫生
(瑪麗醫院心臟科副顧問醫生)

11:25-12:05

運動護你心 - 疫情下心臟病人如何安全做運動

Mr. Matthew Chan
陳效民先生
(香港復康會 一級物理治療師)

12:20-13:00

打針無難度-膽固醇針工作坊

(For physical participants only)

Dr. Sunny Tsang
曾振峯醫生
(伊利沙伯醫院內科副顧問醫生)


Dr. Catherine Shea
佘佩芝醫生
(瑪麗醫院心臟科副顧問醫生)


Dr. Desmond Ho
何宏峯醫生
(瑪麗醫院家庭醫學及基層醫療部
副顧問醫生)


Dr. David Cheng
鄭俊昇醫生
(香港醫學專科學院院士(家庭醫學))

13:00-14:00

Lunch Break / Exhibition / e-Poster Presentation

14:00-15:30

Workshop for Allied Healthcare Professionals

Session 3 - Patient Care Model Sharing
Chairpersons: Dr. Catherine Shea, Dr. Carmen Chan

14:00-14:30

Culturally competent care delivery

Dr. Tee-Joo Yeo

(Singapore)

14:30-15:00

Post Heart transplantation and cardiac surgery

Dr. Katherine Fan
(Hong Kong)

15:00-15:30

Digital cardiac rehabilitation program

Dr. Carmen Chan
(Hong Kong)

15:30-16:00

Break / Exhibition / e-Poster Presentation

16:00-17:30

Workshop for Allied Healthcare Professionals

Session 4 - Update In Clinical Research
Chairpersons: Dr. Ronnie Chan, Dr. Raymond Fung

16:00-16:30

Lessons learned on the cardiac rehabilitation trials

Dr. Raymond Fung

(Hong Kong)

16:30-17:00

Is a better night's sleep give you a healthier heart?

Dr. Macy Lui
(Hong Kong)

17:00-17:30

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiac Imaging to Predict Outcomes and Diagnosis

Dr. Ming-Yen Ng
(Hong Kong)


S226-227 / Virtual Room 3

09:00-10:30

Physician Workshop in Hyperlipidaemia

LDL-C Management

(Sponsored by Amgen)
Chairpersons: Dr. Kam-Tim Chan, Dr. Kwok-Lun Lee

09:00-09:30

Medical treatment for hyperlipidaemia

Dr. Kam-Tim Chan

(Hong Kong)

09:30-10:30

Interesting lipid management cases sharing and discussion

Dr. Kwok-Lun Lee

Dr. Adrian Cheong

Dr. David Lo

(Hong Kong)

10:30-11:00

Break / Exhibition / e-Poster Presentation

11:00-12:30

Physician Workshop in Heart Failure

When Heart Failure Guideline Meet the Real World

(Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim)

11:00-11:30

Heart Failure Diagnosis
Chairperson: Dr. Kevin Kwok

Dr. Lip-Kiong Chan

Dr. Candy Cheuk

(Hong Kong)

11:30-12:00

Heart Failure Management
Chairperson: Dr. Lina Ip

Dr. David Lo

Dr. Fiona Yuen

(Hong Kong)

12:00-12:30

Heart Failure Service Model
Chairperson: Dr. Sunny Tsang

Dr. Michael Wong

Dr. Carmen Ho

(Hong Kong)

12:30-14:00

Lunch Break / Exhibition / e-Poster Presentation

14:00-15:15

Singapore Heart Foundation @ APCCRC
Chairpersons: Dr Frankie Tam, Prof. Leonard Li

14:00-14:25

Cardiopulmonary test-functional assessment for long COVID

Dr. Swee-Yaw Tan
(Singapore)

14:25-14:50

Alcohol and cardiovascular health-is it good or bad?

Dr. Regina Ching
(Hong Kong)

14:50-15:15

Community Cardiac Rehab Programme at the Singapore Heart Foundation

Dr. Pui-yee Chan
(Singapore)

15:15-15:45

Break / Exhibition / e-Poster Presentation

15:45-17:00

Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine @ APCCRC
Chairpersons: Dr. Kim-Ming Tam, Dr. Thomas Tunggal

15:45-16:10

Support Life Club-a new model to improve adherence to cardiac rehabilitation

Prof. Xiaoping Meng
(China)

16:10-16:35

Cardiac Rehabilitation in Hong Kong in the era of COVID pandemic

Prof. Leonard Li

(Hong Kong)

16:35-17:00

IGFBP-4: A novel cardioprotective factor

Prof. Dan-Ni Ren
(China)

17:00-18:15

Japanese Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation @ APCCRC
Chairpersons: Dr. Carmen Chan, Dr. Duncan Ho

17:00-17:25

Cardiac rehabilitation before and after COVID-19 in Japan

Prof. Keisuke Kida
(Japan)

17:25-17:50

The evolution of cardiac rehabilitation and the future direction

Dr. Carmen Chan

(Hong Kong)

17:50-18:15

Seamless cardiac rehabilitation supported by the community

Dr. Hidetaka Ito

(Japan)

The programme is subject to change without prior notice.