Live Transmission Centres

National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore

Coordinator
KOH Tian Hai

The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) is a 185-bed national centre for cardiovascular medicine in Singapore, NHCS provides a one-stop comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative cardiac services.

Each year, over 100,000 patients seek treatment at NHCS, a testament of the trust patients have in us. NHCS prides itself as a national and regional referral centre for cardiovascular diseases and are dedicated to providing optimal care through our three core pillars – Patient Care, Education and Training, and Research.

General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, China

Coordinator
HAN Ya Ling

Led by Academician Han Yaling, the Department of Cardiology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, has 328 inpatient beds and over 400 technical staff. It delivers 240,000 annual outpatient visits and 40,000 interventional procedures with over 98% rescue success rate, ranking top 4 in China. It has completed 270‑plus clinical research projects, won 2 National Sci‑Tech Progress Awards and published 2,200 papers, including NEJM ,LANCET and JAMA.

Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, Japan

Coordinator
Fuminobu YOSHIMACHI

Tokai University Hachioji Hospital is a core academic institution in West Tokyo, excelling in clinical practice and research. It serves as the global headquarters for Slender Club Japan (SCJ), leading the development of minimally invasive "Slender" techniques. Dedicated to medical innovation and global knowledge sharing, the hospital aims to standardize refined cardiovascular procedures to improve clinical outcomes and patient quality of life worldwide.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical Centre (CUHKMC), Hong Kong SAR

Coordinator
CHAN Yu Ho

Since 2021, CUHKMC’s cardiac cath lab has performed ~800 cases yearly with high success, excelling in complex PCI and CTO. Procedures include PFA for arrhythmia and structural interventions (MitraClip, TriClip, LAAO), delivering strong outcomes across advanced coronary and structural heart disease treatments.

National University Heart Centre, Singapore

Coordinator
Adrian LOW

The research at the National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS) centres around the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI), which includes laboratory based research, clinical research, clinical trials, health services research, prevention and epidemiology research. NUHCS will be collaborating with international centres for multinational, miulticentre basic and clinical trials and we will also be involved in outcomes-related research, setting standards for evidence-based best medical practice in Singapore. New research initiatives, which will benefit Singaporeans, include development for a risk prediction model for heart attack using novel biochemical markers, novel hormones and genetic analysis. Other areas of research include collaborative stem cell and tissue engineering research, device innovations etc.

Mayo Clinic, United States of America

Coordinator
Rajiv GULATI

The Mayo Clinic stands as a global leader in patient-centered, cutting-edge medical care, research, andeducation. Renowned for its values-driven, multidisciplinary approach, it brings together top-tier specialists who collaborate to deliver comprehensive and individualised care. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Mayo Clinic consistently translates scientific discoveries into clinical applications that transform patient outcomes. Its commitment to excellence is reflected in consistently high national rankings and patient satisfaction scores. The integration of clinical practice with groundbreaking research and exceptional training programs fosters a culture ofcontinuous improvement, making Mayo Clinic not only a premier healthcare destination but also a beacon of medical advancement.

Oita Cardiovascular Hospital, Japan

Coordinator
Yoshifumi KASHIMA

The Oita Cardiovascular Hospital was founded 17 years ago by Dr. Akimitsu and is located in Oita City, home to Japan's first Western-style hospital. We are renowned for our cutting-edge interventional treatments and the exceptional hospitality provided by our outstanding team. The Oita Cardiovascular Hospital also serve as atraining center for interventional cardiologists, many of whom have graduated and now work in various locations.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

Coordinator
HO Hee Hwa

Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) is one of Singapore’s oldest and largest multi-disciplinary hospitals with a history of 175 years of pioneering medical care and development. TTSH serves the 1.4 million population in Central Singapore with 1,700 beds and 9,000 staff, in partnership with patients, primary care and community partners. It is the flagship hospital within the National Healthcare Group Heart Institute and it is also one of the designated teaching hospitals for the LKC School of Medicine. The Department of Cardiology provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and treatment services to patients with cardiovascular disorders,including non-invasive cardiac investigations, invasivecardiac procedures and cardiac rehabilitation.

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Accurate as of 21 Aug. Programme subject to change without prior notice