8th Asian Preventive Cardiology &Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference
28 - 29 November 2020

Cardiovascular Disease Management andCardiac Rehabilitationin the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic

Second Announcement &Call for Abstracts
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Important Dates
Extended Deadline for Abstract Submission:

5 October 2020

Deadline for Registration:

20 November 2020

For up-to-date information, please visit our website at:

http://www.apccrc.com

Welcome Message
On behalf of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, it gives us great pleasure toextend our warmest welcome to you all in joining the 8th Asian Preventive
Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference (APCCRC) which will be held ina FULLY VIRTUAL format as scheduled on 28-29 November 2020.
Cardiovascular disease, together with the control of its various risk factors, is a
global challenge. It is associated with significant morbidity, mortality andeconomic loss. It is thus one of the goals of public health to reduce the incidence
and prevalence, and manage the problems of cardiovascular disease in different
parts of the world, including Asia.

Co-Chairmen,
Executive Committee:
Dr. CHAN Ngai-Yin
Prof. LI Sheung-Wai, Leonard
Honorary Advisory Board:
Dr. CHAN Kam-Tim
Dr. CHENG Chun-Ho
Dr. CHIANG Chung-Seung
Dr. KO Tak-Him, Patrick
Prof. LAU Chu-Pak
Dr. LAU Suet-Ting
Dr. LAU Yuk-Kong
Dr. LEUNG Kei-Pui
Dr. LI Shu-Kin
Dr. TSE Tak-Fu
Dr. WONG Kwok-Yiu, Chris
Prof. YU Cheuk-Man
Executive Committee:
Dr. CHAN Hiu-Lam, Ronnie
Dr. CHAN Wing-Sze, Carmen
Mr. CHENG Tak-Lai, Dick
Dr. CHEONG Yan-Yue, Adrian Piers
Dr. CHOI Man-Chun
Dr. CHOW Siu-Lun, Eddie
Dr. FUNG Chi-Yan, Raymond
Dr. KWAN Wing-Shan, Iris
Dr. KWONG Shu-Keung
Dr. LEE Kar-Fai, Victor
Dr. LEUNG Wai-Suen, Albert
Dr. LI Ying-Wah, Andrew
Ms. LIU Kit-Han
Dr. SHEA Pui-Gi, Catherine
Dr. TSANG Chun-Fung, SunnyWe are proud to see that the conference has become a well-known professional
platform for colleagues working or interested in the field of preventive cardiology
and cardiac rehabilitation from Hong Kong and different parts of Asia to learn andto share research findings, experience and views. The unprecedented challenge
from the COVID-19 pandemic is huge but yet has motivated us to be moreinnovative in professional education. We are going to present a high-quality andcomprehensive program in preventive cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation via a
virtual platform. The theme of the upcoming APCCRC is “Cardiovascular Disease
Management and Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic”.
A group of dedicated experts will be gathered to present a 2-day programme
which covers a wide spectrum of topics of interest, latest advancement andcontroversies in cardiovascular prevention, rehabilitation and management.
Riding on the success of the previous conferences, this year we will also organize
joint sessions with overseas professional associations to share experience among
different countries and exchange ideas in preventive cardiology and cardiac
rehabilitation. A public conference will be held at the same time to educate
patients, their carers and the general public to enhance awareness on
cardiovascular disease and improve the attitude and behaviour of them inself-management.
We sincerely invite you to join us in this very educational biennial conference andcollaborate in the global action in reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. Ngai-Yin CHAN
Co-Chairman, Executive Committee
President, Hong Kong College ofCardiology

Prof. Leonard Sheung-Wai LI
Co-Chairman, Executive Committee

International Faculty (as of 14 September2020)
Keynote Speaker

Prof. Salim VIRANI
Professor of Medicine, Baylor College ofMedicine, United States
Chair, Prevention of Cardiovascular
Disease Council, American College ofCardiology

Dr. Ssu-Yuan CHEN
Prof. Shigeru MAKITADivision of Physical Medicine &Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation,Rehabilitation, Fu Jen Catholic University Saitama Medical University International
Hospital, Taiwan
Medical Center, Japan
Dr. Mohamad Yatim SAARI
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine,Hospital Serdang, Malaysia

Prof. Lan GUO
Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute,
Guangdong Central Hospital, China

Prof. Jack Wei-Chieh TAN
Department of Cardiology, National
Heart Centre, Singapore

Dr. Visal KANTARATANAKUL
Prof. Sherry GRACE
Rehabilitation Medicine, Samitivej
Professor, Faculty of Health,
Srinakarin Hospital, Thailand
York University, Canada
Immediate Past Chair, International
Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Prof. Jong-Young LEE
Division of Cardiology, Kangbuk
Rehabilitation (ICCPR)
Samsung Hospital, Korea

Dr. Swee-Yaw TAN
Department of Cardiology, NationalHeart Centre, Singapore
Dr. Farzaneh TORKAN
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Department, Shefa Research Center, IranProf. So-Ryoung LEE
Department of Cardiology, Seoul
National University Hospital, Korea

Dr. Tee-Joo YEO
Department of Cardiology, National
University Heart Centre, Singapore

Preliminary Programme
28 November 2020 (Saturday)

29 November 2020 (Sunday)

0900-1030 Symposium 1Abstract Presentation 1 Symposium 5
Public Lecture
Heart Failure Symposium
Cardiac Rehabilitation • 新冠肺炎 : 心臟病患& COVID-19
者 ( 心臟衰竭 / 心瓣Symposium
病患者 ) 高危一族 ?
1030-1100

Exhibition / Poster Presentation

1100-1230 Symposium 2
Hong Kong Heart
Foundation Symposium
1230-1400

Abstract Presentation 2 Symposium 6
Lipid Symposium

Public Lecture• 運動抗疫護身心• 起動！齊運動

Lunch Symposium / Exhibition

1400-1530 Opening Ceremony

Session forAllied Health CV
Symposium 3
Professionals
Cardiac Rehabilitation in
Heart Failure Symposium

1530-1600
1600-1730 Symposium 4
Hypertension
Symposium

Symposium 7
e-Cardiac
Rehabilitation
Symposium

Session forAllied Health CV
Professionals

Exhibition / Poster Presentation
Session forAllied Health CV
ProfessionalsThe programme is subject to change without prior notice.

Symposium 8Cardiovascular Risk
Factors Symposium

Session forAllied Health CV
Professionals

Topic Highlights (as of 14 September 2020)
Keynote Lecture• How Do We Assess, Personalize, Reclassify and Communicate Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk?
• ICCPR’s Global Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Survey on COVID Impacts• AF Management with Anticoagulation in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic• Cardiac Considerations for Return to Sports Amidst COVID-19• Cardiac Rehabilitation in Heart Failure• Cardiac Rehabilitation in Japan during COVID-19 Epidemic• Cardiac Rehabilitation Using Wearables• Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Neuromuscular Involvement in COVID-19 and its Management• Intensifying Lipid-Lowering Therapy with PCSK9 Inhibitor for a Better Cardiovascular Outcome• Invasive Hemodynamic Exercise Assessment in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction• Is Atherosclerosis an Inflammatory or a Cholesterol Disorder?
• Mobile App for High-Risk Patients• Model of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Chronic Heart Failure• Tele-Cardiac Rehabilitation Medicine: A New Frontier or a False Dawnand more...

Call for Abstracts
Participants are cordially invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentation. Please submit yourabstracts ONLINE via the Conference website.
• Extended Deadline for Abstract Submission: 5 October 2020
• Notification of acceptance will be sent to presenters by email in mid-late October 2020
• All presenters must register by 6 November 2020. Your abstract will be considered withdrawn and deleted
from the programme if you fail to do so• Please read the guidelines in the Conference website

Best Paper Awards
Abstract submitters will have to mention whether they wish their abstracts to be included in the Best Paper
Competition. Details of different awards are as follows:
Two Best Paper Awards: Abstracts accepted for oral presentations will be shortlisted for the competition of theDr. Chu-Pak Lau Best Paper Award (for preventive cardiology) and Dr. Suet-Ting Lau Best Paper Award (forcardiac rehabilitation). The two award winners will be awarded a certificate and cash prize of HK$1,000.

Accreditation (CME/CNE/CPD)
Accreditation will be applied and announced later on the Conference website.

Registration
Please register ONLINE for FREE via the Conference website.
Deadline of Registration: 20 November 2020
Remarks: Registrations are subject to acceptance on a “first-come-first-served” basis.
The Hong Kong College of Cardiology reserves the right to decline any registrations.
The decision of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology shall be final and conclusive.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of your registration should be made in writing to the Conference Secretariat.

Data Processing Consent
By registering, you agree that:• The Hong Kong College of Cardiology and its affiliates or third parties shall have the rights to assist them inprocessing my personal data for the purpose of providing scientific education, services and other relevantcommunication.
• The Hong Kong College of Cardiology and its entities are permitted to collect, store and use personal data (asdefined in the personal data (privacy) ordinance) as provided in the registration form for the purpose of or inconnection with the virtual conference.
Please refer to the Conference website for registration rules and regulations.

Conference Information
Certificate of Attendance
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all participants by email after the Conference.

Official Language
The official language of the Conference is English.

Supporting Organizations

Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology

香港心臟護理學會有限公司
Hong Kong Cardiac Nursing Association Ltd.
Hong Kong Associationof Rehabilitation Medicine

Hong Kong Heart Foundation Limited

Hong Kong
Occupational Therapy Association

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited

The list is updated as of 14 September 2020.

Contact Us
APCCRC 2020 Conference Secretariat
c/o International Conference Consultants Ltd
Office Address: Unit C-D, 17/F, Max Share Centre, 373 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2559 9973
Fax: (852) 2547 9528
Email: info@apccrc.com (general enquiries)
reg@apccrc.com (registration enquiries)