I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Servier Malaysia for the invitation to participate in the recent Connect With Experts educational meeting alongside Dr Teh Wai Bin, Consultant Paediatrician from KPJ Puteri Hospital.
It was a privilege to share insights during my session, “The Marathon to Achieve the Goal, Maintain Control,” where we explored real-world cardiovascular cases and discussed practical approaches to achieving and sustaining treatment goals.
One of the key messages from the session was that cardiovascular risk management is a lifelong journey. While advances in medicine have provided us with effective tools to control blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and other risk factors, long-term success depends on consistent patient engagement, adherence to treatment, and regular follow-up.
The interactive discussions highlighted several important themes:
✅ Early identification and management of cardiovascular risk factors
✅ Individualised treatment strategies tailored to each patient’s needs
✅ The importance of maintaining control rather than simply achieving short-term targets
✅ Shared decision-making between healthcare professionals and patients
✅ Lifestyle modification as the foundation of cardiovascular prevention
The lively exchange of experiences and perspectives among healthcare professionals made the session particularly rewarding. These discussions reinforce the importance of continuous medical education and collaboration in improving patient outcomes.
Thank you to all colleagues who attended and contributed to the discussion. I look forward to future opportunities to learn, share, and work together towards better cardiovascular care for our patients.