On a recent weekend in Kuala Lumpur, Boston Scientific successfully organized IVUS-Guided PCI workshop. The event took place at the prestigious EQ Hotel and gathered esteemed interventional cardiologists to share expertise, review case studies, and promote the adoption of imaging-guided PCI techniques in clinical practice.
The IVUS-Guided PCI Workshop was chaired by two of Malaysia’s leading cardiovascular specialists—Dato’ Sri Dr Azhari Rosman and Datuk Dr Kumara, both representing the National Heart Institute (IJN). Their leadership underscored the importance of advanced imaging tools such as IVUS in improving PCI outcomes, particularly in complex coronary lesions.
The event featured distinguished external speakers including Dr Fam Jiang Ming from Singapore, who contributed international perspectives and valuable insights into contemporary imaging practices. Dato’ Dr Mohd Sapawi from Terengganu also played a key role in the discussions, sharing his clinical experience and reinforcing the relevance of IVUS in daily interventional work across various healthcare settings.
As part of the scientific agenda, I had the privilege of presenting a clinical case involving IVUS-guided ostial stenting, which demonstrated the precision and diagnostic value of IVUS in assessing lesion morphology and optimizing stent deployment—particularly in challenging anatomical locations. The case discussion fostered active engagement among the participants, highlighting the evolving role of imaging in enhancing procedural success and long-term patient outcomes.
This well-curated IVUS-Guided PCI Workshop served not only as a platform for knowledge sharing but also as a testament to the growing emphasis on evidence-based, image-guided interventions in cardiovascular care. Special thanks to Boston Scientific for organizing this meaningful educational event and to all participating faculty for their invaluable contributions.