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Mastering CTO Interventions: Highlights from Dr Makoto Sekiguchi

The Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) recently played host to a world-class medical event: a specialized workshop on Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) interventions, led by none other than Dr Makoto Sekiguchi, a renowned interventional cardiologist from Japan. The highly anticipated workshop was graciously hosted by Datuk Dr Kumara Gurupparan, Senior Consultant Cardiologist at IJN and a […]

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MyLive 2025 Live-in-the-Box: Tackling Complex LAD-Diagonal Bifurcation Lesions

1. Introduction (MyLive 2025) MyLive 2025: Bifurcation lesions—where a main vessel divides into two branches—remain one of the toughest challenges in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). When combined with heavy calcification and tortuosity, the complexity increases dramatically. The “Live-in-the-Box” session at MyLive 2025 featured an advanced hybrid strategy in one such case: a severely calcified and […]

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Bifurcation Connect 2025: Sharing “My Best/Nightmare Experience” in Complex PCI

The Bifurcation Connect 2025 (My Best/Nightmare Experience) symposium, part of the MYConnect Series by Boston Scientific, brought together leading interventional cardiologists to share their most memorable successes and toughest challenges in bifurcation PCI. Held on 6 September 2025 at EQ Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the event highlighted cutting-edge strategies, case-based learning, and the importance of international […]

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SIDAPVIA Train-the-Trainer Launch at Hilton Kuala Lumpur: Empowering Specialists for the Future

On 6th September 2025, the SIDAPVIA Train-the-Trainer Engagement Meeting for Specialists was successfully held at the prestigious Hilton Kuala Lumpur. The event marked a significant milestone in advancing specialist training and professional development in Malaysia, bringing together a dynamic group of healthcare professionals, educators, and industry leaders. A Landmark Launch for SIDAPVIA The SIDAPVIA program […]

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Complex CTO Workshop with Dr Shunsuke Matsuno: Mastering LAD and RCA Recanalization

The field of complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) continues to evolve with innovative strategies and advanced techniques. IJN and Asahi proudly hosted a CTO (Chronic Total Occlusion) workshop featuring Dr Shunsuke Matsuno, an esteemed operator renowned for his expertise in complex PCI. The session provided a live demonstration of two challenging CTO cases: one involving […]

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BIG Pharmacy and Pfizer Host Educational Webinar on Apixaban

BIG Pharmacy, in collaboration with Pfizer Malaysia, successfully organized an engaging webinar on Apixaban, attracting over 100 participants from across the healthcare community. The session focused on advancing knowledge in stroke prevention for atrial fibrillation (AF) and the expanding role of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). Addressing Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation Atrial fibrillation is the […]

Advancing Complex PCI: CTO Workshop with Dr Alan Chan at IJN
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Advancing Complex PCI: CTO Workshop with Dr Alan Chan at IJN

The Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Workshop held at the National Heart Institute (IJN) brought together interventional cardiologists to learn advanced techniques in complex coronary interventions. The workshop, chaired by Datuk Dr Kumara, featured Dr Alan Chan, a renowned interventional cardiologist from Hong Kong, who demonstrated the latest strategies in CTO percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). About […]