Boehringer Ingelheim (BI), a global leader in cardiovascular innovation, hosted a prestigious Heart Failure Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, bringing together leading cardiologists, medical practitioners, and healthcare professionals to tackle the growing heart failure burden in the region.
The workshop featured internationally renowned heart failure specialists, including:
- Professor Piotr Ponikowski (Poland), co-chair of the 2021 ESC Heart Failure Guidelines and a leading global authority on the pathophysiology and treatment of heart failure.
- Professor John Atherton (Brisbane, Australia), Director of Cardiology at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and a prominent figure in heart failure research and policy.
- Professor David Sim (Singapore), Senior Consultant Cardiologist at National Heart Centre Singapore and a regional leader in heart failure and advanced cardiac therapies.
Their participation underscored the global collaboration needed to address heart failure, especially in fast-growing healthcare environments like Vietnam.
Key Highlights of the Workshop:
- Evidence-Based Updates: Professors Ponikowski, Atherton, and Sim provided insightful updates on heart failure diagnosis, pharmacological advancements, and the integration of the latest ESC and ACC guidelines into everyday clinical practice.
- Focus on SGLT2 Inhibitors: Cutting-edge discussions focused on the clinical value of SGLT2 inhibitors such as empagliflozin in both HFrEF and HFpEF, supported by recent landmark trials.
- Case-Based Learning: Real-world patient cases from both Vietnam and international settings were analyzed to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
- Multidisciplinary Exchange: Participants engaged in panel discussions addressing treatment barriers, healthcare infrastructure gaps, and strategies to optimize outcomes in heart failure patients across Southeast Asia.
Strengthening Vietnam’s Cardiovascular Landscape
This workshop is part of Boehringer Ingelheim’s broader effort to empower local healthcare professionals through continuous medical education, with the ultimate goal of improving lives for patients with chronic cardiovascular conditions.
With consultant cardiologist from Singapore, Dr Jeremy Chai from National Heart Center Singapore, Dr Nithin from Woodlands Hospital & Dr Chan Po Fun from Mount Elizabeth Hospital Singapore!
Consultant Cardiologist from Malaysia: Dr Beni Isman Bin Rusani from KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2, Dr Mohd Ridzuan Bin Mohd Said from IIUM & Dr Sharimila Shanmugam from IJN!
About Boehringer Ingelheim
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Quick Short Tour at Ho Chi Minh Vietnam
Tried Halal@Saigon the night before departure!
Stayed at VinPearl Landmark 81 Hotel, the tallest building in Vietnam! Even taller than Petronas Twin Tower!! Dining in the sky! My room was at Level 59, breakfast at level 66!
Glad to be back in Vietnam HCM after almost 15 years!
Second tallest building in SouthEast Asia!