ABOUT THE CONGRESS

The National Heart Association of Malaysia (NHAM) Annual Scientific Congress is held annually to provide a platform for professionals and researchers to present their most innovative methods and latest research findings in the area of cardiovascular health.

NHAM is thrilled to welcome you back to Kuala Lumpur in 2023 for another exciting cardiovascular congress with over 160 local and international academics attending. The NHAM Congress 2023 will cover all cardiovascular health-related topics, provide a broad view of the industry, and bring together thousands of cardiology professionals from around the world with the shared objective of reducing cardiovascular diseases globally.

Lined up is an exceptional two-and-a-half-day programme to discuss the latest advancements in cardiac-related practices, technology, research, and case sharing with colleagues and friends. The programme will be comprehensive, inspiring, and educational, with extensive content covering clinical practices as well as all other facets of cardiovascular disease, from prevention to treatment.

We are determined to make this year’s congress meeting in person in Kuala Lumpur even more memorable than ever before. You can anticipate engaging presentations by professionals as well as networking sessions where the most recent advancements in cardiovascular practices are discussed.

We are once again excited to welcome participants to attend our congress in person.

Here are some of the highlights for the NHAM Congress 2023:

Dr Alan FONG President, 20th NHAM Council

As we transition from a Covid-19 pandemic area, focus returns towards non-communicable diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease, which remains the primary cause of mortality in Malaysia. Over the last 15 years, we have learnt from our National Cardiovascular Disease Registries, the significance of cardiovascular risk factors, particularly diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia and smoking, and their contribution towards the clinical manifestations of cardiovascular disease. In addition, life-threatening conditions, such as acute myocardial infarction and acute decompensated heart failure continue to plague us as a nation. Thankfully, there are new treatments being developed for all these, with important clinical data being released globally almost on a monthly basis. For this, our National Heart Association of Malaysia’s Annual Congress (NHAM Congress) has been the focal point of dissemination of the latest information, the share amongst all healthcare professionals in Malaysia, and overseas. The primary aim would be to acquire knowledge which will lead to improvement of care for our patients and the overall cardiovascular health status of our community. The NHAM Congress 2023, here at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), adds a different element to last year’s event. This year, we will see a return to a full physical conference, with overseas Faculty from over a dozen countries here on site, to bolster the expert local Faculty assembled. While many have ‘Zoom’-ed in virtually in 2022, this year, we look forward to such key opinion leaders being amongst us here in Kuala Lumpur. We welcome all of you in advance – local and foreign participants, who were not able to attend last year’s Congress in person, and have intent on returning in person for NHAM Congress 2023. With education and networking being two hallmarks of our Annual Congress, the third – local scientific content – will add even more spice to our proceedings. This Congress has been the main national platform for healthcare professionals to present their guidelines, research, and reports - we look forward to more of this! In this post-COVID-19 pandemic era, our community have all been sensitised to a new-normal, from healthcare professionals, our patients, policy-makers, and the public at risk of heart disease. We are all embracing a digital world, coupled with accelerated development of healthcare technologies. The digital frontier is upon us, particularly in diagnostics – from wearables to AI-powered healthcare software, and precision therapeutics. For this and all the other elements that have made our Congress the highlight of your professional educational calendar, NHAM Congress 2023’s Organising Chairperson Dr Gary Lee and Scientific Chairperson Dr Cham Yee Ling, together with their excellent team, will bring you our best Annual Congress yet! On behalf of the NHAM Council, I look forward to welcoming all of you to the NHAM Congress 2023 – a cardiovascular summit at the centre of your calendar – see you on 16 June 2023 in Kuala Lumpur!

Dr Gary LEE Chin Keong Organizing Chairperson NHAM Congress 2023

Greetings and Warmest Welcome to NHAM Annual Scientific Meeting 2023! It has been an amazing experience to be part of the team to spearhead one of the largest scientific meetings in the country. My team and I have learned to navigate various obstacles and weather many challenges in organizing this meeting. A common goal in medical learning binds us together in working earnestly towards making this meeting a great success. In the year 2022, we have crafted a comprehensive scientific program for our delegates. End results were very encouraging, evidenced by the positive feedback received. This motivates us to push ourselves further in making NHAM ASM 2023 even more astounding. NHAM has always been at the forefront of innovation and creativity in medical learning. Therefore, we can witnessed how the scientific programs have evolved over the years. Novel programs are constantly put in place to enhance the learning opportunities of medical professionals from different disciplines. In addition, our faculties have grown to encompass local, regional and international speaker. This year we continue to craft the scientific programs to be all-inclusive and comprehensive. Exciting topics are delivered through various modalities that revolutionized medical learning. We strongly believe that there is something in store for everyone attending the scientific meeting. This scientific meeting provides a framework and platform for us to meet, share and learn from each other.  Let us together ignite our passion for lifelong learning and enhance our knowledge in the field of cardiovascular medicine. Welcome to NHAM ASM 2023, and have a fruitful and fun-filled meeting with friends and colleagues.

Dr CHAM Yee Ling Scientific Chairperson NHAM Congress 2023

Dear colleagues and friends, I remember not so long ago that I was a fresh-faced medical officer attending my very first NHAM annual scientific meeting. Clutching the program booklet in my hands, I was spoilt for choice. Which one? The hypertension lecture that would refine the way I practice, the session on late-breaking trials to keep myself updated on the advances in cardiology or the specialised cardiology symposium to glean what was being practised in cardiology centers? Did you feel the same way? At every stage in my career as a medical officer, physician and later, cardiologist, the NHAM annual meeting continues to be relevant in my practice. Such is the mission of NHAM in imparting cardiovascular education to all, and every scientific chairperson before me has ensured that in a program that has something for everyone. I hope I have done the same with this edition of the NHAM Congress. While retaining the time- proven format of didactic lectures on important core topics in cardiology, there will be case-based sessions spotlighting common cardiology problems in primary care and implementation of the latest heart failure and dyslipidemia CPGs. There will be a blockbuster debate on one of the hottest topics in cardiology today, so don’t miss it! For the fellows-in-training, there will be a special session for sharing fellowship experiences in different cardiology sub specialties in various countries. For some nail-biting educational fun, join us at the Premier Cup competition. Finally, for the first time since 2019, we are delighted to welcome back our international faculty in person.

ORGANISING COMMITTEE 2023

The fundamental objective of the programme created by the NHAM Congress Committee is to inform and educate for higher standards of practice in the industry. The NHAM Congress 2023 is the event to attend if you want to learn about cutting-edge science and current trends, while also taking advantage of brand-new opportunities within the international cardiology community.

The congress will emphasize the importance of education and networking, as well as local scientific content, introducing topics at the forefront of cardiovascular health with important content for scientific advancements and research in the local medical landscape.

Join us in person in Kuala Lumpur for the best opportunity to learn and network. The NHAM Congress 2023 will help you take a deep dive into modern science and expand your connections for an outstanding career in cardiology.

REGISTRATION

Browse the “Scientific Programme” section in our website and bookmark the sessions you must absolutely attend! To experience the full scope of the event and get the most of the congress in person in Kuala Lumpur, we heartily urge you to register right away and mark your calendar for the conference days.

Don’t miss out on this remarkable opportunity. Book your spot today!

Registration starts from 30 January 2023.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

No refunds will be granted for unattended summits, in case of cancellation of speakers, lack of space in the conference / summit room or any other incidents during the conference / summit which are beyond the control of the conference / summit organizers. By registering to the conference / summit participants agree that neither the organizing committee nor the conference / summit assume any liability whatsoever.

All paid registrations are not transferable.

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1. The abstract should be written in English.

2. All abstracts must be submitted through the ONLINE SYSTEM.

3. Abstracts submitted via email, fax or post will not be accepted. Abstracts must be SUBMITTED BY 11:59 p.m. (Malaysia time), on SUNDAY, 16th April 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted.

4. Title: Capitalised Each Word except prepositions such as “of”, “for”, “and”, “with”, etc.

5. Author and Co-authors: The first name is the presenting author. First name/middle name use initial, last name (surname) in full. Do not use titles (Dr) or degrees (MD). When more than one author is listed, use numbers to match authors and institutions.

6. Affiliations: Department, institution/hospital/organisation. Do not include the address.

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7. Layout: The abstract must be in a single paragraph containing not more than 350 words (No visual, table or graph allowed)

8. The abstract text should have the following sub-headings in bold:- - Background - Objective - Materials & Methods - Results - Conclusions

Accommodation

Below are the list of Conference Panel Hotels for NHAM 2023 Room Accommodation. Please contact the Conference Secretariat for room booking.

Please email to Ms Donna at nham@platinumpodium.com.my

	MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR  Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur  Single Room:  RM609.50 nett (SOLD OUT) Twin Room:  RM694.30 nett (SOLD OUT) Single Room:  RM646.60 nett  Twin Room:  RM752.60 nett
	TRADERS HOTEL BY SHANGRI LA  Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur,  Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur  (Deluxe City View) :  Single Room RM466.40 nett & Twin Room: RM508.80 nett (SOLD OUT) (Deluxe KLCC View) :  Single Room RM551.20 nett & Twin Room : RM593.60 nett  (SOLD OUT) (Trader Club) : Single Room RM699.60 nett & Twin Room : RM742.00 nett (SOLD OUT)
	GRAND HYATT HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR  12, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur,  Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur  Single Room:  RM657.20 nett (SOLD OUT) Twin Room:  RM710.20 nett (SOLD OUT) Single Room (City View):  RM683.70 nett Twin Room (City View):  RM747.30 nett Single Room (Twin Tower View):  RM805.60 nett Twin Room (Twin Tower View):  RM869.20 nett
	THE RUMA HOTEL AND RESIDENCES  7, Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur,  Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur  Single Room:  RM667.80 nett  Twin Room:  RM699.60 nett
	IMPIANA KLCC HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR  Impiana KLCC Hotel & Spa, 13, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur,  50450 Kuala Lumpur  (Deluxe Room) :  Single Room RM424.00 nett & Twin Room : RM455.80 nett  (Deluxe Club) :  Single Room RM561.80 nett & Twin Room : RM593.60 nett

Conference Venue

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre 
Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, 
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 

Tel: +603-2333 2888 
Website: https://www.klccconventioncentre.com/

How To Get There

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is strategically located in an integrated precinct in the heart of the Central Business District also known as the Golden Triangle. Here are the most convenient options to get to the Centre on foot. 

If you have taken the Light Rail Transit (LRT) to KLCC Station, dis-embark and follow the directional signage that takes you through the Suria KLCC Shopping Mall. Proceed to the pedestrian tunnel that leads to the Concourse Level of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.