March Newsletter

March Medical Highlights

EAPCI Summit 2026 (February 19-20, Munich, Germany)

• The European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) Summit convened over 1,000 attendees from 75 countries to share high‑quality science in interventional cardiology.

• Women's Heart Health: Preliminary results from the GEDI-ACS registry revealed that women presenting with acute coronary syndromes often have low health literacy, high rates of comorbidities, and a frequent occurrence of heart attack with non-obstructive arteries.

• SCAD Insights: A Serbian registry provided new data on spontaneous coronary artery dissection, showing that stent implantation was not beneficial in the majority of patients and was an independent predictor of major adverse cardiovascular events.

Hong Kong Nordic Walkathon (March 1, Tamar Park)

• Hong Kong Healthcare Foundation and Virtus Medical Group hosted the first Nordic Walkathon to promote holistic health and wellness.

• Over 2,600 participants walked along the Victoria Harbour using specialised poles.

• This event marked a significant milestone for promoting Nordic walking in Hong Kong, highlighting its benefits as a low-impact, full-body exercise suitable for all ages

World Rare Disease Day Symposium (March 7, Sheraton HK)

• Focused on the theme "Rare Yet Within Reach: Unlocking Hope with Advanced Therapies," exploring how cutting-edge medical technology can be translated into clinical practice.

• Featured a morning conference with roundtable forums and afternoon breakout sessions dedicated to specific rare diseases