Chonnam National University Hospital's 'Gwangju International Cardiac Intervention Symposium' Receives Positive Response

Participation of World Experts from the US, Japan, Germany, and More... Introducing Cardiac Patient Procedure Scenes

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam National University Hospital announced on the 15th that the 18th Gwangju International Interventional Cardiology Symposium (GICS), a world-class academic conference, was successfully held over two days from the 11th at the Gwangju Mudeung Park Hotel, receiving great response from medical professionals worldwide.

GICS is an international academic conference hosted annually since 2003 by the Cardiology Center of Jeonnam National University Hospital (Director: Professor Myungho Jung, Department of Cardiology) to exchange the latest knowledge and medical information with domestic and international medical institutions and experts for the treatment of cardiovascular disease patients.

This year's conference was conducted through online presentations and discussions by medical experts from various countries due to COVID-19.

In particular, video footage of cardiac procedures performed on patients was introduced, recorded at Jeonnam National University Hospital as well as Suncheon Garlo Hospital, Chung-Ang University Hospital, and Seoul St. Mary's Hospital.

About 700 participants, including renowned scholars from the United States, Japan, Germany, and other countries, as well as domestic and international cardiology experts, engaged in lively discussions online.

Professor Rajiv Gulati from the Mayo Clinic in the United States gave a lecture on "Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Heart Disease Patients Infected with COVID-19," Director Hisao Ogawa of the Osaka National Cardiovascular Center in Japan spoke on "COVID-19 and Renin-angiotensin Inhibitors," and Deputy Director Satoshi Yasuda lectured on "New Antithrombotic Agents" via video conference.

Additionally, Professor Ross Milner from the University of Chicago in the United States delivered a lecture on aortic aneurysms, and Professor Eberhard Grube from the University of Bonn in Germany presented on aortic valve replacement surgery through online sessions.

The symposium also featured various programs including aortic diseases, new drug-eluting stents, the KAMIR-JAMIR joint symposium, aortic valve replacement surgery, myocardial infarction, chronic total occlusion, left main coronary artery intervention, antiplatelet therapy, complication management, cardiovascular imaging and physiological testing, and beginner courses.

Professor Myungho Jung, who led this symposium, stated, "Through this academic conference, we expect to contribute to the advancement of interventional cardiology and provide significant help in the treatment of heart disease patients," adding, "Furthermore, maintaining close relationships with medical communities worldwide will play a major role in enhancing the international status of Jeonnam National University Hospital."

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