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Cutting-edge innovation and global collaboration: the 2024 Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology in China

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology/Asian Heart Society hold a total of 88 academic forums covering clinical, basic research, and several interdisciplinary fields have been established. The scope of innovation forums has been expanded to drug and device innovation, artificial intelligence, wearable devices and domestic original forums. At this conference, other subspecialties covering areas of coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndrome, atrial fibrillation, basic and translational medicine, heart failure, valvular heart disease, cardiovascular disease prevention, and rehabilitation were also discussed, which included the updates of clinical research findings in these areas. Utilized GW-ICC as the main promotion platform, a lot of the important clinical guidelines or expert consensus was promoted from Tier III hospitals to other primary hospitals. Over the course of seven days, the 35th GW-ICC brought together experts from more than 40 countries and regions, with 261 international scholars participating as session chairs, panelists, and invited speakers. Their multifaceted and in-depth academic contributions illuminated new directions for the future of cardiovascular medicine. Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology/Asian Heart Society continues to co-operate with the world-renowned cardiovascular society and journals this year (Figure 1). More than 20 societies and organizations including the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association (AHA), the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF), and the World Heart Federation (WHF) took active parts in this conference. The leaders of these societies attended the opening ceremony and delivered warm speeches. Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology also holds a joint international journal forum with the authoritative international journals, such as the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Circulation, European Heart Journal, Nature Reviews Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research, etc. Screenshots of European Heart Journal @ Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology joint forum hosted by European Heart Journal editor-in-chief Prof. Filippo Crea and co-editor Prof. Feng Cao. Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology held 38 international joint forums with nearly 30 international cardiovascular authoritative organizations and top journals, covering coronary artery, electrophysiology, heart failure management, structural heart disease, and other topics.1,2 During the conference, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of AHA, a joint AHA commemorative forum was also set up at the conference site. Many senior experts, scholars and industry leaders in the cardiovascular field gathered together to review the brilliant achievements of AHA in promoting the development of cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment technology and promoting scientific research progress in the past century. GW-ICC’s official live-streaming channel delivered comprehensive on-site coverage, featuring 85 top-tier experts who delved into key topics and facilitated 21 high-level academic discussions. These sessions collectively garnered an additional 99 475 views, solidifying the congress’s position as a cornerstone of cardiovascular knowledge dissemination. The 35th GW-ICC has once again set a benchmark in advancing cardiovascular medicine, fostering international communication, and inspiring innovation, underscoring its pivotal role in shaping the future of the field. Overall, the GW-ICC is poised for greater achievements after 35 years of excellence. In this new era, filled with hope and challenges, this platform will continue to unite trailblazers in cardiovascular medicine. Together, they will uphold the principles of ‘Public, Welfare, Prevention, Standardization and Innovation’, embracing openness and inclusivity to create a healthier world. GW-ICC has been from a national platform to an internationally recognized bridge for cardiovascular experts. The congress has become a vital conduit for fostering collaboration across borders and disciplines. The authors would like to acknowledge Prof. Yida Tang and Dr. Nan Li for their generosity in providing some photos. All authors declare no disclosure of interest for this contribution. This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFC3602400).

Source: European Heart Journal

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf312

Authors: Feng Cao, Yabin Wang, Changsheng Ma

Institutions: Chinese PLA General Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Anzhen Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: National Key Research and Development Program of China