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Expert Opinion

Innovative Strategies to Optimise Heart Failure GDMT at Prince Wales Hospital’s Heart Failure Clinic

Dr Kevin Ka-ho Kam
22 January 2025

I’m Dr Kevin Kam from Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital.  What motivated you to implement a strategy to optimise guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) among patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) at the Heart Failure Clinic? I...

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Expert Opinion

STRONG-HF Recommended in Updated China National Heart Failure Guideline 2023

Prof Yuhui Zhang
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Expert Opinion

Optimising Heart Failure GDMT with the Rapid Titration (RaT) Pathway comprising several hospitals in Northland

Dr Raewyn Fisher
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Expert Opinion

Reducing Mortality and Readmission with HF Multidisciplinary Model of Care

Dr Gary Gan
The Quest to improve management of patients with chest pain in the emergency department
Publications

Implementing 0/1-Hour Algorithm using High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin in the Emergency Department

Cardio ThinkLab
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World Heart Day

Every Heartbeat Counts: Take Action & Make an Impact This World Heart Day

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Webinar

EMPORIUM – Full Throttle Against HF: From Detection to Protection

Dato’ Dr Azmee Mohd Ghazi, Dr David Sim, +1 more
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World Heart Day

Every Heartbeat Counts: Take Action & Make an Impact This World Heart Day

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Expert Opinion

Value of biomarker in HFpEF Diagnosis

Dr Muthiah Vaduganathan
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Expert Opinion

Sex-specific Differences in Heart Failure

Prof Emily Lau
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STRONG-HF: Enhancing GDMT regimen in Asia

Prof Alexandre Mebazaa, Asst Prof Jasper Tromp, +1 more
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Expert Opinion

Heart Failure Care Beyond City Limits: Insights from a Cardiologist

Dr Michael McGee
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Implementation of STRONG-HF protocol in heart failure management: an Australian perspective

Prof Andrew JS Coats
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STRONG-HF

Unleashing the Power of STRONG-HF: Enabling Transformation in Heart Failure Management Across China

Cardio ThinkLab
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Expert Opinion

When every minute counts: A deep dive into IJN Malaysia’s quest for rapid triage for chest pain patients in the ED

Dr Farina Mohd Salleh
Dr Aekarach
Expert Opinion

Quantum leap in reducing rehospitalization in HF by 70-80% – How and where?

Dr Aekarach Ariyachaipanich
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Lecture

2022 ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular assessment and management of patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery

Dr Danielle Gualandro, Dr Christian Puelacher
Prof Mebazaa, the principal investigator of STRONG-HF, giving a talk on his first-hand experience and insights on implementing the protocol.
STRONG-HF

STRONG-HF: Rapid Uptitration of Guideline Directed Medical Therapy for Heart Failure

Prof Alexandre Mebazaa
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Publications

Guidelines Interpretation – Guidelines for the management of chronic heart failure in dialysis patients in China

Prof Jiang Hongli
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STRONG-HF

Heart failure management in Australia and the role of NT-proBNP in monitoring and treatment

Prof John Amerena
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Thank you for signing up for the APAC STRONG-HF Master Pack!

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Download APAC STRONG-HF Master Pack: First-hand Insights from Prof Mebazaa on Heart Failure Treatment Monitoring

Cardio ThinkLab
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Expert Opinion

Perioperative myocardial injury (PMI) management: Challenges and feasibility of active screening in non-cardiac surgeries

Dr Prin Vathesatogkit
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STRONG-HF

Heart Failure Management in India – Overcoming Present Challenges

Prof Upendra Kaul
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STRONG-HF

STRONG-HF study highlighting benefits of treatment optimisation

Cardio ThinkLab
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STRONG-HF

STRONG-HF: Post-discharge Heart Failure Management and Implementation of GDMT Heart Failure Therapy

Prof Alexandre Mebazaa
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proCardio Asia Pacific

NT-proBNP and ECHO in heart failure – do they always go hand in hand?

Prof Andrew Sindone
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proCardio Asia Pacific

High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponins and ACS – the Malaysian Experience

Prof Sazzli Kasim
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Expert Opinion

Rational use of troponin and optimal management of cardiovascular diseases

Prof Yao Chenling
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Expert Opinion

The evidence for 0/1-hour algorithm for Asia? DROP-Asian ACS Study

Dr Kenji Inoue
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Expert Opinion

Process Optimization for Emergency hs-TnT Detection

Prof Guo Wei
Headshot of Dr Gan Liangyin and a hand holding a sample against a grey backdrop.
Expert Opinion

Clinical Application Value of NT-proBNP in Chronic Kidney Diseases Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases

Dr Gan Liangying
Dr Cynthia Papendick sharing an expert's view on High Sensitivity Troponin vs Conventional Troponin.
Expert Opinion

High Sensitivity Troponin vs Conventional Troponin: An Expert View

Dr Cynthia Papendick
Dr Wenjuan Jiang
Expert Opinion

The rationale for the use of hs-cTn in the optimal management of ACS

Dr Jiang Wenjuan
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ESC 2021

ESC 2021 Heart Failure Guidelines: What’s new?

Cardio ThinkLab
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Local Stories

Heart Failure in Hong Kong- Present Challenges and Future Strategies

Dr Michael Wong
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Uncovering the Risk: Heart Failure in Diabetic Patients: Value of the cardiac biomarker NT-proBNP

Dr Bee Yong Mong, Dr David Sim, +1 more
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Education & CME

Tips for implementing ESC high sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) rapid algorithms for triage of AMI patients

Dr Lee Chien-Chang
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Publications

Rapid Algorithms for Faster Triage of ED Patients with Suspected AMI – What Are We Waiting For?

Cardio ThinkLab
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Education & CME

Comparing the ESC high sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) rapid algorithms for triage of AMI patients

Dr Lee Chien-Chang
STROKESTOP II, STROKESTOP, STROKE, NT-proBNP, Atrial Fibrillation, Elderly screening
Expert Opinion

STROKESTOP II Study: Precision risk screening for atrial fibrillation in elderly

Dr Katrin Kemp Gudmundsdottir
STROKESTOP II, STROKESTOP, STROKE, NT-proBNP, Atrial Fibrillation, Elderly screening
Expert Opinion

Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly: Screening tools and role of NT-proBNP

Dr Katrin Kemp Gudmundsdottir
NT-proBNP, heart failure
Expert Opinion

Advantages of early NT-proBNP testing in patients suspected with heart failure

Prof Andrew Sindone
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Expert Opinion

What is the Peptide for Life initiative?

Dr Antoni Bayes-Genis
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Latest Perspectives

Digital Prediction Platforms: A catalyst towards personalized CVD prognosis

Dr Rick Pleijhuis
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Expert Opinion

Heart Failure in Asia – Present Challenges and Future Strategies

Dr David Sim
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Expert Opinion

Perioperative Myocardial Infarction in Non-Cardiac Surgery – Why Measuring Troponin is Important?

Dr Philip J Devereaux
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Clinical Cases

Clinical Cases: Differentiating acute from chronic cardiac conditions

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis
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Clinical Cases

Clinical Cases: Diagnostic relevance of elevated hs-cTnT

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis
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Clinical Cases

Clinical Cases from Korea: Serial NT-proBNP measurement and Heart Failure prognosis

Dr Byung-Su Yoo
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Clinical Cases

Clinical Cases from Korea: NT-proBNP for Differential diagnosis of patients with dyspnoea

Dr Byung-Su Yoo
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Clinical Cases

Clinical Cases from Korea: Value of NT-proBNP in Cardiomyopathy

Dr Dong-Hyuk Cho
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Clinical Cases

Clinical Cases from Korea: High NT-proBNP levels useful in differential diagnosis of HF

Dr Jin-Oh Choi
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ESC 2020

ESC Recommendation: High sensitivity troponin assay vs conventional assay

Cardio ThinkLab
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ESC 2020

ESC Recommendation: Rapid algorithms using hs troponin in ED

Cardio ThinkLab
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Clinical Cases

Dr David Sim’s Clinical Cases: NT-proBNP in Heart Failure Patients

Dr David Sim
Prof James Januzzi being interviewed.
Expert Opinion

CANVAS study: NT-proBNP and CVD risk reduction

Dr James L Januzzi
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Clinical Cases

Clinical Cases: Elevations of hs-TnT in Non-cardiac Conditions

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis
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Clinical Cases

Clinical Cases: hs-TnT in Patients with End Stage Renal Failure

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis
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Clinical Cases

Clinical Cases: Serial Monitoring Differentiates Acute and Chronic hs-TnT Elevation

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis
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Clinical Cases

Dr Lee’s Clinical Cases: hs-TnT Chronic Elevation non-AMI cases

Dr Lee Chien-Chang
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Clinical Cases

Dr Lee’s Clinical Cases: hs-TnT Early “Rule-In” for AMI

Dr Lee Chien-Chang
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FAQ: NT-proBNP Interpretation in Multiple Scenarios

Dr James L Januzzi
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FAQ

FAQ: NT-proBNP vs Cardiac Medications

Dr James L Januzzi, Dr David Sim
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FAQ

FAQ: Role of NT-proBNP in Heart Failure Management

Dr James L Januzzi, Dr David Sim
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Webinar

At the forefront of Acute Coronary Syndrome management in ED

Dr Lee Chien-Chang, Dr Cynthia Papendick
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Expert Opinion

What should we take note of when using hs-TnT for CKD patient?

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis
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Expert Opinion

Clinical Relevance of hs-Tn age specific cut-offs

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis
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Expert Opinion

Clinical Relevance of hs-TnT gender specific cut-offs

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis, Dr Raphael Twerenbold
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Expert Opinion

Recommended Steps to Implement 0h/1h Algorithm in Asia

Dr Winchana Srivilaithon, Dr Pisit Hutayanon, +1 more
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Expert Opinion

Benefits of 0h/1h Algorithm in a Thai Institution

Dr Winchana Srivilaithon, Dr Pisit Hutayanon
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Expert Opinion

Benefits of 0h/1h Algorithm to Patients in Asia

Dr Suguru Asako, Dr Masayuki Shiozaki, +2 more
Prof James Januzzi being interviewed.
Expert Opinion

How will NT-proBNP testing evolve in the future?

Dr James L Januzzi
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Expert Opinion

Is NT-proBNP validated for different population groups?

Dr A Mark Richards
Prof James Januzzi being interviewed.
Expert Opinion

Reference ranges for NT-proBNP & hs-TnT in Asian populations

Dr James L Januzzi
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ESC 2020

How to Implement ESC Rapid Algorithm Successfully?

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis
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ESC 2020

The Changes in Rapid Algorithms for Acute Coronary Syndrome

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis
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ESC 2020

Factors affecting high-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) levels

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis
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ESC 2020

DAPA-HF and EMPEROR-Reduced Study Highlights

Dr Rudolf de Boer
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ESC 2020

The role of biomarkers in HF

Dr Rudolf de Boer
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ESC 2020

Digital health in HF management

Dr Rudolf de Boer
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Expert Opinion

Benefits of the 0h/1h algorithm in a Japanese institution

Dr Masayuki Shiozaki, Dr Suguru Asako
ECG, grace score and Troponin kinetic profile of 58-year old patient with acute chest pain, in front of a white open book, with a red backdrop.
Clinical Cases

Serial testing of hs cTn rules out low risk of AMI

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis, Dr Hugo Katus
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Expert Opinion

Patient Case Studies Using 0h/1h Algorithm

Dr Masayuki Shiozaki
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Webinar

Latest IFCC Recommendations for Natriuretic Peptides in Heart Failure – Analytics and Clinical Considerations

Prof. Peter Kavsak, Dr Carolyn Lam
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Lecture

Natriuretic Peptide Measurement during ARNi Treatment

Dr James L Januzzi
Prof James Januzzi being interviewed.
Expert Opinion

Impact of ARNi Therapy on Natriuretic Peptide Use

Dr James L Januzzi
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APSC Consensus

Summary of APSC High Sensitivity Troponin T Consensus

Dr Jack Tan
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Webinar

NT-proBNP in Hospital & Ambulatory Settings: Evidence to Clinical Practice

Dr Li Yi-Heng, Dr James L Januzzi
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Expert Opinion

How to Use NT-proBNP for Prognosis and Monitoring?

Dr A Mark Richards
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Expert Opinion

What Should Hospitals Consider when Implementing Rapid Algorithm?

Dr Christian Mueller
ECG, grace score and Troponin kinetic profile of 58-year old patient with acute chest pain, in front of a white open book, with a red backdrop.
Clinical Cases

Early triage of patients with acute chest pain with hs-TnT 0h/1h Algorithm

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis, Dr Hugo Katus
Dr Evangelos Giannitsis being interviewed.
Expert Opinion

TRAPID-AMI sub-study: Use of very low concentration of hs-TnT to rule out AMI using a single blood test

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis
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Expert Opinion

Benefits of hs-Tn 0h/1h Algorithm in ED & Hospital

Dr Christian Mueller
Dr Christian Mueller giving a talk.
Expert Opinion

TRAPID-AMI Study: hs-TnT for Rapid Rule In/ Out of AMI

Dr Christian Mueller
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Expert Opinion

Benefits of hs-Tn 0h/1h Algorithm to Chest Pain Patients

Dr Christian Mueller
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COVID-19

Management of Cardiovascular Risks of COVID-19 Patients

Dr James L Januzzi
Prof James Januzzi being interviewed.
Expert Opinion

How NT-proBNP Made a Difference: Dr Januzzi’s Patient Story

Dr James L Januzzi
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Expert Opinion

Impact of hs-Tn on Further Cardiac Testing in Suspected AMI Patients

Dr Raphael Twerenbold
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COVID-19

COVID-19 and the Heart, Experience from Front Line

Dr Jack Tan, Dr Zhou Ning
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Expert Opinion

Switching from Conventional to High-Sensitivity Troponin

Dr Raphael Twerenbold
ECG recording of 45-year old patient presenting to the ED, with acute chest pain.
Expert Opinion

How hs-TnT Made a Difference – Dr Twerenbold’s Story

Dr Raphael Twerenbold
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Expert Opinion

How NT-proBNP Made a Difference: Dr Richards’ Patient Story

Dr A Mark Richards
Prof James Januzzi being interviewed.
Expert Opinion

Natriuretic Peptides in the Latest ESC & AHA HF Guidelines

Dr James L Januzzi, Dr A Mark Richards
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Expert Opinion

Role of Natriuretic Peptides in Patients with Dypsnea

Dr A Mark Richards
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Webinar

Novel Biomarker-based Risk Score in AF: ABC Risk Score

Dr Ching Chi Keong, Dr Lars Wallentin
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Lecture

Understanding Reasons for Increased Troponin Levels

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis
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Lecture

hs-TnT Rapid Diagnosis of AMI- ESC 0h/3h Algorithm

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis
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Lecture

hs-TnT Rapid Diagnosis of AMI- ESC 0h/1h Algorithm

Dr Evangelos Giannitsis
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