Cardiology in focus: CSI Asia-Pacific 2025 attracts top doctors to Bangkok!

Cardiology in focus: CSI Asia-Pacific 2025 attracts top doctors to Bangkok!

A significant event for medical professionals will take place in Bangkok from October 3rd to 5th, 2025: the CSI Asia-Pacific 2025. This event, a first in the region, attracts interventional cardiologists and other healthcare professionals involved in catheter therapies for congenital, structural and valvular heart diseases. The Millennium Hilton, a modern accommodation directly on the Chao Phraya River, offers not only scientific sessions and expert lectures, but also practical training and live demonstrations of current procedures in real time.

Why shouldn't you miss the event? Sharing ideas and best practices is essential for professionals and CSI Asia-Pacific 2025 provides an ideal platform for this. From interactive workshops to networking opportunities, there is something for everyone. Daily event times are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the expected number of participants is between 300 and 500 delegates. Getting there is easy, about 40 minutes from Suvarnabhumi Airport or 30 minutes from Don Mueang Airport, and the public transport network with the BTS Skytrain and water taxis is also excellent.

The focus on advances in cardiology

The focus of this year's event is on the latest developments in minimally invasive catheter therapy. According to a report on Interventions for congenital heart defects The focus has increasingly shifted from traditional surgical procedures to innovative, less invasive techniques. These include stenting of the right ventricular outflow tract, which shows better results than surgical shunts. In the future, surgical replacement of the pulmonary valve may become less common, which will have a positive impact on patient care.

But the challenges cannot be underestimated: a lack of equipment for small infants and the complexity of performing procedures sometimes make progress slow. At the same time, the increasing expectations of parents and doctors require risky interventions, and the data on the effectiveness of these interventions often leaves much to be desired. Collaboration between physicians, industry and regulators is therefore crucial to drive the development of innovative solutions.

Technological innovations in the cardiology sector

Another highlight of the event could be the presentation of an AI model for ECG evaluation. Dr. As part of the Young Investigator Award, Sascha Macherey-Meyer from the University Hospital of Cologne will present a study that compares the accuracy of his AI model with the conventional criteria for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The results are impressive: the AI ​​model achieved 97.8% accuracy, while the traditional criteria only achieved 92%. In addition, false positive results were significantly reduced.

Those interested should definitely take the time to gain practical insights into these technological advances. Improved ECG interpretation could help reduce misdiagnosis and optimize clinical outcomes for patients.

If you want to explore the city during your stay in Bangkok, you will find numerous sights such as the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Khao San Road. When using public transport, it is advisable to stay well hydrated and wear comfortable clothing to make the journey as comfortable as possible.