The American College of Cardiology has recognized three outstanding abstract presentations as Abstract Award winners at the ACC Asia 2025 Together with SCS 36th Annual Scientific Meeting on May 9-11 in Singapore.
The conference brings together leading experts and cardiovascular clinicians from across Asia to examine emerging trends and evidence-based strategies in the prevention and management of patients with heart disease. This year’s winners were selected for their high-quality research that furthers the ACC’s mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health.
This year’s Abstract Award winners are:
- Yanji Qu, MD, PhD - Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangzhou, China
Occurrence and Outcome of Congenital Heart Disease in Offspring with Maternal Congenital and Acquired Heart Diseases, A Birth Cohort Study - Hardik Dineshbhai Desai, MBBS - Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuj, India
Regional Disparities in Burden and Trend of Ischemic Heart Disease and Its Attributable Risk Factors in Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania from 1990-2021: Insight From the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 - Yu Young Kim, MD - Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan, South Korea
Impact of Pathogenic Variants on Clinical Outcomes in Korean Dilated Cardiomyopathy Patients: Insights From Next-Generation Sequencing
“Congratulations to the researchers for their outstanding contributions to cardiovascular science,” said David Foo, MBBS, FACC, ACC Asia conference co-chair and president of the Singapore Cardiac Society. “Through exchange of scientific information and in recognizing the top research at the conference, we’re advancing global heart health and patient outcomes not only in Asia, but worldwide.”
Abstract Award winners receive complimentary registration and travel to the ACC’s Annual Scientific Session, taking place March 28-30, 2026 in New Orleans, where they will be able to present their winning abstract and be published in an ACC.26 JACC supplement.
Learn more about the meeting and see the full agenda here.
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a global leader dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. For more than 75 years, the ACC has empowered a community of over 60,000 cardiovascular professionals across more than 140 countries with cutting-edge education and advocacy, rigorous professional credentials, and trusted clinical guidance. From its world-class JACC Journals and NCDR registries to its Accreditation Services, global network of Chapters and Sections, and CardioSmart patient initiatives, the College is committed to creating a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or connect on social media at @ACCinTouch.
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