Hong Kong College of Cardiology Editor Dr. PUN Chiu-on

Hong Kong College of Cardiology Editor Dr. PUN Chiu-on RESTRICTED TO MEMBERS ONLY From the Editor 1 2011 Annual General Meeting 2 2011 Extraordinary General Meeting 3 Local Scientific Activities Cardiovascular Interventional Summit Hong Kong 2011, 19-20 November 2011 4 International Scientific Conferences 14 th South China International Congress of Cardiology, 11-14 April 2012 5 Calendar of Scientific Meetings in 2011 5 Community Activities World Heart Day 2011 6 Jump Rope for Heart Program (JRFH) 8 News from Committee Paediatric Cardiology Chapter 10 Other Activities Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) Programme 11 Health Talks EatSmart Community Programme (ECP), Department of Health 11 Members Section Hong Kong Heart Foundation Cardiology Training Fellowship Programme 12 Retired Membership 12 New Members 12 Movement 12

From the Editor 2011 September The activities of the College for the past one year were concluded at the Annual General Meeting, and a new cabinet of office bearers was elected for years 2011-2013, together with election of Council Members for the coming three years. An Extraordinary General Meeting was convened to further amend the Memorandum & Articles of Association of the College at the request of Companies Registry. This would allow the College to be exempted from taxation. The College continues its mission to promote the advancement of cardiovascular medicine through its organization of scientific activities and professional education. In addition, promotion of cardiovascular health and public education, which is the other mission of the College, has been ongoing since the inception of the College. The College is proud to have achieved its missions more extensively than most other medical organizations locally. The coming Cardiovascular Interventional Summit in November is a major interventional cardiology meeting in this part of China. This is a unique opportunity to share interventional cardiology knowledge and experience with fellow colleagues. New activities are added in the World Heart Day activities this year. These include a debate between the two Medical Societies of The University of Hong Kong and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and a Family Health Check programme. All these activities are not possible without the active participations of our members. Fortunately, more and more members are playing an active role both in the scientific as well as the community activities. Every member of the College is encouraged to participate in College affairs, to show your support of the College, to continuous advance your knowledge of cardiovascular medicine, and to promote public awareness of cardiovascular health for the benefit of the community. Dr. PUN Chiu On Editor

News l e t t e r 2011 Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 14 September 2011, at the Hong Kong Medical Association, Dr. Li Shu Pui Professional Education Centre, 2/Fl., Chinese Club Building, 21-22 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong. The meeting was attended by 17 Fellows. The Annual Report of the Council, the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2010 together with the Hon. Auditor s Report were considered and adopted. These reports were already sent to members of the College for their perusal few weeks ago. Election of President, President-Elect, Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer Being the only candidates, Dr. WONG Kwok Yiu, Chris, Dr. CHAN Kam Tim, Dr. LI Shu Kin and Dr. LAU Suet Ting were ipso facto elected the President, President-Elect, Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer respectively for years 2011-2013. Their current professional positions are: Dr. WONG Kwok Yiu, Chris, Cardiologist in private practice. Dr. CHAN Kam Tim, Consultant Cardiologist, Department of Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Dr. LI Shu Kin, Consultant Cardiologist and Chief of Service, Department of Medicine, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital. Dr. LAU Suet Ting, Consultant Cardiologist and Head of Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital. New Office Bearers and Immediate Past President Left to right: Dr. LAU Suet Ting, Dr. CHAN Kam Tim, Dr. CHIANG Chung Seung, Dr. WONG Kwok Yiu, Chris, Dr. LI Shu Kin Election of Council Members Being the only candidates, Dr. HO Kau Chung, Charles, Prof. LEE Wai Luen, Stephen and Prof. YU Cheuk Man were ipso facto elected Council Members for years 2011-2014. Their current professional positions are: Dr. HO Kau Chung, Charles, Consultant Cardiologist, Department of Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Prof. LEE Wai Luen, Stephen, Consultant Cardiologist and Chief of Cardiology (Clinical Service), Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong. Prof. YU Cheuk Man, Head of Division of Cardiology, Prince of Wales Hospital; Chairman, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics; Assistant Dean (External Affairs), Faculty of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong. Appointment of Hon. Auditor and Hon. Legal Advisor Mr. Walter MA was proposed and appointed Hon. Auditor for year 2011-2012. Mrs. Peggy CHEUNG was proposed and appointed Hon. Legal Advisor for year 2011-2012.

Fellowship Dinner 2011 September 1 st row: Dr. Patrick WU (Chairman, Hong Kong Heart Foundation), Mrs. Carrie KO, Dr. KO Tak Him, Patrick and Dr. WONG Cho Yiu, Peter 2 nd row: Mrs. Irene CHIANG, Dr. CHIANG Chung Seung, Dr. WONG Kwok Yiu, Chris, Mr. Thomas LIANG (Vice-chairman, Hong Kong Heart Foundation), and Mr. MA Kwong Wing (Hon. Secretary, Hong Kong Heart Foundation) Dr. KO Tak Him, Patrick (left), invited speaker, shared Travel with Fun with members of the college. Dr. WONG Kwok Yiu, Chris (right), President of Hong Kong College of Cardiology, presented the souvenir to Dr. KO. 1 st row: Mrs. Peggy CHEUNG (Hon. Legal Advisor), Dr. CHENG Chun Ho, Prof. YU Cheuk Man and Dr. HO Kau Chung, Charles 2 nd row: Dr. LI Shu Kin, Dr. LAU Suet Ting and Prof. CHEUNG Man Yung, Bernard (Left to right) Dr. LEUNG Tat Chi, Godwin, Dr. CHENG Lik Cheung and Dr. PUN Chiu On 2011 Extraordinary General Meeting The Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) was held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 14 September 2011, at the Hong Kong Medical Association, Dr. Li Shu Pui Professional Education Centre, 2/Fl., Chinese Club Building, 21-22 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong. The meeting was attended by 17 Fellows. The Memorandum and Articles of Association (M&A) of the College was last revised in year 2010. However, the College was informed by Companies Registry that the revised M&A required further amendment to meet their requirements. This could only be carried out through an EGM. The following resolutions were considered and passed as Special Resolutions at the EGM: (A) Alteration of the Articles of Association. The details of the alterations were sent to all Fellows of the College in August for their perusal.

News l e t t e r Local Scientific Activities Cardiovascular Interventional Summit Hong Kong 2011 (CIS), 19-20 November 2011 The Cardiovascular Interventional Summit Hong Kong 2011 (CIS) will be held on 19-20 November 2011 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Summit is organized by the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial Cardiovascular Association and the Southern China Interventional Cardiology Education Net. This Summit has proven to be a key cardiovascular interventional meeting in this part of China since its inception few years ago. The Hong Kong Heart Foundation: PCI Case Competition will be organized again this year. The objective of this session is to provide an excellent platform for our colleagues to share interesting cases and precious experience. Six cases will be selected to receive the Best PCI Case Award (Prize: HKD 5,000 each). The awards are sponsored by the Hong Kong Heart Foundation Limited.

International Scientific Conferences 14 th South China International Congress of Cardiology, 11-14 April 2012 The 14 th South China International Congress of Cardiology will be held from 11-14 April 2012 at Dongfang hotel, Guangzhou, China. It is the biggest and most well attended cardiology congress in this part of China. Last year, nearly 30 HKCC Members and spouses joined the delegation of Hong Kong College of Cardiology. We look forward to seeing more members to join in year 2012, and give lectures and present cases. 2011 September Transportation and accommodation will be sponsored and arranged by the College. Deadline for Abstract Submission Deadline for Advanced Registration 28 Feb 2012 20 March 2012 For more details of this congress, please visit: http://www.sc-icc.com/ Calendar of Scientific Meetings in 2011 Date Name of Congress Location 30 Sept- 2 Oct 2011 13-16 Oct 2011 XVI World Congress of Echocardiography and Allied Techniques Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology (GW-ICC) Gurgaon Delhi (NCR), India Beijing, China 3-5 Nov 2011 Complex Cardiovascular Therapeutics 2011 Kobe, Japan 3-6 Nov 2011 World Hypertension League Regional Congress 2011 incorporating The 13 th International Symposium on Hypertension and Related Diseases 7-11 Nov 2011 Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2011 Beijing, China San Francisco, CA, USA 12-16 Nov 2011 AHA Scientific Sessions 2011 Orlando, USA 19-20 Nov 2011 Cardiovascular Interventional Summit Hong Kong 2011 Hong Kong, China 24-27 Nov 2011 8 th Asian-Pacific Congress of Hypertension 2011 Taipei, Taiwan 24-27 Nov 2011 8 th Echo Hong Kong Hong Kong, China

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Schedule of World Heart Day 2011 Activities 2011 September Date Time Venue/ TV Channel Details of Activities 4 September 2011 1000-1200 Lecture Theatre, Central Library Heart Health Talk, Speaker: Dr. LEUNG Wai Suen, Albert Registration hotline: 2577 1922 (Ms. CHIANG) 18 September 2011 0930-1200 Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum Heart Health Talk 1) Speaker: Registration hotline: 2859 6421 2) Speaker: Dr. CHUNG Chun Pong 3) Speaker: Dr. HO Hung Kwong, Duncan 23 September 2011 (Friday) 25 September 2011 25 September 2011 25 September 2011 1 October 2011 (Saturday) 2 October 2011 9 October 2011 16 October 2011 23 October 2011 30 October 2011 12 November 2011 (Saturday) 1800-2000 Theatre 2, Mong Man Wai Building, University of Hong Kong 1000-1200 Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum 1100-1200 S k y D o m e A t r i u m, Discovery Park, Tsuen Wan 1200-1900 S k y D o m e A t r i u m, Discovery Park, Tsuen Wan 1400-1530 Lecture Theatre, Central Library Registration hotline: 2159 7358 Debate Competition: Hong Kong Hear t Foundation Cup Debate Topic: Heart Health Talk Speaker: Dr. KWOK On Hing, Vincent Registration hotline: 2577 8155 (0900-1700) Press Conference and the Kick-Off ceremony Family Health Check Registration hotline: 6489 2589 Heart Health Talk --- Speaker: Dr. LEE Lai Fun, Kathy Registration hotline: 2596 0033 (Mon-Fri: 0930-1200; 1400-1730) 1400-1800 Happy Valley Hong Kong Jockey Club WHD Carnival, Global Embrace and Drawing Competition 1230-1315 Recital Hall, City Hall Heart Health Talk " " Speaker: Registration hotline: 2402 5010 1000-1200 Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Heart Health Talk Science Museum Speaker: Dr. WONG Wai Lun, Warren Speaker: Dr. LEUNG Tat Chi, Godwin Registration hotline: 2562 7232 (0900-2100) 1000-1200 Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum 1000-1200 Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum Heart Health Talk 1) Speaker: Dr. FUNG Wing Hong 2) Speaker: Dr. WONG Bun Lap Registration hotline: 2106 1306 Heart Health Talk Speaker: To be confirmed Registration hotline: 3971 2930 2300-2335 TVB Jade TV show:

News l e t t e r Jump Rope for Heart Program (JRFH) The Jump Rope for Heart Program was successfully held for the twelfth year. Around 55,580 students from 110 primary schools, 27 secondary schools and 1 international school (total 138 schools) participated in the program in 2010/2011. Around 771,000 students from 567 schools have joined the program over the past twelve years. 39 heart health talks and 44 school visits by expert teams were conducted at schools respectively. Very positive response was received. The JRFH Inter-school Rope Skipping Competition is the climax of the year, and it provides an occasion for students to show their talents and to exchange skills with others. This year, 61 primary and 20 secondary school teams participated in the competition on 9 & 10 July 2011 at Lai Chi Kok Park Sports Centre. Ta Ku Ling Ling Ying Public School ( ) and Hong Kong Taoist Association Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School ( ) were the overall champions in primary and secondary sessions this year. The 6 th Asian Rope Skipping Championships (6ARSC) was held in Mokpo City, Korea from 21 to 25 July 2011. The JRFH Finance Committee had supported three skipping teams (Jump to Infinity, Elite Mix A and Unique, total 13 skippers and 1 coach) to participate in the 6ARSC. These skippers were nurtured by JRFH and are enthusiastic to perform at promotional activities organized by HKCC. Moreover, they have financial difficulties in gathering the entry fee. They were outstanding skippers and achieved excellent results in 6 th ARSC. Gold medals Silver medals Bronze medals Unique 2 1 1 Jump to Infinity 2 3 2 Elite Mix A 0 1 2 Elite Mix A Jump to Infinity & Dr. Patrick KO

2011 September Jump to Infinity (competition) Pak Ki & Dr. Patrick KO (left) Nicky & Unique Unique (prize presentation)

News l e t t e r News from Committee Paediatric Cardiology Chapter A Scientific Meeting of Paediatric Cardiology Chapter was held on 25 August 2011 at the Hong Kong Medical Association, Dr. Li Shu Pui professional Education Centre, Central. The meeting was well received by more than 20 participants, who are mostly paediatric cardiologists. Dr. CHENG Yan Wah, Vinson, Associate Consultant, Tuen Mun Hospital, presented the topic on Devices Closure of Large Atrial Septal Defect (ASD): Techniques, Tricks and New Devices. Dr. CHENG Yan Wah, Vinson The Annual General Meeting of Paediatric Cardiology Chapter was held on the same day and was attended by 15 Fellows. The Annual Report of the Chapter, the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2010 were considered and adopted. Being the only candidates, Dr. CHAU Kai Tung and Dr. YAM Man Ching were ipso facto elected the Coordinators of the Paediatric Cardiology Chapter for year 2011 2013. Their current professional positions are: Dr. CHAU Kai Tung, Consultant, Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong. Dr. YAM Man Ching, Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong. Dr. YAM Man Ching and Dr. CHAU Kai Tung 10

Other Activities Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) Programme The College was invited by RTHK to participate in its programme Ad-wiser ( in Chinese), to talk on various topics of cardiovascular diseases. These were broadcasted in June July 2011. The details of programme were as follows: 2011 September No Date Time Topic Speakers 1 10 June 2011 (Friday) 13:00-14:00 Dr. FUNG Wing Hong 2 17 June 2011 (Friday) 13:00-14:00 Dr. CHAN Ngai Yin 3 24 June 2011 (Friday) 13:00-14:00 Dr. CHAN Wai Kwong 4 1 July 2011 (Friday) 13:00-14:00 Dr. CHIANG Chung Seung 5 8 July 2011 (Friday) 13:00-14:00 Dr. KO Tak Him, Patrick 6 15 July 2011 (Friday) 13:00-14:00 Dr. LI Shu Kin 7 22 July 2011 (Friday) 13:00-14:00 " " Dr. WONG Kwok Yiu, Chris 8 29 July 2011 (Friday) 13:00-14:00 Prof. LAU Chu Pak Health Talks EatSmart Community Programme (ECP), Department of Health The Department of Health invited the College to provide speakers to deliver four health talks in its EatSmart Community Programme in September 2011. The topic was "Obesity and Heart Health". Each presentation was around 20 minutes. The target audiences were community members recruited by NGOs. The details of the programme were as follows: No Date Time Venue Speakers 1 2 3 4 3 September 2011 (Saturday) 6 September 2011 (Tuesday) 7 September 2011 (Wednesday) 15 September 2011 (Thursday) 10:55-11:15 - Dr. CHAN Chi Kin, 147C William 10:55-11:15 - Dr. LAU Yuk Kong 66 19:55-20:15 - Dr. CHAN Kam Tim 72 14:55-15:15 - Dr. FUNG Wing Hong 1 11

News l e t t e r Members Section Hong Kong Heart Foundation Cardiology Training Fellowship Programme Application for The Hong Kong Heart Foundation Fellowship Programme 2012/2013 will be launched soon. Interested Members are advised to watch out for the coming advertisement or contact the Secretariat of the College. Retired Membership A new category of membership, namely the Retired Membership, was discussed and adopted in the Council Meeting on 23 August 2011. The terms of references of this category of Retired Membership are: A Fellow reaching the age of 60 or above may submit a written declaration to the College that he/she has retired from active remunerable medical practice in or outside Hong Kong; or Fellows of any age may submit a written declaration to the College that he/she is not in active remunerable medical practice in or outside Hong Kong due to acute or prolonged illness or permanent disability, to apply to become a Retired Fellow. Once approved by the Council, such Retired Fellows shall enjoy the same rights and privileges as an ordinary Fellow and shall not require to pay any annual subscription. New Members Fellow: Dr. CHAN Chin Pang, Resident Specialist, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital. Dr. WONG Ming Ho, Associate Consultant, Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, Kwong Wah Hospital. Dr. WU Brian Eugene, Associate Consultant, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital. Member: Dr. CHAN Myles, Department of Medicine, Tseung Kwan O Hospital. Dr. YU Tak Ching, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital. Movement: Dr. CHENG Lik Cheung, who is currently Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Head of Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, will move to private practice in October 2011. 12