2019 WORLD HEART AND CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY CONFERENCE Theme: Discovering the Science of Heart 2019 WHCS SEPTEMBER 10-11 SINGAPORE Email: heart@episirus.org; info@episirus.org HTTPS://HEART.EPISIRUS.ORG/ Dear Friends and Colleagues: It is our pleasure to invite you to attend Scientific Sessions 2019 in Singapore during September 10-11, 2019. The 2019 World Heart and Cardiothoracic Surgery Conference (2019WHCS) offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn from the professional leaders in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac science and clinical practice. This annual event will provide you with many opportunities to network with colleagues from around the world in an exciting and amicable environment. The scope and quality of the scientific exchange makes 2019WHCS Scientific Sessions the premier cardiovascular research and instructional meeting in the world. This event features two days of the best in cardiovascular clinical practice and scientific content covering all aspects of basic, clinical and case content. Scientific Sessions is at the very forefront of the 2019WHCS mission to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and leads the world in innovative learning opportunities for attendees through unprecedented exposure and mutual exchange of ideas and experiences. We hope that, despite the intense Program, you will be able to get some glimpses of the Incredible Singapore which would unite Unique History, Adoration and Fantastic Future. We do hope that you will enjoy the Conference and that your interaction with your colleagues will stimulate a creative exchange of ideas and will be personally rewarding! For these reasons and many more, we hope you'll join us in Singapore this coming September 2019. Sincerely yours, Dr Suresh Bhagia Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, KD Hospital, Ahmedabad, India. Session Chair, Organizing Committee Member Congress 2019WHCS | ESE Dr. Ahmed Fouad Head of Cardiac Surgery Department Elaraby Hospital, Egypt Organizing Committee Member Congress 2019WHCS | ESE 2019 WHCS WELCOME MESSAGE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Claudia Lenk Technische Universität Ilmenau, Germany Ahmed Fouad Suresh Bhagia Ain Shams University Bhagia Heart Foundation Egypt India Ezzeldin A. Mostafa Ain Shams University Hospital, Egypt Kunal Sarkar Prasan Kumar Sahoo Medica Superspeciality Chang Gung University Taiwan Hospital, India Ketan K. Mehta Alnoor Abdulla Yalcin Boduroglu Previous Head of Interventional Cardiologist Cardiopulmonologist and Cardiology & Professor Turkey Diabetologist AgaKhan University PAGE 22 Yadav K D Bhatta Bhupendra Basnet Director of Bir Hospital President of Cardiac Kathmandu Society of Nepal, Nepal S Guru Prasad MIOT international Hospital, India Tentative Scientific Program TENTATIVE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM Day 1 September 10, 2019 Day 2 September 11, 2019 Key Dates: Abstract submission & Registrations are open Early Bird Registration: April 25, 2019 Abstract Submission Deadline: May 30, 2019 Speaker Registration Deadline : June 11, 2019 Abstract Submission: http://heart.episirus.org/abstract-submission/ Registration Details: http://heart.episirus.org/registration/ Scientific Program: http://heart.episirus.org/scientific-program/ Email Id: heart@episirus.org ; info@episirus.org ***Speaker Slots Available*** VENUE AND HOSPITALITY Hotel Ramada by Wyndham Singapore At Zhongshan Park 16 Ah Hood Road Singapore, SG, 329982 Transportation Conveniently located in the Novena district next to Zhongshan Mall in Zhongshan Park, just 20 minutes from the airport, our hotel offers easy access to the city's top attractions, landmarks and businesses. Soar above the city on the Singapore Flyer, wander along the Balestier Heritage Trail and see the colors of Little India or hop aboard our complimentary shuttle for a quick ride to Orchard Road for a unique spot of shopping. It's all within your reach at the Ramada by Wyndham Singapore At Zhongshan Park. From Changi International Airport to Ramada Singapore By MRT Travel by East West (EW) Line heading towards Joo Koon and stop at City Hall Interchange. Transfer to North South (NS) Line heading towards Jurong East. Alight at Novena Station (NS20). By Taxi Estimated taxi fare at SGD 30 (one way). Driving Directions Travel by Pan Island Expressway (PIE) towards City. Exit 17 towards Jalan Datoh for Balestier Road, turn left onto Ah Hood Road. By Shuttle Bus The Ground Transport Desk located at the arrival terminals of Singapore Changi Airport offers an airport shuttle bus service to most downtown hotels, including the Ramada Singapore. For fares and other details, please visit the Singapore Changi Airport website or click on this link. Episirus Scientifica Event (ESE) Ambassador referral program Be an ESE 2019 WHCS Ambassador and earn FREE Registration! -Refer one new participant and you BOTH receive 15% OFF on Registration. -Refer 8 or more new participants and your 2019 Conference Registration + Accommodation will be FREE + Earn Gifts for your referred participants. Who makes ESE strong? YOU. -You make ESE the largest voice in scientific conferences in the world. -You know the value of scientific conferences and can share it with your colleagues. -You can encourage them to join ESE to maintain the influence of the medical and scientific community. Top 3 Reasons to Refer Participants: -Create a stronger community of peers to collaborate with -Increase your network to become a leader in your workplace/academic institution -Referring Participants is FUN and EASY! The Rules: The ESE Ambassador referral program is designed to encourage current participants to spread the word about the value of ESE conferences. Additional Benefits: Per Year, Top 3 Conference Ambassador will receive: Travel Reimbursement* Best Conference Ambassador Award This offer expires May 30th, 2019. PAGE 04 For more details Please Visit: https://heart.episirus.org/ambassador/ SINGAPORE ATTRACTIONS 2019 WHCS Singapore is the favourite destination for tourism and regularly hosts prestigious events because of its global connectivity, it has great infrastructure and friendly atmosphere that attracts billionaires and world leaders, so it is one of the safest countries in the globe with high-level of security. All these factors contribute towards influence people’s decision to come to Singapore for medical care, learn about sustainable development and various methods involved in it. Singapore shares its own story and methodology of moving towards zero carbon footprint. It also offers a vast offering of culinary delights, beaches, best airport and zoo and top-ranking universities. So, this year Episirus Scientifica scheduled 2019 World Heart and Cardiothoracic Surgery Conference (2019WHCS) in the beautiful city which is an example of sustainable development, Singapore, to bring together the world’s best leading experts, researchers, scientists, professors, medical device manufacturing companies and the most respected leaders to exchange and share their meaningful experiences of various methods involved in healthcare and cardiac field. GLIMPSES OF 2018 CARDIAC CONFERENCE