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JAPSC - Volume 2, 2023

Khung Keong Yeo and the Editorial Board are pleased to present the second volume of the Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology.

This volume comprises a range of articles, research, editorials, case reports and expert opinion pieces focused on topical issues in the Asia-Pacific region. The editorial team hope you find this volume valuable.

Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology is seeking reviews, research and opinion articles from leading figures from across the Asia-Pacific community. For further information, please see the About JAPSC and Information for Authors pages.

Complicated Mycotic Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Secondary to Staphylococcus aureus Endocarditis
Aileen Paula A Chua ,  Bryan Rene F Toledano ,  Jose Paolo A Prado , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e17.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2022.53
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Preparing for the European Examination in Core Cardiology (Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology Exit Examinations)
Kamalesh Anbalakan ,  Xinzhe James Cai ,  Ruth Divine D Agustin ,  Zainab Abdulhaleem Al Taha ,  Muhammad Rafdi Amadis ,  Keng Tat Koh ,  Francis Tiong Khim Lim ,  Tho Dinh Phung ,  Yasutsugu Shiono ,  Udagedara Aruna Danushka Wijesinghe ,  Wael Almahmeed ,  Jack Wei Chieh Tan ,  Chris Plummer , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e16.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2022.40
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How Can We Survive the Heart Failure Pandemic Era? Basic Research for Understanding the Pathophysiology of Heart Failure and Development of Novel Therapies
Manami Katoh ,  Toshiyuki Ko ,  Mikako Katagiri ,  Shintaro Yamada ,  Masamichi Ito ,  Issei Komuro , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e15.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2022.37
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The Novel Biomarker Growth Differentiation Factor-15 in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure at a Heart Failure Clinic in the Asia-Pacific Region: A Prospective Observational Study
Yee Ling Cham ,  Alan Yean Yip Fong ,  Joshua Bui Kiong Chung ,  Hwei Sung Ling ,  Ing Xiang Pang ,  Lee Karl Thien ,  Han Bin Chow ,  Issac En Zhe Chan ,  Francis Eng Pbeng Shu ,  Chen Ting Tan ,  Keng Tat Koh ,  Yen Yee Oon ,  Asri Said ,  Tiong Kiam Ong , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2022.06
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Two Holes in One: A Rare Case of Congenital Mitral Valve Anomaly
Ma Liza R Quetulio ,  Giselle Ann E Llabado ,  Anne Marie Kathryn I Pineda ,  Jorge A Sison ,  Jennelyn M Cajigal , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e13
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2022.35
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Reasons for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Rejection: Patients’ and Surgeons’ Perspective
Yi Hua Low ,  Gerald Gui Ren Sng ,  Samuel Ji Quan Koh ,  Jonathan Jiunn Liang Yap ,  Yee How Lau ,  Danielle Yi Ting Tan ,  Yilin Jiang ,  Khung Keong Yeo , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2022.31
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Managing Complex Coronary Access After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Jonathan Yap ,  Kay Woon Ho , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2022.28
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Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology Consensus Statements on the Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Heart Failure
David Sim ,  Weiqin Lin ,  Andrew Sindone ,  Teerapat Yingchoncharoen ,  Hawani Sasmaya Prameswari ,  Azmee Mohd Ghazi ,  Lim Choon Pin ,  Louis Teo ,  Tar Choon Aw ,  Michael-Joseph Agbayani ,  Yuhui Zhang ,  Xinli Li ,  PB Jayagopal ,  Yuya Matsue ,  Seok-Min Kang ,  Yi-Heng Li ,  Michael Wong Ka Lam ,  Nguyen Quoc Thai ,  Jack WC Tan , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2022.42
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The First Malaysian Multidisciplinary Team Heart Failure Clinic: A Tertiary Cardiac Centre Experience
Raja Ezman Raja Shariff ,  Hui Beng Koh ,  Intan Safarinaz Sabian ,  Wy Jin Quah ,  Siew Hoon Ong ,  Maizatu Akma Sulong ,  Jamalia Jaafar ,  Subramaniam Thulasi Devi ,  Jenny Ai Wei Chan ,  Aizai Azan Abdul Rahim ,  Chee Kiang Teoh ,  Azmee Mohd Ghazi , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e09.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2022.38
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Streptococcus mitis Tricuspid Valve Infective Endocarditis Accompanied by Haematological Management Challenges
László Göbölös ,  Yosef Manla ,  Maurice Hogan ,  Gopal Bhatnagar ,  Tareq Aleinati , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e08.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2022.18
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Acute Decompensated Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Do the Asian Phenotypes Fit?
Raja Ezman Raja Shariff ,  Hui Beng Koh ,  Maizatu Akma Sulong ,  Wy Jin Quah ,  Siew Hoon Ong ,  Intan Safarinaz Sabian ,  Jamalia Jaafar ,  Subramaniam Thulasi Devi ,  Jenny Ai Wei Chan ,  Aizai Azan Abdul Rahim ,  Chee Kiang Teoh ,  Azmee Mohd Ghazi , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e07.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2022.46
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The Incremental Value of Functional Testing for Acute Chest Pain Assessment in the Context of High-sensitivity Troponin T
Naomi Wattchow ,  Kristina Lambrakis ,  Matthew Horsfall ,  Erin Morton ,  Cynthia Papendick ,  Andrew Blyth ,  Derek P Chew , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e06.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2021.23
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Clot Management in Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Fighting Your Enemy
Kin Lam Tsui , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e05.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2022.32
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Detection of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Admitted with Ischaemic Stroke: A Non-systematic Review of the Asian Population
Diana Hui Ping Foo ,  Alan Yean Yip Fong ,  Wael Almahmeed , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e04.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2021.32
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Underweight and Normal Weight Central Obesity Among Filipinos and its Association with Cardiovascular Risks and Diseases
Bryan Rene F Toledano ,  Gerald C Vilela , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e03.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2022.08
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Allometric Indexing of Left Ventricular Mass in Echocardiography: Differences Between Men and Women
Anders Sahlén ,  Muh Tyng Teo ,  Nadira Hamid ,  Weiting Huang ,  Abigail Del Rosario Agpaoa ,  Wen Ruan ,  See Hooi Ewe ,  Khung Keong Yeo ,  Zee Pin Ding , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e02.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2021.30
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Consensus Recommendations of the Asia Pacific Cardiometabolic Consortium on Secondary Prevention Strategies in Myocardial Infarction: Recommendations on Pharmacotherapy, Lifestyle Modification and Cardiac Rehabilitation
Jamshed J Dalal ,  Wael Almahmeed ,  Rungroj Krittayaphong ,  Stephen J Nicholls ,  Khalida Soomro ,  Khung Keong Yeo , 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2023;2:e01.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2022.24
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