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JAPSC – Volume 5, 2026

Khung Keong Yeo and the Editorial Board are pleased to present volume 5 of Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology.

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

How Applicable is the 2025 Focused Update of the 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidaemias to the Asia-Pacific Region?
Kathryn Choon Beng Tan, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e20.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.80
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First Philippine Transcatheter Valve-in-valve Implantation in a Surgically-implanted Trifecta Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve: A Case Report
Jowana Lyn S Pagulayan-Rivas,  Marc Louie Del Rosario,  Ofelia Valencia,  Fabio Enrique Posas, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e19.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.86
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Synchronous Cardiocerebral Infarction as Initial Presentation of Patient with Essential Thrombocythaemia: A Case Report
Aditya Doni Pradana,  Gisca Ajeng Widya Ninggar,  Firandi Saputra,  Hendry Purnasidha Bagaswoto, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e18.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.106
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LDL Cholesterol Goal Attainment and Statin Intensity Profile Among Patients with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Real-world Study in Private Hospitals in Indonesia
Antonia Anna Lukito,  Sunanto Ng,  Veli Sungono,  Hardi Hutabarat,  Jonathan Christopher,  Jessica Anastasia Setiawan,  Surya Sinaga Immanuel,  Jason Wirandy Haryanto,  Jovan Valentino,  Gabrielle Jessica Robby,  Jane Olivia Lorens,  Kadek Hendra Darmawan,  Yuriawati Hendrawan,  Albertus Agung Mahode,  Leonardo Paskah Suciadi, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e17.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.88
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Risk Factors for Higher Cardiovascular Disease Prevalence in Asian Immigrants in the UK: A Systematic Review
Sachin G Nair,  Aishwarya Lakshmi Vidyasagaran,  Mohammadrafi Damirchi,  Mubaraq Mustapha,  Hassan O Yera,  Zahid Khan, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e16.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.98
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Specialised Multidisciplinary Heart Failure Clinic in a Middle-income Country: A Single-centre Experience from 2016 to 2020
Hwei Sung Ling,  Bui Khiong Chung,  Alan Yean Yip Fong,  Tiong Kiam Ong,  Yee Ling Cham, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e15.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.72
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Comparison Between Cardioneuroablation and Pacemaker Therapy in Patients with Functional Bradycardia
Lai Kuan Leong,  Kit Hou Chiang,  Kenneth Kay Leong Khoo,  Hwei Sung Ling,  Asri bin Said,  Alan Yean Yip Fong,  Tiong Kiam Ong,  Keng Tat Koh, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.62
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Comparison of the Prevalence of Hypertension Using Three Proposed Criteria: Single-centre Study from a Southeast Asian Wellness Centre
Kristina Marie Michelle O Rivera,  Lucky Cuenza, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.103
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Cardiac CT-guided versus Intravascular Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Noncomplex Coronary Lesions
Kenji Sadamatsu,  Norihiro Okina,  Akihiro Iwaki,  Miwako Shihara,  Yoshihiro Fukumoto, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2025;4:e12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.78
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Guideline-directed Medical Therapy and Outcomes in Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Multicentre Physician‑led Clinic Experience from Sarawak, Malaysia
Rebecca Su Li Chew,  Bui Khiong Chung,  Hwei Sung Ling,  Weng Kee Ho,  Alex Zhi Yang Koh,  Chelfi Zhi Fei Chua,  Janice Kee Wei Wong,  Kok Choon Cheah,  Ching Hua Chai,  Lee Ying Ting,  Schee Li Kwa,  Jothiswaran Namasoo,  Siew Yap Chai,  Pey Woei Ting,  Mae Jane Khaw,  Alan Yean Yip Fong,  Tiong Kiam Ong,  Yee Ling Cham, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.90
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Asymptomatic Coronary to Left Ventricle Fistula with Coronary Artery Ectasia Managed Conservatively: A Case Report
Nobuichiro Yagi,  Khut Sopheak,  Meun Lida,  Lay Chanbunna,  Hong Chhay,  Neun Phannoch, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.77
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Bibliometric Trend Analysis of Ischaemic Conditioning Research Across Multiple Organs Over the Past Two Decades
Xiao Liu,  Kaiyan Fan,  Clement Lau,  Shengjie Lu,  Cuilin Zhu,  Derek J Hausenloy, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e09.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.22
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Prevalence of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction in Patients Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Pilot Study
Nadirah Abd Wahid,  Aisya Natasya Musa,  Sazzli Kasim,  Raja Ezman Raja Shariff, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e08.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.46
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Diagnostic Dilemma: Commotio Cordis, Takotsubo Syndrome or MI with Non-obstructive Coronary Arteries? A Case Report
Rui Yi Pang,  Min Sen Yew, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e07.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.34
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Patent Foramen Ovale with Persistent Hypoxaemia and Right-to-left Shunt
Tomomi Watanabe,  Ryuko Matsuda,  Masato Makino,  Hisashi Shishido,  Kensuke Nakamura,  Masaru Kato, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e06.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.41
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Rheumatic Heart Disease in Pakistan: Challenges and Opportunities
Hina Inam,  Dua Aamir,  Farhala Baloch,  Shahid Sami, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e05.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.02
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Adapting the 2025 European Society of Cardiology Myocarditis and Pericarditis Guidelines for Asia: Applying Global Standards to Regional Realities
Son Tran Thanh Bui,  Fang Yi Lim,  Louis Teo Loon Yee, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e04.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.92
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Real-world Outcomes of Patients Loaded with Ticagrelor Following Fibrinolysis for ST-elevation MI
Rohullah Sultani,  Jasmine Chan,  Timothy Abrahams,  Lucy Splatt,  Sean Tan,  Derk Pol,  Ella Kate Spare,  Adam J Brown, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e03.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.36
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False ST-segment Elevation MI Score: A Simple Diagnostic Score to Predict False ST-segment Elevation MI Activation
Natnicha Pongbangli,  Thanaporn Anuchai,  Sasivimon Jai-aue,  Wanwarang Wongcharoen, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e02.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.11
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Hyperpolarised 13C MRI in Cardiovascular Disease
Clement Lau,  Redha Boubertakh,  Jennifer A Bryant,  Desiree-Faye Toh,  Thu-Thao Le,  Calvin WL Chin,  Derek J Hausenloy, 
Citation: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e01.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/japsc.2025.23
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