• Chairman of the National Heart Week, Singapore National Heart Association, 1998, 10-18 December. Theme: Cholesterol and Your Heart.
• Chairman of National Heart Week, 1991, Singapore National Heart Association, 30 November – 8 December. Theme: Health Habits, Healthy Heart.
• Pioneer member of the First Singapore Mass CPR Training, 1993.
• Course Director of “YourFirst” Lifestyle and Wellness Enhancement Program (Conducted at Raffles Marina)
• Lecturer to Healthy Lifestyle and Cardiovascular Health for the Ministry of Education’s Life Enrichment Seminar (1992-2007)
• Member of the Organising Committee on the International Heart Health Conference, Singapore, September 1998.
• Co-chairman of the Scientific Committee on the International Heart Health Conference, Singapore, September 1998.
• Co-ordinator of the National Heart Week, 1993 on “Early Start for Healthy Heart – What Can You Do for Your Heart?” Public Forum of Facts of Life.
• Scientific Chairman of the 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Singapore National Heart Association, 22 November 1992, Theme: Winning the Battle Against Heart Disease.
• Scientific Chairman of the 3rd Annual Scientific Session of the Singapore National Heart Association, 30 October 1993.
• Specialist to the Cardiac Clinic, CMPB (Central Man Power Base), Ministry of Defence, 1990-1991.
• Member of the Committee on the Guidelines for Management of Diabetes in Singapore, Ministry of Health, 1993.
• Committee Member of the National Committee on Cardiac Care, January 2000-December 2001.
• Chairman on Combating Cardiovascular Disease in the International Markets (Experience from the International Chinese Heart Health Network), 30 August 2006.
• Author of Heart and Health Lifestyle Books:
  • Cholesterol and Your Heart (1998)
  • Early Start for a Healthy Heart (Singapore National Heart Association and Training in Health Department of Ministry of Health) (1991)
  • Health Book on Heart Problems (A Layman’s Guide) (1992)
    • Topics include: What Happens During a Heart Attack and Stress and Heart Disease.
  • Co-author of Coronary Heart Disease – A Singapore Perspective, Singapore Cardiac Society, April 2000.

1. Dinner Lecture. 07.15. Organized by MSD

   Topic : IMPROVE IT Clinical Implications : Should The “High-Intensity Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy” Strategy Replace The “High-Intensity Statin Therapy”?

2. Lunch Lecture. 05.15. Organized by Sanofi

   Topic : New Insights into LDL-C Management in Prevention of ASCVD : the Lower, the Earlier, the Longer – the Better

3. ICAMS in Kuala Lumpur. 04.15. Organized by Astrazenecca

   Topic : New Insights into LDL-C Management in Prevention of ASCVD : The Lower, the Earlier, the Longer – the Better’

4. Alirocumab Advisory Board Meeting. 1.15. Organized by Sanofi.

   Topic : Management of Dyslipidemia

5. Lunch Lecture. 08.15. Organized by Servier.

   Topic : State of the Art Management of CAD.

6. Lunch Lecture. 10.15. Organized by Gleneagles Hospital.

   Topic : Obama’s Precision Medicine Initiative – Implications on the Arrival of Personal Cardiovascular Medicine

7. Lecture in Seoul. 10.15. Organized by Sanofi-Aventis Korea.

   Topic 1 : Atherosclerosis, The Global Burden of the Disease

   Topic 2 : What is the Best Lipid Treatment Target in the Diversity of Dyslipidemia Management Guideline

8. Topic : How to manage the cardio-metabolic risk in Type 2 Diabetes: Evaluating Therapy Options

Invited Lectures 2014

1. Dinner Lecture. 1.14. Organized by MSD.

   Topic : Cardiovascular Risk Reduction with Combination Therapies in Diabetic Patients

2. Lunch Lecture. 02.14. Organized by Pfizer’.

   Topic : New Paradigm in Reducing Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk

3. Lunch Lecture. 03.14. Organized by Abbott

   Topic : Complications of T2D : How to Better Protect Our Patients

4. CME Lunch Lecture. 03.14. Lecture Theatre, Gleneagles Hospital. Organized by GH/Boston Scientific

   Topic : Percutaneous Internveion for Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease : What have We Learnt over the Last 3 1/2 Decades and What the Future Holds

5. Dinner Lecture. 05.14. Organized by MSD

   Topic : 2013 ACC / AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults : 6 Months After – the Backlash

6. NHCS Heart Care Symposium. 05.14. Organized by National Heart Centre.

   Topic : ACC 2014 Lipid Recommendations; convincing or confused?

7. Lunch Lecture. 08.14. Organized by BMS/Pfizer

   Topic : Managing Atrial Fibrillation Patients – The Asian Perspective

8. Lunch Lecture. 08.14. Organized by AstraZeneca

   Topic : What’s New in the Lipid Guidelines

9. Lunch Lecture. 09.14. Organized by Pfizer

   Topic : 2014: Hypertension and Lipid Management – Key Changes in Guielines Implications and Applications in Clinical Practice for the Physicians

10. Lunch Lecture. 11.14. Organized by Gleneagles Hospital

    Topic : 2014 Lipids and Hypertension Guidelines – Key Recommendations that Physicians Should Adapt

11. Dinner Lecture. 11.14. Organized by Servier.

    Topic : Current State of the Art Management of IHD

12. Lunch Lecture. 12.14. Organized by MSD

    Topic : In high risk patients, does LDL target still matter? Findings from IMPROVE-IT study

13. Hypertension Forum 2014. 07 – 08 June. Organized by Pfizer.

    Topic : i. Monotherapy : The Standard Initial Treatment for Hypertension
           ii. Combination Therapy and its Role in BPV and MBP Surge

14. Health & Wellness Carnival. 16-May. Organized by 65doctor.com

    Topic : Eating Well for a Healthy Heart

15. Singtel Recreation Club talk. 13-Aug. Organized by 65doctor.com

    Topic : Eating Well for a Healthy Heart

16. Pfizer Advisory Board Mtg. 16-Aug.

    Topic : Unmet need in prevention of ASCVD : Asian Perspective

17. UBS Singapore All Bar None Wellness Series. 3-Oct. Organized by UBS

    Topic : Matters of the Heart : A Conversation with Dr Peter Yan

18. Launch of Brunei Cardiac Society. 4-Apr. Organized by MSD Brunei

    Topic : Hyperlipidemia : Understanding The New Guidelines And Their Applicaations In The Prevention Of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

19. CAPE – CV Asia Expert Engage. 10-May. Organized by AstraZeneca

    Topic : Case studies on Diabetic Dyslipidemia

20. 6th PRESTIGE 2014. 27-Sep. Organized by Sanofi

    Topic : 2013 ACC / AHA Guidelines on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardivascular Risk in Adults – Can This Recommendation be Applied to the Asian Population?

Invited Lectures 2013

1. Dinner lecture (chair & speak). 04.13. Organized by Menarini.

   Topic : The Role of Beta Blockers in the Cardiovascular Continuum – An Overview

2. ASSA 2013. 04.13. Asia Pacific Heart Association.

   Topic : Coronary Artery Disease – Assessment and Treatment

3. Lunch Symposium. 08.13. Organized by AZT

   Topic : Managing 2 Common Silent Killers – Diabetes & Dyslipidemia

4. Gleneagles Monthly CME. 09.13. Organized by Menarini.

   Topic : Beta-blockers : from Death to Resurrection

5. Lecture to PGH Nurses. 03.13. Organized by Gleneagles Hospital.

   Topic : Updates on Stents

6. Grand Round @ SAF. 09.13. Organized by SAF (Dr Jason Yap).

   Topic : Sudden Cardiac Death

7. Public Forum. 09.13. Organized by Intl College of Surgeons (S’pore)/Neoasia.

   Topic : Heart Issues in Women Post-Menopausal

8. Pfizer’s GPs GLAM Workshop. 18.01.13. Organized by Pfizer Malaysia.

   Topic : Recent Mindset Changes in Hypertension Management

9. Parkway Health GP CME Program. 25.01.13. Organized by Parkway Health

   Topic : Update on the Current Management of Hyperlipidemia

10. Asia-Pacific Cardiology Symposium. 6-7.4.13. Organized by Serono Symposia International Foundation.

    Topic : Are Beta-Blockers Ineffective In Coronary Artery Disease? Critical Assessment Of The Recent Longitudinal, Observational Study Of Patients In The REACH registry.

11. ICC-CMA 2013 & 2nd APS (ICC CUHK-Mayo Clinic-Asia Cardiovascular Summit & 2nd Antithrombotic Pharmaceutical Symposium). 13-14 April 2013. Lee Shau Kee Building Central Campus. The Chinese Universtiy of Hong Kong. Organized by Boehringer-Ingelheim

    Topic : i. Stroke Prevention in AF
           ii. How would I treat? Dilemma in Choice of Anticoagulation Strategy

12. GP Master Series Workshop. 23.11.13. Organized by Pfizer Malaysia

    Topic : Modern Management Of Hypertension : Insights Into Mono And Combination Therapies – When, What And Who

13. BSC Lunch Symposium, 9th Asian Interventional Cardiovascular Therapeutics (AICT 2013). 11.13. Organized by Boston Scientific.

    Topic : 2D Generation DES & Beyond

Invited Lectures 2012

1. Abbott Lunch Talk. 03.03.12.

   Topic : “Treatment of Dyslipidemia : The Role of Combination Therapy in Reducing CHD Risk”

2. Focus Group Meeting. 04.12. Organized by Merck’.

   Topic : “The Role of Beta Blockers Across the Cardiovascular Continuum”

3. Dinner lecture. 08.12. Organized by Pfizer.

   Topic : “Managing CV Risk & Hypertension : The Role of Calcium Channel Blocker

4. Kombiglyze XR. 08.12. Organized by BMS/AZT.

   Topic : “Cardiologist’s Perspective on Type 2 Diabetes Treatment”

5. MSD Year-End Islandwide Dinner Lecture. 12.12.

   Topic : “Combination therapies in high risk patients : Diabetics, metabolic disease, CKD, HeFH

6. CardioMetabolic Forum 2012. 03.12. Organized by Pfizer

Topic : “Managing CV risk & hypertension : Role of Calcium Channel Blockers”

7. Public Forum. 03.12. Organized by F & N.

   Topic : “Take charge of your heart”

8. Asia Pacific Ad Board Mtg. 05.12. Organized by MSD

   Topic : “Reality of Lipid Management in AP Region : Call for Action”

9. 8th Primary Care Symposium of Malaysian Medical Association. 06.12. Organized by MMA/PGH.

   Topic : “Vascular Reparative & Restoration Therapy (VRRT) – The Next Big Thing in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)?”

10. GSK Health Talk. 26 June & 17 July 2012. Organized by GSK

    Topic : “Can You Prevent a Heart Attack 30 Years Before It Strikes”

11. GH & CHANNEL NEWSASIA SEMINAR. 11.12. Organized by Gleneagles Hospital & CAN

    Topic : “What Do You Do When Your Chest Starts Hurting?- Discovering the difference signs and symptoms of heart attack

12. Public Seminar. 15.03.12. Organized by Parkway.

    Topic : “Without Warning : When Sudden Cardiac Death Strikes”

13. Merck Symposium. 03.12.

    Topic : “Is heart rate just a risk factor or should heart rate reduction be a therapeutic goal to improve clinical outcome in the management of hypertension?”

14. NHAM Annual Scientific Meeting 2012. 04.12 Organized by Pfizer.

    Topic : “Advancing the Care of Hypertensives Through the Use of a Combination Therapy, Is It Any Better Compared to Dose-Titration”

15. Pfizer (Pakistan) Mind & Heart Summit. 8-10.06.12.

    Topic : “Managing Cardiovascular Risks & Rold of Calcium Channel Blockers

16. Hot Topics in Cardiology. 15-17.06.12. Organized by Servier.

    Topic : Heart Rate as an independent risk factor

Invited Lectures 2011

1. Asia PCR 2011. 01.11. Organised by NHC/Sanofi Aventis/BMS.

   Topic : 1."Current landscape of the anti-platelet therapies"
   	2."Controversies surrounding clopidogrel resistance - What can be done to overcome it?"

2. A Novel Approach to an Ongoing Problem in Hypertension Management – Perspective in Hypertension in Asia. 19 February 2011. Grand Hyatt, Singapore.

3. Lunch Lecture. 02.11. Organised by Servier. Shangri-la Hotel, Singapore.

   Topic : “New Paradigm in Hypertension”. “Looking Beyond Brachial Blood Pressure”.

4. SCS 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting. 03.11. S’pore Cardiac Society (AstraZeneca & Servier)

   Topic : 1."Acute Coronary Syndrome - What's New on the Horizon for Oral Antiplatelet Agents?" (AstraZeneca)
   	2.Importance of Pure Heart Rate Reduction in the management of CAD Patients" (Servier).

5. Lunch Lecture. 04.11. Organised by Abbott.

   Topic : “Regressing Atherosclerosis – How Effective Are Your Options?”.

6. 3rd Asian-Turkish Meeting on Current Advances in Effective Management of Hypertension. In Collaboration with the Singapore Cardiac Society and Turkish Atherosclerotic Society. Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. 03.11.

   Topic : “Hypertension Epidemiology, East vs West : Impact on Treatment Guidelines and Recommendations”

7. Citation for Dr Charles Toh on the Conference of the SMA Honorary Membership. 14 May 2011.

8. Integrated Care Summit. 07.11.

   Topic : “Current Issues and Controversies in the Management of the Diabetic Hypertensive Patient”.

9. Integrated Care Summit 2. 10.11.

   Topic : “New Strategies in Optimizing Your Patients’ Hypertensive Treatment”.

10. PGH – AIA Lecture. 07.11. Organized by Parkway.

    Topic : “Stress & Its Relation to Heart Disease”.

11. PGH-CAN : A Serious Matter of the Heart. 10.09.11. Organized by PGH-CAN.

    Topic : “Without Warning : When Sudden Cardiac Death Strikes”.

Invited Lectures 2009-2010

1. 21st Annual Scientific Meeting – Singapore Cardiac Society, 21.03.09. Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel

   Topic : Statin Usage: 2009 Update – Outstanding Issues and New Indications?

2. Gleneagles CME Talk, 07.09. Organised by Parkway Health/MSD.

   Topic : Statin Usage: 2009 Update – Outstanding Issues and New Indications?

3. Lunch Talk. 07.09. Organised by Sanofi.

   Topic : HOPE for the future : From trials to clinical applications”.

4. Lunch Talk. 08.09. Organised by MSD.

   Topic : Treating Beyond LDL-C : The Issue of Residual Risk Burden.

5. High-Tea Symposium. 08.09. Organised by Schwabe Pharma.

   Topic : Congestive Heart Failure – Optimizing Medical Treatment for Improved Survival & Prognosis.

6. 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting – Singapore Cardiac Society. 03.10.

   Topic : Triple Therapy : A Strategy to Accomplish Better Outcomes?

7. Lunch lecture. 07.10. Organised by Abbott.

   Topic : Evidence to Support Aggressive Management of HDL-C : Implications of Recent Trials.

8. Dinner lecture. 07.10. Organised by Pfizer.

   Topic : Recent Controversies Surrounding Angiotensin Receptor Blockers – Impact on Your Clinical Practice.

9. Lunch lecture. 11.10. Organised by AZT.

   Topic : Practical Tips for the Management of Dyslipidemia in 2011.

10. LEAD Meeting. 9-10 January 10. Organised by Pfizer. The Westin Taipei.

    Topic : “Trends in Hypertension: An Asian Perspective”.

11. MSD 2010 Regional Cardiovascular – Metabolic Forum. 7 – 8 August 10. The Excelsior, Hong Kong

    Topic : 1. Blood pressure management in Asia : Targets versus reality
    	2. Enhanced management of coronary heart disease - Novel agents in treating residual CV risks.

Invited Lectures 2007-2008

1. Gleneagles Hospital’s CME Monthly Calendar, 17.01.07. Organized by Gleneagles Hospital.

   Topic : “Current Status of CCB in the Management of Hypertension 2007”

2. Singapore Live 2007, 21.01.07. Organized by National Heart Centre.

   Topic : “Coronary CTA and the Cardiac Interventionist”

3. Dinner Lecture, 10.03.07 at Crescent Ballroon, Four Season Hotel. Organized by Novartis.

   Topic : “Diabetic Hypertensive Patient – A Significant High Risk Population Subgroup That Warrants Aggressive V Risk Reduction”

4. Singapore Cardiac Society 19^th Annual Scientific Meeting, 17.03.07 at Raffles City Convention

   Centre. Organized by Singapore Cardiac Society.

   Topic : “Emerging Challenges in Managing Ischaemic Heart Disease- An Evolving Scenario”

5. Asian Lipid Management Expert Forum, 14.04.07 at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia. Organized by

   Topic : Does Asia Suffer Similar Treatment Gap As in Westerns? Learnings from Latest “Asia REALITY Study”

6. 16^th ASEAN Congress of Cardiology, 21.04.07 in Bali. Organized by Asean Congress of

   Cardiology/AstraZeneca.

   Topic : “Lipid Lowering Strategies in Asia Pacific”

7. SPH Talk, 03.05.07 at Singapore Press Holdings. Organized by Parkway Group Healthcare.

   Topic : “Everything You Need To Know About Cholesterol and How to Deal with it.”

8. Holistik Kardiovascular (Indonesian Annual Scientific Event), 07.07.07 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

   Organized by National Hospital Cipto Mangunkusumo.

   Topic : “Comprehensive Lipid Lowering Strategies for Better Outcomes”

9. Dinner Lecture, 13.07.07 at Four Seasons Hotel. Organized by Pfizer.

   Topic : “Revisiting CV Risk & Prevention – Is It Time to Change? – View from the East”

10. European Society of Cardiology, 01.09.07 – 05.09.07 in Vienna, Austria. Organized by European Congress of Cardiology.

    Topic : “Lipid Management in Diabetic Patients in Asian Clinical Practice and Attainment of Alternate ATP-III”

11. National Healthcare Group Annual Scientific Conference – Track Symposium, 10.11.07 at

    Raffles City Convention Centre, Padang Ballroom. Organized by MSD/ Schering Plough.

    Topic : “Important Lessons Learned on the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia from the Asia REALITY Study”.

12. Dinner Lecture, 08.12.07 at Ritz Carlton. Organized by MSD/Schering Plough.

    Topic : Today’s Management of Hypercholesterolemic CHD Patients – “What You Need to Know and to Do”.

13. MSP Expert Forum & Asia Pacific Cardiology Congress, 12.12.07 – 15.12.07 in Taipei.

    Organized by MSD / Schering Plough.

    Topics : 1. "Asia REALITY Study - Key Findings and Its Implication"
    	 2. "Is LDL-C Treatment Goal of < 70 mg/dl Reasonable & Achievable Goal for at Risk Patients with CHD / DM?"

14. Army Talk, 20.11.07 at Pasir Laba Camp. Organized by Pasir Laba Camp.

    Topic : “Sudden Death”

15. MOE Life Enrichment Seminary 2007, 23.11.07 at Orchid Country Club. Organized by Ministry of Education.

    Topic : “The Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle”

16. 18th Biennial Congress Assoc of Thoracic & Cvl Surgeons of Asia, 28.11.07 in Nusa Dua, Bali.

    Organized by Indonesian Association of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons.

    Topic : “Current Approach to CAD – Where Do We Stand?: Cardiologist and Cardiac Surgeons Point of View”.

17. Cardiovascular Interventional Summit Hong Kong 2007, 01.12.07 in Hong Kong Convention and

    Exhibition Centre. Organized by Hong Kong College of Cardiology.

    Topic : “DES Era of Uncertainty – The COURAGE to Weather the “Perfect Storm”

18. Lunch Lecture, 20.01.08 at Raffles Hotel. Organized by Boehringer Ingelheim.

    Topic : “The Future Paradigm in the Management of Hypertension”

19. Dinner Lecture, 02.02.08 at Ritz Carlton Hotel. Organized by MSD/Schering-Plough.

    Topic : “Current Controversies in Management of Coronary Artery Disease – Focusing on Lipid Management”

20. Lunch Lecture, 20.02.08 at Gleneagles Hospital. Organized by MSD/Schering-Plough.

    Topic : “Today’s Management of Hypercholesterolemic CHD patients – What You need to Know and to Do”

21. SP Motion District Q2 Kick-Off, 15.03.08 at MGM Grand Macau, Hong Kong. Organized by

    SP Motion (AIA Insurance Agency).

    Topic : “Lifestyle”.

22. Asian Primary Care Innovators, 16.03.08 in Shangri-La Hotel Kowloon, Hong Kong.

    Organized by The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians / AstraZeneca.

    Topic : “LDL-C Lowering : How Low Should We Go?”

23. Lunch Lecture, 27.03.08 at Mt Elizabeth Hospital. Organized by MEH Medical Advisory

    Topic : Drug Eluting Stent Controversy : The COURAGE to Weather the PERFECT STORM”

24. Dinner Lecture, 19.04.08 at Grand Corpthorn. Organized by MSD/Schering-Plough.

    Topic : “After ENHANCE… What Next? Summing Up the Benefits and Limitations of Our Current Treatment”.

25. Lunch Lecture, 10.05.08 at Four Seasons Hotel. Organized by GSK.

    Topic : “Special Cardiovascular issue of the TZDs : Update & Review from a Cardiologist”

26. Public Health Awareness Talk, 14.06.08 at Margaux Ballroom, Le Meridien Hotel. Organized by

    Pharmanex.

    Topic : “Obesity and a Healthier Heart”

27. Diabetes GP Workshop, 21 – 22.06.08 at The Westin Hotel, Langkawi. Organized by GSK.

    Topic : 1. “Cardiovascular Issue of the TZD”

    Topic : 2. “What have We Learnt from the Clinical Trials of Managing Type 2 DM from a Cardiologist’s Viewpoint.

28. 4th Asian Interventional Cardiovacsular Therapeutics, 25.06.08 at Bangkok Convention Centre. Organized by Heart Association of Thailand.

    Topic 1 : Stent thrombosis in DES

    Topic 2 : The Long and Small of PCI Optimization in Diabetics

29. Lunch Lecture, 05.07.08 at Sheraton Towers. Organized by AstraZeneca.

    Topic : “By JUPITER! Great Expectations on Primary Prevention”

30. Dinner Lecture, 19.07.08 at Equinox, Swissotel. Organized by MSD.

    Topic : “Early Aggressive Treatment – What Does the Data Suggest”

31. Future Forum Malaysia 2008, 09.08.08 at Guoman Hotel, Port Dickson. Organized by AstraZeneca &

    National Heart Assoc of Malaysia.

    Topic : “Management of Hypertension – the Role of ARB beyond BP Lowering

Invited Lectures 2005-2006

1. Dinner Lecture, 15.01.05 at Goodwood Park Hotel. Organized by Pfizer.

   Topic : “The Return of the CCBs”

2. 14^th Singapore LIVE, 24.01.05 at Suntec Singapore. Organized by NHC.

   Topic : “Understanding Stent Structure Types and Their Deployment”

3. Rotary Club Lecture, 28.01.05 at Goodwood Park Hotel. Organized by Rotary Club of Singapore.

   Topic : “What is New in Treatment of Heart Disease?”

4. Round Table Discussion, 28.01.05 at Peony-Jade Restaurant, Clarke Quay. Organized by Pfizer.

   Topic: “ARB’s Relevance in Today’s Clinical Practice – A Decade of Experience”

5. MSD Satellite Symposium in Korean Atherosclerosis & Lipid Association, 13 – 14 March 2005

   at Daegu Interbulgo Hotel, Korea. Organized by MSD.

   Topic : “Role of Dual Inhibition : Latest Clinical Update on Ezetimibe”

6. Lunch lecture, 02 April 2005 at Singapore Coronary Club. Organized by Singapore Coronary

   Club and Bethesda Frankel Support Group.

   Topic : The Present and Future Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease”

7. Dinner Lecture, 03.04.05 at Fullerton Hotel. Organized by Pfizer.

   Topic : “TNT : Background Rationale & Study Design”

8. Lunch Lecture, 09 April 2005 at New Park Hotel. Organized by Osteoporosis Society (Singapore).

   Topic : “The Art and Science of Preventing a Heart Attack”

9. Lunch Lecture, 20.04.05 at Gleneagles Hospital. Organized by MSD.

   Topic : “New paradigms in the Treatment of Hyperlipidaemia : Insights into Recent Trials”

10. Healthy Men’s Forum, 24 April 2005 at Gleneagles Hospital. Organized by Gleneagles MIS

    Centre and Cerebos.

    Topic : “Young Hearts”.

11. Lunch Lecture for Healthway doctors, 14.05.05 at Raffles Town Club, Dunearn Ballroom.

    Organized by MSD.

    Topic : “Management of Hypercholesterolemia : How Low Should We Go, How Low Can We Go?”

12. Dinner Lecture, 18.05.05 at Equinox Complex. Organized by

    Topic : “New Paradigms in the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia : Insights into Recent Trials”

13. Asia AIIA Board Meeting (MSD), 03.06.05 at Seoul, Korea. Organized by MSD.

    Topic : “Update on ASCOT, TROPHY, VALUE”

14. Asian Lipid Management Expert Forum, 18 – 19.06.05 at Hong Long. Organized by MSD/Schering Plough.

    Topic : “Asian Experiences with Dual Inhibitation”

15. Dinner Lecture, 02.07.05 at Oriental Hotel. Organized by BMS.

    Topic : “Atherothrombosis – The Trilogy”

16. Dinner Lecture, 27.08.05 at Goodwood Park Hotel. Organized by Servier.

    Topic : “ACEIs vs ARBs : Unravelling the Evidence”

17. Lunch Lecture, 25.09.05 at Marina Mandarin Hotel. Organized by Pfizer.

    Topic : “Clinical Implications of the ASCOT BPLA for the Singapore Patient”

18. 2^nd CT Coronary Angiography Teaching Course 2005, 14.10.05 at Meritus Mandarin Hotel. Organized by Radiology Associates P/L.
    Topic : “Coronary Calcium Scoring – Interpretation & Risk Stratification”

19. M’sian Soc of Hypertension, 20.01.06 at KL Hilton. Organized by GSK.

    Topic : ”Improving Cardiovascular Risk : the Emerging Role of Rosiglitazone”

20. PAPDI JAYA & GSK Symposium, 18.02.06 at Sahid Jaya Hotel, Jakarta. Organized by GSK.

    Topic : ”Improving Cardiovascular Risk : the Emerging Role of Rosiglitazone”

21. Surabaya Metabolic Syndrome II (lunch Symposium), 19.02.06 at Sheraton Surabaya Hotel. Organized by GSK.

    Topic : “Improving Cardiovascular Risk : the Emerging Role of Rosiglitazone”

22. Dinner Lecture – “Setting New Standards for Cholesterol Management”, 22.02.06 at EDB Room, The Fullerton. Organized by MSD & Schering Plough.

    Topic : “The REALITY of Putting Treatment Guidelines into Clinical Practice”

23. S’pore LIVE 2006, 26.02.06 at Suntec S’pore Int’l Convention & Exhibition Centre. Organized by NHC.

    Topic : “How and When to Use It – Local Experience”

24. S’pore LIVE 2006, 26.02.06 at Suntec S’pore Int’l Convention & Exhibition Centre. Organized by NHC.

    Topic : “DES Era 1 : The Essentials – Stent Platforms, Comparisons, Next Generation DES ’’

25. S’pore Cardiac Society 18^th Annual Scientific Meeting, 25.03.06 at Grand Corpthorne Waterfront Hotel. Organized by SCS.

    Topic : “The future of Lipid Management and its Implications for the Present”

26. S’pore Cardiac Society 18^th Annual Scientific Meeting, 26.03.06 at Grand Corpthorne Waterfront Hotel. Organized by SCS.

    Topic : “Debate : CT Angiography – Demise of Invasive Coronary Angiography” (Opposition)

27. SP EDGE – Education for Family Physician Annual Scientific Symposium, 01.04.06 at Sentosa Resort and Spa. Organized by Schering Plough.
    Topic : “Setting New Standard for Lipid Management – Role of Dual Inhibition of Cholesterol Production and Absorption (Combination Therapy)”

28. Asian Hypertension Expert Advisory Board (AHEAD), 21 – 22.04.06 at Conrad Hotel Bangkok. Organized by Novartis.

    Topic : “Treating the Asian Hypertensive Patient : A Singaporean Perspective”

29. SHS 2^nd Annual Scientific Meeting, 30.04.06 at The Regent Hotel. Organized by Singapore Hypertension Society.

    Topic : “Dealing with Hypertension : More Than the Numbers’ Game – The Lipid Connection”

30. Hot Topics in Medicine 2006, 26 – 28.05.06 at Sokha Anghor Hotel, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Organized by Servier.

    Topic : “New Trials, New Evidence : Reaffirming The Role Of ACE-Inhibitiors In Treating Hypertension”

31. Launching of MOH’s Clinical Practice Guideline on Lipids (2006), 25.06.06 at Grand Corpthorne Waterfront Hotel. Organized by SCS/MOH.

    Topic : “The Great Singapore Lipids Debate : The Goal LDL-cholesterol level in all coronary heart disease patients is < 2.1 mmol/L (80 mg/dl) (for)”

32. Singhealth 3^rd DOT Symposium : Working Towards a True Collaboration with Patients, 29.07.06 at Grand Corpthorne Waterfront Hotel, Grand Ballroon. Organized by MSD.

    Topic : “The Asian REALITY Study – Preliminary Results from Singapore & Implications for Clinical Practice”

33. Mount Elizabeth CME Weekly Lecture, 18.08.06 at Seminar Room Level 2 MEMC. Organized by Pfizer / PGH.

    Topic : “Profiling the Asian Hypertension Patients – Impact of Recent Antihypertensive Trials on Treatment Strategies”

34. M’sian – S’pore GP Forum : Recent Advances in the Management of Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome. 25 – 27.08.06 at Golden Sands Hotel, Penang. Organized by GSK.

    Topic : “Debate : In High CV Risk Patients, TZDs Should Be Considered On Top Of Standard Care”

35. AstraZeneca GP Standalone Meeting, 16 – 17.09.06 at Hotel Equatorial Malacca. Organized by AZT.

    Topic : 1. “Risk Factors in the Cardiovascular Continuum”
    	2. “Statin Evolution Past, Present & Future”

36. Singapore – Thailand Cardiovascular Symposium, 03 – 05.11.06 at Grand Sukhumvit by Sofitel, Bangkok. Organized by Novartis.

    Topic : “Profiling the Asian Hypertensive Patient – Role of Angiotension Receptor Blockers”

37. Gleneagles CME Weekly Lecture, 27.09.06 at Lecture Theatre, Level 3, Gleneagles Hospital. Organized by Pfizer/PGH.Topic : “New Emerging Concepts in the Treatment of Hypertension – Dealing with the Evolution of Hypertensive Disease”

38. Gleneagles CME Weekly Lecture, 04.10.06 at Lecture Theatre, Level 3, Gleneagles Hospital. Organized by MSD/PGH

    Topic : “Setting New Standards iin Lipid Treatment – Putting the 2006 Singapore Lipid Guidelines into Clinical Practice”

39. The Cholesterol Management REALITY Check, 07.10.06 at Moor Room, Raffles City Convention Centre. Organized by MSD/SP.

    Topic : “Findings from The Singapore REALITY Study”

Invited Lectures 2003-2004

1. Healthway Group CME Talk cum Company Update, 11 January 2003 at Raffles Town Club. Organized by Healthway Group & MSD.

   Topic : “Screening for Cardiovascular Diseases”

2. Gleneagles Hosp CME Talk, 15 Jan 03. Organized by Gleneagles Hospital CME Committee, Gleneagles Hospital

   Topic : “What’s New in Lipid-Lowering Therapy? (Focusing on Statins – Beyond LDL-C Lowering)

3. Lunch-Time Lecture, 26 Feb 03 at Jurong Country Club. Organized by Fournier S’pore P/L.

   Topic : “Is Diuretic Truly the Best Bet as First Step Therapy in Hypertensive Patients? – Post ALLHAT”

4. 15^th S’pore Cardiac Society Annual Scientific Meeting, 15 Mar 03 at Sheraton Towers Hotel. Organized by SCS/MSD

   Topic : “Cardiovascular Complications of Diabetes – Can We Control Their Course?”

5. Dinner Lecture, 21 Mar 03 at Carlton Hotel. Organized by Fournier S’pore P/L

   Topic : “Altering the Course of Cardiovascular Complications in Type II DM “

6. Lunch Lecture, 26 Mar 03 at Four Seasons Hotel. Organized by Norvatis.

   Topic : “Managing Lipid Levels and the Prevention of Cardiovascular Risk“

7. Charis Methodist Congregration Gathering, 26 April 2003. Organized by Charis Methodist Church.

   Topic : “Heart to Heart”

8. Lunch Lecture, 11 May 03 at Four Seasons Hotel. Organized by Pfizer

   Topic : “ASCOT-Charting New Territories in Lipid Treatment with Statins”

9. Lecture for Gethin-Jones Doctors, 26 May 03. Organized by Pfizer.

   Topic : Lipid Management

10. In Touch with Primary Care Symposium, 19-22 Jun in Myanmar, Yangon. Organized by Pfizer.

    Topic :

    • ALLHAT
    • ASCOT : Beyond Cholesterol Lowering

11. Dinner Lecture, 28 Jun 03 at The Fullerton Hotel. Organized by MSD.

    Topic : “An Evening Dialogue on Anti-Hypertensive Drug Therapy : LIIFE after ALLHAT – Is There a First-Line Drug for All Seasons?”

12. Natsteel Workplace Health Promotion, 02 July 2003. Organized by Natsteel Limited.Topic : “The Search for Longevity”

13. Update on Recent CV Trials, 06 July 03 at Ritz Carlton Hotel. Organized by Pfizer.

    Topic : “ASCOT – Beyond Cholesterol Lowering”

14. Lunch Seminar, 12 July 03 at Goodwood Park Hotel. Organized by Servier.

    Topic : “Combating the Cardiovascular Continuum – Role of Ace Inhibitors”

15. Dinner Lecture, 19 July 03 at Sentosa Golf Club. Organized by MSD.

    Topic : “ “New Frontiers in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Complications of Diabetes”

16. Lunch Lecture, 23 July 03 at Gleneagles Lecture Theatre. Organized by Parkway Event Management & MSD

    Topic : “Controversies in Selection of First Line Drug Therapy for Hypertensive Patients – ALLHAT : A Critique/Review”

17. Lunch Lecture, 16 Aug 03 at Shangri-la Hotel . Organized by Fournier.

    Topic : “Modifying the Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Diabetes”

18. Dinner Lecture, 16 Aug 03 at Equinox. Organized by MSD.

    Topic : “A New Therapeutic Class in Lipid Management – Cholesterol Absorption Inhibition”

19. The Servier Cardiovascular Colloquia Inaugural Lectures, 23-24 Aug in Club Med, Bintan, Indonesia. Organized by Servier.

    Topic : “Why do the ACE-Inhibitors Score “6/6” in the JNC7? The Evidence from Hypertension to CAD

20. MOE Life Enrichment Seminar 2003, 10 September 2003. Organized by Ministry of Education.

    Topic : “The Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle”

21. Family Practice Skills Course (Hyperlipidemia Skills Course), 11 October 2003. Organized by College of Family Physicians.

    Topic : “Review of Evidence on the Efficacy of Treatment”.

22. A New Dawn in Cardiovascular Protection : Blood Pressure Lowering Through AT₁ Blockade,

    18 October 2003 at Langkawi. Organized by Boehringer-Ingelheim/Singapore Cardiac Society.

    Topic : “The Role of ARBs in Managing Hypertension : Clinical Updates”

    Workshop : “Hypertension and Concomitant Risk Factors Updates”

23. Lunch lecture, 08 November 2003 at Equinox. Organized by Sanofi-Synthelabo, BMS and Boston Scientific.

    Topic : “Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for the Primary Physician – Focusing on Drug-Eluting Stents and Role of Anti-Thrombotic Therapy”

24. Evening Symposium, 15 November 2003 at Grand Hyatt Hotel. Organized by Norvatis.

    Topic : “What Did 14,703 Patients from Around the World Teach Us About Treatment After

    Heart Attack? VALIANT and Other Post MI Trials : Piecing the Post MI Puzzle Together”

25. Dinner lecture, 29 November 2003 at Tamade Restaurant. Organized by MSD.

    Topic : “Statins – 15 Years on… Tried, Tested and True. Translating Lessons from Trials into Clinical Practice

26. 2^nd New Trend in Cardiovascular Management, 5 to 6 December 2003. Organized by

    Department of Cardiology, FKUSU/RSHAM (sponsored by MSD), Medan, Indonesia.

    Topic : “Modifying Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes”

27. Asia Pacific Congress of Cardiology, 15.01.04 at S’pore International Convention and

    Exhibition Centre, Room 325 – 326. Organized by APCC.

    Topic : Meet-the-Experts Session 1 : Dealing with man-made coronary artery disease (I)-Restenosis – ”DES”

28. Asia Pacific Congress of Cardiology (Lunch Symposium), 16.01.04 at S’pore International

    Convention and Exhibition Centre, Ballroom 2. Organized by APCC.

    Topic : “Implications of Cardiovascular Disease in Type 2 Diabetes”

29. Asia Pacific Congress of Cardiology, 16.01.04 at S’pore International Convention and

    Exhibition Centre, Room 325 – 326. Organized by APCC.

    Topic : State of the Art Management – View of an Asian Pacific Cardiologist

30. Asia Pacific Congress of Cardiology Meet-the-Experts Session 6, 16.01.04 at S’pore

    International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Ballroom 3. Organized by APCC.

    Topic : Other Issues in the Management of Cardiovascular Patients – “Dealing with Cardiovascular Complications in the Diabetic Hypertensive”

31. Forum on : “Healthy Beating Heart – Anti-Aging Exercises & Potpourri”, 07.02.04 at Gleneagles Hospital Lecture Hall. Organized by Society for the Study of the Aging Male (S’pore).

    Topic : “How to Maintain A Healthy Heart”

32. 16^th Annual Scientific Meeting of Singapore Cardiac Society, 21.03.04 at Ritz Carlton Hotel,

    Grand Ballroom. Organized by Singapore Cardiac Society.

    Topic of Debate : “ CABG is Going to be Obsolete in the Near Future” (Protagonist)

33. 13^th Singapore LIVE, 29.03.04 at S’pore International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

    Organized by NHC.

    Topic : Basic PTCA/PTA Course 1 : Stents and Balloons Selection

34. Asia Pacific Congress of Hypertension (Lunch Symposium), 04.04.04 at Raffles City

    Convention Centre. Organized by Boehringer Ingelheim.

    Topic : “The Role of ARB in the Management of Hypertension”

35. Dinner lecture, 04.04.04 at Equinox, Swissotel The Stamford (Raffles City. Organized by

    Topic : “New Standards in the Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia : The Statin Revolution”

36. Dinner lecture, 24.04.04 at Jeremy’s Restaurant & Wine Bar, Carlton Hotel. Organized by MSD.

    Topic : “New Insights Into Reducing Stroke Risk in Hypertensive Patients”

37. Dinner lecture, 08.05.04 at The Fullerton Hotel. Organized by BMS/Sanofi-Synthelabo.

    Topic : “Current Antiplatelet Therapy & What the Future Holds For You”

38. Nt’l Heart Assoc of M’sia – National Forum 2004, 15.05.04 at 101 Marriot, Putrajaya, K.L.

    Organized by MSD.

    Topic : “Dual Inhibition : The Best Way to Achieve More Aggressive Targets?”

39. 3^rd Primary Care Summit, 29.05.04 at Grand Hyatt Seoul, Korea. Organized by Pfizer.

    Topic : “A Holistic Approach to Treating Patients with Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia : A Dual Therapy”.

40. 2^nd Clinical Cardiology & Vascular Disease Mgmt Forum, 11.07.04 at Hilton Hotel, Brisbane,

    Australia. Organized by Sanofi-Synthelabo.

    Topic : “Managing Atherothrombosis : Today and Tomorrow”

41. Dinner lecture by Malaysian Medical Association, 14.08.04 at Renaissance Melaka Hotel.

    Organized by MSD.

    Topic : “A New Dawn in the Management of Hypercholesterolemia”

42. Lunch lecture, 22.08.04 at The Fullerton. Organized by Fournier.

    Topic : “Hypertension : Relevance to Metabolic Syndrome”

43. Round Table Discussion, 25.08.04 at Lawry’s, The Prime Rib. Organized by AstraZenecca

    Topic : “Critical Review on the Addendum to NCEP ATP III Recommendations”

44. Sapporo Live Demonstration Course, 02.09.04 at Sapporo, Japan. Organized by

    Topic : “Cypher – Real World Experiences, Tips and Tricks for Optimal Usage”

45. Focus Group Talk 16.09.04 at Lawry’s, The Prime Rib. Organized by Pfizer

    Topic : “Lipid Case Studies – Meet the Expert”.

46. Vytorin Launch 25.09.04 at The Regent Hotel. Organized by MSD.

    Topic : “Rising to the Challenge of lipid Guidelines : A Licence to Treat”

47. Dinner lecture 06.11.04 at The Stewords Riverboat, Sentosa. Organized by Sanofi-BMS

    Topic : “Atherothrombosis Management : Should the GP Follow the Head or the Heart?”

48. Dinner Lecture, 20.11.04 at POPPI, The Legends. Organized by MSD.

    Topic : “The VALUE of LIFE”

49. Launch of Olmetec, 21.11.04 at Ritz Carlton. Organized by Pfizer

    Topic : “ARBs and Cardiovascular Outcomes : The Evidence Now and in the Future”

50. Lunch Lecture, 27.11.04 at Crystal Jade Golden Palace, Paragon. Organized by Schering-Plough & MSD.

    Topic : “The New Paradigm in the Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease – Focusing on Lipid Management

Invited Lectures 2001-2002

1. 1^st Hypertension & PRIME Update Meeting, 3 February 2001 in HatYai, Thailand.

   Topic : Continuing Unmet Need in Hypertension Targeting Compliance and Persistence

2. NTUC Income – Active Retirement Seminar, 10 February 2001.

   Topic : Medical Tips for Old Age

3. Lecture to Servier staff, 14 February 2001.

   Topic : Management of End Stage Angina

4. Dinner lecture, 15 February 2001.

   Topic : HDL: The Evidence from the Landmark Trials

5. 13^th Singapore Cardiac Society Lecture, 4 March 2001.

   Topic : CAD 2001 AD : A Century of Advancement (Evidence-based Strategies in Dealing with CAD in the 21^st Century)

6. 2nd ASEAN Conference on Primary Health Care, 16 March 2001 in Perak, Malaysia

   Topic : The Role of Lipid Lowering Therapy with ACS

7. Gleneagles CME Talk, 18 April 2001.

   Topic : Managing Hypercholesterolemia in the 21st Century – Expanding the Boundaries of Treatment

8. Post-Graduate Forum for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease, 21 – 22 April 2001 in Okinawa, Japan

   Topic : AIIA – A Drug for All Seasons? From Hypertension to Heart Failure

9. Lunch time lecture, 25 April 2001

   Topic : Heart Failure : Redefining the Boundaries of Treatment

10. Lunch time lecture, 28 April 2001

    Topic : Statins : The Miracle Drug?

11. Lecture at the Asia Pacific Summit Meeting on Heart Failure, 3 – 5 May 2001 in Bali, Indonesia.

    Topic : Outcome Study of ARBs (The Different of ARBs)

12. Lecture at Gleneagles 4^th State-of-the-Art Seminar 2001, 12 May 2001.

    Topic : Infections and Your Coronaries

13. Lecture for Senior Fellowship Social & Talk of Wesley Methodist Church, 14 May 2001.

    Topic : The Need for a Healthy Lifestyle in the Aging Singapore Population

14. Dinner lecture in Brunei, 2 June 2001

    Topic : Insights into Treatment & Prevention of ACS – Integrating Intervention with Medical Therapy

15. Lecture at the “Combat Cholesterol” Programme, 26 June 2001.

    Organized by Food & Nutrition Specialists Pte Ltd.

    Topic : Invest in Heart Health – Weighing the Cost

16. Symposium on “HDL : From Evidence to Treatment”, 7 July 2001 in Bintan Island, Indonesia.

    Topic : The Prevalence of Low HDL

17. Lunch time lecture, 20 July 2001 at Jurong Country Club.

    Topic : Practical Usage of National Guidelines in Hypertension Management

18. Dinner Symposium, 20 July 2001 at Pan Pacific Hotel.

    Topic : Treating to Target : Where are the Guidelines Going?

19. Lunch time lecture, 21 July 2001 at Sheraton Towers Hotel.

    Topic : A New Approach to Treating Hypertensive Patients – Beyond Hypertension Practical Guidelines

20. Dinner lecture, 28 July 2001 in Kuching, Sarawak. Malaysian Medical Association (Sarawak Branch).

    Dewan Perpaduan Merdeka Palace Hotel

    Topic : Hypertension in the 21^st Century – The Need for a Change in Mindset

21. Dinner lecture, 25 August 2001 in Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort, Kota Kinabalu

    Organized by Malaysian Medica Assoc. (Sabah Branch) & Sabah Medical Assoc.

    Topic : New Insights into the Treatment of Hypertension in the 21^st Century – A need for a Change in Mindsets

22. Lecture at Ministry of Education’s Life Enrichment Seminar, 5 September 2001

    Topic : The Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle

23. Symposium on “HDL : From Evidence to Treatment”, 29 September 2001 in Brunei

    Topic : HDL : The Evidence from the Epidemiological Trials

24. Lunchtime lecture, 13 October 2001 at The Fullerton Hotel.

    Topic : Statins : Benefits Prevail

25. Dinner lecture, 14 October 2001 at Hilton Hotel, Kuching

    Organized by Malaysia Medical Assoc (Sarawak branch)

    Topic : Redefining the Management of ACS – Implications of CURE

26. 1st Short Course in Cardiology – ACS, 27 – 28 October 2001 at Sentosa Island.

    Topic : Risk Stratification – TIMI Risk Score and New International Guidelines

27. Yakult Public Health Forum, 27 October 2001 at Sheraton Towers.

    Organized by Singapore Soc for Microbiology & Biotechnology & School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology, Ngee An Polytechnic.

    Topic : The Art and Science of Preventing a Heart Attack

28. Lunch time lecture at Serangoon Garden Country Club, 31 October 2001.

    Topic : Practical Usage of National Guidelines in Hypertension Management – An Evidence Based Approach

29. Seminar on “Jumpstart to a Healthier Lifestyle”, 17 November 2001.

    Organized by AIA & Parkway Group Healthcare

    Topic : Management of High Blood Pressure & Diet

30. Public Forum : Control Diabetes, Prevent Dialysis. Topic : Diabetic and Hypertension. An Explosive

    Risk. 15 December 2001. Revenue House Auditorium.

31. Rotary Club Jakarta Menteng Seminar, 14 January 2002 at Mandarin Hotel, Jakarta

    Topic : Heart Health

32. Gleneagles Cardiology Update Meeting, 18 January 2002 at Gleneagles Hospital.

    Topic : Therapeutic Myoacrdiogenesis – Summary of Presentation in Sept 2001 TCT.

33. Lecture for Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialty Group, Mt Elizabeth Hospital, 28 February 2002.

    Topic : Interventional Cardiology Practice After 11 Sept 2001 : A Review of New Hopes in the

    Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure

34. Lunchtime lecture for Healthway Doctors and Staff, 2 March 2002 at Ritz Carlton

    Topic : The Importance of End-Organ Protection in Treatment of Hypertension

35. Singapore Cardiac Soc – 14^th Annual Scientific Mtg, 3 March 2002 at Shangri-la Hotel.

    Topic : Debates on Current Issues : ” All Patients with LVEF < 25% & High-grade Ventricular Arrhythmias Should Have an Implantable Defibrillator “

36. Lunch time lecture to GPs, at Jurong Country Club, 5 April 2002.

    Topic : New Strategies in Lipid Management

37. 4^th Annual MSD Lecture, 22 April 2002 at Four Seasons Hotel

    Topic : Charting The Future Of Cardiovascular Disease Therapy To Give Your Patients A New Lease Of Life

38. Gleneagles 5^th Annual Seminar, 5 May 2002 at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel

    Topic : Ageing of the Heart

39. Dinner lecture, 1 June 2002,

    Topic : Modern Treatment of Hypertension : Is ARB a Drug for All Seasons?

40. Gleneagles’ Weekly Lecture, 3 July 2002

    Topic : There is more to LIFE…” ( A Revolutionary Approach to the Treatment of Hypertension in Singapore)

41. Dinner Presentation, 3 August 2002, at Equinox Restaurant, Westin Swissotel

    Topic : An Evening Dialogue on the Modern Treatment of Hypertension – Focusing on the Young and the High Risk Patient Groups

42. 2^nd Asean Conference on Medical Sciences, 17 August 2002 in Medan, Indonesia

    Topic : Organ Protection of RAA Blockade

43. Public Forum, 24 August 2002 at Gleneagles Hospital

    Topic : New Balloons and Smart Stents – New Hope

44. Dinner lecture, 31 August 2002 in Brunei

    Topic : Charting the Future of Hypertension Management

45. MOE Life Enrichment Seminar 2002, 1 September 2002 at Orchid Country Club

    Topic : The Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle

46. 2^nd Parkway Medical Congress, 12 September 2002 at Suntec City Convention Centre

    Topic : In Search of the Young Heart

47. HSBC Public Lecture in Brunei, 21 September 2002. The Centrepoint Gadong, Brunei

    Topic : The Need for a Healthy Lifestyle in the 21^st Century

48. 2^nD National Medical Convention on Cardiovascular Diseases. Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam. 20 – 22 September 2002. Empire Hotel and Country Club.Topic : Beyond Lipid Lowering.

49. Imidapril : A New Generation of ACE-I Implication for Treatment Strategies. Organized by

    Fournier under the auspices of Singapore Cardiac Society and The Singapore Hypertension Society.

    Topic : Global Protection of End-Organs – The Central Role of RAS.

50. Media Workshop on Hypertension with S’pore Press Club. Organized by MSD under the auspices of Singapore Cardiac Society.

    Topic : “Clinical Trials Demystified – A Guide to Clinical Trials”

51. Lunch time lecture, 12 November 2002 at NTU. Organized by Cordis.

    Topic : “New Hopes in the Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease”

52. Lunch time lecture, 19 November 2002 at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Organized by Laboratories Fournier.Topic : “Global Protection of End-Organs – The Central Role of RAS”.

53. Lunch Time Lecture, 30 November 2002 at Shangri-La Hotel. Organized by Pfizer.

    Topic : Statins in Primary and Secondary Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease – Current Strategies and Future Directions”

Invited Lectures 1999-2000

1. National Heart Centre’s Weekly Lecture, 13 January 1999. Organized by National Heart Centre.
   Topic : “Altering the Pathway of CAD Intervention vs Medical”

2. Wellness Programme for teachers at Teacher Centre, 21 February 1999. Organized by Ministry of Health.
   Topic : “Hypertension & Heart Disease”

3. Lunch time talk for PSA staff, 23 February 1999. Organized by PSA Club and Singapore National Heart Centre.
   Topic : “Stress & Heart Disease – What is the Link?”

4. Lunch time lecture for Cardiology, Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Specialty Group (Mt Elizabeth), 25 February 1999.
   Topic : “Looking at Coronary Arteries – Impact on Management The Past, Present and the Future”

5. Lecture for Senior Ministry Programme of Aldergate Methodist Church, 20 March 1999.
   Topic : “How to Prevent a Heart Attack”

6. 1^st ASEAN Conference on Primary Health Care in Ipoh, Malaysia, 26 March 1999.
   Topic : Beyond 2000 A.D : The Lipid Story Continues – the Statin Era, Dreams, hope and Realities.

7. Lecture during seminar Organized by the Bangladesh Academy of Family Physicians, 4 – 5 March 1999.

8. Seminar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1 May 1999.
   Topic : “The Principles and Practice of Transcatheter Therapeutics in Heart Patients”

9. Lecture at Citibank Singapore Info Fair, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 16 May 1999.
   Topic : “How Important is Healthy Lifestyle as We Approach the Next Millennium”

10. Lecture at MSD Cardiovascular Workshop in Chiangmai, Thailand.
    Organized by MSD, 20 – 22 August 1999.

11. 2^nd Clinical Update in General Practice, 4 – 5 September 1999.
    Topic : “Holistic Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction – Dealing with ED Patients with Cardiovascular Disease”.

12. Dinner lecture in Kuching, Sarawak, 16 October 1999.
    Topic : Modern Management of CAD Patient : Aggressive Lipid Lowering

13. Health Talk for MAS staff, 2 November 1999. Organized by AsiaMedic Specialist Centre.
    Topic : The Need for a Healthy Lifestyle in the Next Millennium

14. Asia Pacific Opinion Leader Launch Meeting, 28 – 29 January 2000 in Phuket, Thailand.
    Topic : Implications of Current Treatment Strategies in ACS – The Asian Perspective.

15. Lecture to Drs & Staff of Gethin Jones Medical Practice, 21 February 2000.
    Topic : Which is the Ideal First Line Antihypertensive Therapy : Tolerability & the Importance of Staying on Therapy.

16. Lecture for UOB Privilege Healthcare, 11 March 2000.
    Topic : Stress & Your Heart

17. Lecture for Jurong Country Club’s Sports Award Night, 17 March 2000.

18. 1^st Annual ILIB Asia Cardiovascular Update, 28 – 29 April 2000 in Manila, Philippines.
    Topic : Hypertension with Heart Failure

19. Dinner lecture at Hyatt Regency Hotel, 17 June 2000.
    Topic : Hyperlipidemia : Are Guidelines Achievable Today and in the Future?

20. Seminar on Heart Health, 8 July 2000.
    Organized by NTUC FairPrice/Food & Nutrition Specialists
    Topic : Heart Disease in Singapore – Trends and Causes

21. Lecture for East View Sec Sch’ Health Fare Week, 8 August 2000.
    Topic : How Important is a Healthy Lifestyle as We Approach the Next Millennium

22. Ministry of Education’s Life Enrichment Seminar, 6 September 2000.
    Topic : How Important is Healthy Lifestyle as We Approach the Next Millennium

23. Symposium on “Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease in the New Millennium”, 10 September 2000 in Taiwan.
    Topic : Symposium on “Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease in the New Millennium”

24. Dinner lecture on 22 September 2000 in Brunei.
    Topic : Management of Hypertension and End-Organ Protection : New Frontiers in RAS Blockade

25. Heart Expo 2000, 24 September 2000.

    Topic : 1. “How to Find Out If You Have a Heart Problem”
                 2. “How to Avoid Heart Attack”

26. 8^TH seminar in Atherothrombosis : Managing Acute Ischaemic Syndromes, 7 – 8 October 2000 in Penang

    Topic : Risk Stratification – Treating the Patient with Chest Pain

27. Joint Scientific Meeting – Medicine : East Meets West, 13 October 2000.

    Organized by Hong Kong College of Physicians.

    Topic : Evidence-based Strategies in Dealing with CAD in the 21^st Century

28. Health Talk on 27 October 2000.

    Organized by Ang Mo Kio Community Centre.

    Topic : to Avoid a Heart Attack

29. National Heart Centre’s Weekly Lecture, 8 November 2000.

    Topic : Debate on “Is Directional Atherectomy (With or Without Adjunctive Stenting) More Beneficial to Patients Than Stand-Alone Stent Placement in Coronary Vessels > 3.0 mm in Diameter”

30. Seminar Organized by NTUC and Food & Nutrition Specialist Pte Ltd, 18 November 2000.

    Topic : The Science and Art of Living a Healthier and Longer Life

31. Scientific Meeting on Management of Heart Failure : Present & Future, 25 November 2000 in Hong Kong.

    Organized by Assoc of Private Medical Specialists of Hong Kong.

    Topic : Heart Failure : Redefining the Boundaries of Treatment

32. TUC Income’s Active Retirement Seminar, 2 December 2000.

    Topic : Managing Old Age Medical Problems

Invited Lectures 1990 – 1991

1. CME “Current options for treating coronary disease” – Organized by Cardiac Department, National University Hospital, 19 February 1990.
   Topic : Options during acute myocardial infarction.

2. The role of medical management and PTCA in the treatment of ischaemic heart disease – Organized by Malaysian Medical Association, Johore Bahru, 23 February 1990.
   Topic : The role of PTCA in the management of ishaemic heart disease.

3. Seminar on “Interventional and non-interventional cardilogy in the management of coronary artery disease” – Organized by Singapore Cardiac Society, 25 February 1990.
   Topic : PTCA cs CABG – Cardiologist viewpoint.

4. Seminar on “Pathophysiology and management of asthenia” – Organized by Singapore Cardiac Society, 25 March 1990.

5. Seminar on “ACE-Inhibitors in the 1990s” – Organized by the Perak Medical Practitioners’ Society, Malaysian Medical Association, Perak Branch and College of General Practitioners Ipoh Chapter, 21 April 1990.
   Topic : Role of ACE-Inhibitors in heart failure and coronary artery disease.

6. Seminar on “ACE-Inhibitors in the 1990s” – Organized by the Malaysia Medical Association, Johore Branch, 22 April 1990.
   Topic : Role of ACE-Inhibitors in heart failure and coronary artery disease.

7. Seminar on “Outpatient management of hyperlipidemia” – Organized by the Sabah Medical Association, 31 March – 1 April 1990.
   Topic : Outpatient management of hyperlipidemia.
   Circuit lecture at Sandakan (31 March 199), Tawau (1 April 1990) and Kota Kinabalua (1 April 1990).

8. Family Medical Teaching Programme – Organized by College of General Practitioners, Singapore, 11 August 1990.
   Topic : Module 1 Session 7 : Ischaemic Heart Disease.

9. Seminar on “Why a new ACE-Inhibitor” – Organized by Singapore Cardiac Society, 26 August 1990.
   Topic : ACE-Inhibitor in the 1990s.

10. Seminar on “Prudent use of cardiovascular technology” – Organized by Cardiac Department, National University Hospital, 29 September 1990.
    Topic : New techniques for acute coronary intervention.

11. Seminar on how to select an ACE-Inhibitor – Organized by Singapore Cardiac Society, 30 September 1990.
    Topic : ACE-Inhibitors : How do they differ and how to select? – A practical viewpoint.

12. Therapeutic seminar MBBS III- Organized by the Departmebt of Pharmacology, National University of Singapore, 10 October 1990.
    Topic : Drug treatment of heart failure.

13. Seminar on “Obesity and coronary heart disease” – Organized by Brunie Medical Association, 11 – 12 October 1990.
    Circuit Lecture at Bandar Seri Begawn (11 October 1990) and Kuala Belait (12 October 1990).

14. Seminar on “Obesity and coronary heart disease” – Organized by Malaysian Medical Association, Sarawak Branch, 13 October 1990.

15. Lecture on “Management of the elderly hypertensive patients” – Organized by Malaysian Medical Association, Sabah Branch, 20 October 1990.

16. ECG Course on ishaemic heart disease – Organized by Malaysian Medical Association, Sabah Branch – 21 October 1990.
    Part I : Interpretation of ECG in acute myocardial infarction
    Part II : What you need to know in understanding cardiac arrhythmias.

17. Lecture on “Choices of anti-anginal agents” – Organized by Malaysia Medical Association, Sabah, 21 October 1990.

18. NUH-NUS Grand Round on “Diffuse vascular disease”, 3 November 1990.
    Topic : New diagnostic methods in peripheral vascular disease.

19. National Heart Week 1990 – Organized by Singapore National Heart Association, 1 December 1990.
    Symposium on management of acute myocardial infarction:

    • Pre-hospital management of acute myocardial infarction
    • Role of thrombolytic therapy in acute myocardial infarction.

20. National Heart Week 1990 – Organized by Singapore National Heart Association, 2 December 1990.
    Symposium on emergency management of acute myocardial infarction – “Revascularisation in AMI, broad principles”.

21. Lecture on “Myocardial protection of coronary artery disease – Current status” – Organized by Malaysia Medical Association, Sarawak Branch, Kuching, January 1990.

22. Lecture on “Myocardial protection of coronary artery disease – Current status” – Organized by Sabah Medical Association, January 1990.

23. Advanced Nursing Studies – Organized by Training Department, National University Hospital, Singapore, 11 January 1991.
    Topic : Alterations in cardiovascular function and its management.

24. 1991 Postgraduate course in Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Organized by the School of Postgraduate Medical Studies, 2 February 1991.
    Topic : Cardiovascular problems in Obstetrics.

25. Lecture on “Use of cardiovascular drugs in the management of coronary heart disease” – Organized by the Pharmacy Department, National University Hospital. Pharmacists’ Continuing Education Programme 1991, 2 March 1991.

26. Symposium on “Ventricular failure” – Organized by School of Postgraduate Medical Studies, 6 April 1991.
    Topic : Presentation, diagnosis and assessment of ventricular failure.

27. Second Regional Symposium and Workshop on Cardiac Critical Care Nursing, 23 – 26 May 1991. York Hotel. Topic : New Technique in Interventional Cardiology – the 1990s and Beyond.

28. 25th (Silver Jubilee) Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine, 3 – 6 October 1991.
    Topic : What’s new in Cardiac Imaging Techniques.

29. Fourth Annual Scientific Session of the Singapore Cardiac Society, 31 March 1991.
    Topic : Beyond PTCA – Current status of coronary stenting atherectomy and laser angioplasty. Is there a place for such devices?

Invited Lectures 1989 – 1990

1. Malaysian Medical Association (Johor Branch), 23 February 1990
   Topic : The role of PTCA in the management of ischaemic heart disease.

2. Singapore Cardiac Society – Seminar on interventional and non-interventional cardiology in the management of coronary artery disease, 25 February 1990
   Topic : PTCA versus CABG – Cardiologist’s viewpoint.

3. “State of Art” – Cardiac Critical Care Nursing. 1^st Regional Symposium and Workshop. National University Hospital. 2 – 5 March 1989. Regional English Language Centre (RELC), Singapore.
   Topic : Cardiac Investigations – Invasive and Non-Invasive.

4. 10^th Annual Scientific Meeting, Chapters of Physicians, Academy of Medicine, Singapore.

5. Malaysian Medical Association (Sarawak Branch), 15 December 1989
   Topic :

   • Myocardial protection – Current status.
   • The role of betablockers.

6. Sabah Medical Association, 17 December 1989
   Topic : The current status of myocardial protection.

7. Seminar on anti-thrombotic therapy in cardiovascular disease. CME Organized by the Cardiac Department, NUH, 26 November 1989
   Topic : rt-PA and newer thrombolytic agents.

8. St John’s Ambulance Brigade. District A – First aid seminar: Update your first aid practice, 25 November 1989
   Topic : Cardiopulmonary resuscitation – Update.

9. Course on medical management in dental practice – Organized by Singapore Dental Association, 5 November 1989
   Topic : Cardiac Emergencies.

10. Singapore Manufacturers Association, 8 June 1989
    Topic : Cholesterol awareness and your heart.

11. 3rd Medical Officer Cadets Course – Organized by the School of Military Training (SAF), 7 August 1989
    Topic : Common cardiac problems.

12. Malaysian Medical Association (Sarawak branch). Circuit lecture “Update on Hyperlipidemia – Outpatient management of hyperlipidemia”.
    11 November 1989 – Kuching
    12 November 1989 – Sibu
    13 November 1989 – Bintulu
    14 November 1989 – Miri.

13. CME – Cardiac Department, NUH, 17 February 1990
    “Options in coronary artery disease”.
    Topic : Options in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction.

14. Combined teaching session for undergraduate in medicine – Seminar on myocardial infarctoin – Clinical features and management, 5 October 1989.
    Chairman and speaker.

15. Thrombolytic therapy from diagnosis to treatment. Asia-Pacific Trainers’ Training – Organized by Serono, 21 September 1989.

16. M. Sc. (Occupational Medicine) course 1989/90, 16 November 1989.
    Topic : Management of chest pain.

17. 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Singapore Cardiac Society, 11 March 1990.
    Topic : Thrombolytic therapy in acute myocardial infarction.

18. National Heart Week 1989 – Organized by Singapore National Heart Association, 2 December 1989.
    Public forum : High blood pressure – The silent Killer. Know your blood pressure.

19. National Heart Week 1989 – Organized by Singapore National Heart Association, 3 December 1989.
    Topic : Update in hypertension – definition, classification and evaluation: Current operational status.

20. Rotary Club (Jurong Town Branch, Singapore), 21 November 1989.
    Topic : Cholesterol and your heart.

21. National Health Fair 1989 – Organized by the Ministry of Health, Singapore, 27 October – 10 November 1989.
    Public Forum :

    1. Exercise and your heart
    2. Down with blood pressure.

• National Health Fair (Organised by the Ministry of Health).
• Singapore National Heart Week (Organised by the Singapore National Heart Association, now known as Singapore National Heart Foundation)
• NTUC Income, NTUC Fairprice
• St. John’s Ambulance Brigade
• Singapore Manufacturer’s Association
• Singapore Teacher’s Centre, Ministry of Education
• The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
• Citibank
• United Overseas Bank (UOB) Privilege Health Care
• USB Singapore
• American Insurance Association (AIA) Singapore
• Hong Kong-Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSCB)
• Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS)
• Food & Nutrition Specialists, Singapore Dietitian Association
• Rotary Club Singapore
• Rotary Club Jakarta
• PSA Club
• SingTel
• Natsteel
• Singapore Press Holdings (SPH)
• GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
• Ang Mo Kio Community Centre
• Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
• Parkway Hospitals
• Charriots Methodist Church
• Wesley Methodist Church
• Radio and television interviews and shows:
  • Body & Soul, 938live 
    Friday 23rd Oct 2009 Sudden
    Cardiac Death
    Daniel Martin, Producer/Presenter
  • CNA Documentary “The Specialist” 
    Interview with Diana Ser 2nd Mar 2010
  • CNA Live 
    Tue 3 Jul 2012 Altitude sickness
  • Body & Soul, 938live 
    19th October 2012
    DJ Daniel Martin, Producer/Presenter
  • Body & Soul, 938live 
    26 November, 2013
    DJ Daniel Martin, Producer/Presenter
  • Short Web Video On How To Stay Safe While Running A Marathon 
    Sarah, Producer Channel News
    Asia September 2014
  • Body & Soul, 938live 
    World Heart Day Media Interview 30th
    October 2014
    DJ Daniel Martin, Producer/Presenter

The topics that are covered in Dr. Yan’s Lifestyle and Health lectures include the following.

• What is Cholesterol?
• Cholesterol Awareness and Your Heart
• Exercise and Your Heart
• Down with Blood Pressure
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Stress and Heart Disease – What is the Link?
• How Important is Healthy Lifestyle as We Approach the Next Millennium
• Heart Disease in Singapore
• How to Find Out If You Have a Heart Problem
• How to Avoid a Heart Attack
• The Science and Art of Living in the Ageing Singapore Population
• The Importance for a Healthy Lifestyle
• The Art and Science of Preventing a Heart Attack
• Management of High Blood Pressure and Diet
• Heart Health
• New Balloons and Smart Stents – New Hopes
• A Need for a Healthy Lifestyle in the 21st Century
• Heart to Heart – The Search for Longevity
• How to Maintain a Healthy Heart
• What are the New Treatments of Heart Disease?
• Young Hearts
• Everything You Need to Know About Cholesterol and How to Deal with It
• Sudden Death
• Obesity and Healthier Heart
• Promoting Wellness in a Progressive Society
• Take Charge of Your Heart
• Without Warning – When Sudden Cardiac Death Strikes
• What Do You Do When Your Chest Starts Hurting
• Heart Issues in Women Post-Menopausal
• Eating Well for a Healthy Heart
• Matters of The Heart – A Conversation with Dr. Peter Yan

(I) PAST RESEARCH INTERESTS

1. Study of the parameters for assessment of myocardial reperfusion following thrombolytic therapy using continuous ST monitoring and rapid cardiac enzymes assessment.

2. Percutaneous cardiopulmonary bypass supported coronary angioplasty – A pilot study on the use of percutaneous cardiopulmonary bypass system in supported coronary angioplasty at the National University Hospital.

   Project I:
   The use of percutaneous CPS in supported coronary angioplasty for patients with cardiogenic shock in acute myocardial infarction.

   Project II:
   The use of percutaneous CPS in high risk patients undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.

3. Study on excimer laser coronary angioplasty (ELCA) at the National University Hospital.

4. Studies on the clinical applications of intraluminal real-time ultrasonic imaging on the peripheral and coronary artery systems in health and disease.

5. Coronary stenting at the National University Hospital

   A study to look at the results on primary success and restenosis rates of coronary arterial stenting/angioplasty versus balloon angioplasty.  (Project under collaboration with Dr Richard Schatz from USA).

6. Potential use of I/V esmolol (ultrashort acting beta-blocker) in coronary artery disease (unstable angina/acute myocardial infarction) and supraventricular tachyarrhythmias.

(II) CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS

1. Advancement in the field of coronary intervention (e.g. new stent technology – i.e. bioabsorbable scaffolding, dissolvable metabolic stents, specialised stents for complex coronary intervention, etc).

2. Treatment and management of acute myocardial infarction and acute coronary syndromes – drugs, coronary intervention, protection devices, etc.

3. Mechanism for atherosclerosis of plaque prevention/progression/regression/stabilisation.

4. Statins and non-statin therapies for hyperlipidemia (including PCSK9 and newer anti-lipid therapies).

5. Lifestyle enhancement and modification programs in the primary prevention of coronary artery disease, lipid and hypertension management in particular with a view of total and global intervention of atherosclerosis.

6. Role of angiogenesis, stem cell transplantation and gene therapy in cardiovascular disease.

7. Advance in treatment of heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and obesity

8. Developing multispecialty interventional vascular therapy programs involving coronary, carotid, peripheral and renal vascular systems.

PROJECTS/TRIALS

1. Laser-assisted percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and the use of laser in vascular surgery. (GRO5677B)

2. Laser angioplasty – experimental studies and clinical applications. (GRO5675L)

3. Signal-averaged electrocardiography in ischaemic heart disease and cardiomyopathy. (GRO5662A)

4. Doppler colour flow mapping and 2-dimensional echocardiographic abnormalities in valvular and congenital heart disease and infective endocarditis. (GRO5661M)

5. Role of intravenous nifedipine in acute myocardial infarction – limitation of infarcts size and in unstable angina.

6. The use of cliazapril (ACE inhibitor) in the control of hypertension in the various ethnic population in Singapore. (Study funded by Roche).

7. The role of Trimetazidine (vasteral) in percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) – To study the anti-ischaemic properties of Trimetazidine before and after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.

8. Study of the predictors of restenosis following percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty using clinical features, cardiac enzymes, 12-lead ECG, 24-hour Holter monitoring and continuous 12-lead ST-segment monitoring and comparing these parameters to coronary angiography performed 24 hours after the angioplasty.

9. A study on cicletanine (prostacyclin stimulator) on hypertension and atheroma regression.

10. The use of facsimile machine in CCU, cardiothoracic ICU and Emergency Department in the management of acute myocardial infarction and cardiac arrhythmias.

11. Study of the correlation between lipoproteins and patients undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty to look for predictors of restenosis.

12. Comparison of cardiac catheterisation, digital subtraction angiography (DSA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the evaluation of coronary artery bypass grafts.

13. A multicentre study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of Tirofiban in patients undergoing intracoronary stent placement (MSD).

14. Validation of Central Aortic Systolic Pressure (CASP) derived from radial artery wave forms by comparison with direct measure of Aortic root pressure at cardiac catheterization (Healthstats).

PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Journals – International

1. P Yan, A Broughton, RW Harper, A Hains, A Pitt
   Arrhythmia aggravation and anteroseptal myocardial infarction followin attempted electrical ablation of posterior facicular ventricular tachycardia (VT)
   PACE – Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, USA, 1985; 8: 790.

2. P Yan, A Broughton, RW Harper, J Federman, A Pitt
   Ventricular tachycardia without structural heart disease: Two sites of origin
   PACE, USA, 1987; 8: 790.

3. P Yan, BL Chia, M Choo, B Ee
   Right-sided infective endocarditis – A Singapore experience
   The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand 35th Annual Scientific Meeting, August 2-5 1987, Melbourne, Australia.  Published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine, August 1987.

4. S Johnston, A Pitt, S Anderson, R Harper, P Yan, C Garth
   Early and six monthly assessment of angiographic and symptomatic changes after successful transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
   The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand 35th Annual Scientific Meeting, August 2-5 1987, Melbourne, Australia.  Published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine, August 1987.

5. BL Chia, P Yan, M Choo
   Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and bilateral coronary artery left ventricular fistula.
   CHEST (Accepted for publication and in press).

6. BL Chia, P Yan, B Ee, M Choo, CN Lee
   Doppler colour flow mapping abnormalities in dissecting aneurysm.
   American Heart Jouranl (Accepted for publication and in press).

7. BL Chia, P Yan, B Ee, M Choo, CN Lee
   Right-sided infective endocarditis – A Singapore experience
   American Heart Journal, 1988; 116: 568-571.

8. P Yan, BL Chia, A Tan, M Choo
   Echocardiographic abnormalities in the Lutembacher syndrome.
   American Heart Journal, 1988; 116: 1361-1362.

9. P Yan, BL Chia, M Choo
   Bradycardia dependent left posterior hemiblock in acute myocardial infarction.
   Asean Journal of Clinical Sciences, 1988; Vol 8 No. 3: 81-83.

10. M Choo, M Tay, JK Yeoh, BL Chia, P Yan
    Efficacy of the Doppler “zero-time” method for non-invasive measurement of mitral valve area in patients with atrial fibrillation.
    CHEST (to be submitted for publication).

11. BL Chia, P Yan, M Tay, M Choo
    Flecainide acetate (Tambocor) in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias.
    Asean Journal of Clinical Sciences, 1988; Vol 8 No. 4: 99-106.

12. M Choo, TC Aw, BL Chia, E Koay, P Yan, K Kon
    Lipoprotein profiles in patients undergoing coronary arteriography.
    Atherosclerosis (to be submitted for publication).

13. M Choo, BL Chia, WY Tan, P Yan, K Ngerng, M Tay
    Use of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring for classifying patients with borderline hypertension.
    Hypertension (to be submitted for publication).

14. Doppler colour flow mapping in ruptured aortic sinus of Valsalva aneurysm.
    Americal Heart Journal, 1988; 115: 686-688.

15. P Yan, M Choo, BL Chia, CN Lee, L Tan
    Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) – A report on the first 24 patients at the National University Hospital.
    1st Joint Meeting of the Singapore Cardiac Society and the Heart Association of Thailand, 18-21 February 1988.

16. P Yan
    The role of thrombolytic therapy in acute myocardial infarction – current status and the Singapore experience.
    1st Joint Meeting of the Singapore Cardiac Society and the Heart Association of Thailand, 18-21 February 1988.

17. JK Yeoh, P Yan, CS Soo, YT Lim, HH Choo
    Mitral stenosis and free floating left atrial thrombus: Demonstration of the ‘hole-in-one’ effect by colour doppler.
    Accepted for publication in Americal Heart Journal.

18. Hyo-Soo Kim, Yangfeng Wu, Shing-Jong Lin, Chaicharn Deerochanawong, Robaayah Zambahari, Liancheng Zhao, Qiaoyi Zhang, P Yan
    Current status of cholesterol goal attainment after statin therapy among patients with hypercholesterolemia in Asian countries and region: the Return on Expenditure Achieved for Lipid Therapy in Asia (REALITY-Asia) study.
    Current Medical Research And Opinion; Vol. 24, No. 7, 2008, 1951–1963

Referred Journals – Local/Regional

1. JS Cheah, AC Thai, E Jacob, KF Lui, P Yan, PPB Yeo
   Comparison of the oral glucose tolerance test in adults using 50 gm glucose load.
   Singapore Medical Journal 1982 (Singapore), Vol 23: 247-251.

2. P Yan, JS Cheah, AC Thai, PPB Yeo
   Diabetic ketoacidosis – A Review
   Annals Academy of Medicine, October 1983 (Singapore), Vol 12 No. 4: 596-605

3. BL Chia, P Yan
   Coronary Artery Disease in the Elderly.
   Annals Academy of Medicine, January 1987, Vol 16 No. 1: 78-83.

4. P Yan, M Choo
   CPR in Singapore – in decade of experience (to be submitted for publication).

5. P Yan, M Choo
   Experience with the use of a semi-automatic external defibrillator (Heartstart 2000)
   (to be submitted for publication).

6. P Yan, M Choo
   Mass CPR training in Singapore (to be submitted for publication).

7. P Yan, M Choo
   Life support training in Singapore – Future prospect.  Symposium on “Basic and Advanced Life Support”, Singapore Cardiac Society, 30 August 1987.

8. P Yan, M Choo
   The role of new defibrillators in Singapore.  Workshop on emergency medical technician – defibrillation, Singapore Cardiac Society, 1 September 1987.

9. P Yan, M Choo, BL Chia, CN Lee, M Woo, WK Boey, L Tan
   Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) – Early experience at the National University Hospital (NUH).
   1st Annual Scientific Meeting, Singapore Cardiac Soceity, 20 March 1988.

10. JK Yeoh, M Choo, M Tay, P Yan, BL Chia
    Doppler zero time measurement of mitral valve area – an accurate and more rapid method?  1st Annual Scientific Meeting, Singapore Cardiac Society, 20 March 1988.

11. K Kon, M Choo, C Chan, P Yan, BL Chia, L Tan
    Validation of automatically computed segmental wall motion analysis by digital subtraction angiography.  1st Annual Scientific Meeting, Singapore Cardiac Society, 20 March 1988.

12. WY Tan, M Choo, M Tay, K Ngerng, BL Chia, P Yan, CN Lee
    24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in subjects with mildly elevated blood pressure.  1st Annual Scientific Meeting, Singapore Cardiac Society, 20 March 1988.

Invitation to submit articles:

1. P Yan
   New techniques for acute coronary intervention.  Singapore Medical Journal.

2. P Yan
   Mass CPR in Singapore.  Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (to be published January 1992 issue).

Conference Papers

1. P Yan, PPB Yeo, KW Wang, AC Thai, JS Cheah, BY Tan, P Lim
   Home blood glucose monitoring: patient’s choice of methods.
   Silver Jubliee Meeting, 16th Singapore-Malaysia Congress of Medicine, July 1982.

2. P Yan, JS Cheah, AC Thai, E Jacob, KF Lui, PPB Yeo
   Comparison of oral glucose tolerance tests in adults using 50 gm and 70 gm glucose leads.
   Silver Jubliee Meeting, 16th Singapore-Malaysia Congress of Medicine, July 1982.

3. PPB Yeo, P Yan, KW Wang, AC Thai, YK Kueh, L Chan, E Jacob, BY Tan
   Home blood glucose monitoring and diabetic complications.
   Silver Jubliee Meeting, 16th Singapore-Malaysia Congress of Medicine, July 1982.

4. P Yan, B Ee
   Sick sinus syndrome in rheumatic valvular heart disease.
   VIII Asian-Pacific Congress of Cardiology, Taiwan, 1983.

5. B E, P Yan
   Prinzmetal angina in thyrotoxicosis.
   VIII Asian-Pacific Congress of Cardiology, Taiwan, 1983.

6. A Broughton, RW Harper, P Yan, A Hains, A Pitt
   Ventricular tachycardia in the absence of structural heart disease: Two distinct clinical entities.
   33rd Annual Scientific Meeting, The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, May 1985.

7. RW Harper, A Broughton, P Yan, A Hains, A Pitt
   Exercise induced supraventricular tachycardia – clinical and electrophysiology correlates.
   33rd Annual Scientific Meeting, The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, May 1985.

Papers presented at the Third Asian-Pacific Symposium on Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Australia, October 1985

8. P Yan, ST Anderson, P Currie, J Federman, A Pitt, RW Harper
   Pseudofracture of polyurethane unipolar electrodes – 3 year follow-up.

9. P Yan, RW Harper, A Broughton, ST Anderson and A Pitt
   Incessant ventricular tachycardia and complete heart block treated with dual chamber demand pacing and programmable automatic scanning arrhythmia reversion (PASAR) pacemaker.

10. P Yan, A Broughton, RW Harper, A Hains, A Pitt
    Arrhythmia aggravated and anteroseptal myocardial infarction following attempted electrical ablation of posterior fascicular ventricular tachycardia.

11. P Yan, A Broughton, RW Harper, J Federman, A Pitt
    Ventricular tachycardia without structural heart disease: Two sites of origin.

12. P Bergin, A Broughton, P Yan, RW Harper, A Pitt
    The oesophageal lead in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

Papers presented at the 34th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society Australia and New Zealand, April 1985

13. P Yan, A Pitt, RW Harper, S Anderson, S Johnston
    Early angiographic changes after PTCA.

14. A Broughton, RW Harper, A Young, P Yan, P Weissberg, A Pitt
    Ventricular tachycardia induction: The value of varying the stimulation current.

15. P Yan, A Broughton, R Harper, A Pitt
    Diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias utilising the oesophageal lead.

Papers presented at 20th Singapore-Malaysia Congress of Medicine, 31 July – 3 August 1986, Singapore

16. P Yan, A Pitt, R Harper, S Anderson, S Johnston
    Early selective coronary angiography after primary successful PTCA – Its role and significance.

17. P Yan, A Broughton, R Harper, A Pitt, B Bergin
    Oesophageal Electrocardiography and pacing- Its role in diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.

Papers presented at the 35th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society and New Zealand, 2 – 5 August 1987

18. P Yan, BL Chia, M Choo, B Ee
    Right-sided infective endocarditis – A Singapore experience.

Papers presented at the 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Singapore Cardiac Society, 12 March 1987

19. Complex coronary angioplasty – Early experience at the National University Hospital.
    P Yan, M Choo, BL Chia, CN Lee, K Kon

20. Cardiac exercise stress testing – Current status
    P Yan

21. Acute effect of nitroglycerin on aortic pressure characteristics – Implication for myocardial work and perfusion
    M Choo, JK Yeoh, K Kon, P Yan, BL Chia

22. Intra-atrial smoke like echoes and thrombi formation.
    CS Soo, BL Chia, M Choo, P Yan, B Ee, M Tay

Paper presented at the 1st Regional Symposium and Workshop on Cardiac Critical Care Nursing, 2 – 5 March 1989

23. Latest interventional therapy in acute myocardial infarction – Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty in acute myocardial infarction
    P Yan

Paper presented at the 22nd Singapore-Malaysia Congress of Medicine in Singapore, August 1988

24. Flecainide Acetate (Tambocor) in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias.
    BL Chia, P Yan, M Tay, M Choo

Paper presented at the 23rd Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine in Kuala Lumpur, Academy of Medicine, Malaysia, 5 – 8 October 1989

25. Complex coronary angioplasty – The early experience in NUH
    P Yan, M Choo, BL Chia, JK Yeoh, K Kon

Paper presented at the Symposium on Nutrition and Our Changing Lifestyle, Singapore Dietition Association, 4 November 1989

26. Nutrition in preventive and therapeutic medicine – Strenthening the bonds between health professional. Therpeutic nutrition in Hospital care
    P Yan

Paper presented at the 10th Annual Scientific Meeting, Chapters of Physicians, Academy of Medicine, Singapore, 23 – 24 September 1989

27. Interventional medicine – Coronary artery disease
    P Yan

Paper presented at the 5th Congress of ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societyes (AFES), Singapore, 30 November – 3 December 1989

28. Relationship of coronary stenoses to serum lipoproteins.
    M Choo, E Koay, TC Aw, P Yan, BL Chia, K Kon, CTH Yeoh

Papers presented at the 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Singapore Cardiac Society in Singapore, 11 March 1990

29. Early experience with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) in acute myocardial infarction- Clinical and angiographic outcome.
    P Yan, BL Chia, M Choo, JK Yeoh, CS Soo, YT Lim, M Lim

30. Right-sided chest electrocardiograms in pulmonary embolism.
    CS Soo, JK Yeoh, BL Chia, P Yan, M Choo

31. Thrombolytic therapy in acute myocardial infarction.
    P Yan

Papers presented at the 8th ASEAN Congress of Cardiology Singapore, 7 – 11 December 1990

32. Thrombolytic therapy in acute myocardial infarction – Indications and choice of thrombolytic agents.
    P Yan

33. Comparative costs of hospitalisation, procedure and 1-year follow-up in patients undergoing myocardial revascularisation with percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) – A Singapore experience.
    P Yan, M Lim, CN Lee, M Choo, BL Chia

34. Clinical and angiographic outcome of thrombolytic therapy with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator in acute myocardial infarction at the National University Hospital – A pilot trial.
    P Yan, BL Chia, M Choo, JK Yeoh, CS Soo, YT Lim, M Lim

35. Initial experience with peripheral and coronary atherectomy.
    MH Choo, PCH Yan, LKA Tan, MCL Lim, CN Lee, M Wholey

36. Haemodynamic performance of the Carbomedics bileaflet heart valve prosthesis in the mitral position assessed by two-dimensional Doppler echocardiograhy – Initial results.
    CA Mestres, CS Soo, M Tay, OA Adebo, P Yan, MH Choo, CN Lee

37. Transtelephonic electrocardiographic diagnosis of vasospastic ventricular tachycardia.
    MCL Lim, P Yan

38. Incidence and predictors of atrial fibrillation in thyrotoxicosis.
    MCL Lim, M Choo, P Yan

Paper presented at the Post-Congress Workshop on “Life Demonstration & Teaching Course on PTCA & Valvuloplasty”, Singapore, 12- 14 December 1990

39. A survey of PTCA equipments – 1990s.
    P Yan.

Papers presented at the 3rd Asian Pacific Symposium on Cardiac Rehabilitation, Singapore, 15 – 17 March 1991

40. Cost effectiveness of PTCA vs CABG vs Medical Therapy.
    P Yan

41. Mass CPR in Singapore.
    P Yan

42. Atherosclerosis connection – Epidemiology report in hypercholesterolemia from Singapore.
    P Yan

43. Family, women, hormone and heart disease.
    P Yan

Papers presented at the 4th Annual Scientific Session of the Singapore Cardiac Society, Singapore, 31 March 1991

44. The current status of coronary artery stenting, atherectomy and laser angioplasty – Is there a place for such devices?
    P Yan

45. Coronary atherectomy – Initial report on the use of the transluminal extraction catheter (TEC) in Singapore.
    P Yan

46. Performance characteristics of the Carbomedics bileaflet mitral and aortic valve prostheses.
    CS Soo, CA Mestres, M Tay, P Yan, MH Choo, CN Lee, OA Adebo

Paper presented at the European Society of Cardiology Annual Scientific Meeting, Vienna, Austria, 01 to 05 September 2007

47. Lipid Management in Diabetic Patients in Asian Clinical Practice and Attainment of Alternate ATP-III.
    R. Zambahari1, HS. Kim, C. Deerochanawong, Y. Wu, SJ. Lin, L. Zhao, Q. Zhang, P. Yan

Books and Others

1. Cholesterol and your heart, 1988
   Publisher – Singapore National Heart Assocation

2. Co-Editor of “Coronary Artery Disease: The Singapore Perspective” (publication January 2000)

3. Editor-in-Chief of Course book for the 11^th Live Demonstration Course in Cardiovascular
   Intervention, 21 -31 January 2002

Invited Lectures/Talks – 1987/1988

1. Lecture/Demonstration of 2nd Singapore Mass CPR Training. Marina Mandarin Hotel, 29 November 1987,
   National Heart Week, Singapore National Heart Association.

2. Lecture in 1987 Course in Advanced Medicine 6.4.87 – 28.5.87.
   Topic : Current status of surgery in coronary artery disease.

3. Symposium on “Current Trends in the Treatment of Hypertension”. 25 January 1987.
   Topic : Dilemma of mild hypertension and the elderly hypertensive patient.

4. Symposium on Current Trends in the Management of Ventricular Arrhythmias – Singapore Cardiac Society, 12 April 1987.
   Topic : Dilemma in sudden death – Current problems and future prospects.

5. Symposium on “An Approach to Hyperlipidemia and Coronary Artery Disease”.
   Topic : Drug therapy in hyperlipidemia.

6. Lecture to Medical Student (Occupational Medicine Course 1987-88).
   Topic  : Basic of clinical medical examination – cardiovascular system.

7. Pharmacist Continuing Education Programme NUH, 30 May 1988.
   Topic : Hyperlipidemia – Review.

8. Critical Care Nursing Course NUH.
   Topics :

   • Invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations – 28 August 1987
   • Cardiogenic shock – 24 October 1987
   • ECG in AMI – 24 October 1987.

9. Elsevier in-house lecture on hypertension – Current problems and management, 15 January 1988.

10. Lecture on “Risk Factors associated with High Blood Pressure and Heart Attack” on Wednesday, 20 April 1988. Mobil Oil Singapore Pte Ltd.

11. Seminar on Hypertension, Ipoh, 19 June 1988. Subject of lecture – “Hypertension and the Quality of Life”.

12. Seminar on Hyperlipidemia, Singapore, 25 June 1988. Subejct of lecture – “Major Interventional Studies in Hyperlipidemia”.

13. Clinical meeting in Brunei from 15 to 16 October 1988. Keynote speaker on anti-hypertenstive therapy and the quality of life at Suri Seri Begawan Hospital, Kuala Belait on 15 October 1988 and Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan on 16 October 1988.

14. Talk to Rotary Club of Singapore – “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training”, 30 November 1988.

15. Lecture on “The Role of Calcium Antagonists in Cardiovascular Diseases” for the Combined Continuing Medical Education Committee of the American Hospital of Singapore and AMI Medical Centre Specialists’ Association on 10 November 1988.

16. Lecture on “Current Trends in the Management of Hyperlipidemia”, The MSD Cardiovascular Faculty Meeting on 4 December 1988.

17. Chairman, 88 Workshop on Color Flow Mapping from 9 to 10 April 1988.

18. Public lecture on “What is Cholesterol?” on 10 December 1988 in conjunction with the National Heart Week 1988.

19. Chairman of the Medical Symposium “Update on Cholesterol” on 11 December 1988 in conjuction with the National Heart Week 1988.

20. Panel discussion on “Cholesterol Education Programme” on 15 December 1988 in conjunction with the National Heart Week 1988.

21. Chairman, Symposium on Coronary Heart Disease, Silent Ischaemia and Rehabilitation of Patients with Ventricular Impairment, 20 October 1988.

22. Lecture on Ischaemic Heart Disease – The Management of Ischaemic Heart Disease. The National Heart Association, The Malaysian Medical Association (Peark Branch) and the Perak Medical Practitoners’ Soceity, 22 January 1989.

23. Lecture on the Evaluation and Significance of Hyperlipidemia, Malaysian Medical Association (Johor Branch), 30 October 1988.

24. Lecture on the Management of Hyperlipidemia – Current Status, Singapore Pharmaceutical Society Continuing Medical Education, 21 February 1988.

25. Lecture on the facts about cholesterol – Johor Rotary Club (Tanjong Putri), 6 March 1989.

26. Postgraduate School of Medical Studies – Cardiology lectures for M Med (Int Medicine), April – June 1989.

    Topics :

    • Current treatment of hyperlipidemia
    • An approach to chest pain
    • Seminar on acute myocardial infarction – Interventional measures in acute MI
    • Clinical demonstrations in cardiology
    • Haemodynamics monitoring and recent advances in treatment of coronary artery disease.

27. Lectures to third year medical students – 1988 to 1989.
    Topics :

    • Rheumatic fever
    • Rheumatic valvular heart disease
    • Infective endocarditis
    • Therapeutics in cardiac failure.

28. Clinical tutor for elementary clinics students (April to June 1989); third year medical students (1988 to 1989).

29. Clinical teaching coordinator for medical students attached to Toa Payoh Hospital, July 1989.

30. Singapore Cardiac Society – Lecture on drug treatment of ischaemic heart disease on 21 May 1989 at Hotel Equatorial, Singapore.