The International Day of Interventional Cardiology

In September 2022, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 16 September as the annual International Day for Interventional Cardiology, to raise public awareness of cardiovascular diseases, procedures and related complications. The day is also an opportunity to highlight the latest technological advancements and promote access to life-saving treatments. For Scotland, the International Day for Interventional Cardiology holds particular importance as the country faces specific challenges in cardiovascular health. According to research from the British Heart Foundation, released in August 2023, around 700,000 people in Scotland are living with heart and circulatory issues.

The charity is the largest independent funder of heart and circulatory disease research in Scotland, having invested over ￡50 million in more than 100 projects. The British Heart Foundation also support over 300 scientists in universities across the country, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, and St Andrews.

It has also established two Centres of Research Excellence at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow, which encourage innovative approaches in the fight against heart disease by bringing together leading scientists from different disciplines. Currently the charity is working with the universities on several projects including the creation of an AI-based tool to help diagnose heart attacks more accurately. You can read more about the work of the charity and Centres of Research Excellence here.

The British and Irish Hypertension Society Annual Scientific Meeting

This September (18 – 20) the British and Irish Hypertension Society will host its 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting at P&J Live in Aberdeen.

The two-day event will provide a platform for the society’s members to discuss new developments, procedures and research within the realms of hypertension.

On the second day of the conference, the society will host a joint symposium with charity the Scottish Heart & Arterial disease Prevention where they will explore new discoveries in lipid therapies and the latest scientific advancements in the management of hypertensions and cardiovascular disease risk.

Looking ahead to the event, Professor Terry McCormack, President of the British and Irish Hypertension Society and Professor of Primary Care Cardiovascular Medicine at Hull York Medical School said: "The British and Irish Hypertension Society Annual Scientific Meeting brings together clinicians and scientists to discuss recent advances in the treatment and management of hypertension to improve the lives of people in Scotland.

“The BIHS represents all five countries in Britain and Ireland, and each year we hold our meetings in different locations. We have never met in Aberdeen, or this far north, before. We were impressed by the facilities at the P&J and the transport links to Aberdeen. We look forward to a very successful meeting in Aberdeen."

Steven Daun, Head of Sales – Associations at ASM Global, Europe said: “As event professionals, we have the power to create impactful experiences that can educate, inspire, and bring people together. By hosting the British and Irish Hypertension Annual Scientific Meeting we are delighted to be incorporating the ethos of the UN International Day for Interventional Cardiology this week and are proud to contribute to the larger goal of promoting cardiovascular health and wellbeing.”

Rory Archibald, Associations & Sectors, VisitScotland Business Events said: “Events such as The British Irish Hypertension Annual Scientific Meeting are a perfect example of events can be a catalyst for change. By bringing together healthcare experts and researchers to discuss crucial updates and technological developments not only helps the sector directly but also the wider population who will benefit from better healthcare.”

To find out more about the event click here.