15^th World Heart Congress

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of cardiovascular mortality worldwide and continues to present significant clinical and public health challenges. Characterized by progressive narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis, CAD can result in myocardial ischemia, angina, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death. Advances in cardiovascular imaging, intravascular diagnostics, biomarker discovery, and personalized medicine have enhanced early diagnosis and improved risk assessment. Modern management strategies combine lifestyle modification, pharmacological therapy, percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass surgery, and secondary prevention measures to optimize long-term cardiovascular health.

This session will focus on contemporary approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of coronary artery disease. Topics include coronary physiology, advanced imaging techniques, complex coronary interventions, plaque characterization, lipid management, secondary prevention, novel pharmacotherapies, and evidence-based clinical guidelines. Experts will present findings from recent clinical trials, translational research, and emerging technologies that are transforming coronary care. Participants will gain valuable insights into individualized treatment strategies, multidisciplinary patient management, and future innovations aimed at reducing the global burden of coronary artery disease.