APSCVIR 2025 - INTEGRATING AND BUILDING THE FUTURE

The 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology (APSCVIR 2025) was successfully convened in Da Nang, Vietnam, from April 24 to 27, 2025. Over the course of three days, this conference provided a vital platform for experts to convene, exchange advanced scientific knowledge, and foster professional collaboration, thereby leaving a significant impact not only within the regional interventional radiology community but also across the international medical field.

APSCVIR 2025, held at the Ariyana International Convention Center in Da Nang, far from being just a technical conference, it stood as a deeply meaningful and inspiring gathering. It brought together experts, physicians, researchers, and healthcare industry leaders from across multiple countries, providing a vital platform for exchanging knowledge, showcasing advanced technologies, and shaping strategic directions toward the sustainable development of public health.

Conference highlights

• Attendance exceeding 1,000 delegates
• Representation from 31 countries
• Over 350 scientific presentations
• Participation of more than 30 medical technology companies in the exhibition

Within the conference framework, the highest distinction, the APSCVIR Gold Medal, in acknowledgment of their outstanding contributions to the advancement of interventional radiology across the Asia-Pacific region. Professor Pham Minh Thong, a pioneer who laid the foundation and led the development of interventional radiology in Vietnam, and Professor Jin Wook Chung of South Korea, a leading figure in vascular imaging and intra-arterial therapies at Seoul National University, were both awarded this esteemed honor as a tribute to their long-standing dedication, visionary leadership, and international impact in the field.

The APSCVIR Gold Medal serves not only as a well-deserved accolade for the remarkable achievements of Professor Pham Minh Thong and Professor Jin Wook Chung, but also as a powerful testament to their tireless efforts in fostering international collaboration, promoting knowledge exchange, and strengthening the professional community in the Asia-Pacific region. Both professors are emblematic of the enduring link between regional and global medical expertise. Their steadfast and quiet dedication over the decades has significantly elevated the stature of interventional radiology in the region, while also forging meaningful bridges between Vietnam, South Korea, and the global medical community.

As part of the scientific program, the sessions on scientific presentations, clinical case discussions, applied research, and the dedicated poster exhibition area provided delegates with a comprehensive overview of significant advances in the field of interventional radiology. Numerous new research findings, advanced techniques, and valuable clinical experiences were actively shared and discussed.

In particular, the in-depth clinical workshops and high-level academic lectures focused on key areas such as neurointervention, pediatric intervention, peripheral vascular intervention, as well as novel techniques in liver tumor treatment and stroke intervention, all of which received strong interest and contributed greatly to enhancing the professional knowledge of participants. The Organizing Committee firmly believes that the scientific program at APSCVIR 2025 has successfully created a dynamic academic forum, fostering international collaboration and promoting sustainable development in the field of interventional radiology across the region.We trust that the insights and experiences gained at APSCVIR 2025 will be treasured by all participants.

We look forward to reconvening next year in Suzhou, China, to continue advancing knowledge exchange and the development of the interventional radiology community.