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4th Edition of International Heart Congress
June 22-24,2026 | Hybrid Event
Sports Cardiology
Sports Cardiology
Sports cardiology is an emerging field that focuses on the cardiovascular health of athletes, both amateur and professional. It aims to assess, monitor, and improve the heart function of individuals who engage in intense physical activity. Cardiologists in this specialized field evaluate how rigorous training and competitive sports impact heart health, identifying any underlying conditions that may pose a risk during high-performance activities. Sports cardiology also plays a key role in the prevention of cardiovascular issues in athletes, providing tailored fitness plans and monitoring tools that optimize heart function. This field not only ensures athletes' safety but also enhances performance through cardiovascular health optimization.
Committee Members
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Ahdy Wadie Helmy
Indiana University School of Medicine, United States
Narendra Kumar
HeartbeatsZ Academy, United Kingdom Heart Congress 2026 Speakers
Desislava Doycheva
Loma Linda University, United States
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Uwe Peter Tigor
Auxilius Pharma, United States
Ishan Abdullah
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Novel mechanisms and new therapeutics for right heart failure in pulmonary hypertension
Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : Movement is medicine
Steve Cohen, Medvesta Hypnosis Healthcare, United States
Title : Historical evolution from OPCAB to MIDCAB to mini OPCAB surgical technique and results
Federico Benetti, Benetti Foundation, Argentina
Title : Fats of life, the skinny on novel lipid therapies beyond statins
Ahdy Wadie Helmy, Indiana University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Novel ways of cardiovascular risk assessment
Syed Raza, Awali Hospital, Bahrain
Title : Cardiovascular nanomedicine: Stopping strokes, unclogging arteries and restoring heart function
Thomas J Webster, Hebei University of Technology, China