KHON KAEN – The Queen Sirikit Heart Center of the Northeast, part of Khon Kaen University’s Faculty of Medicine, launched its Cardiac Emergency Conference “CEC 2025” on August 18. The academic event is designed to advance the knowledge and skills of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals in managing cardiovascular emergencies.

The conference was officially opened by Assoc. Prof. Pattarapong Makarawate, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, who also delivered a lecture on the topic “Unrecognized Killer in Emergency ECGs.”

Over the course of the two-day event on August 18-19, a team of expert speakers from diverse fields, including cardiology and emergency medicine, will share their knowledge. The sessions are focused on updating participants on modern clinical practices that align with real-world emergency scenarios in both patient wards and emergency rooms.

To facilitate nationwide participation, the conference is being held in a hybrid format, with onsite sessions at the Nopadol Thongsopit Conference Room and a live broadcast via a YouTube channel. The initiative is seen as a significant step toward elevating the comprehensive care provided to patients experiencing cardiac emergencies.