It is my greatest pleasure to welcome all of you to participate in the 4th Asian Interventional Cardiovascular Therapeutics, a Unique Asia Pacific Forum Co-organized by The Coronary Intervention Society of Thailand (CIST) and The Heart Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of H.M. the King with support from The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI). The congress will be held at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre, the CentralWorld, Bangkok, Thailand during June 25-27, 2008.Bringing the Best of East and West interventional expertise TOGETHER!

      The Asian Interventional Cardiovascular Therapeutics (AICT) is a unique forum representing the best of Interventional Cardiology in Asia Pacific through The Coronary Intervention Society of Thailand and The Heart Associationof Thailand under Royal Patronage. Past AICT meetings held in Singapore (2005), New Delhi (2006) and KualaLumpur (2007) were a great success.

       The 4th AICT will be held in Bangkok from 25-27 June, 2008. The meeting brings the best of East and West together in Live Case Demonstrations from many countries, didactic lectures, case presentations, and tips and tricks in challenging lesions, making for a most exciting and unique event.

       This meeting represents the most important cooperative effort in Interventional Cardiology between Asia Pacific and the West, bringing together world experts and top interventionists in ASEAN.

       Once again, I warmly invite you to “The City of Angels” with its long standing history of traditions, culture and warm hospitality for a truly memorable experience combining academics, learning and friendship during this exciting event.