Event Recap: Dialogue Between Chinese and Foreign Experts – New Advances in Research on β-Blockers

The ninth installment of the 2026 Asian Cardiovascular Disease Series of Web Seminars concluded successfully on November 3, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30 Beijing Time. The virtual gathering assembled a group of renowned specialists from China and Germany for a thorough discussion on managing hypertension accompanied by an elevated heart rate.

Presided over by Prof. Jing Liu (CN), the proceedings kicked off with her introductory comments. The agenda comprised two major talks: Prof. Reinold Kreutz (GE) gave a presentation on "The Cardiovascular Continuum Revisited: The Role of Sympathetic Activation From Pathophysiology to Contemporary Beta-Blocker Therapy", followed by an extensive review from Prof. Yuqing Zhang (CN), who explored in detail "β-Blockers for the Treatment of Hypertension With Elevated Heart Rate: The Evidence-Based Journey From Mechanism to Control."
An interactive roundtable session added further depth to the conversation, incorporating valuable viewpoints from Prof. Wenbin Zhang (CN) and Prof. Bo Zheng (CN). The proceedings wrapped up with concluding comments given by Prof. Jing Liu (CN), who summarized the core messages from this international partnership.

Access the on-demand recording here to revisit the full session. Stay tuned for the next installment in this series, as we continue to uncover deeper clinical insights and the latest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine.