The Asian-Pacific Society of Atherosclerosis and Vascular Diseases was established in 1996. The Founding Chairman was Professor Akira Yamamoto of Japan. The current President is Professor Hapizah Nawai of Malaysia.

The main aim of the APSAVD is to provide a forum for Scientists and Clinicians in the region interested in atherosclerosis to meet regularly and share updates on the subject, as well as highlight similarities and differences of the disease as seen in the region compared to that seen in the western world where studies and guidelines usually originate. Given the changing health and disease patterns in the region, this is an increasingly important area.

In addition, regional collaboration on common research interests are encouraged.