i)                    Conferences attended, lectures delivered

 

National:

i)                    Dr. D. Rajasekhar, Attended as a faculty “Back to Basics” Program organised by Department of cardiology SCTIMST Tiruvananthapuram on Feb 1-2 2020.

ii)                  Dr. D. Rajasekhar, attended as a faculty and chaired a scientific session in “India Live 2020” organised in New Delhi between Feb 28th to March 2nd 2020.

iii)                Dr. D. Rajasekhar, Chaired a scientific session in CME on Heart failure management organised by National Heart Failure Association of India on 24 June 2020.

iv)                Dr. D. Rajasekhar, delivered a lecture on “ARNI in heart failure” What is new? in the Indian college of Cardiology conference (ICCCON 2020) organised online between 20-22 Sep 2020.

v)                  Dr. D. Rajasekhar, Chaired a scientific session on “Cardiology update 2020”organised as webinar on 24.09.2020.

vi)                Dr. D. Rajasekhar, Chaired a session in “Complex cardiology LIVE-Learn from Masters-Challenging PCI Imaging and Physiology” A webinar organised on 28.09.2020.

vii)              Dr. D. Rajasekhar, attended as a faculty APCSI state annual conference webinar and chaired session on faculty free paper presentation between 28-29 November 2020.

viii)            Dr. D. Rajasekhar, participated as a panellist in the “IVUS Experts round Table meeting” organised by Boston Scientific on 11.10. 2020 & 18.10.2020.

ix)                Dr. D. Rajasekhar, delivered a lecture on “Myocardial Non compaction “What is new? in the annual national conference of Cardiological society of India a hybrid meeting organised between 10-13 Dec 2020.

x)                  Dr. D. Rajasekhar, chaired a scientific session in Imaging guided PCI in Andhra Pradesh Interventional Cardiology Conclave (APICC 2020), on online conclave organised between 28-30 Dec 2020.

xi)                Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered a guest lecture on “Yoga and Cardiovascular health” during a workshop organized by Siddha clinical research unit at SVIMS, Tirupati on 3rd January, 2020.

xii)              Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Participated as panellist in a Workshop on “Work life balance” Organized by Indian Women Network (IWN) at Tirupati on 18th January 2020.

xiii)            Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Conducted two programs on “Healthy lifestyle” and “Awareness about Heart diseases” at College of Engineering, SV University, Tirupati on 7th and 13th February 2020.

xiv)            Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Attended one day CME on “Beautiful beginnings, Importance of first 1000 days of life” at Kanha Santhivanam, Hyderabad on 8th February 2020.

xv)              Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Conducted two programs on “Healthy lifestyle” and “Awareness about Heart diseases” at HRD, SV University, Tirupati on 11th and 12th February 2020.

xvi)            Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Attended as Guest at Padmavathamma Nursing College, SVMC, Tirupati and delivered a talk on “Healthy lifestyle” on the occasion of International women’s day on 7th March, 2020.

xvii)          Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered a talk on “Healthy lifestyle” on the occasion of International women’s day at IMA, Tirupati on 8th March, 2020.

xviii)        Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Attended as Guest at Amararaja group of organizations, Tirupati and delivered a talk on “Healthy lifestyle” on the occasion of International women’s day on 9th March, 2020.

xix)            Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Attended online WHO program about COVID-19 pandemic on 9th May, 2020.

xx)              Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered an online talk on “Healthy life style” organized by IEEE, BMSCE, Bangalore during a short term training program on “Protecting against pandemic-Holistic approach towards health” on 8th June, 2020.

xxi)            Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Participated in an online program for “Unity, Compassion and Love” organized by Heartfulness institute on International Yoga day 21st June, 2020.

xxii)          Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered 2 online talks on “Spirituality and health” and “Cardiovascular manifestations of COVID 19” at World united on 1st July and 15th  July, 2020.

xxiii)        Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered a series of 5 online talks about “Yoga and Cardiovascular health” and “ECG” at National Medicos Organisation (NMO), South India Facebook chapter on 27th June, 5th July, 26th July,16th August and 23rd August, 2020.

xxiv)        Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Attended an online certificate course on “Resilience in crisis” organized by Heartfulness institute from 4th to 9th August, 2020.

xxv)          Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered an online talk on “Yoga and Health” during a one week webinar on “Time to realize the energies/strengths within and surrounding you” Organized by AP State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam on 12th August, 2020.

xxvi)        Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Conducted online meditation session and Swasthya program to 950 AP Social welfare teachers on 12th August and 9th September, 2020 organized by Heartfulness institute.

xxvii)      Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered a series of 3 online talks on “Meditation”, “Healthy lifestyle” and “Practical meditation sessions” organized by SPW Polytechnic College, Tirupati from 27th to 29th August, 2020.

xxviii)    Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Participated as delegate in West zone digital Pedi week organized by IAP from 15th -20th September, 2020.

xxix)        Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered an online talk on “Combating health issues during COVID 19” Organized by Dr. YSR Horticulture University, Anantarajupeta, Kadapa on 23rd September, 2020.

xxx)          Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered an online talk on “Holistic approach to prevent Cardiovascular diseases” Organized on the occasion of World Heart day by Apollo College of Nursing, Chittoor on 29th September, 2020.

xxxi)        Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Conducted an online “Health awareness program” organized by Sri Venkateswara Employees Training Academy (SVETA), TTD, Tirupati on 30th September, 2020.

xxxii)      Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Participated in a panel discussion on “Managing pandemics” organized by Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) on 21st October, 2020.

xxxiii)    Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered an online talk on “Traditional concepts of food revisited” Organized by Heartfulness circle, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad on 23rd October, 2020.

xxxiv)    Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered a talk on Meditation during HET INSPIRE orientation program for AP Social Welfare department teachers  on 04 Nov 2020.

xxxv)      Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Attended online workshop on “Lakshya 1000 days” organised by Indian Association of Pediatrics on 11 Nov 2020.

xxxvi)    Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered virtual talks on “Awareness on Cardiovascular Diseases” on 20 Nov 2020 & “Lifestyle” on 23 Nov 2020 at HRD, SV University, Tirupati.

xxxvii)  Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered a virtual talk on “Meditation in Cardiovascular disorders” at APCSI on 28th Nov 2020.

xxxviii)                        Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered a talk on “Connect with Spirituality” at Indian Women Network on 28th Nov 2020.

xxxix)    Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered a talk on Meditation during HET INSPIRE orientation program for Khammam district teachers  on 07 Dec 2020.

xl)                Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered a talk on “Recent advances in prevention and management of Cardiovascular diseases” at SV Veterinary University, Tirupati on 18 Dec 2020.

xli)              Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Delivered a talk on “Ancient concepts of food - revisited” at Nellore Heartfulness Circle on 20 Dec 2020.

xlii)            Dr. C. Nagaraja Reddy, Senior Resident, attended MMM Clinical Cardiology update held at Chennai from 17-19 January 2020.

xliii)          Dr. Rajanaga Mahesh, Senior Resident, attended MMM Clinical Cardiology update held at Chennai from 17-19 January 2020.

xliv)          Dr. V. Ravindra Dev, Senior Resident, attended MMM Clinical Cardiology update held at Chennai from 17-19 January 2020.

xlv)            Dr. B. Raghuram, Senior Resident, attended MMM Clinical Cardiology update held at Chennai from 17-19 January 2020.

xlvi)          Dr. B. Raghuram, Senior Resident, attended PG Teaching programme-Speed 2020 held at Bangalore from 15-16 February 2020.

xlvii)        Dr. P. Sumanth Reddy, Assistant Professor, attended ACC-India Cardiovascular Symposiums at Mumbai from 18-19 January 2020.

xlviii)      Dr. T. Suresh babu, Assistant Professor, attended ACC-India Cardiovascular Symposiums at Mumbai from 18-19 January 2020.

xlix)          Dr. S. Praveen Kumar Reddy, Assistant Professor, attended Back to Basics Conference at Kerala from 1-2 February 2020.

l)                    Dr. T. Suresh babu, Assistant Professor, attended ACC-India Cardiovascular Symposiums at New Delhi from 28-29 February 2020.

li)                  Dr. P. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Senior Resident, attended, APCSI-2020 Virtual Conference from 27-29th November 2020.

lii)                Dr. G. Ram Pavan Kumar, Senior Resident, attended, APCSI-2020 Virtual Conference from 27-29th November 2020.

liii)              Dr. Y. Madhava Naidu, Senior Resident, attended, APCSI-2020 Virtual Conference from 27-29th November 2020.

liv)              Dr. P. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Senior Resident, attended, CSI-2020 Virtual Conference from 6-13th December 2020.

lv)                Dr. G. Ram Pavan Kumar, Senior Resident, attended, CSI-2020 Virtual Conference from 6-13th December 2020.

lvi)              Dr. Y. Madhava Naidu, Senior Resident, attended, CSI-2020 Virtual Conference from 6-13th December 2020.

 

i)                    Presentations by Postgraduate students:

 

i.            Dr. Chandrasekhar Reddy P, presented a Paper titled “Assessment of left ventricular function by myocardial strain imaging in cancer patients before and after chemotherapy” in APCSI-2020 Virtual Conference from 27-29th November 2020.

ii.            Dr. Chandrasekhar Reddy P, presented a Poster titled “Assessment of left ventricular function by myocardial strain imaging in cancer patients before and after chemotherapy” in CSI-2020 Virtual Conference from 6-13th December 2020.

iii.            Dr. Rampavan Kumar G, presented a Paper titled “Assessment of right ventricular strain and strain rate before and after percutaneous atrial septal defect closure” in APCSI-2020 Virtual Conference from 27-29th November 2020.

iv.            Dr. Rampavan Kumar. G, presented a Poster titled “Assessment of right ventricular strain and strain rate before and after percutaneous atrial septal defect closure” in CSI-2020 Virtual Conference from 6-13th December 2020.

v.            Dr. Madhava Naidu Y, presented a Paper titled “Utility of global longitudinal strain and strain rate imaging to identify potential coronary artery disease in patients with subclinical left ventricular systolic dysfunction” in APCSI-2020 Virtual Conference from 27-29th November 2020.

vi.            Dr. Madhava Naidu Y, presented a Poster titled “Utility of global longitudinal strain and strain rate imaging to identify potential coronary artery disease in patients with subclinical left ventricular systolic dysfunction” in CSI-2020 Virtual Conference from 6-13th December 2020.

 

CMEs/Seminars/Workshops/Orations conducted by the department:

 

Work Shops:

 

i.            A Workshop on EP+RFA was conducted on 22nd February-2020 with Dr. Yogesh Kothari, from Bangalore.

ii.            A Workshop on EP+RFA was conducted on 7th November-2020 with Dr. Yogesh Kothari, from Bangalore.

iii.            A Workshop on ASD, VSD and PDA Device closures was conducted from 27th to 28th November, 2020 by the department, SVIMS, with Dr. Edwin Francis, from Kochi, Kerala.

 

Orations:

i.               Twelth Annual Cardiology Chair Gold medal oration was organised on 22nd January 2020. Dr. K.G. Balakrishnan, former Dean & former Professor and Head, Department of Cardiology, SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram. He spoke on “Metamorphosis of Cardiology in the past five decades of my practice - ring side view with recollections”.

 

Visitors to the Department:

 

The following Cardiologists visited the Department during the year 2020:

 

i.          Dr. Yogesh Kothari, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore.

ii.        Dr. Edwin Francis, Amrutha Institute of medical sciences, Kochi, Kerala.

iii.      Dr. K.G. Balakrishnan, SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram.

 

Other academic activities:

 

1.      Dr. D. Rajasekhar Examiner for DM Cardiology at 3 universities across India this year

2.      Dr. D. Rajasekhar Inspector for National Medical Commission this year

3.      Dr. D. Rajasekhar Member of National Governing Council of Indian college of Cardiology.

4.      Dr. D. Rajasekhar External expert for evaluation of research projects of Rajeev Gandhi university of Health Science Karnataka.

5.      Dr. D. Rajasekhar Examiner for DNB Cardiology exit exam of National Board of Examinations.

6.      Dr. D. Rajasekhar Selected Examiner for FNB (Interventional Cardiology) by National Board of Examinations. 

7.      Dr. D. Rajasekhar served as a member Indian Medical Association state executive committee.

8.      Dr. D. Rajasekhar served as a member Academic Senate of SVIMS.

9.      Dr. D. Rajasekhar served as a member of Institutional Ethics Committee of SVIMS.

10.  Dr. D. Rajasekhar served as a member of the Research Committee of SVIMS.

11.  Dr. D. Rajasekhar served as a member of thesis evaluation Committee of Superspeciality post graduates of SVIMS.

12.   Dr. D. Rajasekhar served as a member high value purchase committee of SVIMS.

13.  Dr. D. Rajasekhar Chairman Disciplinary and Grievance cell of SVIMS.

14.  Dr. D. Rajasekhar Chairman Dr. YSR Arogyasri Coordination committee of SVIMS.

15.  Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Editorial board member of Indian Journal of Cardiovascular disease in Women.

16.  Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Editorial Board Member, NMO journal.

17.  Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Officiated as Guest faculty at Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI), Tirupati.

18.  Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Officiated as Assessor for recognition and renewal of DM Cardiology course by Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB), National Medical Commission (NMC).

19.  Dr. V. Vanajakshamma, Officiated as DM Cardiology Examiner for Madras Medical College, Chennai.

20.  On the occasion of World Heart Day on 29.09.2020 a public awareness Program on various Heart diseases was organized by the Department of Cardiology in Padmavathi OP Block.

 

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