Webinar on developments in diagnosis, treatment of heart disease to be organised
The webinar will be held at 11.30 a.m. on Monday, September 28
The Hindu, in collaboration with Kauvery Hospital, will host a webinar on September 28, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. to discuss the prevention, detection, and treatment of heart disease. The event, titled 'Don’t Miss a Beat: Prevent, Detect, and Treat Heart Disease,' coincides with World Heart Day on September 29 and aims to shed light on recent advancements in cardiac care. This initiative is part of The Hindu's Wellness Series.
Panelists for the webinar include Ajith Pillai, HOD of interventional cardiology at Kauvery Hospital, Ajith Pillai; Arunkumar Krishnaswamy, senior consultant and cardiothoracic surgeon at Kauvery Hospital; Mahadevan V., senior consultant in interventional cardiology and diabetology; and Javid Raja, consultant pediatric cardiac surgeon. They will delve into topics such as minimally invasive valve procedures, innovative coronary artery bypass surgery techniques, and minimally invasive robotic cardiac surgery.
The discussion will also emphasize the significance of prevention and cardiac rehabilitation in sustaining long-term heart health. Furthermore, the panel will address congenital heart disease in children, highlighting the critical need for early detection and effective treatment.
Moderated by Meenakshy S., Principal Correspondent of The Hindu, the webinar will be held online. To register, participants can visit https://newsth.live/THKAHBE or scan the provided QR code. Registration terms and conditions apply.
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