Over 200 cardiac and cardiothoracic surgeons from across the country will take part in the three-day 8th International Aortic Summit 2018, that was inaugurated on Friday.

The summit is being organised by the Institute of Cardiac and Advanced Aortic Disorders (ICAAD) of SRM Institutes for Medical Science (SIMS).

K.M. Cherian, chairman of Dr. K.M. Cherian Heart Foundation, inaugurated the summit. He said that science and technology was progressing so fast that it was very difficult to keep up and that such workshops helped.

‘Need to upgrade’

Taking part in the inaugural session, Ravi Pachamoothoo, chairman, SIMS Hospital, said, “Technology is growing day by day and there is a need to upgrade ourselves.”

V.V. Bashi, director of ICAAD, said there were a large number of cases of aortic diseases to be treated in the country. “The disease pattern in our country is different. Take for instance, the size of the aorta. We need a lot of youngsters to do more work on the disease and analyse the patient population,” he said.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Chennai / by Staff Reporter / Chennai – November 24th, 2018