Apollo Hospitals Organizes Management of Aortic Aneurysm & Dissection Surgery conclave
Chennai 14th October 2022: Management of Aortic Aneurysm & Dissection Surgery conclave 2022 was oragan ised today in Chennai aimed at bringing national and international experts from across the India and the globe to deliver their thoughts, applications, and advances in aortic and vascular surgery. The Institute of Aortic Surgery and dissection surgery was inaugurated during this conclave by Ms. Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson, Apollo Ho spitals Group. This institute would focus on prevention and treatment of major aortic disease in the community by creating awareness in high risk population.
Aortic aneurysm disease is a complex condition that requires a multidisciplinary approach in management. The innovation and collaboration among vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional radiology, and ot her related specialties is essential for progress in the management of aortic aneurysms.
The program was organized into —– sessions by experts. There were discussions on a wide range of topics rela ted to thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections, genetics pertaining to the aorta, interventi onal radiology, endovascular therapy, intensive care, and anesthesiology and spinal cord protection. The sympo sium was organized to provide an opportunity to highlight the advances of aortic surgery and to discuss the fut ure of aortic aneurysm management.
Speaking about aortic aneurysm Dr. MM. Yusuf, Dr M M Yusuf, consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, Apollo Hospi tals, said, “These conditions commonly occur in middle age and in the elderly population. Aortic aneurysm is the term used to describe bulging of the major blood vessel (Aorta) which if not treated can lead to complete tear of the aorta. Aortic dissection is a condition where there is a tear within the layers of the aorta and is impending ru pture. Aortic dissection is an emergency warranting immediate surgery to save the patient’s life. Management Aortic Aneurysm & Dissection is an advanced specialty in cardiovascular surgery where Multidisciplinary team approach is vital to provide good outcome.”
Apollo Hospitals have formed a core team with cardiac surgeon, Intervention Cardiologist, Vascular surgeon, Ra diologist and Emergency room doctors to deal with major Aortic pathologies and provide 24/7 emergency treat ment with good patient outcome.
PHOTO CAPTION: From (L to R) : Dr.George Joseph, Dr.N.Sivakadasham, Dr.MM Yusuf, Mr Shiv Kumar P , CEO, Dr.V Balaji, Dr. R K Venkatasalam, DR. Y V C Reddy, Dr. C S Vijayashankar, Dr. V Sridhar, Dr. N Sekar, Dr. A R Ragh uram, Dr.Rajarajan Venkatesan.
Reutable National & International Faculty including Dr Khamin Chinsakcahi, Associate Professor in Vascular Sur gery, Siriraj Hospital-Mahidol University,Bangkok – Thailand,
Dr Shiv Chaudary, Professor & Head of the Department of Cradiothoracic Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Dr Anil Bhan, Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Medanta Hospital, New Delhi and Dr George Joseph, Senior Intervention Cardiologist, Christian Medical College, Vellore were an integral part of this one day conclave.
About Apollo Hospitals:
It was in 1983, that Dr Prathap C Reddy made a pioneering endeavour by launching India’s first corporate hospi tal – Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. Now, as Asia’s foremost trusted integrated healthcare group, its presence inclu des over 12,000 beds across 72 Hospitals and 4100 pharmacies, over 120 Primary Care clinics and 650 Diagnost ic centres, 700 plus Teleclinics, over 15 medical education centres and a Research Foundation with a focus on gl obal Clinical Trials. The most recent investment was the commissioning of South East Asia’s very first Proton Therapy Centre in Chennai.
Every four days, the Apollo Hospitals Group touches a million lives, in its mission to bring healthcare of internati onal standards within the reach of every individual. In a rare honour, the Government of India had issued a comm emorative stamp in recognition of Apollo’s contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010. For 38 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Its hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals in the country for advanced medical services.
