Media Release
Udupi, Mar 19: Department of Cardiology, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal organised a two-day conference on clinical cardiology update on February 16 and 17 at Dr TMA Pai Hall, Manipal.
Dr Poornima Baliga, pro vice chancellor, MAHE, Manipal presided over the inaugural function and Dr Pragna Rao, dean, KMC Manipal, was the chief guest for the event.
Eminent faculties from various prestigious institutions along with cardiology KMC Manipal delivered lectures and clinical classes on approaches of various heart diseases during the session. This was the first-of-its-kind session held for the department of DM & DNB cardiology students. More than 100 cardiology students from various institutions from all over India participated in the conference.
Dr Tom Devasia, HOD, Cardiology, welcomed the delegates, Dr Sudhakar Rao, organising secretary, rendered the vote of thanks. Dr Krishnananda Nayak, HOD of CVT department and general secretary was present during the sessions.