The Cardiological Society of India works towards the prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) by raising awareness about the relationship between CVDs and nutrition. In a country estimated to have nearly 4.77 million deaths annually due to CVDs, (with the state of Telangana having the highest share) we work relentlessly to stop the increase in cardiovascular mortality. Our work encompasses exploring the correlation between CVDs and the environment, as well as lifestyle, along with educating people about the same.

The Official Journal of the CSI, the India Heart Journal, had its modest beginnings in 1947, in the city of Calcutta. Since then, the Indian Heart Journal has achieved international recognition as a standard among medical journals exploring CVD pathology and prevention. Currently Dr. Rakesh Yadav, New Delhi, is the Hon’ble Editor of this prestigious journal. The Cardiological Society of India is an active member of the International Society & Federation of Cardiology, the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology as well as the SAARC society of Cardiology. We also jointly work with European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) on a variety of different CVD-related issues.

We currently have ~4400 members worldwide. Every year the World Heart Day is observed at CSI HQ and all other branches of CSI on 29th September. The present focus of CSI’s Telangana Chapter is towards supporting cutting-edge research on CVDs, both in terms of causation and prevention.

About Us.

On an early summer evening of 1946, some of the doyens of Medicine in India were traveling by a train to Asansol in West Bengal to attend the State conference of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). It was like any other summer evening in this part of the country, replete with clamour of men and women engaged in their livelihood, the whistle of the engine and the muttering of the wheels grinding against the track. Beyond the window one could see the roads that ‘spread out like a tedious argument’, with the evening drawing in the darkness, descending like a ‘patient etherised upon a table’. And then there were political instabilities round the corner.

But nothing seemed to deter these gentlemen inside the compartment, for it was a historical moment and they were discussing formation of the Cardiological Society of Bengal.

The Cardiological society of Bengal was thus born on the 11th April, 1946 with Dr. B.C. Roy, the legendary physician (who later on became the Chief Minister of West Bengal) as it's first President. Two years passed by and on the 11th January, 1948, the eminent physicians of India met in Calcutta and decided to form a national Society of the Cardiologists. The decision was conveyed to all the physicians of India interested in Cardiology. The response was overwhelming. Thus, the Cardiological Society of India (CSI) was born on the 4th April, 1948 at Calcutta and a long march to a glorious future was flagged off!

It is interesting to note that the CSI was established one year earlier than the formation of the American College of Cardiology and the International Society & Federation of Cardiology (ISFC). The first official conference of the CSI was held in 1950 at Calcutta jointly with the All India Medical Conference. It was in 1954 that the CSI decided to have its Annual Meeting along with that of the Association of Physicians of India (API). The second decade of its existence was a record of steady progress of the CSI with both membership and scientific activities growing immensely.

The most important achievement at this stage was the successful organization of the 5th World Congress of Cardiology in 1966 at New Delhi under the leadership of Dr.S. Padmavati with Dr.K.K. Datey of Mumbai as the Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Dr.D.P. Basu of Calcutta as the President of the CSI.The CSI continued having its Annual Meeting with API upto 1976. In the meantime the Silver Jubilee of CSI was held at Calcutta in 1973. During this period of 30 years, the organizational activities of the CSI, the membership strength, research work, and scientific achievements – all had grown to a height that necessitated a separate conference for the Society.

Telangana, the 29th and youngest state of India was formally recognized on June 2, 2014. Telangana is known for it's hospitable people as well as it's multicultural, pluralistic society. Hyderabad, the capital city, is the fifth largest metropolis in India and home to some of India's best educational institutions, public sector and defence companies. It also boasts of a thriving global services sector, film industry and the world famous Hyderabadi Biryani.

The people of Telangana, unfortunately, suffer a high risk of CVD's. According to a survey; men and women in Telangana have cardiovascular disease risk score of 20.3% and 8.3%, respectively. The study also found that Telangana has the highest smoking prevalence among men with 34.7% taking to smoking, which increases the risk of CVDs.

Here, at the Telangana chapter of the Cardiological Society of India, we have opened our own offices, which have been recently constructed by our members with their own contributions. We provide cardiological consultations, free of cost twice a week. These new premises are at the Telangana Heart House on Road number 10, Jubilee Hills.

This new building was inaugurated by the President of the CSI, Dr. P.P. Mohanan, in the presence of the senior members of CSI’s Telangana chapter. The president of CSI, Telangana Chapter, Dr. K. Narasa Raju said that the new building will help guide upcoming young cardiologists, especially from Telangana, in their profession. He thanked senior members of the Society for their support in establishing the new facility. Secretary, CSI, Dr Rajiv Garg, Treasurer, Dr Sridhar Reddy Peddi, and other officer bearers of the CSI were present.

Committee.

President

**Dr. V S Ramchandra**
DM, MD, FAC, FSCAI, FESC
Consultant Cordiologist
Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals
Hyderabad

General Secretary

**Dr. Bharat Vijay Purohit**
MD, DM, FSCAI
Sr. Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Yashoda Hospitals
Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad

Vice President

**Dr. Tripti Deb**
MD, DNB, FACC
Sr. Consultant Cardiologist
Apollo Hospitals
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

Editor

**Dr. A.N. Patnaik**
MD, DM, DNB
Sr. Consultant Cardiologist
Star Hospitals
Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Vice President

**Dr. B. Srinivas**
MD, DM
Professor & Head, Dept. of Cardiology
NIMS
Panjagutta, Hyderabad

Treasurer

**Dr. Sridhar Reddy Peddi**
MD, DNB, FACC, MNAMS, FESC, FSCAI
Consultant & Interventional Cardiologist
Dr. Sridhar Reddy Peddi's Cardiac Centre
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

Executive Members

**Dr. Rajeev V Menon**
MD, DNB
Consultant Cardiologist
AIG Hospitals
Gachibowli, Hyderabad

Joint Secretaries

**Dr. Hariram V**
MD, DM, FACC, FSCAI
Sr. Interventional Cardiologist
Star Hospitals
Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

**Dr. Ashutosh Kumar**
MD, DM, FACC, FHRS, FESC, FSCAI
Sr. Consultant Cardiologist
Care Hospitals
Hitech City, Hyderabad

**Dr. Kapil Challawar**
MD, DM
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Apollo Hospitals
Hyderguda, Hyderabad

**Dr. Nitin Rao**
MD, DNB(Paed)
Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist
Star Hospitals
Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

**Dr. Sreekanth Yerram**
MD, DM
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Star Hospitals
Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

**Dr.Biju Govind**
MD, DM, FACC, FSCAI, FIC
Sr. Interventional Cardiologist
Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals
Kukatpally, Hyderabad

**Dr. P. Ramya**
MD, DM
Consultant Cardiologist
Apollo Hospitals
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

Events.

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CARDIOLOGY SOCIETY OF INDIA (CSI) TELANGANA CHAPTER

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All are requested to attend the meeting at 6.30 PM on 30.05.2023 at Heart House, CSI, Telangana Chapter on the eve of "World No Tobacco Day"

World Hypertension Day, 17th May 2023

Hypertension is mankind's commonest disease afflicting 30 to 50% of world population. It is the most important cause for Heart attack and brain strokes, heart failure and kidney failure. Measuring blood pressure is one of the easiest tests but a vast majority of population has never checked their BP. Controlling BP can mitigate almost all of the risk. It is a life style disease caused by obesity, mental stress, increased salt intake and lack of exercise. Controlling these risk factors can prevent hypertension and reduce the need for medications. Measuring and controlling BP is an easy way to increase your life span. Today the Cardiology Society of India (CSI) Telangana Chapter in association with Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals established a permanent BP measuring kiosk for the Public at Botanical Gardens, Kondapur, Hyderabad. Speaking on the occasion, the president of Telangana CSI, Dr V S Ramchandra, spoke on the importance of life style in controlling BP.

The CSI All India President Dr. P.C. Rath spoke on the importance of measuring BP regularly. Dr V Pratap Reddy, Chairman, TS Forest Development Corporation Ltd. stressed that prevention is better than cure. Dr. G. Chandrasekar Reddy IFS, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, TS Forest Development Corporation Ltd. said that parks are the super specialty hospitals for the general public. Sri Arekapudi Gandhi, MLA, Serilingampally and Govt. Whip said that health needs to be given top priority. Dr. Tripti Deb, Vice President, Dr. Bharath Vijay Purohit, General Secretary, Dr. Srikanth Yerram, Jt. Secretary, Dr. AShitosh Kumar and Dr. Nitin Rao, Executive Members, Dr. P. Badari Narayana, Consultant, Apollo Hospitals and Dr. P.Subba Rao, Medical Director, Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals has participated in the event.

A Health Camp is organised at Cyberabad Police Commissionerate on this Occasion. Dr V S Ramchandra, Chairman, CSI Telangana Chapter has given a talk on “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer”. Several Police personnel has attended the meeting.