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CSI Cardiac Prevent 2015

S. Ramakrishnan, Manisha Kaushik
Department of Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi, India

Abstract
The CSI Cardiac Prevent 2015 was held at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi, on September 25–27, 2015. The major challenge was to
create interest among cardiologists and physicians on preventive cardiology, a neglected area. The theme of the conference was
“Innovations in Heart Disease Prevention.’’ This conference included “CSI at WHF Roadmap Workshop, Inauguration Ceremony,
scientific program, plenary sessions, Nursing/Dietician track, Industry Exhibition, Social Events,” Great India blood pressure Survey,
and CSI Smart Heart App. A total of 848 delegates/faculties attended this conference against a total of 1140 people registered for
the meeting.

Key words: Cardiac Prevent 2015, Cardiology Society of India, CSI Smart Heart App, the great India blood pressure survey

The CSI Cardiac Prevent 2015 was held at Hotel Taj Palace,
New Delhi, on September 25–27, 2015 [Figure 1]. The major
challenge was to create interest among cardiologists and
physicians on preventive cardiology, a neglected area. The
theme of the conference was “Innovations in Heart Disease
Prevention.” This conference included “CSI at WHF Roadmap
Workshop, Inauguration Ceremony, scientific program, plenary
sessions, Nursing/Dietician track, Industry Exhibition Social
Events,” Great India blood pressure (BP) Survey, and CSI
Smart Heart App.
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This unique meeting was attended by more than 800 delegates.
The academic content of the meeting was high‑end, with
a much‑needed emphasis on creating a roadmap for the
prevention of heart disease in India in the next decade. With
a robust scientific content to boast, this conference was very
well attended [Figure 2].
The conference was formally inaugurated in the evening of
26 September. The encouraging presence of the dignitaries,
which included Dr. KC Goswami, Chairman Reception
Committee, Dr. Ashok Seth, Organizing Chairman,
Dr. Sundeep Mishra, Treasurer, CSI Delhi Branch, Dr. Geevar
Zachariah, Convenor, Preventive Cardiology, Dr. Mrinalkanti
Das, Honorary General Secretary, CSI, Dr. Santanu Guha,
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President‑Elect, CSI, Dr. HK Chopra, President, CSI, and
Dr. Amal K Banerjee, Past President CSI underlined the
need for greater emphasis on preventive cardiology. Hon.
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Shri Nasseb Jung, launched
the mission “Swastha Dil Swastha Bharat” and delivered the
inaugural address [Figure 3]. The present dignitaries signed
a commitment to the preventive cardiology movement.
Dr. S. Ramakrishnan rendered the vote of thanks, and the
meeting ended with the national anthem. The “Say No
to 6 S” was the public message launched for a healthy
heart [Figure 4].
The scientific program of the conference exemplified highest
levels of academics, including path‑breaking research
and innovations to come out with preventive strategies.
The innovative ideas contest, top abstracts, and new innovative
prevention quiz were real new initiatives. The Innovative
Preventive Jeopardy Quiz was conducted by Dr. PP Mohanan.
The maximum credit for the success of the conference was due
to its scientific program. Thanks to the scientific committee
led by Dr. Geevar Zachariah, the plenary sessions saw some of
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Department of Cardiology, AIIMS, New Delhi, India.
E‑Mail: ramaaiims@gmail.com
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DOI:
10.4103/2395-5414.177344 How to cite this article: Ramakrishnan S, Kaushik M. CSI cardiac prevent
2015. J Pract Cardiovasc Sci 2015;1:301-2.

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Figure 1: Landmark of CSI – cardiac prevent.

Figure 2: CSI cardiac prevent 2015 in Delhi.

Figure 3: Launch of Swasha Dil‑Swastha Bharat.

the world’s best minds deliberating on contemporary issues in Figure 4: Say No to 6 S.

preventive cardiology.
The main plenary sessions focused on current concepts such
as “How to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality by
25% by 2025.” With increasing complexities in the prevention
modalities, be it education, implementation or intervention, the role
of paramedical staff, including dietician, and nurses has attained a
vital position in the current era. Recognizing this fact, CSI cardiac
prevent, organized a half a day dedicated session for nursing
professionals and dietician. A large area at the congress venue was
earmarked for industry exhibition. A total of 24 stalls were put up
where the industry could showcase their latest products.
CSI cardiac prevents started with a press conference on the
Great India BP survey, and the event was well covered in the
national press. In fact, it is one of the best‑covered conferences
in print media across the country. CSI cardiac prevent was
the first meeting to be officially webcast on the CSI website.
By the time, we reached the end of the meeting, a sense of
serenity enveloped our hearts with the realization of having
accomplished the meeting successfully. The true success of
the meeting, however, lies, in the realization of the dream of
“Swastha Dil Swastha Bharat” for the benefit of India.
The two important initiatives for which the conference, CSI
Cardiac Prevent 2015 will be remembered:
The Great India Blood Pressure Survey
The Great India BP Survey, the most extensive nationwide
survey, was carried out across India, and the initial findings
were released during CSI Cardiac Prevent 2015. This massive
survey was conducted on September 21, 2015, across 24 States
of India, >200 cities/towns/rural areas and more than 700 sites
across all strata of the society with the active participation of
private and public hospitals.
CSI Smart Heart App
• An app for the people of the country which will have
advice on diet, exercise, smoking cessation, AS CVD risk
calculator (know your heart attack risk), body mass index
calculator, and a list of cardiac centers in metros with
ambulance numbers in the form of a map
• To be launched in nine Indian languages
• In all three platforms – iOS, windows, and android.
Financial support and sponsorship
Nil.
Conflicts of interest
There are no conflicts of interest.

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