Awareness, early action and lifestyle modification important for heart health, says PGI director

The conference was inaugurated by Prof Vivek Lal, Director, PGI, who emphasised the critical role of heart-healthy lifestyle choices, including proper diet, physical activity, avoiding alcohol, smoking and stress, and a timely medical consultation, in preventing heart attacks and reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease in India.

A highlight of the conference was the presentation of 60 real-world coronary intervention cases, allowing cardiologists to share procedural expertise, imaging interpretations, and clinical challenges.

Among these, Wing Commander Dr Navjot Kaur from Command Hospital (Air Force), Bangalore, and Dr Sabri Krishan, from Meenakshi Hospital, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, both PGI alumni, were honoured with the Best-Case Presentation Awards for showcasing exceptionally complex and technically demanding angioplasty procedures. SCIP India 2025 reaffirmed the value of collaborative medical education and the continuous evolution of evidence-based cardiology practice. By leveraging imaging-guided precision within coronary interventions, the conference aims to ultimately improve patient recovery, procedural safety, and long-term cardiovascular outcomes across the country.