
Hyderabad turned into a hub for heart specialists as ACVS INDIA 2026, the country's second-largest interventional cardiology conference, opened at Trident Hyderabad from July 24-26. Organised by FACTS Foundation, the 17th edition…
Hyderabad turned into a hub for heart specialists as ACVS INDIA 2026, the country's second-largest interventional cardiology conference, opened at Trident Hyderabad from July 24-26. Organised by FACTS Foundation, the 17th edition drew nearly 1,500 cardiologists to discuss 'Complications Prevention & Management'. Global names including Dr. A. Sreenivas Kumar, Dr. Susheel Kodali, Dr. Ramesh Daggubati and Prof. Eberhard Grube shared insights on 23 live cases and breakthrough tech like Impella heart pumps. Live satellite transmissions from Germany gave delegates a rare view of advanced cardiac procedures.

Media coverage of medical conferences often veers into boosterism, 'world-class expertise', 'medical tourism hub', but the real test is whether techniques shown in live satellite cases translate into affordable care for Indian patients. ACVS 2026’s focus on complications prevention is commendable but remains academic unless protocols reach district hospitals. Watch how many centres adopt the Impella pump within a year, not how many foreign doctors flew in.
Source: thehansindia.com
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