Date: 02 April, 2017
Venue: Kozhikode
Seventh annual conference of Kerala Heart Rhythm Society (KHRS), the organisation of Cardiac Electrophysiologists (Heart Rhythm Specialists), commenced in Kozhikode here on Sunday. The two day scientific fest was organised to discuss about the advanced diagnosis, prevention, treatment and care of Heart rhythm disorders and on new technologies in electrophysiology and pacing.
Dr Johnson Francis, President, Kerala Heart Rhythm Society inaugurated the conclave.
Dr Johnson said there is inadequate recognition and management of heart rhythm disorders due to lack of awareness among people. He said in many cases the disease acts silently. “The state health sector should immediately focus to develop schemes to deal with heart rhythm and other cardio vascular problems on par with projects to control infectious diseases,” he said.
Dr K U Natarajan, vice president KHRS, Dr K K Narayanan Namboodiri, KHRS secretary, Dr C G Sajeev, Organising chairman and Dr Arun Gopi, KHRS treasurer and organising secretary spoke during the Inaugural session. Dr. Calambur Narasimhan, one of the senior most electrophysiologist in India was the chief guest.
