JAMMU, Sep 27: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu organised a one-day CME-cum-workshop on Paediatric Cardiology, themed “From Murmur to Management,” bringing together paediatricians, cardiologists, neonatologists, CTVS surgeons and postgraduate students from different institutions across the region.
The programme was organised by the Department of Paediatrics, AIIMS Jammu, in collaboration with the IAP Jammu Branch, with the objective of strengthening clinical understanding, early recognition and appropriate management of paediatric cardiac conditions.
The programme featured distinguished faculty Dr. Radhakrishnan S and Dr. Ashish Katewa from Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, along with Dr. Sanjeev Digra, President, IAP Jammu Branch, and other eminent faculty members.
The academic programme included expert lectures, interactive sessions, clinical case discussions and a hands-on Paediatric ECHO workshop. The practical sessions provided participants an opportunity to enhance their understanding of paediatric cardiac evaluation and discuss challenging clinical situations with experienced specialists.
The workshop also provided a platform for interaction and knowledge exchange among professionals from different specialties involved in paediatric cardiac care, highlighting the importance of early recognition, accurate diagnosis, timely referral and multidisciplinary management.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Sinha, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Jammu, welcomed the distinguished faculty and participants and highlighted the importance of recognising cardiac problems in children at an early stage. He emphasised that timely diagnosis and coordinated care involving different specialties can make a meaningful difference to paediatric cardiac outcomes.
Prof. Sinha also congratulated the Department of Paediatrics and the organising team for conducting the academic programme and bringing together experts and healthcare professionals on a common platform for learning and collaboration.
The programme was coordinated by Dr. Samriti Gupta, Associate Professor and Officiating Head, Department of Paediatrics, and Dr. Sheetal Ganju, Associate Professor, with Dr. Radhika Uppal, Assistant Professor and Organising Secretaryand the senior residents of the Department of Paediatrics contributing to the successful conduct of the CME-cum-workshop.
The CME-cum-workshop concluded with a vote of thanks, acknowledging the invited faculty, delegates, healthcare professionals and organising team for their valuable participation and contribution to the academic programme.