Indian Association of Clinical Cardiologists
 | |
| Abbreviation | IACC |
|---|---|
| Motto | To conquer cardiovascular mortality in rural India |
| Formation | 2008 |
| Founder | Dr. Rajesh Rajan |
| Founded at | Kerala, India |
| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | Non-Profit foundation |
| Headquarters | Malappuram, Kerala |
| Website |
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The IACC (Indian Association of Clinical Cardiologists) is a non-profit association based in Kerala, India. It was established in the year 2008. Its mission is to promote clinical cardiology, preventive cardiology, and continuing medical education interests of clinical cardiologists across the country who promote primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
The IACC headquarters are in the in the city of Malappuram, Kerala. The association conducts an annual scientific session each year, known as IACCCON (Annual scientific sessions and conference of Indian Association of Clinical Cardiologists), during which its attendees hold discussions on topics related to the field of clinical cardiology, the first of which was held in April 2010.
Leaders
The IACC is governed by a board of executives. Its governing body consists of a President, General Secretary, Vice Presidents, Treasurer, and Executive members. As of 2017, these posts are held by the following:
| Post | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Dr. Rajesh Rajan |
| National General Secretary | Dr. Mohammed Shafiq |
| Vice Presidents | Dr. Manoj Gerela Dr. V K Jagnany Dr. P Mohan |
| Chief Patrons | Padma Bhushan Dr. Devi Prasad Sheetty Padma Shri Dr.Govindan Vijayaraghavan |
Affiliations
The IACC internationally represents India at the World Heart Federation. It is also associated with the European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery.
Clinical Practice Guidelines
The IACC shares various clinical practice guidelines for the clinical cardiology profession, derived from evidence-based clinical trials data.These guidelines help to present all the relevant evidence on a particular clinical issue to physicians and help them weigh the benefits and risks of particular diagnostics or procedures.
It has worked with WHF to raise awareness among the people about cardiovascular diseases in India and how good nutrition diets can help reduced their occurrence[1]. In 2013, the IACC took action against lack of cardiological facilities in government hospitals[2], by urging the Health Minister to allow recruitment of clinical cardiologists in government hospitals. The IACC has also attempted to increase awareness about the impact of one’s environment on their heart, and how a healthy environment could prevent cardiovascular diseases[3].
IACCCON Conferences
The list of IACCCON conferences conducted by IACC is as follows:
| Year | Location held |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Thiruvananthapuram[4] |
| 2011 | Kolkata[5] |
| 2012 | Mumbai |
| 2013 | Bangalore[6] |
| 2014 | Ooty |
| 2015 | Delhi[7] |
| 2016 | Ranchi[8] |
References
- ↑ "Its fate could be sealed in the womb". 29 September 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ↑ "Stress on appointing clinical cardiologists". 19 October 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ↑ G Rajiv (29 September 2014). "Finding the right rhythm for your heart". Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ↑ "About GVR". Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ↑ "Clinical cardiology conference held in Kolkata". 6 November 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ↑ "4th Annual National Clinical Cardiology". Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ↑ "IACCCON 2015". Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ↑ "IACCCON 2016 - RANCHI". Retrieved 20 July 2017.