India’s first International Coronary Congress from Nov 11-13, 2016


‘State-of-the-art course of coronary Revascularization’


L-R, Dr John Puskas, Dr Kunal Sarkar, Dr David Taggart, Dr Richard Shermin and Dr Praveen Chandra at the International Coronary Congress at Taj Palace
L-R, Dr John Puskas, Dr Kunal Sarkar, Dr David Taggart, Dr Richard Shermin and Dr Praveen Chandra at the International Coronary Congress at Taj Palace

New Delhi, November 11, 2016: Medanta the Medicity organised three-day International Coronary Congress 2016, beginning from today. The ICC 2016 will be a first-of-its-kind comprehensive course on coronary artery disease management bringing together the most eminent cardiac surgeons and cardiologists from the world on the same platform for a comprehensive overview of the subject.


Dr Praveen Chandra, Chairmain, Interventional Cardiology, Medanta speaking at International Coronary Congress 2016 at Taj Palace
 Dr Praveen Chandra, Chairmain, Interventional Cardiology, Medanta speaking at International Coronary Congress 2016 at Taj Palace

Dr Naresh Trehan, CMD, Medanta at the first International Coronary Congress 2016 at Taj Palace
Dr Naresh Trehan, CMD, Medanta at the first International Coronary Congress 2016 at Taj Palace

The objective of ICC 2016 is to break the stereotype mind set of individualistic approach of coronary artery disease management towards more broad-based approaches built on consensus. It is the most comprehensive course on updated coronary artery disease management to meet the unmet needs of young cardiac surgeons.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Naresh Trehan,Chairman, Medanta the Medicity said “with this Initiative of International Coronary Congress we educated the doctors as well as patients towards the best practices of prevention for the people who are prone to diseases. Hence, moving towards the reduction of disease morbidity.”

Dr Praveen Chandra, Chairman, Division of Interventional Cardiology, Medanta The Medicity said “International Coronary Congress was India’s first platform where cardiologist and cardio surgeon came together for discussion for the optimum and best in line treatment for patients.”

The initiative marks the formation of a HEART TEAM, where all the cardiac surgeons and cardiologist came together for the management of cardiovascular diseases be it coronary artery disease or structural heart disease with a hope that this collaborated effort will translate into improved patient care.

This event will bring together the Cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, clinical cardiologists, general practitioners, nurse practitioners, Cath lab technicians, and other healthcare professionals with a special interest in the field of cardiovascular medicine.

About International Coronary Congress


ICC 2016 we are determined to make the first of its kind comprehensive course on coronary artery disease management where the platform is shared by most eminent cardiac surgeons and cardiologists from the world to give you a complete overview and meet all your unmet needs. The time has come when we have to introspect, leave the controversies and egos behind, and changes our mindset of individualistic approach of coronary artery disease management to more consensus-based approaches.  In the light of evidences from recent trials its proved that HEART TEAM is the way forward in the management of cardiovascular diseases be it coronary artery disease or structural heart disease. We hope that this collaborated effort will translate into improved patient care.

About Medanta - The Medicity


Medanta - The Medicity is one of India’s largest multi-super specialty institutes located in Gurgaon, a bustling town in the National Capital Region. Founded by eminent cardiac surgeon, Dr. Naresh Trehan, the institution has been envisioned with the aim of bringing to India the highest standards of medical care along with clinical research, education and training. It brings together an outstanding pool of doctors, scientists and clinical researchers to foster collaborative, multidisciplinary investigation, inspiring new ideas and discoveries; and translating scientific advances more swiftly into new ways of diagnosing and treating patients and preventing diseases. Medanta through its research integrates modern and traditional forms of medicine to provide accessible and affordable healthcare. For more information, visit www.medanta.org