Guest Lecture on World Hypertension Day

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Event name

Guest Lecture

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Organizing Department/ Committee/ Others

Department of General Medicine

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Type of Event

Guest Lecture

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Level of event

Interdepartmental event

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Collaboration / accreditation if any

Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research

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Dates/ and Duration

 Date: 24 June 2026

Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

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Venue

BGS GLOBAL BROAD CASTING CENTER, AIMS, B.G. NAGARA- 571448

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Details of delegates/ target audience

 Faculty, Post Graduates, House Surgoens, MBBS Students

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Total Number of delegates/ Audiences attended

170 (The Faculty, Post Graduates  House Surgeons and  MBBS students).

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Objectives of the event

To commemorate World Hypertension Day and enhance awareness regarding hypertension, its prevention, diagnosis, and management among healthcare professionals and postgraduate students through expert lectures and academic discussions.

Specific Objectives

* Update participants on the latest hypertension management guidelines.

* Discuss the evaluation and management of resistant hypertension.

* Promote evidence-based clinical practice.

* Strengthen academic collaboration between General Medicine and Cardiology departments.

* Improve patient care outcomes through knowledge dissemination.

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Brief Report of the Event

The event began with an invocation song seeking the blessings of the Almighty and Paramapoojya Swamiji, followed by the formal inauguration of the program. Welcome address and introduction of the guest speakers by Dr. Ravi B N, Professor and Head, Department of General Medicine, AIMS

The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries including:

* Dr. Aliya Nusrath,Vice Principal, AIMS and Dean, Faculty of Medical & AHS, ACU

* Dr. K M Shivakumar, Chief of Hospital, AH & RC, ACU

* Faculty members, postgraduate students, interns, and MBBS students from various departments.

 Scientific Session I

Topic: Latest Guidelines in the Management of Hypertension

Speaker: Dr. K. Subramanyam Professor & In-charge Cardiologist, SJIC & R – Satellite Unit, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru

Chairpersons:

* Dr. K M Shivakumar

* Dr. Basavaraju M M

Dr. Subramanyam delivered an insightful lecture highlighting recent recommendations in hypertension management, updated BP targets, risk stratification, lifestyle modifications, and pharmacological treatment strategies. The session emphasized evidence-based approaches to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

 Scientific Session II

Topic: Resistant Hypertension

Speaker: Dr. Satish Karur Professor and Unit Head, Department of Cardiology, SJICR, Bengaluru

Chairpersons:

* Dr. Shashikantha

* Dr. Rajashekar H K

Dr. Satish Karur provided a comprehensive overview of resistant hypertension, discussing diagnostic evaluation, secondary causes, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and current therapeutic approaches. The session included case-based discussions that encouraged active participation from attendees.

 The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Rajashekar H K, Professor, Department of General Medicine, AIMS.

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Feedback Analysis (Brief)

Feedback was collected from Faculty, House Surgeons  and MBBS Students through surveys and informal conversations. Every one expressed positive feedback regarding the CME.

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SDG’s Addressed

 SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being,

 SDG 4: Quality Education,

 SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals     

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Outcome

The CME programme successfully achieved its objectives and resulted in:

* Enhanced understanding of current hypertension management guidelines.

* Improved knowledge regarding identification and management of resistant hypertension.

* Increased awareness about cardiovascular risk reduction strategies.

* Strengthened evidence-based clinical decision-making among participants.

* Active academic interaction between faculty, postgraduate students, and experts in cardiology.

* Positive feedback from attendees regarding the relevance and practical applicability of the sessions

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Challenges Faced

Nil

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Recommendations

As per Survey, House Surgeons and MBBS students requested department of Medicine to conduct more such Guest Lecture  Programmes.