Dr. Ameet G. Sattur Awarded “Icon of Cardiology” at National Hypertension Conference

Renowned interventional cardiologist Dr. Ameet G. Sattur, has been awarded the “Icon of Cardiology Award” at the groundbreaking “Multispeciality National Consensus on Hypertension in Women: New Frontiers.” This event was organized by the American Association of Cardiologists of Indian Origin, the International Society of Cardiac Ultrasound, the World Heart Academy, and the World Wellness Foundation, under the leadership of Dr. H.K. Chopra.

This landmark consensus on hypertension in women, the first of its kind in India, brought together a distinguished task force of medical professionals from various specialties across the nation. The goal was to develop comprehensive national guidelines to aid healthcare providers in effectively treating hypertension in women. The conference was attended by a diverse group of specialists, including cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, pediatric cardiologists, nephrologists, transplant specialists, obstetricians, imaging experts, and obesity experts from all over India.

Key topics addressed at the conference included Hypertensive Disease in Pregnancy (HDP), Hypertensive Disease in Menopause (HDM), the progression from hypertension to heart failure, the role of antihypertensive medications in women, the debate between dual versus triple antihypertensive therapy, and the management of resistant hypertension in women with gender-specific treatment protocols. The discussions aimed to establish diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic algorithms tailored to women’s needs.

Dr. Sattur’s recognition with the “Icon of Cardiology Award” highlights his significant contributions to the field and underscores the importance of addressing gender-specific aspects of hypertension. This conference marks a pivotal step in improving cardiovascular health outcomes for women across India.