ACC
had a significantly successful participation in the Cardiovascular Society of
India (CSI) annual meeting in Chennai (formerly Madras) this week. This was our first major
delegation foray into India.
This was an excellent opportunity to strengthen our relationship with our
Indian colleagues, and particularly the increasing numbers of FACCs there.
There were many positive CSI side meetings about future educational
partnerships. Our willingness to participate, despite the horrific attacks in
Mumbai last week, was greatly appreciated by CSI. And, the courage of the ACC
group was remarkable, in particular after
we learned while there the hotel our delegation was in was reportedly a target
of a second team of assailants, according to intercepted satellite
intelligence messages. Indian authorities redoubled security measures at the
hotel and the conference. But despite all that, every one of the ACC lectures
were delivered as promised—no one ditched. My thanks to Dr. Jagat Narula and
the other staff and volunteer members of our group for their perseverance in
the face of terrorism and their outstanding commitment to quality science and
cardiovascular care. Suffice it to say, we are all glad to be safely home.