Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 13: Jammu Vascular Society (JVS) organized a scientific session today on ever increasing clinical problem of thrombosis/clots in patients, commemorating the World Thrombosis Day.
The meeting was attended by the members of the Jammu Vascular Society and invited distinguished faculty which focused on presentation and discussion regarding a very important clinical condition of Pulmonary Embolism — a dreaded complication of venous thrombosis (VTE) with ways and means of early diagnosis, management and indication regarding newer techniques of interventions.
Dr Mohan Lal (Senior Cardiologist) was the moderator for the session. Members of the Jammu Vascular society, Dr Noor Ali, Dr Ishtayak Ahmad Mir, Dr Rahul Gupta (Pulmonologist), Dr Mohit Arora, Dr Vivek Gandotra, Dr Javed Bandey, Dr Rouf Gul, Dr Bhumika Gupta, Dr Anil Sharma and Dr Nadeem along with invited guests and residents participated in the scientific session.
Dr Tarun Grover (Director, Vascular Surgery, Medanta The Medicity Gurgaon) presented the keynote lecture on “Pulmonary Embolism, Prevention and Response Actions” highlighting the need of a team comprising of Intensivists, CT Vascular surgeons, Cardiologists Pulmonologist and Critical Care specialist for efficient management of this dreaded condition. He showcased the new technology of systems/devices/thrombectomy systems for treating pulmonary embolism which are minimally invasive and cut down the incidence of risk during surgical interventions.
Dr Bhumika Gupta presented the management of DVT and current status of Newer Oral Anticoagulants (NOACS) for the management of VTE and PAD. The session was followed by discussion about management of these conditions.
Convener of society, Dr Arvind Kohli, said thrombosis is a silent killer and 1 in 4 people worldwide are dying from conditions caused by it. Hence, it is important to prevent thrombosis by following certain health related tips, like walking a lot and keeping one self hydrated, maintaining healthy weight and avoiding prolonged immobility.
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