indian association of cardiac imaging iaci. origins during the ref conference on cardiac ct & mr...
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Estimates for India –World’s CAD Capital
Number of cases 2000- 27 million2015- 61 million
CVD related death: WHO (2002)By 2020- CVDs will be the largest cause of death & disability in India1990 – 1.17 million; 2010 – 2.03 million; 2020 - 2.6 million (54.1 % of all CVD deaths)Nearly 50% likely to occur in young and middle aged individuals (30-69 years)CHD in Indians has been shown to occur prematurely (1- 2 decades earlier)Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study estimates that 52% of CVD deaths occur below the age of 70 years in India as compared to 23% in developed countries.
CausesPopulation growth
683.2 million in 1981 – b/w 1253.8 and 1480.5 million in 2021Ageing population - proportion of adults > 35 years will rise from 28.4% of the population to 42.4%. Increase in risk factors – lifestyle, work related, diabetes (51 million in 2009)
Pool of Diseases that are loco-regionally more prevalent than
other countriesRheumatic heart disease (1/2 to 1/3 of all hospital admissions)
Certain cardiomyopathies (EMF, iron overload)
Non-specific aorto-arteritis
Adult congenital Heart Disease (operated and un-operated)
Cardiac Imaging in India
Large number of cardiac capable CT and MRs, but underutilized Lack of awareness, lack of training, financial reasons
Most centers provide outsourced (stand-alone) services Slow development of subspecialized imaging care
Huge load and wide spectrum of diseases, but limited interest in research Low institutional base, limited research grants and
also underutilized
CMR Acq Isch
IACI - Objectives Platform for discussion
Interaction with colleagues, experts
Quality Assurance
Platform for dissemination of information
CME activities
Referral and Reporting guidelines
Platform for Research
Presentations, publications
Multicentre national/international Trials
VISION – Improve quality of subspecialty patient care and researchand project Indian Cardiovascular imaging on the global front
Google group
Active discussions on difficult cases, announcements regarding educational activities, member concerns