Upcoming Events

The Department of Cardiology at the GKNM Hospital will organize a comprehensive Case-Based CME & Workshop, titled "Decoding Cardiomyopathies," at The Residency Towers in Coimbatore on 22nd Feb 2026. The program will aim to provide useful information about diagnosing, imaging, genetics, assessing risks, and managing cardiomyopathies by using real clinical cases.

As a Case-Based CME, it will bring together experienced faculty and practicing clinicians for intense academic interaction, combining hands-on learning with discussions and interactive exchanges. The granting of TNMC Credit Hours will attest to the academic value of the program and its relevance to clinical practice.

Agenda of the program

The program will include a focused Echo workshop, case-based expert lectures, discussions on advanced imaging, updates on genetics and risk stratification, advances in therapy, and interactive quizzes in a collaborative setting to make the experience more interesting

Echo Workshop - Hands-On Echo Mastery

The CME will commence with a hands-on echo workshop aimed at honing practical echocardiography skills in cardiomyopathies.

Dr. Alagesan will lead focused echocardiographic assessment demonstrations in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Jesu Krupa will address comprehensive echocardiographic evaluation in dilated cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Shanthanu Senguptha will cover advanced echocardiographic parameters useful for identifying restrictive cardiomyopathy.

Scientific Sessions

Dilated Cardiomyopathy, ARVD & Cardiac Sarcoidosis

The session will provide an overview of classification in cardiomyopathy and the phenotypic dilemma of its variation.

Dr. Venkatesan will discuss ways to demystify cardiomyopathy classification beyond the conventional platform.

Dr. Alagesan will address genetic, toxic, and metabolic contributors to dilated cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Muralidharan will discuss the clinical perspectives on peripartum cardiomyopathy and issues related to recovery and counseling.

Dr. Shanthanu Senguptha will discuss left ventricular hypertrophy concerning dilated cardiomyopathy and its diagnostic challenges.

Dr. K. U. Natarajan will elaborate on evidence-based decision-making for device therapy, including CRT and ICD indications.

Dr. C. Narashiman will elaborate on imaging clues and immunosuppressive pathways in cardiac sarcoidosis.

Dr. Jayaprakash will introduce task force criteria and risk stratification strategies for ARVD, followed by an interactive quiz session focusing on key learning points.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

The HCM sessions will focus on precision in diagnostics, excellence in imaging, genetics, and advanced therapeutics.

Dr. S. Shanmuga Sundaram will identify phenocopies of HCM and strategies to avoid pitfalls in diagnosis.

Dr. K. Chandrasekaran will review the echocardiographic essentials for HCM, including SAM, LVOT provocation, and reporting standards.

Dr. Johann Christopher will elaborate on the CMR findings with emphasis on LGE patterns and apical aneurysms.

Dr. Hisham Ahmed will explore a very comprehensive approach to genetic testing, interpretation, and family cascade screening in HCM.

Dr. Jayaprakash will appraise the sudden cardiac death assessment of risk using the ESC model and the ACC/AHA model.

Dr. Hisham Ahmed will elaborate on contemporary therapeutic strategies, from beta-blockers to mavacamten and septal reduction therapies.

Dr. Praveen Varma will share interesting clinical experiences in patient selection and outcomes in septal reduction therapy, which will culminate in an interactive knowledge-based quiz.

Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)

This session will set out to disentangle the mysteries of RCM and cardiac amyloidosis.

Dr. Alagesan will demystify the etiologies of restrictive cardiomyopathy.

Dr. S. Shanmuga Sundaram will refer to the prevalence and subtypes of cardiac amyloidosis.

Dr. K. H. Srinivas will discuss red flags and diagnostic algorithms for cardiac amyloidosis.

Dr. Johann Christopher will discuss the role of multimodality imaging, including CMR and TcPYP, in the context of amyloid diagnosis.

Dr. Hisham Ahmed will address emerging therapies like tafamidis and RNA-based therapies, besides AL amyloidosis management.

Dr. Jesu Krupa will impart practical tips to differentiate constrictive pericarditis from restrictive cardiomyopathy based on echocardiography and catheterization findings, followed by an interactive quiz.

Myocarditis & Stress Cardiomyopathy

The last session will deal with inflammatory and stress-induced cardiomyopathies.

Dr. Poorna Pushkala Natarajan will discuss clinical presentation and diagnostic clues in acute myocarditis.

Dr. Johann Christopher will evaluate imaging modalities in myocarditis, assessing CMR, PET, and biopsy.

Dr. Poorna Pushkala Natarajan will review management options like immunosuppression, support for heart failure, and control of arrhythmia.

Dr. Abraham Oman will deliver a very lively session on Takotsubo syndrome, including clinical presentations and mechanisms.

The session will wrap up with an interactive quiz, reflections, and important takeaway messages.

A great forum for knowledge exchange

“Decoding Cardiomyopathies” will provide a robust academic platform highlighting GKNM Hospital’s commitment to continuous medical education, excellence in clinical care, and knowledge leadership in cardiology. The program is an avenue for interactive discussions, peer learning, and sharing best practices in the ever-changing field of cardiomyopathies.