Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Authors : Dr. Praveen Varma, Dr. Hisham Ahamed, Raman, S.P.; Neema, P.K.; Shekar, P.S.
Publisher : Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Asst. Professor
Dr. Hisham Ahamed currently serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Kochi.
Dr. Hisham Ahamed currently serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Kochi.
Well respected consultant cardiologist with 7 years’ experience in treating patients for a wide variety of cardiovascular conditions. Fellowship trained in interventional cardiology ( 2013 ) and has performed a wide array of interventional procedures. Areas of special interest include hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and is currently the Project Lead for the Amrita Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic and Registry which is the first and largest dedicated center of excellence for HCM in India.
Cardiovascular genomics is a key area of research and is the Clinical Lead for Amrita cardiovascular genomics. Co-guide for the Amrita Cardio-Oncology Clinic and established the very first cardio-oncology service in the region. Clinical focus on advanced heart failure management and heart failure epidemiology along with genetics of heart failure. Additional focus areas include advanced cardiovascular imaging including advanced echocardiography and cardiac MRI protocols.
Authors : Dr. Praveen Varma, Dr. Hisham Ahamed, Raman, S.P.; Neema, P.K.; Shekar, P.S.
Publisher : Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Authors : Dr. Kirun Gopal, Dr. Hisham Ahamed, Dr. Praveen Varma; Sudheer Babu Vanga
Publisher : ndian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Authors : Dr. Hisham Ahamed, M. Subramanian; N. Mathew
Publisher : Indian Heart Journal
Authors : Dr. Hisham Ahamed, Srinivasalu V.; M. Subramaniam; A. Shanmugam; A. Philip; A. Susan; R. Prabhu; M. Unni; N. Sidharthan; W. Jose; S. N. V.; Dr. N. Mathew; P. Keechilat
Publisher : Annals of Oncology
Authors : Dr. Hisham Ahamed, Dr. Praveen Varma
Publisher : Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Authors : Dr. Navin Mathew, Dr. Hisham Ahamed, M. Subramanian; S. Peravali;
Publisher : European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging
Authors : Dr. Hisham Ahamed, Subramanian, M.
Publisher : Circ Genom Precis Med
1. Amrita Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Registry and Clinic
Project Lead, Amrita Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Registry and Clinic
Founded the Amrita Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Registry and Clinic in 2013. This was the first comprehensive center of excellence for HCM care in India. This was established with mentorship under Dr Barry.J.Maron and Dr Martin.S. Maron from Tuft’s HCM Center, Boston.
(References : Importance and feasibility of creating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy centers in developing countries: the experience in India. Maron BJ. Am J Cardiol. 2015 Jul 15;116(2):332-4. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.04.027. Epub 2015 Apr 18. )
2. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Summit VI, Boston, USA
Speaker: ” HCM in the Developing World”
Was an invited speaker : International Summit VI: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy – A Contemporary and Treatable Genetic Disease: Diagnosis, Heart Failure Management, and Prevention of Sudden Death, held in Boston, MA, October 27-29, 2017, at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center. Spoke on “HCM in the Developing World” and was the only invited speaker from the South Asian region.
3. Chapter Author : “Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy” in Tandon’s Textbook of Cardiology ( 2018 )
Co-authors : Dr. Barry J. Maron and Dr. Martin S. Maron
4. National Cardio-Oncology Summit, 2017
5. International Clinical Cardiovascular Genetics (ICCG) , Brisbane Australia 2018
Presented 3 cardiovascular genomics papers at the ICCG, 2018 held at Brisbane :
6. Annual Kerala State Echocardiography Meet , 2017
Organizing secretary of the Kerala Chapter of the Annual Indian Academy of Echocardiography Meet in 2017 ( Ramada Hotel, Kochi )
7. Annual Indian Academy of Echocardiography (2016) at Madurai
Best Case presentation – Award session
Won the award for best case presentation at Annual Indian Academy of Echocardiography meeting at Madurai ( 2016 ) for “Carcinoid Heart Disease : Flushing out the diagnosis”
8. Case Presentation : Awards Session ( CSI HFCON 2019 )
PRKAG2 Cardiomyopathy : A South Asian Cohort
Presented the paper : PRKAG2 Cardiomyopathy : A South Asian Cohort at National CSI HFCON, 2019 during the Awards Session.
9. Amrita Cardiovascular Genomics Service, 2015
Founded the Amrita Cardiovascular Genomics Service, the first dedicated cardiovascular genomics service in the region. The service addresses all aspects of evaluation of inherited cardiovascular disease of patients and family screening along with advanced next generation sequencing and genetic counseling.
| Year | Title |
| 2019 | Presentation : “Managing hypertension and heart failure in COPD patients” at Indian Medical Association CME Update, Thodupuzha (2019) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2019 | Presentation : “Nitrates – Evolving usage and current clinical indications” at Cardiology Monthly CME Webinar at Karothukuzhi Hospital, Kochi (2019) |
| 2019 | Presentation : “Evolving trends in standard of care in ACS management” at Indian Medical Association CME Update, Cherthala (2019) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2019 | Presentation : “Chemotherapy induced cardiotoxicity” at CSI HFCON, Kochi (2019) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2019 | Presentation : “Role of SGLT2 inhibitors in modulating cardiovascular outcomes in diabetes mellitus” at Diabetes Today Symposium, Trivandrum (2019) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “Ivabradine : Early is better in heart failure” at Society for Heart Failure and Transplantation, 2018 (Coimbatore) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “Genetic testing in HCM : Practical Considerations” at Cardiovascular Genomics Update, 2018 (Chennai) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “Inotropes : Clinical indications and limitations” at AIMS Heart Failure Update for Clinicians, 2018 (Kochi) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “ARNI – newer paradigms in cardiovascular and renal outcomes” at Indian Medical Association CME Update, Tirur (2018) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “10 essential lessons from heart failure guidelines” at Heart Failure Symposium at AIMS, Kochi (2018) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “The concept of ARNI in heart failure management” at Heart Failure Symposium at Karothukuzhi Hospital, Kochi (2018) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “SGLT2 inhibitors and cardiovascular outcomes” at Diabetes Update, Palghat (2018) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “Advances in Diabetes Management : Cardiovascular outcome data” at Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease CME Update, Holiday Inn Kochi (2018) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “Ticagrelor : Role in ACS and stable ischemic heart disease” : CAD Symposium at Karothukuzhi Hospital, Aluva (2018) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “Updates in ACS management” at ACS Symposium at AIMS, Kochi (2018) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “Human beings – Prisoners of lifestyle diseases” at InQ, Kochi (2018) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “10 lessons in lipid management” at Cochin Lives CME Update, Kochi (2018) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “HCM – A contemporary treatable disease” at Indian Medical Association CME Update, Kollam (2018) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “HCM – A contemporary treatable disease” at Indian Medical Association CME Update, Kodungalur (2018) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “HCM – A contemporary treatable disease” at Indian Medical Association CME Update, Thiruvalla (2018) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “HCM – Evolving trends and contemporary management” at Amrita HCM Conclave, Kochi (2018) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “Highlights of preventive aspects of non-communicable diseases” at Amrita Community Medicine CME Update, Kochi (2018) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2018 | Presentation : “DPP-4 inhibitors : Current indications and cardiovascular outcome data” at Diabetes Care Symposium, Holiday Inn Kochi (2018) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2017 | Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Summit VI, Boston, USA He was an invited speaker at International Summit VI: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy – A Contemporary and Treatable Genetic Disease: Diagnosis, Heart Failure Management, and Prevention of Sudden Death, being held in Boston, MA, October 27-29, 2017, at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center. Spoke on “HCM in the Developing World“and was the only invited speaker from the South Asian region |
| 2017 | Presentation : “SGLT2 inhibitors : Role in diabetes and heart failure” at Holiday Inn Diabetes Care Symposia, Kochi (2017) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2017 | Presentation : “Introduction to Cardio-Oncology : A New Sub-specialty” at National Cardio-Oncology Society, Kochi (2017) |
| 2017 | Presentation : “Unmet needs of current heart failure management” at Heart Failure Symposium, Marriott Kochi (2017) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2017 | Presentation : “ARNI – A new era in medical management of heart failure” at Indian Medical Association CME Update, Aluva (2017) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2017 | Presentation : “Updates in diabetes management – Role of SGLT2 inhibitors in modulating cardiovascular risk” at Diabetes and Heart Failure Update, Gokulam Hotel, Kochi (2017) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2017 | Presentation : “Pharmacoinvasive strategy for STEMI” at STEMI symposium, at Marriott Hotel, Kochi (2017) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2017 | Presentation : “Standards of ambulance care in STEMI and STEMI Network models” at STEMI Update at Marriott Hotel, Kochi (2017) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2017 | Presentation : “Newer P2Y12 inhibitors in clinical practice” at Indian Medical Association CME Update, Angamaly (2017) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2017 | Presentation : “Sudden Cardiac Death in the Young” at Indian Medical Association CME Update, Madhya Kerala IMA, Kochi (2017) |
| 2017 | Presentation : “HCM – A contemporary treatable disease” at Indian Medical Association CME Update, Kottayam (2017) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2017 | Presentation : “HCM – A contemporary treatable disease” at Indian Medical Association CME Update, Thodupuzha (2017) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2016 | Presentation : “Advances in antiplatelets : Focus on ACS management” Webinar at Holiday Inn, Kochi (2016) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2016 | Presentation : “Ticagrelor : Newer antiplatelet inhibition in ACS” at Physician Club Symposium Update, Thodupuzha (2016) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2016 | Presentation : “Indications and utility of vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulation in the era of NOAC” at Anticoagulation Symposium at Karothukuzhi Hospital, Kochi (2016) |
| 2016 | Presentation : “Carcinoid heart disease” at Indian Academy of Echocardiography, 2016 (Madurai) |
| 2016 | Presentation : “Echo in the Emergency Room” at Annual Emergency Medicine update, AIMS, 2016 (Kochi) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2016 | Presentation : “Cost-effectiveness analysis of heart failure therapies” at Society for Heart Failure and Transplantation, 2016 (Kozhikode) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2015 | Presentation : “FFR guided intervention for side branch in bifurcation lesions” at CSI Kerala,2015 (Kochi) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2015 | Presentation : “A Right atrial surprise” at Indian Academy of Echocardiography, Kerala Chapter, 2015 ( Kozhikode ) |
| 2014 | Presentation : “Aortic valve anatomy in the TAVR Era” at AIMS TAVR Symposium at Crowne Plaza, Kochi (2017) |
| 2014 | Presentation : “Assessment of Mitral Regurgitation by Echo” at CSI Kerala Meeting, 2014 ( Kozhikode ) (Invited Lecture) |
| 2013 | Presentation : “Flushing out the diagnosis” at CSI National CPC session, 2013 (Bangalore) |