The 23rd Annual ISECT Conference, ISECTCON2023 Coimbatore, organized by the Indian Society of Extracorporeal Technology held on 17th and 18th February at the Hindusthan Educational Institutions, Nava India. This event was graced by R. Sundar, Joint Managing Trustee, SNR Charitable Trust, as the chief guest with other esteemed dignitaries including Dr. Thiagarajamurthy, Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Organizing Secretary of IACTSCON 2023, Coimbatore. Manivannan, the Organising Secretary of ISECTCON2023 addressed the event. It was attended by various perfusionists around the world to share advanced implementations in perfusion. Distinguished speakers and eminent research scholars from national and international faculties were also invited.
Perfusionists’ work is multidisciplinary and includes many facets, such as handling ECMO, Circulatory Support devices, Heart and Lung Transplantation, etc. The symposium served as a key platform to learn and discuss the latest advancements in perfusion technology, patient care, and research.
Key topics of discussion included perfusion in cardiac surgery, organ transplantation, and critical care management. The event helped to connect with multiple leading healthcare and medical device manufacturing companies and featured some of the top global industries in the field of perfusion.
Separate stalls were allotted to display their latest products and equipment. This event also served as a Launchpad for upcoming students and interns pursuing perfusion technology courses from various allied health institutions from all parts of the country National convention for cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, is also held on the same dates.