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The Nigerian Cardiac Society was founded in March 1971.The society has
since then regularly held its annual scientific conference as well as an
annual general meeting. Founding fathers to whom credit must be given
include: Professors A.U. Antia (First President), Edington, Abraham,
Cockshott, Brokington, Parry, Ikeme, Ogunlesi, Akinkugbe, Carlisle, Udekwu
and Dede Ihenacho. Others who have contributed immensely include
Professors Lagundoye, Okuwobi, Falase, Adebonojo, Anyanwu, Andy, Ofoegbu,
Araoye, Adebo (past Presidents) and a host of other highly dedicated
officials and members.
The Nigerian Cardiac society strives to disseminate current and evidence-based
information on cardiovascular diseases to the public, as well as promote the
adoption of healthy life-styles by the general public through adoption of
cardiovascular disease preventive measures that have been borne out of research.
During the 7th World Congress of Cardiology in 1974, the Society was admitted to the
membership of the International Society and Federation of Cardiology (ICSF) now
World Heart Federation. The President of the Nigerian Cardiac Society is invited as
a special guest to the Annual Scientific meeting of the American College of
Cardiology.
The Pan African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR) was inaugurated in 1981 at ASCON
Badagry through the efforts of the Nigerian Cardiac Society and the financial
support of the Merck, Sharpe & Dohme (now Associated Pharmaceutical Products).
Membership of the society is open to certified persons within and allied to the
cardiovascular healthcare delivery disciplines. Persons who are in training in these
disciplines are welcome as Associate members.
Facts
The first open heart surgical operation in Nigeria was undertaken in 1974 at the
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Enugu. The team was led by visiting
Professor Yaccoub from the UK and others in the team included Professors Udekwu and
Anyanwu.
The first open heart surgical operation at the University College Hospital was in
1978 and the team comprised Professors Adebonojo, Adebo, Akinyemi and Grillo.
The National Cardiothoracic Centre is at the UNTH Enugu and the establishment of a
National Institute of Cardiology is a prime objective of the Nigerian Cardiac
Society
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