SRINAGAR, MAY 20: Department of General Medicine, SKIMS Medical College Srinagar today organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme in the College Auditorium to mark World Hypertension Day, observed globally on May 17.
The CME programme was attended by Principal, SKIMS Medical College, Prof. Dr. Fazal Qadir Parray, Heads of various departments, senior and junior faculty members, Medical Superintendent, residents, nursing staff and students.
Addressing the gathering, the Principal appreciated the Department of General Medicine for organizing the programme on a significant public health issue. He described hypertension as a “silent killer” and stressed the importance of timely diagnosis and proper management to prevent complications.
Head, Department of General Medicine, Prof. Dr. Tariq Bhat, in his welcome address, highlighted the importance of conducting such academic activities and emphasized the clinical relevance of the topics discussed during the CME.
During the scientific sessions, Senior Resident Dr. Khalid Bin Mushtaq delivered a presentation on “Preoperative Management of Hypertension,” while senior faculty member Dr. Naik Muzafar, who is also a co-author of the Indian Hypertension Society Guidelines for Home Blood Pressure Monitoring, spoke on “Home Blood Pressure Monitoring (HBPM).”
The scientific sessions were chaired by senior faculty members including Prof. Basharat, Prof. Shams Bari, Prof. Javed Malik, Prof. Tariq and Dr. Manzoor.
A key highlight of the programme was the on-site hypertension screening of faculty members using automated blood pressure monitoring apparatus.
The CME concluded with an interactive discussion focusing on early detection of hypertension, lifestyle modification and adherence to evidence-based guidelines for effective blood pressure control.
