Dr Venkita. S.

Suresh
MBBS, MD, MNAMS, D. Card (Lon), FACP, FCCP, FRSM (Lon)
Consultant Physician and Non Invasive Cardiologist
Curriculum Vitae

1. Personal Information:
Date of Birth

August 27, 1949

Citizenship

India

E-mail address

[email protected]

Contact Telephone

91-98200 16590

Mailing address

Vaidyanath Apartments, first floor, Keston

Road, Belhaven, Trivandrum 695003,
Kerala, India

2. Education
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor
of Surgery (M B, B S)

1967 - 1971
Armed Forces Medical College
University of Poona
Maharashtra, India

Postgraduate training & Doctorate

in Internal Medicine. (M.D)

1976- 1978
Armed Forces Medical College
University of Poona
Maharashtra, India

Residency in Medicine and

Cardiology

Air Force Hospitals, India

1979 1984

Post Graduate Diploma in

Cardiology (D. Card)

1994 1995
Imperial College School of Medicine the
National Heart and Lung Institute
University of London, UK
Qualified with a mark of Distinction

Research Fellowship in
Cardiology

1996
British Heart Foundation Research Fellow
Imperial College, School of Medicine,
National Heart & Lung Institute and
Hillingdon Hospital, West London

3. Professional Recognition
Fellowships and Memberships
Fellow:
American College of Chest Physicians
Royal Society of Medicine, London
Indian College of Cardiology
Indian College of Physicians
American College of Physicians

(FCCP)
(FRSM)
(FICC)
(FICP)
(FACP)

Member:
British Cardiac Society
European Society of Cardiology
National Academy of Medical Sciences, India ( MNAMS)
American Public Health Association

1994
1995
1995
1996
1998

Medical Licensure/ Registration:

Medical Council of India
Limited Registration, General Medical Council Great Britain
United Arab Emirates, Specialist Register( Int. Med &
Cardiology)
Medical and Dental Council of British Virgin Islands
Medical and Dental Council of Cayman Islands
Caribbean Association of Medical Councils and Medical
Council, Jamaica,
20082012

1972
1996
2003 - 4
2010-11
2009

Awards, Accomplishments
Awards
Indian Medical Association (IMA) Medical Education and
Research Award
IMA DN Dutta Gold Medal in Cardiology
IMA CS Thakar Oration Award
IMA Academy of Medical Specialities (IMA AMS) National
Seminar Best Paper Award
IMA AMS National Seminar Best Paper Award
IMA AMS Kerala Chapter Best Published Paper Award
International College of Nutrition - Hon Professorship in
Clinical Nutrition

1983
1983
1990
1992
1994
1995-96
1994

Honors, Academic

Visiting Research Fellow, 1996, Cardiology, at the National Heart & Lung
Institute, Imperial College School of Medicine, London
Postgraduate Teacher in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine, accredited to
National Board of Examinations, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of
India, towards Diplomate of National Board (DNB)
Honorary Professor- School of Medical and Nursing Education, Mahatma
Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Honorary Professor, International College of Nutrition
Chairman, Munnar Medical Research Group

Membership, Editorial boards

British Journal of Cardiology

Scientific Reviewer/Referee

British Heart Journal

The Lancet
British Medical Journal

Research grants awarded

Fragmin in Acute Myocardial Infarction. Thrombosis Research Institute,

London and Pharmacia, Sweden and India 1995 - 1996
Practice Patterns in Acute Myocardial Infarction. A Study, St.John's Medical
College Hospital, Bangalore. 1996 - 1997
Invasive bacterial infections in Community, A study in collaboration with
CMC Hospital, Vellore, and Johns Hopkins Medical School, Baltimore, USA.

4. Employment History
Most recent Employment: (March- December 2012 )
Chief of Medicine and Cardiology and Clinical Director, General Hospital, James Town,
St Helena Island, South Atlantic Ocean
50 bed hospital serving a unique island population with a very high incidence of Chronic
Diseases- Coronary Artery disease, Heart failure, Stroke syndromes, Chronic Kidney
disease, Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemias, problems of ageing, mental health
problems, esp Dementias
Previous employment 1- from March 2010-December 2011
Consultant physician, Cardiologist and Chief of Service: Peebles Hospital, British
Virgin Islands Health Authority
Principal Duties of the Post:
1.
Consultant to the British Virgin Island Health Authority ( BVIHSA) on all matters
of Medicine and Public Health concerning non-communicable diseases as this British
Overseas Territory has an increasing incidence of Diabetes, Hypertension,
Hyperlipidemia, Obesity, Stroke and cardiovascular diseases.
2.
Educate staff and public on early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardio
and cerebrovascular diseases.
3.
Encourage population about healthy ways of living.
4.
Advise the BVIHSA and the public on diagnosis and prevention of seasonal
outbreaks like Dengue, and make seasonal broadcasts on radio and television.
5.
Establish guidelines for managing all major clinical problems in the territory like
Stroke, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Hypertensive crises, Diabetic keto acidosis, Alcohol
related withdrawal syndromes, hospital and community acquired pneumonias etc
6.
Teaching, training and research programmes for doctors

7.
Teaching programmes for nurses, emergency room physicians, interns and
medical students
8.
Assist hospital management in acquiring Joint Council accreditation
9.
Ensure that the very large number of visitor s to the islands get best possible
medical care for emergencies, as offered by the government
10.
Support the very heavy demand for renal dialysis care on the island
11.
Review the drug formulary on a regular basis and make suitable
recommendations, including introduction of new drugs and deletion of inappropriate
medications.
12.
To participate in framing a policy for responsible usage of antibiotics
13.
To participate and contribute to a dynamic blood transfusion policy
14.
To be aware of international risk management policies, procedures and strategies
15.
To conduct medical boards and medical audits
16.
To participate and contribute to Morbidity and Mortality review meetings
17.
To chair and achieve progress on deliberations of the Internal Medicine Clinical
Committee
18.
To participate and contribute to laboratory committee and to liaise with the
pathologist in improving diagnoses
19.
To advise and work along with the consultancy firm in commissioning the new
hospital
20.
To do performance appraisals on staff in Internal Medicine department
Achievements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Organized thrombolytic therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction

Instituted Stroke management protocols as per international standards
Achieved comprehensive management and prevention of Heart Failure
Elevated quality of management of Diabetes, Hypertension and Hyperlipidemias
Offered round the clock bed side echocardiography
Trained nurses and para medical staff on EKG
Trained residents, registrars, medical officers and medical students
Offered cardiology support to the Dialysis programme

Previous employment 2
Employers Name and Address
Position/Job Title
Dates employed

Hopital Albert Schweitzer-Haiti

PO Box 81046,Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA
Chief of Internal Medicine and
Cardiology
From 01 July 04 to 31 Dec 09

Hopital Albert Schweitzer (HAS) is a renowned 53 year old American Hospital in

Haiti, with an international faculty drawn from North America and Europe, running
a large health care system for a population of 300,000. HAS comprises a 200-bed
hospital and seven health centers.

The Institution is a model for rural health care delivery and treats a large number of
patients with a wide range of illnesses including Heart Diseases, Hypertension,
Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria and life threatening infections. Its non
invasive cardiology department is internationally recognized for its pioneering
research on diagnosis and management of Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure. It
trains residents from Haiti, North America and Europe and has affiliations and
visiting faculty from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Cornell, Duke, Tulane and University
of South Carolina.
Previous employment 3. (May 03 to May 04)
Consultant Physician and Cardiologist, Alpha Medical Center, Sharjah, UAE

Previous Employment 4 (May 1998- April 2003)

Employers Name and Address
Position/Job Title
Dates employed

The Royal Guard of Oman, Medical

Centre, PO Box 111, Seeb, Oman
Chief Physician, Cardiologist
From May 98 to Apr 03

Responsibilities.
.
Offer consultant services in internal medicine and cardiology, and direct
inpatient and out patient clinical care
Direct and conduct teaching, training and research programmes and
development of Human resources in health care.
Visit referral hospitals and ensure continuity of care for patients.
Liaise with major medical institutions abroad and arrange referral of patients
Prevention of Cardiovascular disease

Achievements
.
Fully computerized the patient management system
Organized cardiology services and a non-invasive lab.
Fully revamped the inpatient services of the clinic, which was largely out
patient oriented.
Organized regular teaching, training and clinical research programmes
Achieved excellent rapport with all referral hospitals and arranged interaction
of own staff with these hospitals.
Improved awareness about cardiovascular diseases among defense service
personnel and encouraged its prevention through life style interventions

Previous Employment 5
Employers Name and Address
Position/Job Title
Dates employed

Tata Tea Limited, Munnar 685612, South

India
Chief Physician, Cardiologist
From Nov 84 to May 98

Brief outline of reporting relationships, skills and achievements:

Achievements
.

Organized a cardiac clinic, identified every single case of rheumatic and

congenital heart disease in the community, registered them in the clinic,
instituted primary and secondary prevention of RHD and organized tertiary
surgical care.
Organized a CCU for comprehensive management of acute myocardial
infarction, first hospital in rural India to offer effective thrombolytic therapy
within the therapeutic window period and achieved inhospital mortality rates
comparable to international standards.
Instituted population level preventive measures against precocious
cardiovascular disease
Elevated the hospital as a postgraduate center for training candidates aspiring
for Diplomate, National Board of Examinations.
Launched several clinical research projects in all specialties. Presented and
published over 100 papers during my tenure.
Organized graduate nursing training affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University.
Conducted regular CME programmes including grand rounds, journal clubs,
mortality meetings, etc and hosted several major medical conferences.
Won several awards for best papers and best hospital

Previous Employment 6
Employers Name and Address
Position/Job Title

Dates employed

Indian Air Force, Vayubhavan, New Delhi

110011
Specialist in Internal Medicine (
Physician), Indian Air Force Hospitals
(Squadron Leader)
From Jan 72 to Nov 84

Brief outline of reporting relationships, skills and achievements:

Flew extensively to remote areas of the country to render life saving medical
care, to war zones, armed forces personnel and civilian populations in distress

Practiced Clinical Medicine, Aviation Medicine and Cardiology in Armed forces

hospitals

Participated in teaching, training and research programmes, and in cardiac fitness

and rehabilitation programmes

5. Referees

1. Dr Chandon Chattopadhyaya, MD, MIH

Former Medical Director, Hopital Albert Schweitzer Haiti
Benedictine Monastery, PO Box 74, 7180 Disentis, Switzerland
Tel+41-819296900(Switzerland)
Mob+41-795957564 (Switzerland)
Email: [email protected], [email protected]

6. Publications and Presentations ( publications in indexed journals are in bold)

1. Recovery from Severe Heart Failure in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy .Int J
Gynaecol Obstet. 104; 2009, 125-127
2. Prognosis in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. Presented at American Heart Association
Conference at New Orleans, LA, USA, November 2008
3.Temperate Heart Syndrome. Editorial. British Journal of Cardiology. 1995;2:159

4.Brave New World after Acute Myocardial Infarction.

British Journal of Cardiology. 1995; 2:316-317
5.Incidence and etiology of heart failure; a population based study. Eur Heart J
1999; 20:421-428
6.Survival of patients with a new diagnosis of heart failure: a population based
study. Heart 2000; 83:505-510
7.Follow up of patients operated for Coronary Artery Disease. Journal of
Association of Physicians of India. 1985;33:749
8.Clinical Approach to a patient with elevated Cholesterol. Indian Journal of
Clinical Practice. 1991;1:15-19
9.Cardiac Care in a plantation population in the High Ranges of Kerala.

Kerala Medical Journal. 1992; 33:120

10 Pre- and Post-operative Echocardiographic Study of left atrial myxoma.
Abs No.15: Indian Journal of Medical Ultrasound. 1993
11 Fast Track Thrombolysis for Acute Myocardial Infarction. Indian Journal of
Clinical Practice. 1994; 5:69-70
12 Fast Track Thrombolysis for Acute Myocardial Infarction. Abs: Journal of
Association of Physicians of India. 1994;41:824
13 Profile of Cor Pulmonale; A study of 18 cases. Abs; Journal of Association
of Physicians of India. 1994;41:1043
14 Right Ventricular Infarction. Thrombolysis Update. 1996;4:3-5
15 Gamut of Complications in Acute Inferior Wall Infarction.
Thrombolysis Update. 1996;4:7
16 Rheumatic Heart Disease in a Tea Plantation population in the High Ranges
of Kerala. Vijayaraghavan, A & Sunitha Kumari, K. (Eds.)
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. Trivandrum. World Health Organization and
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of India. 1996; 209-229
17Profile of IHD in a Tea Plantation population in the High Ranges of Kerala.
Vijayaraghavan, A & Sunitha Kumari, K. (Eds.)
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Trivandrum. W H O and Ministry of
Health & Family Welfare, Govt of India. 1996; 39-53
18 Severe backache during Thrombolytic Therapy with Streptokinase. Journal of
Association of Physicians of India. 1996;44:743
19 Alcohol and the Heart. Cardiothoracic Journal. 1996;2:58-6
20 Profile of patients with Rheumatic and Congenital Heart Disease attending a
Cardiac Clinic at a Plantation Referral Hospital". Conference of Association of
Physicians of India, Kerala Chapter. Trivandrum, Oct 1990
21 Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction - Experience at a
peripheral hospital" Association of Physicians of India, Kerala Chapter
Conference. Munnar, Apr 1991
22 "Sudden Cardiovascular Collapse? Pulmonary Embolism - treated
successfully with Intravenous Urokinase". South Zone conference of
Cardiological Society of India, Kerala Chapter. Kottayam, Jul 1992

23 "Cardiac Care in a Tea Plantation population in the High Ranges of Kerala".

National Seminar Indian Medical Association - Academy of Medical
Specialities.
Calcutta, Sep 1992 and won `Best Paper' Award.
24 "Thrombolytic Therapy with Streptokinase". Annual Conference of
Association of Advancement of Medical Education. Madras, Feb 14, 1993
25 Profile of Rheumatic Heart Disease in a plantation population". Conference of
Cardiological Society of India, Kerala Chapter. Calicut, May 16, 1993
26 "Profile of Acute Rheumatic Fever at a plantation Hospital". Kerala Chapter
Conference of Cardiological Society of India.
27 "Fast Tract Thrombolysis for Acute Myocardial Infarction". Association of
Physicians of India, Kerala Chapter. Aleppey, Jan 9, 19944
28"Modern Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction, with special reference
to thrombolysis" Guest Lecture - 4th National Seminar on Cardiovascular,
Hypertension and Stress Related Diseases. Indian Society of Health
Administrators. Bangalore, Jun 10, 1994
Internal Medicine
28.

Post-graduate training in Developing Countries (c). Lancet. 1993; 341:1351

29

The enigmatic hemorrhagic fevers.

Journal of Royal Society of Medicine, London, 1997; 90:622-624

30.

Unscrupulous Trade in Needles for Reuse (c). Lancet. 1997; 349:360

31.

Clinical Evaluation of Pulmonary Tuberculosis.

Abs: Proceedings of the Annual Conference of Aeromedical Society of India.
1981

32

Clinical Study of Eosinophilia.

Abs: Proceedings of the Annual Conference of Aeromedical Society of India.
1983

33

Phenytoin Toxicity; A Case Report.

Medical Journal, Armed Forces, India. 1985; 41:4;298-301

34

Thesis in Postgraduate Medical Education - Pros and Cons. A Dissertation.

Selected by Indian Medical Association for the Award of IMA Medical Education
and Research Award. 1983. Journal of Indian Medical Association. December
1984

35

Reiter's Disease following Dysentery; A Case Report. Medical Journal, Armed

Forces India. 1984; 40:182-184

36.

Clinical study of Tropical Pulmonary Eosinophilia. Medical Journal, Armed

Forces India.
July 1986; 42:3; 207-210

37.

Chloropropamide Alcohol Flushing; A genetic marker of Non-Insulin Dependent

Diabetes Mellitus. Abs: Journal of Association of Physicians of India. 1984;

33:90
38.

Rebreathing from paper bag may abort Migraine.

Abs: Journal of Association of Physicians of India. 1984; 33:71

39.

Total Dose Iron Infusion for correction of Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia.
Abs: Journal of Association Physicians of India. 1987; 35:25

40

Journal Scan. Monthly Serial being published in the Indian Journal of Clinical
Practice.November 1990 onwards

41.

More about AIDS. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice. April 1991; 1:60

42.

Current trends in AIDS. Practitioner Update. 1992; 11:63-64

43.

Spotlight; A Summary of 10 interesting papers. Indian Journal of Clinical

Practice. 1993; 3:73-75 and 4:116-118

44.

AIDS. Indian Journal of Clinical Journal of Clinical Practice. 1993;4:44-45

45.

"Total Health Care; Tata Tea Model". International Workshop on Hospitals and
Primary Health Care. New Delhi, Aug 1988

46

"Teaching, training and research programmes in Non-formal Institutions".

Annual Congress of International Medical Sciences Academy. Trivandrum, Mar
14, 1994

47

"Clinical evaluation of Pulmonary Tuberculosis". Annual Conference of

Aeromedical Society of India. 1981

48.

"Clinical study of Eosinophilia". Annual Conference of Aeromedical Society of

India. 1983

49.

"Chloropropamide Alcohol Flushing; a genetic marker of Non-Insulin Dependent

Diabetes Mellitus". Annual Conference of Diabetes Association of India. Jan
1985

50.

"Rebreathing from paper bag may abort Migraine". Annual Conference of

Association of Physicians of India. Jan 1985

51

"Hyperosmolar Non Ketotic Diabetic Coma; A Case Report". All India Medical
Conference, IMA. Dec 1985

52.

"Clinical profile of Acute Nephritic syndrome". Annual Conference of

Association of Physicians of India. Jan 1987

53.

"Total Dose Iron Infusion for correction of Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia".
Annual Conference of Association of Physicians of India . Jan 1987

54.

"Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia with Total Dose Iron Infusion; a second
report". Conference of Association of Physicians of India, Kerala Chapter.
Kottayam, Jul 1990

55.

"Klebsiella Pneumonia; a case report". South Zone Conference of Association of

Physicians of India. Kodaikanal, Aug 1990

56.

"Clinical approach to a patient with elevated Cholesterol". Conference of

Association of Physicians of India, Kerala Chapter. Trivandrum, Oct 1990

57.

"Scope of hi-tech Medical Care in India". Annual Conference of IMA,

Ahmedabad.
Dec 1990. Selected for IMA CS Thakar Oration Award.

58.

"Profile of Poisoning in Adults, treated at a peripheral referral hospital".

Conference of Association of Physicians of India, Kerala Chapter. Thalassery, Jan
1991

59.

"Which way will Computer influence practice of Medicine". Association of

Physicians of India, Kerala Chapter Conference. Thrissur, Oct 1991

60.

"Computers in Medicine". Paper and Workshop - South Zone Conference of

Indian Academy of Pediatrics. Kochi, Nov 1992

61.

"Klebsiella Pneumonia as harbinger of Acute Leukemia?" 3rd Quarterly Meeting

of Association of Physicians of India, Kerala Chapter. Kanjirapally, Jan 3, 1993

62

"Benign Intracranial Hypertension; 2 case reports". Meeting of Association of

Physicians of India, Kerala Chapter. Apr 1, 1993

63

"Lung Haematoma; A case report". Association of Physicians of India Annual

Conference of Kerala Chapter. Kannur, Jul 11, 1993

64

"Total Dose Iron Infusion". South Zone Conference of Association of Physicians

of India, Pondicherry , Aug 21,1993

65.

"Profile of Community Acquired Pneumonias". Association of Physicians of

India, Kerala Chapter. Thrissur, Oct 10, 1993

66

"Post Graduate Training in Medicine at a non-formal Institution - Problems and

Prospects". Association of Physicians of India, Kerala Chapter, 3rd Quarterly
Meeting. Trivandrum, Apr 24,1994

67.

"Clinical profile of Epilepsy in a plantation population". Association of

Physicians of India Kerala Chapter Conference. Ernakulam, Jul 10, 1994

68.

"Organo Phosphorous Poisoning with Carbamates". Conference of Association

of Physicians of India, Kerala Chapter. Jan 1996