Lokeswara Rao Sajja, MS., MCh, FACS (USA) (https://www.aats.org/resources/on-pump-versus-off-pump-is-the-6573) (https://www.aats.org/resources/panel-discussion-6578)
Lokeswara Rao Sajja is a pioneering Cardiothoracic Surgeon in India, had his educational journey through prestigious institutions, culminating in advanced cardiovascular training under the guidance of Prof. Denton A Cooley at the Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Tx. He founded the Society of Coronary Surgeons, dedicated to advancing coronary surgery in India. As Chairman of the Sajja Heart Foundation, he received recognition as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Government of India in 2019. His innovative spirit led to the development of a mechanical prosthetic heart valve, eliminating the need for long-term oral anticoagulation (US and Indian patents awarded, waiting Animal implantation). He also designed the Mammary Artery Support Platform (MASP) to enhance BITA usage in CABG surgery. Dr. Sajja's surgical expertise spans around 21,000 open heart operations, including around 15,000 Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgeries, Dr. Sajja has made significant contributions to healthcare. Notably, he has performed approximately 4,500 CABG surgeries under the Arogyasree Scheme, a State-sponsored health initiative, and he spearheads multicenter randomized trials in Cardiac Surgery in India. His "PROMOTE Patency Study" gained global recognition as India's first multicenter randomized controlled trial in cardiac surgery. He currently leads the "PREDICT Study" with support from the Indian Council of Medical Research. He actively participates in Multi-Centre International trials in Cardiac Surgery. He is an active member of international societies, including AATS, STS, EACTS, and ASCVS, Dr. Sajja has presented numerous original research papers at international meetings. He has authored over 110 articles in peer-reviewed journals, serves as a guest reviewer for prominent journals, and holds editorial roles in respected publications. He is the Founder President of Society of Coronary Surgeons and current President of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS) 2023.
Welcome to Sajja Heart Foundation (Progress Through Research Education & Service)
The Sajja Heart Foundation is a charitable trust registered in India. An independent, academically focused organization dedicated to improving the survival and quality of life of people with heart disease through research and education. Heart Foundation Research Program seeks to strategically drive cardiovascular research and facilitate high-quality research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, stroke, and blood vessel disease.
Research Write-Ups
The Sajja Heart Foundation is a charitable trust registered in India. It is committed to enhancing research by participating in multi-center clinical trials and also undertakes research in basic sciences pertaining to heart and coronary artery diseases.
Seminars and Workshops
The Sajja Heart Foundation is a charitable trust registered in India. It is committed to enhancing research by participating in multi-center clinical trials and also undertakes research in basic sciences pertaining to heart and coronary artery diseases.
Conferences
The Sajja Heart Foundation is a charitable trust registered in India. It is committed to enhancing research by participating in multi-center clinical trials and also undertakes research in basic sciences pertaining to heart and coronary artery diseases.
Annual Meeting & Orations
1st Annual Meeting of Sajja Heart Foundation held on August 1, 2015, Hyderabad
1st Annual Oration on “Health at crossroads” By Dr. Kunal Sarkar, Past President of IACTS, Sr. Vice Chairman & Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Medica Superspeciality Hospital, Kolkata.
5th Annual Meeting of Sajja Heart Foundation held on August 22, 2019, Hyderabad.
5th Annual Oration on Research in India By Dr. Gopichand Mannam, FRCS(Edin), FRCS(Glasg), FRCS(CT) Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon Managing Director, Star Hospitals, 8-2-596/5, Road No.10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
“Courage in Cardiovascular Research” By Prof Shiv Kumar Choudhary, MS, MCh, Professor & HOD Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular surgery All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029.