Understanding Cardiovascular Disorders, Diagnosis, Pharmacotherapy and Patient-Centered Care through Real-World Clinical Cases

Understanding Cardiovascular Disorders, Diagnosis, Pharmacotherapy and Patient-Centered Care through Real-World Clinical Cases

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Understanding Cardiovascular Disorders, Diagnosis, Pharmacotherapy and Patient-Centered Care through Real-World Clinical Cases

Organized by: PLACEBO CLUB, Faculty of Pharmacy, Desh Bhagat University
In Collaboration with: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) & IQAC
Date: 10 September 2026
Time: 10:30 AM onwards
Venue: Mahapragya Seminar Hall, Desh Bhagat University
Mode: Offline

Expert Speaker

Dr. Anumeet Bagga
Senior Consultant – Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali

Under the Guidance of

Dr. Puja Gulati
Head of Department, Faculty of Pharmacy
Desh Bhagat University

Introduction

The Faculty of Pharmacy, Desh Bhagat University, through the PLACEBO CLUB, in collaboration with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), organized an expert talk titled “Understanding Cardiovascular Disorders, Diagnosis, Pharmacotherapy and Patient-Centered Care through Real-World Clinical Cases” on 10 September 2026 at Mahapragya Seminar Hall.

The expert session was delivered by Dr. Anumeet Bagga, Senior Consultant – Cardiac Surgery (CTVS), Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali. The session was organized with the objective of providing students and faculty members with practical clinical insights into cardiovascular disorders and their management through real-world clinical cases.

About the Expert Speaker

Dr. Anumeet Bagga is a Senior Consultant in Cardiac Surgery (CTVS) at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali. She has extensive clinical experience in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery and has previously served as Head of the Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery at Government Medical College & Hospital, Patiala.

Her academic and professional qualifications include MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery), Fellowship in Endovascular Intervention, along with specialized training in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and ECMO.

Her areas of expertise include adult cardiac surgery, valve repair and replacement, congenital heart surgery, thoracic surgery, endovascular interventions, open vascular surgery, AV fistula creation and management, pericardiectomy, and emergency cardiac, thoracic and vascular trauma surgery.

Objectives of the Expert Talk

The major objectives of the session were:

  • To enhance students’ understanding of common cardiovascular disorders and their clinical presentation.
  • To provide practical insights into diagnosis and clinical decision-making in cardiovascular diseases.
  • To understand the role of pharmacotherapy in cardiovascular disease management.
  • To bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world clinical practice.
  • To familiarize students with patient-centered care and multidisciplinary management.
  • To encourage interaction between pharmacy students and healthcare professionals.

Proceedings of the Event

The session commenced with a welcome to the distinguished expert speaker, faculty members, and students. Dr. Anumeet Bagga discussed various cardiovascular conditions using real-world clinical cases, enabling students to understand how cardiovascular disorders are evaluated and managed in actual clinical settings.

The expert highlighted the importance of appropriate diagnosis, interpretation of clinical findings, selection of suitable therapeutic strategies, and continuous monitoring of patients. The session also emphasized the importance of collaboration among healthcare professionals for achieving better patient outcomes.

Through clinical case-based discussion, students were encouraged to relate their academic knowledge of cardiovascular pharmacotherapy with practical clinical situations. The interactive nature of the session provided an opportunity for students to ask questions and gain insights directly from an experienced cardiac surgeon.

Key Learning Outcomes

The session enabled participants to:

  1. Develop a better understanding of cardiovascular disorders and their management.
  2. Relate pharmacological concepts with real-world clinical cases.
  3. Understand the importance of clinical diagnosis and evidence-based treatment.
  4. Appreciate the role of pharmacists in patient-centered cardiovascular care.
  5. Improve their clinical reasoning and case-analysis skills.
  6. Gain awareness of multidisciplinary approaches to cardiovascular disease management.

Conclusion

The expert talk was an informative and academically enriching initiative that successfully connected classroom-based pharmaceutical education with real-world clinical practice. The interaction with Dr. Anumeet Bagga provided students with valuable clinical perspectives on cardiovascular disorders, diagnosis, pharmacotherapy, and patient-centered care.

The session contributed significantly towards enhancing the clinical knowledge and professional understanding of the participants. Such expert interactions are valuable in preparing pharmacy students for their future roles as competent healthcare professionals.

ThePlacebo Club, Faculty of Pharmacy, Desh Bhagat University, expresses sincere gratitude to Dr. Anumeet Bagga for sharing her valuable clinical expertise and to Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, IIC, & IQAC for their collaboration and support in successfully organizing the event.