Cardiologist G. Vijayaraghavan passes away at 84

Renowned cardiologist and Padma Shri awardee Dr. G. Vijayaraghavan has passed away at the age of 84. He died on Sunday while undergoing treatment for age-related ailments in Thiruvananthapuram.

Dr. Vijayaraghavan was a pioneer in the field of cardiology, credited with establishing India’s first two-dimensional echocardiography laboratory at the Government Medical College in Thiruvananthapuram. He served as the founder and vice-chairman of KIMS Healthcare.

His academic and research career included work at Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, where he earned his doctorate in cardiology, and research into endomyocardial fibrosis in association with Brompton Hospital in London and the University of California. In 2009, the Government of India conferred the Padma Shri upon him for his contributions to medical sciences. He also received lifetime achievement awards from the Indian Academy of Echocardiography, the Indian College of Cardiology, and the Cardiological Society of India.