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PRISM-PCI Conclave 2026: India's Role in Cardiac Innovation
The PRISM-PCI Conclave 2026 was a big meeting in India about heart care.
Doctors from all over the world came to talk about how heart treatments have changed over the years.
They discussed how India is now making important new technologies for heart care, which are helping people not just in India but also around the world.
The meeting also talked about how important it is to prevent heart disease early, especially since more young people are getting it.
India is now a leader in heart care innovation, making treatments better and more affordable for everyone.
The PRISM-PCI Conclave 2026 was hosted by Meril Life Sciences in Vapi, India, from January 16-18, 2026.
Nearly 300 interventional cardiologists from India and abroad attended the event to discuss advancements in angioplasty and cardiac care.
India has transitioned from being a consumer of global cardiac innovation to a contributor, developing home-grown technologies like coronary stents and imaging-guided solutions.
Experts emphasized the importance of precision in modern cardiac care, using imaging and physiology to guide decisions and improve patient outcomes.
The conclave highlighted the need for early detection, lifestyle modification, and public awareness to combat the rising burden of cardiovascular disease, especially among younger populations.
- Who
- Interventional cardiologists from India and abroad, Meril Life Sciences, Dr. Ashok Seth, Dr. Samin Sharma
- What
- PRISM-PCI Conclave 2026 discussing the evolution of cardiac care and India's role in innovation
- Where
- Vapi, India
- When
- January 16-18, 2026
- Why
- To reflect on advancements in angioplasty and the future of cardiac care
Key facts
- Event
- PRISM-PCI Conclave 2026
- Host
- Meril Life Sciences
- Location
- Vapi, India
- Date
- January 16-18, 2026
- Participants
- Nearly 300 interventional cardiologists
- Key Speaker
- Dr. Ashok Seth, Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
- International Speaker
- Dr. Samin Sharma, Director of Interventional Cardiology, Mount Sinai Health System
- Meril's Focus
- Precision-led care and technology innovation
Quotes
Dr. Ashok Seth
Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
“India has moved from being a consumer of global innovation to becoming a contributor. The last few decades have seen remarkable progress—not only in the number of patients treated, but in the quality, complexity, and care making advances in technology more affordable for patient outcomes. Technology innovations like these are being applauded by the world.”
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Dr. Samin Sharma
Director of Interventional Cardiology at the Mount Sinai Health System, New York
“The future of angioplasty lies in understanding the disease better—using imaging and physiology to guide decisions. This approach improves safety and consistency, especially as cases become more complex worldwide.”
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Sanjeev Bhatt
Senior Vice President at Meril
“Cardiovascular disease today is not just a clinical challenge, it is a national priority. Precision-led care, supported by strong clinical evidence and integrated technology platforms, is essential if we want to improve outcomes for millions of patients. What is equally important is that India now has the capability to develop these life-saving technologies at scale.”
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