Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Padma Shri Cardiologist G Vijayaraghavan Dies at 84
Dr G Vijayaraghavan was a famous heart doctor from Keralam.
He died in Thiruvananthapuram at the age of 84.
His relatives said he was being treated for health problems related to old age.
He studied medicine in Thiruvananthapuram and later trained in cardiology at Christian Medical College, Vellore.
He researched a heart disease called endomyocardial fibrosis.
He also helped bring 2D echocardiography to a government medical college in Thiruvananthapuram.
He received the Padma Shri award in 2009.
He worked at Government Medical College and was vice-chairman of KIMS Hospital.
Leaders said his work helped many heart patients and was an important contribution to healthcare.
Renowned cardiologist and Padma Shri awardee Dr G Vijayaraghavan died in Thiruvananthapuram at age 84.
Relatives said he had been undergoing treatment for age-related ailments.
Vijayaraghavan served as vice-chairman of KIMS Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram.
He helped establish the first 2D echocardiography laboratory at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram.
His final rites will be held on September 22, while leaders condoled his death.
- Who
- Dr G Vijayaraghavan, a renowned cardiologist and Padma Shri awardee, died at 84.
- What
- He died while undergoing treatment for age-related ailments, according to relatives.
- When
- He died on Sunday, and his final rites are scheduled for September 22.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam.
- Why
- Relatives attributed his death to health problems associated with old age.
- Age
- 84
- Occupation
- Cardiologist
- Padma Shri
- Awarded in 2009
- Hospital role
- Vice-chairman of KIMS Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram
- Medical contribution
- Helped establish the first 2D echocardiography laboratory at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
- Research
- Endomyocardial fibrosis
- Final rites
- Scheduled for September 22