Dr. Sarita Rao Best Cardiologist

Dr. Sarita Rao , the President of the Women in Cardiology and Related Sciences (WINCARS) association, has emerged as a beacon of inspiration and leadership in the cardiology community, particularly for women. Taking on the role of president in 2023, Dr. Sarita Rao has not only elevated the status of WINCARS but also expanded its reach across India and internationally, making it the largest women cardiologist society in Asia. Pioneering Women-Centric Programs: Women Cardiac Care & Shakti Conclave Before assuming her presidency, Dr. Sarita Rao had already made significant strides in advancing women’s cardiac care. As the course director, she spearheaded the Women Cardiac Care conferences in 2021 and 2022, which brought together women cardiologists and healthcare professionals to discuss innovations, challenges, and future directions in cardiac care for women. These conferences were instrumental in highlighting gender-specific issues in cardiology and fostering collaboration among wom...

Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the association between index trial participation status and 30-day unplanned readmission rates , causes, and outcomes in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. Methods The National Readmission Database was analysed for all index hospitalizations with a principal diagnosis of ACS between October 2015 to November 2019, stratified by index trial participation status (International Classification of Diseases – 10th edition code: Z00.6). The 30-day unplanned readmission rates, causes and outcomes were analysed, including the assessment of factors associated with readmission. Multivariable regression analyses were reported as adjusted odds ratios (aOR) with 95 % confidence intervals (95 % CI). All analyses were weighted and utilized hierarchical multi-level organization. Results A total of 2,066,328 cases with a principal diagnosis of ACS were included in the study, of which there were 4061 trial participants (0.2 %) and 189,240 (9.2 %) c...

Women’s empowerment is crucial for long-term development, particularly in fields like Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). While many countries have achieved gender equity in primary education, significant disparities remain in higher education, especially in STEM disciplines. Although an increasing number of women are earning advanced degrees, they continue to be underrepresented in professional roles, particularly at senior levels. This gender gap in STEM fields is further exacerbated by the underrepresentation of women in key scientific activities such as securing prestigious grants, authoring peer-reviewed papers, patenting innovations, and participating in international conferences. These activities are essential for career advancement, yet women are often less visible and less represented in these critical areas. The field of cardiology, particularly interventional cardiology, mirrors these challenges. Globally, women constitute only about 4% of interventiona...