New Delhi: Eminent cardiovascular surgeon Dr OP Yadav has been elected President-Elect of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS) for the 2028-29 term during the association's Annual Conference held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai.

The conference also marked the official transition of leadership and the announcement of the association's annual resolutions.

Speaking to Medical Dialogues Dr O.P. Yadav said" I am deeply honoured and humbled by the trust reposed in me by my colleagues. IACTS has played a pivotal role in advancing cardiovascular and thoracic surgery in India, and I look forward to working with the entire fraternity to further strengthen academic excellence, innovation, research, and quality patient care. Together, we will continue to build on the Association's rich legacy and prepare our specialty for the future."

Dr. Yadav is the CEO and Chief Cardiac Surgeon at the National Heart Institute, New Delhi, and is internationally recognised for his contributions to cardiovascular surgery. With more than four decades of surgical experience, he is regarded as a pioneer of beating-heart (off-pump) coronary artery bypass surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and total arterial revascularisation, having played a pivotal role in advancing these techniques in India.

The Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS) is India's premier professional organisation representing cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons and is committed to promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, and professional development.

Source: Medical Dialogues - July 13,2026