South Asian Society on Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis

Vascular diseases are major contributors of morbidity and mortality. To create awareness, develop educational and preventive programs, I started SASAT in 1993. I felt that early diagnosis of risk, better management of risks, and life style changes will significantly reduce the health burden of metabolic diseases such as obesity, hypertension, atherosclerosis, thrombosis and stroke. - Gundu H. R. Rao, Founder, CEO SASAT

SASAT News: Contaminant in the Recalled Unfractionated Heparin Preparations:  Where is the Problem? SASAT 2008 8th  International Symposium on Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis India Habitat Center, New Delhi, India October 9, 10, & 11th 2008 For further information please contact Gundu Rao or Jawed Fareed

Stroke Heart Attack Reduced flow of blood and lack of oxygen causes injury to the brain tissue. Block of cerebral arteries by a clot deprives oxygen to the brain tissue and results in stroke. Reduced flow of blood and lack of oxygen causes injury to the heart muscle. Block of the coronary arteries by a clot deprives oxygen to the heart muscle and results in heart attack.

President APJ Abdul Kalam, of India Videoconferences with SASAT International (Gundu Rao, CEO SASAT @ Time Index 39m 50sec)