<i>Bangladesh Society of Geriatric Cardiology formed</i>
With a view to improve cardiac care in the country and ensure proper treatment of the older population, a new society named "Bangladesh Society of Geriatric Cardiology" has been formed recently. Geriatric cardiology deals with any kind of heart diseases of the patients of over 65 years of age. A committee of 50 members was revealed at the inaugural programme in a local hotel in the city. Professor A A S Majumder and Dr Md Afzalur Rahaman were selected the President and the Secretary respectively. National Professor (Brig.) A Malik and President of Society of Geriatric Cardiology of the USA Navin C Nanda have given kind consent to be the patron of the society. While talking on the necessity of forming the society, Professor A Malik said, "It is well established that age is a risk factor of coronary heart diseases. These are increasing in ageing population. Heart disease is the most frequent diagnosis in elderly people and it is one of the leading causes of mortality." He also added, "The profiles of these common cardiovascular diseases in older group differ from that of in young patients. The treatment of this age group is really challenging as other diseases in addition to it usually affect them." Professor Nanda welcomed the society saying that the establishment of this society in Bangladesh is undoubtedly a landmark in the continued worldwide fight against heart diseases. The society will help reduce the burden and provide better treatment of ageing people with heart diseases. He suggested that the society should conduct educational programmes for physicians and other healthcare professionals participate in the development of public policies for fostering and maintaining cardiovascular fitness. The President Prof Majumder in his speech said that the organisation is dedicated to increase the awareness among public regarding geriatric cardiovascular problems and pursue the authority for taking necessary steps to give more attention to the problems unaddressed. It is the need of the day that geriatric population should be properly focused on.
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