Sri Lanka College of Cardiology

Sri Lanka College of Cardiology Founded in 1969, the Sri Lanka Heart Association was the premier Association for Cardiac Healthcare Professionals of Sri Lanka. R. Handy in 1969. J. T. W. P.

In 2020, SLHA became the Sri Lanka College of Cardiology Founded in 1969, the Sri Lanka Heart Association today is a member of the World Heart Federation (WHF) and the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology (APSC). It is also one of the founder members of the SAARC Cardiac Society. With a history of more than 40 years; an active council comprising senior most Cardiologists in the country; and an equally active membership, today it has become the main gathering point for the Cardiologists of the country with the aim of further enhancing their professional knowledge while informing the public about cardiovascular health. In 2020, SLHA became a professional college - thus establishing Sri Lanka College of Cardiology

Annual Scientific Sessions and Sri Lanka Intervention Meeting (SIM) are its two main academic events annually which are well patronized by both local and overseas cardiologists alike. History

The Sri Lanka Heart Association came into being after an informal meeting at the residence of Dr. G. Those present were Dr. N. Walloopillai, Dr. Theva A.Buell, Dr.S.J.Stephen and Dr. A. Jayawardene. Dr.Handy was elected as the first president and held office till 1972 when Dr.Walloopillai took over. On 1St April 1972 with Dr. Walloopillai in the chair the Sri Lanka Heart Association was officially formed at the Navarangala Hall. In 1988 the Heart Association was registered as a Company when the following served as subscribers:-. Dr.N.J.Walloopillai
Dr.S.J.Stephen
Dr.U.D.Wijayawardene
Dr.K.A.T.W.P.Jayawardene
Dr.Z.M.A.Cader
Dr.T.A.Buell
Mr.A.C.Wijenathan

The Constitution of the Sri Lanka Heart Association was formally adopted In 1994 and Dr.Theva A Buell was elected as President of the Association. In 1996 Dr.S.J.Stephen assumed duties as President with a new set of Office bearers. In 2020, a new constitution was approved and adopted to form the Sri Lanka College of Cardiology.

SLCC 2025 Annual Academic Sessions Inauguration Ceremony
23/08/2025

SLCC 2025 Annual Academic Sessions Inauguration Ceremony

23/08/2025

SLCC 2025 ACADEMIC SESSIONS INAUGURATION CEREMONY

The grand inaugural ceremony marked the formal commencement of the 2025 academic conference. The event was attended by distinguished guests, faculty, and delegates, and featured welcome addresses, ceremonial proceedings, and an overview of the conferenceโ€™s objectives. It set the tone for the days ahead, celebrating collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence in the field of cardiology.

๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—”๐—น๐—น ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€! ๐ŸŒJoin the 25th Annual Academic Sessions 2025 โ€“ a global cardiology experience in Co...
03/07/2025

๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—”๐—น๐—น ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€! ๐ŸŒ

Join the 25th Annual Academic Sessions 2025 โ€“ a global cardiology experience in Colombo!

โœจ๐„๐ง๐ฃ๐จ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ% ๐Ž๐…๐… if you're from a SAARC country!
๐Ÿ“… August 4โ€“5 | ๐Ÿ“ Cinnamon Life, Colombo

๐Ÿ”—๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜„: ๐—ต๐˜๐˜๐—ฝ๐˜€://๐˜€๐—น๐—ฐ๐—ฐ.๐—น๐—ธ/๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น-๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฐ-๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€/

30/06/2025

๐—›๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—จ๐—ฝ!
Donโ€™t miss the biggest cardiology event of the year โ€“ ๐—ฆ๐—Ÿ๐—–๐—– ๐—”๐—ป๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—”๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ.

The Sri Lanka College of Cardiology (SLCC) successfully hosted ECG Day 2025 on 15th June at Independence Square, drawing...
25/06/2025

The Sri Lanka College of Cardiology (SLCC) successfully hosted ECG Day 2025 on 15th June at Independence Square, drawing a remarkable turnout of healthcare professionals.

The event, meticulously planned under the guidance of Dr. Suresh Kotegoda, Consultant Cardiologist, and with the patronage of SLCC President Dr. Sampath Withanawasam, featured a full day of insightful presentations and discussions. A number of leading cardiologists and medical officers participated in this training program, sharing their expertise on a wide range of topics.

One of the standout presentations was delivered by Dr. Amit Vora, Consultant Electrophysiologist from India, who captivated the audience with an outstanding session. Local cardio-electrophysiologists and general cardiologists also contributed with remarkable presentations, covering topics ranging from paediatric cardiology to emergency cardiac care.

The eventโ€™s interactive Q&A sessions were particularly engaging, reflecting the enthusiasm and depth of knowledge among attendees.

SLCC extends its heartfelt thanks to all the participants, speakers, and organizers who contributed to making ECG Day 2025 a truly impactful and educational event.

SLCC, in collaboration with the Polonnaruwa Clinical Society (PCS), successfully hosted the inaugural regional update in...
21/06/2025

SLCC, in collaboration with the Polonnaruwa Clinical Society (PCS), successfully hosted the inaugural regional update in Cardiology in the city of Polonnaruwa.
This landmark event marked a significant step in decentralizing specialist medical education and ensuring cutting-edge cardiology knowledge reaches clinicians working in peripheral regions.

The event was eagerly anticipated by a wide spectrum of healthcare professionals, drawing local consultants and medical officers not only from the far corners of Polonnaruwa but also from across the Eastern Province. Their enthusiastic participation highlighted the growing demand for regionally accessible, high-quality medical education.

The scientific program was an outstanding success, encompassing a comprehensive array of topics such as general cardiology, emergency cardiac care, electrophysiology, heart failure management, and pediatric cardiology. These sessions were delivered by a distinguished panel of national experts, fostering dynamic discussions and practical learning.

A total of 104 pre-registered doctors actively participated in this vibrant academic academic event filled with knowledge, fun and state of the art updates.The event not only served as a platform for professional development but also strengthened regional networks, inspiring collaboration, and a renewed commitment to improving cardiovascular care in underserved areas.

SLCC Newsletter May 2025 As we turn the pages of another eventful month in our cardiology journey, May 2025 proves yet t...
17/06/2025

SLCC Newsletter May 2025

As we turn the pages of another eventful month in our cardiology journey, May 2025 proves yet to be a dynamic and inspiring chapter.

https://slcc.lk/slcc-news-letter-2025-may/

Donโ€™t miss , save the dates for SLCC annual academic session 2025.
12/06/2025

Donโ€™t miss , save the dates for SLCC annual academic session 2025.

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ป!Join global cardiology experts at the 25th Annual Academic Sessions 2025 organized by the Sri ...
10/06/2025

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ป!

Join global cardiology experts at the 25th Annual Academic Sessions 2025 organized by the Sri Lanka College of Cardiology.

๐Ÿ“… ๐€๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Ÿ’๐ญ๐ก & ๐Ÿ“๐ญ๐ก, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“
๐Ÿ“ ๐‚๐ข๐ง๐ง๐š๐ฆ๐จ๐ง ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž, ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฆ๐›๐จ

Engage in cutting-edge discussions, network with over 60 exhibitors, and gain insights from 28+ international speakers.

๐Ÿซ€ โ€œHealthy Heart for All: Bridging Evidence and Clinical Practiceโ€
๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฑ โ€” ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜€ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ป!

27/09/2024

๐ŸŒโค As part of our World Heart Day celebrations, we are thrilled to share this entry by S Shankavy of the Faculty of Medicine of University of Colombo.

Every submission is a heartfelt contribution toward raising awareness of cardiovascular health. Let's take a moment to appreciate the creativity and passion behind this video through likes & shares, as we work together for a healthier future!

27/09/2024

๐ŸŒโค As part of our World Heart Day celebrations, we are thrilled to share this entry by Sachini Wijewardena of Faculty of Medicine of University of Colombo.

Every submission is a heartfelt contribution toward raising awareness of cardiovascular health. Let's take a moment to appreciate the creativity and passion behind this video through likes & shares as we work together for a healthier future!

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