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Dr. Vijayalakshmi Ishwarappa Balekundri | |
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 Dr. Vijayalakshmi Balekundri at a medical conference | |
| Born | Belagavi, Karnataka, India |
| Alma mater | Bangalore University |
| Occupation | Paediatric Cardiologist |
| Known for | Pioneer in paediatric cardiology in Karnataka |
| Awards | Rajyotsava Award (2008), Lifetime Achievement Award (Cardiology) |
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Ishwarappa Balekundri is an Indian paediatric cardiologist and educator, recognized as a pioneer in paediatric cardiology in Karnataka. She is the former head of paediatric cardiology at the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru.
Early life and education
[edit]Dr. Balekundri was born in Belagavi, Karnataka. She was awarded the all-round best outgoing student of R. L. Science Institute, Belagavi. She pursued her MBBS, MD in General Medicine, and DM in Cardiology at Bangalore University, earning a gold medal.
Career
[edit]She became the first female cardiologist in Karnataka and was instrumental in setting up the paediatric cardiology department at Jayadeva Institute. She performed South India's first device closure procedure and has completed over 9,000 paediatric cardiac catheterizations.[1]
Dr. Balekundri served as a professor for more than four decades, teaching undergraduates, postgraduates, and fellows. She has also worked with the Medical Council of India and National Board of Examinations, and was a senate member of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
Research and publications
[edit]She has authored over 166 scientific papers, including 58 international publications.[2] Her notable works include:
- Step by Step to Echo in Congenital Heart Disease
- A Comprehensive Approach to Congenital Heart Disease (reviewed in the European Heart Journal)
- Cardiac Catheterization and Imaging from Pediatrics to Geriatrics
Awards and honors
[edit]- Rajyotsava Award by the Government of Karnataka in 2008[1]
- Lifetime Achievement Award in Cardiology by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam[1]
- Lifetime Achievement for Global Contribution to Cardiology by President Smt. Pratibha Patil[1]
- Titles such as Rajya Rathna and Vishwa Maanava
Professional affiliations
[edit]Dr. Balekundri was the first female president of the Cardiological Society of India – Karnataka Chapter and the Indian Academy of Echocardiography. She holds honorary fellowships including FAMS and FRCP (London). She has received honorary D.Sc. degrees in recognition of her work.
Social work
[edit]She has been an advocate against tobacco and alcohol use, authoring Kannada books and initiating awareness drives. Her campaign on pictorial warnings for tobacco resulted in policy change. A government documentary highlights her contributions.[3]
Books in Kannada
[edit]Dr. Balekundri has written several books in Kannada, including:
- Jeevana Dhaare
- Jeevana Marga
- Jeevan Jyothi
- Jeevana Sanjeevini
- Jeevan Sudnyaan
- Kaayaka Yogi Balekundri
- Namma Hrudaya
- Hrudaya Ati Amulya Aasthi
- Hrudayada Kathe mattu Vyathe
- Sharana Shiromani Akkanagamma (her first Kannada novel)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Dr. Vijayalakshmi Balekundri". Boldsky. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ "Publications by Dr. Vijayalakshmi Balekundri". Typeset. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ "Heart to Heartfulness: Dr. Vijayalakshmi Balekundri". My Arogya. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2025.