Thiruvananthapuram: Noted cardiologist Dr MS Valiathan passed away in Manipal, Karnataka on Wednesday evening, government sources said. He was 90 years old. Dr Valiathan was the first director of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, and the first vice-chancellor of Manipal University.
He was instrumental in the development of low-cost artificial valves, disposable blood bags, oxygenators, and the integration of traditional and modern medical treatment systems.
Leaders from all political walks of life mourned the death of Valiasan, considered one of the country’s greatest cardiac surgeons.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said Valliasan was Kerala’s greatest contribution to the medical community.
“He was a pioneer in integrating traditional and modern medical systems and a popular physician. Valiyathan’s efforts to study and learn Ayurvedic medicine while having knowledge of modern medicine were based on the belief of harnessing the potential of the general medical sector for the betterment of society,” he said.
The Chief Minister added that Sree Chitra Institute has gained prominence through Valiasan’s leadership.
Vijayan said Valiathan’s outstanding works on Ayurveda – ‘Charaka’s Legacy’, ‘Sushruta’s Legacy’ and ‘Vagbhata’s Legacy’ – were written with an intention to make the common man realise the potential of Ayurveda.
“Apart from the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards, I have also received citations from the US and France,” the Prime Minister said.
Jairam Ramesh, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, described Valiasan as one of India’s finest cardiac surgeons.
“Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram and Manipal Academy of Higher Education are two institutions that honour his vision and contributions,” Ramesh said in a post on ‘X’.
Ramesh added that Valiathan worked hard in later years to develop the scientific basis of Ayurveda and wrote a very valuable book called ‘Charaka Legacy’.
“He moved from the field of modern science to Ayurveda and believed that the two can and should be merged,” the party leader said.
He was instrumental in the development of low-cost artificial valves, disposable blood bags, oxygenators, and the integration of traditional and modern medical treatment systems.
Leaders from all political walks of life mourned the death of Valiasan, considered one of the country’s greatest cardiac surgeons.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said Valliasan was Kerala’s greatest contribution to the medical community.
“He was a pioneer in integrating traditional and modern medical systems and a popular physician. Valiyathan’s efforts to study and learn Ayurvedic medicine while having knowledge of modern medicine were based on the belief of harnessing the potential of the general medical sector for the betterment of society,” he said.
The Chief Minister added that Sree Chitra Institute has gained prominence through Valiasan’s leadership.
Vijayan said Valiathan’s outstanding works on Ayurveda – ‘Charaka’s Legacy’, ‘Sushruta’s Legacy’ and ‘Vagbhata’s Legacy’ – were written with an intention to make the common man realise the potential of Ayurveda.
“Apart from the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards, I have also received citations from the US and France,” the Prime Minister said.
Jairam Ramesh, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, described Valiasan as one of India’s finest cardiac surgeons.
“Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram and Manipal Academy of Higher Education are two institutions that honour his vision and contributions,” Ramesh said in a post on ‘X’.
Ramesh added that Valiathan worked hard in later years to develop the scientific basis of Ayurveda and wrote a very valuable book called ‘Charaka Legacy’.
“He moved from the field of modern science to Ayurveda and believed that the two can and should be merged,” the party leader said.
