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'''Purshotam Lal''' (born 1954)<ref>[http://healthcare.financialexpress.com/200901/50pathfinders13.shtml Express Healthcare - creator of affordable healthcare]</ref> is an [[India]]n [[cardiologist]] and chairman and director of Interventional Cardiology of the Metro Group of Hospitals. He has been awarded the [[Padma Vibhushan]] (2009),<ref>{{cite news |title=Punjab CM felicitate Dr.Purshotam Lal on being honoured with Padma Vibhushan |url=http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/view/16091/38/ |work=Punjab Newsline |date=16 April 2009 |access-date=5 August 2010 }}</ref> [[Padma Bhushan]], and [[Padma Shree]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}. He specializes in non-surgical closure of heart holes (ASD/VSD), non-surgical replacement of valves, and treatment of multiple sclerosis.<br />
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==Accomplishments==<br />
Lal pioneered interventional cardiology, and introduced the largest number of interventional techniques (as an<br />
alternative to open heart surgery) in the country. Lal performed the largest number of angioplasties/stentings procedures in the country. After spending 15 years in the United States, Lal returned to India.<br />
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Lal has taught interventional cardiology for 20 years.<br />
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==Achievements==<br />
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* Was the first doctor in India to use rotational angioplasty, diamond drilling, and stenting.<br />
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==Memberships==<br />
He has been associated with:<br />
* Fellow, [[American College of Cardiology]]<br />
* Fellow, American College of Medicine<br />
* Fellow, [[Royal College of Physicians]] (Canada)<br />
* Fellow, Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions, USA<br />
* Fellow, Indian College of Cardiology<br />
* Member, British Cardiovascular Interventional Society<br />
* Member, German Society of Cardiovascular Research<br />
* Member, Central Council of Health & Family Welfare&nbsp;– an apex advisory body of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India<br />
* Member, Expert Committee for medical devices, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India<br />
* Member, Delhi Medical Council<br />
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==Awards and honours==<br />
===National===<br />
*[[Padma Vibhushan]] (2009)<br />
*[[Dr. B. C. Roy Award]] (2004) - for innovations in interventional cardiology<br />
*[[Padma Bhushan]] (2003)<br />
*[[Padma Shri]] (1993){{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}<br />
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==Sant Nirankari Mission==<br />
Dr. P. Lal has been closely associated with Sant Nirankari Mission. He gave credit for his success to teachings of mission and blessings of Satguru. Currently he is serving in managing committee of Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation (SNCF).<ref>[https://www.nirankari.org/intranet/news/2010sncfoundation]</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Dr-Purshottam-Lals-journey-to-Padam-Bhushan/articleshow/37530736.cms?</ref><br />
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