ACC had a significantly successful participation in the Cardiovascular Society of India (CSI) annual meeting in Chennai (formerly Madras) this week. This was our first major delegation foray into India. This was an excellent opportunity to strengthen our relationship with our Indian colleagues, and particularly the increasing numbers of FACCs there. There were many positive CSI side meetings about future educational partnerships. Our willingness to participate, despite the horrific attacks in Mumbai last week, was greatly appreciated by CSI. And, the courage of the ACC group was remarkable, in particular after we learned while there the hotel our delegation was in was reportedly a target of a second team of assailants, according to intercepted satellite intelligence messages. Indian authorities redoubled security measures at the hotel and the conference. But despite all that, every one of the ACC lectures were delivered as promised—no one ditched. My thanks to Dr. Jagat Narula and the other staff and volunteer members of our group for their perseverance in the face of terrorism and their outstanding commitment to quality science and cardiovascular care. Suffice it to say, we are all glad to be safely home.

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