Bengaluru witnessed a landmark moment in healthcare with the
successful hosting of REVIVE 2025, the first-ever international conference on Pulmonary and
Cardiac Rehabilitation in Karnataka. Organized by Vaayu Chest and Sleep Specialty Center, the
event brought together over 140 delegates in this one-day conclave including leading
pulmonologists, cardiologists, rehabilitation specialists, and international faculty to highlight a
critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of recovery – structured rehabilitation. The sessions were
designed to blend theoretical learning with real-world application, offering a holistic view of
patient-centered care

Conceptualized by Dr. Ravindra Mehta, Founder, Vaayu Chest and Sleep Specialists, and Dr.
Yogita, Head of Rehabilitation Services, the conference marked a milestone in advancing
integrated care for patients with chronic respiratory and cardiac conditions. It underscored the
need for multidisciplinary collaboration across medical, therapeutic, and rehabilitation
disciplines to improve long-term outcomes and quality of life.

“The true success of REVIVE 2025 lay in its interactive approach,” said Dr. Mehta. “It showcased
how multidisciplinary teamwork can redefine recovery and help patients rebuild their strength
and independence. This is the future of chronic disease management: collaborative, structured,
and patient-focused.” “REVIVE 2025 is not just a conference,” Dr. Mehta added. “It is the
beginning of a movement, one that integrates medicine, movement, and motivation to help
patients reclaim their health and lives.”

For the first time, Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation were discussed together as essential
components of recovery in conditions such as COPD, severe asthma, lung fibrosis, heart failure,
and post-surgical cardiac complications. The event brought together leading voices from the
medical community, including Dr. K.S. Satish, who inaugurated the conference, and eminent
cardiologists Dr. B.C. Srinivas and Dr. Venkatesh T.K.

Global participation added depth to the dialogue, with Dr. Ganesh Raghu joining virtually from
the USA, while international faculty such as Dr. Sally Singh (University of Leicester, UK), Dr. Rik
Gosselink (University of Leuven, Belgium), and Dr. Mary Beth Brown (University of Washington,
USA) emphasized the global relevance of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation in restoring lives.
The event was endorsed by leading professional bodies including The Society of Cardio-Vascular
and Pulmonary Rehabilitation India, Health Specifics Academy, and the Karnataka Pulmonology
Association.

The morning sessions focused on disease specific rehabilitation protocols delivered by both
national and international experts. Case based discussions brought real clinical scenarios to life,
engaging faculty and delegates in interactive problem solving formats.
The afternoon featured hands on learning modules, where live workstations demonstrated
pulmonary function testing, oxygen therapy, airway clearance, and respiratory muscle training.
These sessions allowed participants to experience the practical side of rehabilitation, bridging
the gap between academic learning and bedside implementation.

Dr. Arvind Kumar, Senior Chest Surgeon from Medanta Hospital, Delhi, who attended the
conference, remarked, “The scientific sessions were comprehensive and practical, covering
everything from ICU rehabilitation to long-term maintenance care. The Vaayu team deserves
immense credit for organizing such a collaborative and insightful meeting in a short time.”
The conference concluded with a commitment to make all presentations, case discussions, and
workshop recordings available digitally to delegates, creating a comprehensive resource for
training and reference. This initiative will serve as a blueprint for establishing Pulmonary and
Cardiac Rehabilitation Centers across India, ensuring continued knowledge sharing beyond the
event.

“While the world focuses on medicines and procedures, we often forget that the body needs
exercise, strengthening, and integration of organs such as the lungs, heart, and muscles,” said
Dr. Yogita. “This is the forgotten science of Pulmonary Rehabilitation — what we call the
Pulmonary Gym. When done with expert supervision, it restores function, resilience, and
confidence. The best prescription for restoration, upliftment, and longevity is exercise.”
With its emphasis on collaboration, knowledge exchange, and evidence based rehabilitation,
REVIVE 2025 has paved the way for a more holistic approach to healthcare, one where recovery
extends beyond hospitals into everyday living.