Current Affairs - Obituary - Discussion

Dr. K.M. Cherian, a pioneering cardiac surgeon, passed away on January 25, 2025, in Bengaluru. He was celebrated for performing India’s first coronary bypass and heart-lung transplant. He also founded the Frontier Lifeline Hospital and Frontier Mediville, which were dedicated to advanced cardiac research and treatment. His contributions to the medical field were immense, and his autobiography, Just an Instrument, was released shortly before his passing, providing a glimpse into his extraordinary life and career.