History of the Argentinian Federation of Cardiology - FAC

In 1937 the Argentinian Society of Cardiology (SAC) is created in Buenos Aires, being the first institution of the speciality that existed in the country. It joined the cardiologists of Buenos Aires and some of the provinces, in which the reduced number did not justify the creation and functionality of local societies.

Progressively, the numbers of specialists increased and consequently, local societies were created, that began to develop their scientific activities in an autonomous way. A notable progress in the development of the cardiology was possible, and highlighted figures of great prestige arised, some of whom were well-known all over the world.

In 1964, thanks to Society of Cardiology of the Northwest, the "Primeras Jornadas Nacionales de Cardiologia" were organized, with the name of Dr. Luis Gonzalez Sabathie, eminent cardiologist from Rosario city (prov. of Santa Fe), who died before it. This meeting was carried out in Salta city, 14-17 August, 1964.

In those circumstances, cardiologists of different provinces and some from Buenos Aires, decided to request to the SAC, an even more participation in the organ of conduction and in all of its activities.

In order to get an agreement, several meetings were carried out.

After many requests with a negative response in all of them, the Argentinian Federation of Cardiologia was created, in Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba, in November 1965.

First National Board of Directors:

Chairman:
Dr. Ricardo B. Podio

Vicechairman:
Dr. Ignacio Maldonado Allende

Secretary:
Dr. Justo Salas

Treasurer:
Dr. Carlos Baudino

Vocals:
Dr. Alfredo Zavala Jurado
Dr. Pedro Tuero