A book, ‘ECG Ignited,’ authored by M.Chenniappan, cardiologist and other members of the ECG and Echo Club of Tiruchi was released here on Sunday during the annual day of the club. G.Ananthasubramaniam, senior physician, Apollo Hospital, Chennai, released the book. M.S.Ashraf, member, Tamil Nadu Medical Council, distributed welfare grants to five poor patients under which their medical expenses would be taken care of by the Heart Care Fund of the ECG & Echo Club. The club has so far helped nearly 50 such patients and spent about Rs.10 lakhs for their medical expenses, says a press release.