
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 16: In connection with World Heart Day, a heart check-up camp was organized today by Fortis Hospital Ludhiana, in association with Pahal Parivar, at the Aggarwal Sabha, here.
Dr V K Sharma, Director CTVS, Punjab Rattan and Dr Paramdeep Singh Sandhu, Senior Consultant Intervention cardiology, FHLDH, led the team of doctors and technicians.
Kavinder Gupta, Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly was chief guest on the occasion. He stressed to prevent the future impact of heart disease and stroke by adopting heart-healthy living from childhood throughout adulthood. Hypertension is a silent killer that can be managed through astute medication and lifestyle changes, he added.
Rajesh Gupta, MLA Jammu East, Dewan Chand Bansal, president of Aggarwal Sabha Jammu and Munish Sharma, senior leader Jammu BJP, were also present on the occasion.
More than 110 patients for cardiac ailments were benefited in the camp with free investigations like ECG, blood sugar, blood pressure monitoring and Doctors’ interaction with patients. Consultation was provided to all registered patients with intention to motivate people to eat healthy and live well.
According to Dr Sandhu, “For the right diet, one should eat less fat, less sodium, fewer calories and more fiber. At least 80 percent of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided if the main risk factors like tobacco, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity are controlled. One needs for a healthy heart are balanced diet, regular exercise, mental relaxation and avoiding smoking”
Dr V K Sharma, Director CTVS, stressed on the need for lifestyle modifications for better health and a healthy heart. He also asked the people to guard against high risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol to keep heart disease at bay. The objective of the camp was to generate awareness about heart problems and their prevention among common people.
Deepak Aggarwal, chairman Pahal, said regular camps at remote areas, are very beneficial especially for poor patients who cannot afford treatment in hospitals. Members of PAHAL enthusiastically participated in the camp for this Philanthropic work.