Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, Feb 24: Continuing on his efforts to sensitise the common populace about the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and to unravel various linkages associated with this morbidity, Dr. Sushil Sharma, HoD Cardiology, GMC Jammu and his team reached at Vishawayatam Yog Ashram, Katra and held a day long cardiac awareness camp. More than 250 people were screened, evaluated, diagnosed and free medicines were given as per the requirements.
While interacting with the gathering Dr Sushil stated that occupational exposition could be an additive risk factor in cardiovascular system. He categorically cited the case of newspaper vendors who starts their activity from the first light of the day to make people aware of the current happenings. Paradoxically, they are themselves ignorant of various risk factors to which they become vulnerable.
Studies suggested that the circadian system or the internal body clock, contributes to the increase in cardiac event in the morning. The human circadian system causes a morning peak in the circulating level PAI-1, independent of any behaviour or environmental influences.
He advised that the prevention is the best tactic. “Know your risk factors, and pay close attention to your cardiovascular health every day,” he said, adding that exercise, a proper diet, management of cholesterol and blood pressure levels and avoiding smoking are keys to preventing heart diseases.
Others, who were part of this humane effort, included Dr Kewal Sharma and Dr. Rakesh Kumar. Paramedics and volunteers included Raghav Rajput, Sham Kundal Vikas Kumar, Gourav Sharma, Harvinder Singh, Aman Gupta, Akshay Kumar. Chandraprabha, Narinder Mengi, Rajeev Vohra and Raj Kumar.
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