Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 5: While spearheading their campaign towards the prevention of cardiac ailments Head Department of Cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma held a day long cardiac awareness cum health check up camp at 76 BN CRPF HQ Gangyal, Jammu. The camp aimed to raise awareness about hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, which are increasingly affecting people due unhealthy lifestyle.
While delivering the lecture, Dr Sushil stated that despite medical advancements, cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death globally and hypertension stands at the center of this epidemic. Hypertension is a silent killer that can lead to severe health complications if left unmanaged.
He elaborated that from a population health perspective, these guidelines underscore the urgent need for screening, education, and community-level interventions. “Hypertension frequently goes undetected, especially in low-resource settings where awareness and access to care are limited. The AHA/ACC recommendations encourage public health authorities to invest in early detection programs, home monitoring initiatives, and culturally sensitive education campaigns promoting heart-healthy behaviors. Moreover, integrating cognitive assessments into hypertension clinics can help clinicians identify patients at risk of neurocognitive decline and intervene early. This holistic approach bridges the gap between cardiology and neurology, fostering a new model of preventive medicine where cardiovascular and cognitive outcomes are addressed in tandem,” Dr Sharma said.
Dr Sharma said that the AHA/ACC High Blood Pressure guidelines represent a forward-thinking evolution in medical practice one that embraces the interconnectedness of body systems and the multifaceted nature of chronic disease. They remind us that controlling blood pressure is not merely a statistical exercise; it is a lifelong commitment to preserving vitality, cognition, and independence. In clinical terms, early diagnosis, comprehensive management, and patient education can collectively transform outcomes. In public health terms, widespread adoption of these principles can shift entire populations toward healthier futures, he said.
Others who were part of the camp include Dr Bhola Kumar and Dr Aditya Sharma. Paramedics and volunteers include Rajkumar, Ranjeet Singh, Rajinder Singh, Vikas Kumar, Rahul Vaid, Shubham Sharma , Makhan Sharma, Sanjay Singh, Gourav Sharma, Mukesh Sharma and Nirvair Singh Bali.
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