A free heart and medical check-up camp being organised by Hero DMC Heart Institute at Nanaksar Jagraon (Ludhiana district).
Ludhiana, September 19, 2013: A free heart and medical check-up camp was organised by Hero DMC Heart Institute at Nanaksar Jagraon.
Team of doctors and technicians from Hero DMC Heart Institute which included Dr. Rohit Tandon (MD, Medicine) and Dr. Rakendra (Cardiologist) examined around 150 patients at the camp.
The problem of heart disease in the country has reached epidemic proportions. Therefore the initiative by Hero DMC Heart Institute is a step towards educating the people about the various preventive measures, thereby detecting and treating cardiac problems, at an early stage", said Dr. Rohit Tandon.
Patient education was an integral part of the camp; various risk factors were also discussed in the Indian context. These types of free medical camp and media can play a vital role in informing the general public about the preventive measures for cardiac diseases. The risk factors involved in cardiac diseases are modifiable and can be best controlled by education and awareness.
According to Dr. Rakendra - Scientific evidence indicates 7 risk factors, which if addressed, can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease: Smoking, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Lack of Exercise, Eating and Stress. The increasing incidence of heart diseases and the increasing deaths due to heart disease is a major area of concern for the Indian healthcare industry.
The camp offered free general medical examination, blood sugar tests, ECG, Echocardiography & cardiologist consultation by Hero DMC Heart Institute.