Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death globally, with cases rising at an alarming rate due to unhealthy lifestyles, stress, and poor dietary habits. Factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smoking, and lack of physical activity significantly contribute to cardiovascular diseases. In recent years, even younger individuals have been diagnosed with heart-related issues, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and preventive measures.
Public awareness campaigns, educational programs, and social initiatives are necessary to inform people about early symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, and fatigue. Immediate medical attention can save lives.
TOI is organising a medithon to create awareness and educate people about this growing epidemic. The event will be held in four sessions and will have experts to discuss sensitive and lesser known topics around heart disease.
First session: Heart Diseases and youngsters-Amazing Heart, Amazing Life with Expert Insights
The first session will focus on the rising cases of heart diseases among youngsters. Heart diseases are increasingly affecting youngsters due to poor lifestyle choices, stress, unhealthy diets, and lack of exercise. Rising cases of high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity among youth are alarming.
The session will have the following guests in attendance:
- Dr. Prathap Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Chief Interventional Cardiologist, Meditrina Group of Hospitals, Kerala
- Dr. Thomas Alexander, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Head Of Division Of Cardiology, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital, Coimbatore
- Dr. Saumitra Ray, Senior Interconventional Cardiologist, Visiting Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Kolkata
Second session: Strategies to Prevent Heart Diseases: Know your numbers- Amazing Heart, Amazing Life with Expert Insights
Preventing heart diseases requires a healthy lifestyle and regular monitoring. Awareness and proactive measures can significantly reduce heart disease risk and promote lifelong heart health. The following experts will share valuable insights on this relevant topic:
- Dr. Vijay Pathak, Senior Professor (Cardiology), Consultant Cardiologist, S.M.S. Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Dr. D K Baruah, Sr. Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Apollo Hospitals, Visakhapatnam
- Dr.Tarun Madan, Director of Cathlab & Cardiology, Star Hospital & Ananta Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Third session: Heart Disease in Women: the known and the unknown- Amazing Heart, Amazing Life with Expert Insights
Heart disease is a leading cause of death among women, often overlooked due to atypical symptoms. Raising awareness is crucial, as early detection can save lives and improve heart health in women. This session will have the following guests in attendance:
- Dr. C S Srinivas Raju, Chief Interventional Cardiologist, Director of Cardiac Sciences, KIMS Hospital, Nellore
- Dr. K Jaishankar, Director & Clinical Lead Cardiology & Electrophysiology, Director Cathlab Services, Medway Heart Institute, Chennai
- Dr. B Ramesh, Senior Consultant, Professor & HOD Cardiology, Apollo Hospital, Bangalore
Fourth session: Managing Heart Diseases- Amazing Heart, Amazing Life with Expert Insights
Managing heart disease requires lifestyle changes, medical care, and regular monitoring. In the last session of the medithon, the following experts will speak on managing heart diseases:
- Dr. Karasani Srinivasa Reddy, Interventional Cardiologist, Founder & Managing Director, Mahatma Gandhi Hospitals, Narasaraopet, Guntur
- Dr. Jay Shah, Head – Dept of Cardiology, HCG Hospitals, Mithakhali, Ahmedabad
- Dr. Prabhu C Halkati, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Shantaladevi Polyclinic, Shastri Nagar, Belagavi
By spreading knowledge and encouraging healthier habits, we can reduce the growing burden of heart disease and ensure a healthier future for the next generations. Prevention is better than cure!
Watch TOI Medithon Part 4 here
