The Cardiological Society of India, Telangana State Chapter, would organise a free health check-up camp at Necklace Road here on September 29 to mark the World Heart Day.
The theme of this year’s World Heart Day is ‘Power your Heart’ with a balanced diet, exercise and keeping blood pressure and blood sugar levels under control, said State Chapter President Syed Imamuddin, professor of cardiology, Osmania General Hospital.
Given the high incidence of cardiovascular disease resulting in 17.5 million premature deaths according to a report by the World Health Organisation, the WHO has chosen the theme to create awareness among people about measures to prevent heart diseases.
The health camp at Necklace Road would be attended by about 400 doctors, including 150 cardiologists, and along with free health check-up, lipid profile test and ECG would be conducted, if required. The camp would be held from 6.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.
Sai Ravishankar, organising secretary, said according to the WHO statistics, one heart attack was occurring at every 33 seconds across the world.
Smoking, consumption of alcohol, hypertension, diabetes, lack of exercise, stress and strain were some of the factors affecting the health of the heart.
He said 33% of heart attack patients were less than 40 years of age and cardio-vascular disease among young people would have a catastrophic effect on the community and hence the emphasis on preventive measures.
Jyotsna, vice-president and cardiologist at NIMS, said good dietary habits and physical movement in daily routine along with 30 to 40 minutes of walking, running, swimming, or any physical exercise and yoga would keep the heart healthy.
