29092024-ATR-01.qxd 9/28/2024 11:08 PM Page 1 c m y b Amritsar tribune » THE DC SHIFTED IN TARN TARAN INSIDE » GOVT NOD TO RENAMING OF SCHOOLS INSIDE FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY SKY MAX 32°C | MIN 25°C YESTERDAY MAX 31°C | MIN 26°C SUNSET SUNDAY 6.17 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 6.23 AM » GANG OF ROBBERS BUSTED, 4 HELD INSIDE SUNDAY | 29 SEPTEMBER 2024 | AMRITSAR WORLD HEART DAY 29th SEPTEMBER The Cardiac Sciences Department at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar wishes you a healthy world Heart day. The expert team of doctors specializes in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiothoracic & Vascular surgery, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Non Invasive Cardiology, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Heart Failure clinic. On this World Heart day team of experts from Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar sharing their vital tips for healthy heart. Dr H P Singh Director Non Invasive Cardiology Dr Arun K Chopra Director Cardiology Heart diseases especially coronary artery disease are on the rise. On this world heart day which is celebrated throughout the world to spread awareness about the prevention of heart diseases, let’s take pledge to modify our lifestyle for the better For this, divide 24 hrs of your day into 8 hrs each of hard work for livelihood, for sleep and for physical/mental health. Spend time with your family, socialise, exercise/yoga, listen to music, follow a hobby and be thankful and remember Almighty god for everything Avoid smoking as it kills. Lastly, if you are diabetic or hypertensive get regular check-up done and know your numbers like BMI, weight, cholesterol etc World heart Day is celebrated every year to remind us all of the fact that our heart is an important organ that needs special care. Improving healthcare and its wider availability has increased survival globally in the last few decades, yet heart diseases continue to increase and are the most common cause of death worldwide. Hence, we should recognise 3 fundamental changes we can make in our lifestyle to improve our heart health. 1. Adopt a healthy eating pattern predominantly plant based omnivorous diet and avoiding fried foods, sugars, refined-processed foods, alcohol and smoking. 2. Regular exercise. 3. Determination of cardiac risk by knowing your important numbers-BP, sugar, lipids and weight. The rewards are good health, fitness and a healthy heart, which is what we wish for everyone today. Dr Deepak Kapila Director Cardiology Dr Davinder Mohan Saini Director Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery World Heart day is an important annual event celebrated by organizing various activities to raise awareness about the impact of heart diseases and its preventive measures. Though our average lifespan has increased due to advancements in medical field, still the risk of heart attacks has doubled in last ten years, especially at a younger age. The major reasons in young are sedentary lifestyle, stress, pollution and drug abuse. One can calculate “heart age” by tallying up all these risk factors for heart attack and stroke. To improve heart health, control weight, regular exercise 2.5 hrs/week, avoid tobacco, alcohol and regular BP/sugar check-up. To mitigate/lower the impact of CVDs on India's population, it is important to spread knowledge about proactive cardiovascular health screening and timely management. World heart day is celebrated every year to spread awareness among the public about the common diseases affecting the heart, their prevention and the timely treatment. Ischemic heart disease has attained dangerous proportions in our country because of genetic predisposition of Indians as well as changing life style. Prompt medical consultation in case of heart attack especially in centres equipped to deal with cardiovascular care is of prime importance. Scientific studies have proven that coronary artery bypass grafting provides very good long-term survival and relief of symptoms especially in patients having triple vessel disease and left main stem disease. CABG provides much better long-term results compared to other modalities especially in case of diabetic patients. Lastly, timely medical advice is crucial in cardiac problems which can mitigate unnecessary stress and provide not only relief of symptoms but save lives Avail comprehensive Cardiac screening package @ Rs. 1999/- only. For appointment call: 0183-5032222, 9769332222 on appointment basis only. Offer valid from 1st September to 15th October 2024. For appointment, call 0183-5032222, 9769332222 Fortis Escorts Hospital, Majitha-Verka Bypass Road, Amritsar-143004, Punjab c m y b To book an appointment download the MyFortis app