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Heart Health: Don't Wait for Symptoms!
29 Sep
Summary
- Preventative cardiac evaluations are crucial for all, especially diabetics and hypertensives.
- Early ECG, echocardiogram, or risk assessment detects silent heart damage.
- World Heart Day emphasizes prevention and early recognition of heart disease signs.
The faculty at PGIMER's Advanced Cardiac Centre is strongly advocating for cardiovascular evaluations for all individuals, particularly those with diabetes and hypertension, on this World Heart Day. They emphasize that preventative measures and early detection through tests like ECG and echocardiograms are more effective than waiting for symptoms to manifest. World Heart Day, observed on September 29, aims to raise global awareness about cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death worldwide.
The 2026 theme, 'Don't Miss a Beat,' underscores the importance of recognizing warning signs and acting swiftly. Dr. Paul Sharma highlighted that diabetes and hypertension are significant, silent contributors to heart disease, and by the time symptoms are apparent, substantial damage may have occurred. He stressed that aggressive, individualized medical management is prioritized over device-based solutions in treating heart failure. The Advanced Cardiac Centre, established on November 3, 2009, currently operates four cardiac cath labs with a fifth being installed, indicating ongoing expansion of cardiac care services.
