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Cardiac awareness camp organized at Muthi 10/9/2016 11:31:34 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 9: Reiterating his resolute to reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases among the common populace, Dr. Sushil Sharma (HOD, Cardiology, GMC&SSH Jammu) held a day long cardiac awareness camp at Shining Star High school, Muthi Jammu. Accompanied by a team of young doctors, paramedics and volunteers, Dr. Sushil Sharma examined people of the area for prevalence of cardiac diseases and other health ailments. Patients were eagerly waiting for their turn. More than 300 people were screened. They were thoroughly evaluated , diagnosed and free medicines were given as per the requirement. While interacting with the patient Dr Sushil Said Heart failure is a common cardiovascular disease with high morbidity and mortality. Unlike western countries where heart failure is predominantly a disease of the elderly, in India it affects younger age group also. With higher propensity for cardiovascular diseases and ageing population the burden of CHF is likely to be higher in comparison to the western population. Important risk factors for heart failure include coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy and myocarditis. Highlighting the different approaches meant to reduce the chances of heart failures like primary prevention, secondary prevention and Community based intervention. He stressed that Primary prevention approach is more conducive in the backdrop of non availability of high standards of patient care in rural areas of the state.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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