 Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 21: A medical camp regarding the diagnosis and management of Cardio Vascular Diseases was organized at Panchyat Garh Salehar RS Pura wherein a total of 250 patients were examined with free diagnostic test like Blood sugar, ECG etc were performed. The camp was organized under the supervision of Dr. Sushil K. Sharma, Head department of Cardiology ,Govt. Medical College Jammu along with a team of doctors which consisted of Dr. Nasir, Dr. Mohi Kalsotra, Dr. Zulfi, Dr. Shahbaz, Dr. Saqib including ECG technician and Paramedical Members.
Camp coordinator Dr. Sushil Kumar Sharma stressed upon the importance of Physical activity, walking and avoidance of smoking and advice regarding diet modifications for cardiac patients. The aim of the camp was to screen the patients in rural areas who have limited access to tertiary centers and also to create awareness about risk factors like hypertation, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, obesity, stress and sedentary lifestyle responsible for causation of cardio vascular diseases and various preventive measures which a person can bring about in his life so that he is free from this disease. Bushan Dogra, a leading social and Political activist of the above said area also appreciated the initiative of Dr. Sushil K. Sharma and hoped that such camps should be conducted in the nearest future for the people residing in far-flung areas. |
