 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 28: Cardiac Diseases Evaluation Camp was organized at Bhalwal and nearly 300 patients were attended during the camp.
According the press release, the camp was organized under the supervision of Dr. Sushil K Sharma Head department of Cardiology Government Medical College Jammu along with a team of doctors which consisted of Dr. Nasir Ali, Dr. Mohi Kalsotra, Dr. D Kapoor, Dr. Pooja including paramedics Kashmiri Lal, Joginder Singh and Laxmi Manhas.
During camp, Dr Sushil K Sharma explained the various factors which are utmost important for evaluation of Cardiac diseases. Any developing chest pain or shortness of breath, palpitation with associated uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes and obesity should be taken seriously and prompt cardiac evaluation should be sought.
Number of people availed the benefits of this camp where in risk factors including smoking excessive alcohol intake, Hypertension uncontrolled Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, obesity and stressful situations were emphasized. The patients were counseled for maintaining good life style, avoiding smoking and healthy eating habits patients attending the camp were given benefit of diagnostic tests including ECG, biochemistry and free medicines were also distributed. |
