World Heart Day Awareness Rally by Venkataeswara Hospitals Photos

World Heart Day Awareness Rally by Venkataeswara Hospitals

(A hearty walk, organised by Venkataeswara Hospitals)

• Hundreds of Students, Coastal Guards and members of the public took part
• 200 auto drivers trained in emergency and first aid for heart attack victims
• Spreading awareness of Heart disease as the most predictable, preventable and treatable

Chennai, September 28, 2013: Indians are fighting back, against heart disease! India has the largest number of heart patients in the world, and Indians have the highest chances of getting the heart attack than any other nationals. Cardio Vascular Disease is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, killing 17.3 million people a year, of which 8.6 million are women. It is estimated that by 2020 Cardio Vascular Diseases will be the largest cause of disability and death in India. This World Heart Day, Venkataeswara Hospitals, a well known multispecialty hospital is making an all-out effort to spread awareness and initiate healthy practices among the city's citizens especially women and children.

On 28^th September at 6 am, hundreds of students, Coastal Guards and Chennaiites turned up at the Marina, for an awareness rally conducted by the hospital. The rally was flagged off by Actor Karthi Sivakumar and Mr.Sylendra Babu IPS, ADGP, Coastal Guards, Tamil Nadu.

The rally is very much in keeping with the theme for World Heart Day, 2013, which is “Take the road to a healthy heart”. Each year physical inactivity contributes to over three million preventable deaths worldwide.  Hundreds of students, the super fit coastal guards and eager members of the public spread this message in a strong and emphatic manner by taking a brisk walk in the fresh morning air. Distinguished doctors and paramedical staff, including renowned Cardiologist Dr. Thillai Vallal took part in the rally.

World Heart Day is being observed on 29^th September every year. This year it falls on Sunday, 29^th September, 2013.

Auto drivers rally round – for training in emergency care:

Venkataeswara Hospitals is also organising another unique initiative – that of training 200 auto drivers and members of the public in life-saving emergency care and first aid procedures for anyone suffering a heart attack. This was done together with St. John's Ambulance Service that has been rendering Yeoman's service for those in critical need of medical care.

Also, a free cardiac camp from Venkataeswara Hospitals:

Long recognised for its multispeciality services, Venkataeswara Hospitals is also organising a free heart check up this year, one that every citizen should make the most of. Blood sugar, Lipid profile which includes all types of cholesterol ,BP as well as special investigations like ECG, Echo Cardiogram along with free Cardiologist consultation wherever necessary are  done absolutely free of cost in this free camp. Scores of chennaiites have already attended and benefitted from the camp.

Why such a buzz around heart health?

Dr. Thillai Vallal, Managing Director of Venkataeswara Hospitals puts the purpose behind the hospital's drive very succinctly. “Heart attack is the most predictable, preventabe and treatable disease. Prevention is our passion !!  If everyone follows the five commands which are 1) Heart-healthy Diet 2) Adequate exercise 3) Stress-free living with adequate sleep 4) Know your numbers {Weight, BMI, Blood Sugar, BP and  Cholesterol level} )5) Annual heart check up with follow up medications.”  He also spells out very valuable pointers to be free of heart attack.

1. Walk maximum – oldest and best known exercise to mankind.
2. Add plenty of fruits and vegetables and reduce rice and oily foods
3. Say NO to tobacco in any form
4. Regular medication and an annual check up

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