Heart diseases are among the leading causes of death globally, posing a significant burden on public health and economies. Conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and heart failure affect millions annually, leading to premature mortality and disability. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),
cardiovascular diseases
account for nearly 18 million deaths each year, representing 31% of global mortality.
The economic impact is profound, with healthcare costs and productivity losses weighing heavily on individuals and nations. Despite this, awareness about heart health and prevention remains limited.
To bridge the gap between information and awareness around heart diseases, TOI is organising Medithon Part-3, a third one of its kind, on January 22. The event will go live at 11 am and will be held in four different sessions.
Session 1: Heart Diseases and youngsters- Amazing Heart, Amazing Life with Expert Insights
Heart diseases are increasingly affecting youngsters due to sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, stress, and smoking. Rising obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure further elevate risks. The following experts will educate people on how exercise, balanced nutrition, and regular health checkups is crucial to combat this alarming trend and promote long-term heart health among youth.
- Dr. Bhupesh Shah, Interventional Cardiologist, Professor at SVP Hospital & HCG Hospital, Ahmedabad
- Dr. Nakul Sinha, Chairman Cardiology, MAX Hospital Lucknow
- Dr. Gurunath Parle, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Director, Ashwini Co-operative Hospital & Research Center, Solapur
Session 2: Strategies to Prevent Heart Diseases : Know your numbers Final- Amazing Heart, Amazing Life with Expert Insights
Watch the second session as experts share how to prevent heart diseases by adopting a healthy lifestyle and how regular health checkups for monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol, and sugar levels are also essential preventive strategies.
The session will have the following experts in attendance:
- Dr. Rahul Gupta, Lead cardiologist & HOD at Apollo Hospitals & Director of Cardium Advanced Heart Care Center, Navi Mumbai
- Dr. Arindam Pande, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Medica Super Specialty Hospital, Mukundapur
- Dr. Amarpal Singh, Consultant Cardiologist, Synergy Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballupur, Dehradun
Session 3: Heart Disease in Women: The known and the unknown- Amazing Heart, Amazing Life with Expert Insights
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, often presenting with subtle symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, or jaw pain. Awareness, regular health screenings, and lifestyle changes are vital to reducing the unique risks women face for cardiovascular diseases.
The following experts will discuss lesser known facts around this topic:
- Dr. M. Lawrence Jesuraj, Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist, Division of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Kovai Medical Center and Hospitals, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Dr. Tarun Dave, Sr. Interventional Cardiologist, Director Cardiovascular Service, VIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad
Session 4: Managing Heart Diseases- Amazing Heart, Amazing Life with Expert Insights
Watch the fourth session of the medithon where experts will talk about managing heart diseases that require a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and regular medical monitoring.
The following experts will address queries around this topic:
- Dr. Aditya Batra, Chief Interventional Cardiologist, Holy Heart Advanced Cardiac Care & Research Centre, Rohtak, Haryana
- Dr. Hari Om Tyagi, Director & Head – Dept of Cardiology, Lokpriya Heart Center, Lokpriya Hospital, Meerut, UP
You can watch the TOI Medithon Part-3 Amazing Heart Amazing Life here
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