Park Hospital Patiala Completes 3000 Successful Cardiac Interventions
Patiala, 10 April (Desk)
Park Hospital Patiala announced the completion of 3000 successful cardiac interventions on Thursday. Addressing a press conference, Senior Consultant Cardiology Dr. Harsimranjit Singh stated that the Center of Excellence for Cardiac Sciences at Park Hospital is equipped with all facilities related to the treatment of heart conditions. In India, 4.77 million people die from heart disease each year, while globally, the annual death toll stands at 17.9 million, projected to rise to 2.3 million by 2030.
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He also shared that approximately 30 million people in India suffer from coronary artery disease. The country is soon expected to have the highest number of heart disease cases worldwide. He noted that over the next decade, heart diseases will become the leading cause of death and disability in India.
Vice President of Medical Services Dr. Bramprakash said, “According to recent statistics, approximately 30 percent of the urban population and 15 percent of the rural population suffer from high blood pressure and heart attacks. As risk factors for heart disease increase, so does the mortality rate.” Park Hospital is the largest super-specialty hospital network in North India, comprising 19 hospitals, 3,500 beds, 800 ICU beds, 14 cath labs, 45 modular operation theaters, and over 1,000 doctors.
CEO of Park Hospital Patiala, Colonel Rajul Sharma, stated that Park Hospital Patiala is now empaneled with ECHS, CGHS, ESI, Ayushman, and all major corporates, offering every type of treatment for heart-related issues under one roof.
Tips to Prevent Heart Disease:
- Do not smoke
- Know your risks: hypertension, diabetes, and cholesterol
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Exercise regularly
- Eat more vegetables and fiber
- Get your lipids checked
- Avoid alcohol
- Manage stress through yoga and meditation
- Know your homocysteine levels
