HEALTHCARE AWARENESS SESSION ON HEART DISEASE

Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida in association with Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and Dr. Reddy’s Foundation for Health Education organized a Healthcare Awareness Session on "Heart Disease” in the college campus under the banner of DGI SMILE Club on 28th July 2014. The campaign aims to empower the common mass with the knowledge and tools to take charge of their heart health.

Dr. Gunjan Kishore Sharma,MBBS DNB (Medicine & Cardiology) with 10 Years of experience, having publicationin indexed Journal like Indian Heart Journal and Special Interest in Preventive Cardiology and Noninvasive Cardiology conducted the session. Dr. Sharma is currently working as a Consultant Clinical and Non Invasive Cardiology and Internal Medicine at Yatharth Hospital, Greater Noida.. The event began at 2:00 PM with the floral welcome of Dr. Sharma by Prof. M.S. Murali Director, DGI Greater Noida.

Dr. Gunjan Kishore began his session with a presentation on Heart Disorders. He said that according to the recent survey, Heart diseases are the largest killer disease worldwide as 12 million people die annually due to heart disorders. He focused on the value of heart in human body  which pumps 4 to 5 liters of blood every minute during rest. It also supplies nutrient, oxygen and blood to all other body parts.

Dr. Sharma pointed out that lowering the blood cholesterol level may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. He discussed the causes and effects of Heart problems and the ways to avoid it. He also gave an in-depth analysis of the serious consequences of disease if it is not treated properly and timely. He focused on diet and proper working style to overcome the problems related to heart. He suggested taking a variety of fruits and vegetables every day as they are naturally low in fat and high in vitamins and minerals.

Dr. Sharma highlighted the most common risk factors for heart disorders such as High Cholesterol, Smoking, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Obesity, Alcohol and physical inactivity.

The session ended with the presentation of Memento to Dr. Sharma by Director DGI for conducting the awareness session.

Dr. Shilpi Saxena, Coordinator, DGI SMILE Club rendered Vote of Thanks.