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The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) organised a panel discussion on Dil Maange More – Healthy Heart for a Healthy Long Life. Starting the panel discussion Dr. Rajesh Kesari, Founder, and Director, Total Care Control, New Delhi said that heart is the most important and precious organ in the body. “We need a very healthy heart to keep us going through all the anxieties, stress, and perturbations of life to be able to do and achieve everything.”
“Heart disease cases have been rising steadily in India and we must adopt a holistic approach which includes an active lifestyle, a healthy diet, increasing intake of fruits and vegetables, and managing work stress and work for a healthy long life,” remarked Anil Rajput, Chairperson, ASSOCHAM CSR Council We bring you the insights on heart diseases by various other experts.
Padma Bhushan Dr TS Kler, Chairman, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram and Fortis Hospital, New Delhi
Heart disease is among the top killers in the country, but the good news is that many of the heart-related complications are curable, and their treatment is available in the country. I recommend people to do regular exercise, get good sleep, de-stress themselves, and eat in moderation for a healthy heart and disease-free life.
Dr JPS Sawhney, Chairman, Department of Cardiology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
The cases of heart diseases are increasingly seen among the younger generation. Research has shown that causes of heart diseases are also genetic in origin, and this can be diagnosed clinically. The lipid profile of children therefore must be done to understand their susceptibility to heart-related complications and start their treatment early to prevent the occurrence of such diseases. Above all, doing everything in moderation is key to a healthy heart for a healthy long life.
Dr (Col) Manjinder Sandhu, Director Cardiology & Artemis Cardiac Care Pvt Ltd, Artemis Hospitals
Heart illness is very common among diabetes patients who may not feel pain at the time of heart stroke. They must keep watch on symptoms like breathlessness, confusion, disorientation to anticipate heart attack and must undergo tests at regular intervals to avoid it.
Dr Raman Puri, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Cardiac Care Centre, New Delhi Founder and Chairman, Lipid Association of India
Heart disease is a very slow developing disease and is preventable with modification in lifestyle. I recommend every parent to give a lipid profile as a gift to their children on their 20th birthday so that they can bring necessary changes in their lifestyle to improve their quality of life and reduce the chances of heart stroke.
Dr Bipin Kumar Dubey, Head of Department, Cardiac Science Manipal Hospitals, New Delhi
Young generation has embraced exercising or working out in a big way and is taking supplement foods to boost muscles. This must be stopped as supplements may contain steroids and ingredients which can adversely affect health. They must socialize with real friends, do regular exercise, avoid high cholesterol fast food and try to pick up early signals to take preventive steps and cut the chances of heart disease and stroke.
