The Goan Network
Panaji
On account of 'World Heart Day,' leading healthcare chain, Manipal Hospitals organized free heart screenings for as many as 10,775 patients across its units Bangalore, Goa, Jaipur, Salem, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam and Mangalore.
Manipal Hospital unit in Goa, located in Panaji, witnessed 1,348 number of people across various ages and genders visiting the camps. The event also had expert talks by Cardiac Specialist, interaction with doctors to address general queries, free blood pressure and BMI checkups.
The mega event has entered the prestigious ‘India/ Asia Book of Records’ as the largest heart screening event by a hospital chain on a single day.
“Heart ailment related facts are both alarming and disturbing. People between 30 to 50 years die every minute in India due to cardiac arrest. Habits like smoking and drinking must be cut down to lower the risk of stroke as they apart from unhealthy eating are the prime culprits for stroke. Today, we are happy to bring about preventive awareness among people through free screening” said, Dr. Sachin Jain, Unit Head, Manipal Hospitals Goa.
