Preventive cardiology wing opened
The PSG Hospitals opened on Sunday Department of Preventive Cardiology that will educate people on the ways to prevent heart problems. It will focus on heart problems caused by lifestyle and stress, according to cardiologist J.S. Bhuvaneswaran. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Coimbatore Kendra Chairman B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar was the chief guest at the inauguration of the new department. City Police Commissioner C.K. Gandhirajan, Chairman of Vyakthi Vikas Kendra, Bangalore, Arun Madhavan and cardiologist Sivakataksham were present.“Cardiac problems are on the rise globally and more so in India. By 2020, it is projected that cardiac problems may become the number one killer, even replacing infectious diseases,” Dr. Bhuvaneswaran said in a release. “It is practically impossible to give the best treatment for all those who develop the problem, more so prevention becomes an important concept in managing this global issue.”An analysis of this increase in the incidence points out that multiple factors were responsible. Genetic factors and also risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, poor life style and stress were a few known causes in the vulnerable group.Coronary artery disease that cause complications were the most feared in any individual who got the disease.
Three groups of persons were identified for the purpose of risk reduction: persons who did not have any risk factor or the disease, who liked to protect themselves from getting the problem; persons who were prone to getting the disease because of the existing risk factors in them, but who would want to prevent it and known cardiac patients who were on treatment and willing to go through the process of prevention and rehabilitation.The concept of preventive cardiology aimed at targeting these groups and offering a scientific, logical and practical solution for them to prevent further complications, Dr. Bhuvaneshwaran said.
Risk stratification with the help of cardiac evaluation, blood investigations and newer tests would provide a target-oriented approach in these three groups.Life style modifications, stress management, exercise therapy, yoga and pharmacological measures would go a long way in preventions the onset of cardiac problems. Cardiologists would plan programmes for individual patients based on the conditions of and requirements for each of them. This would be done with the help of other departments like preventive medicine, physical rehabilitation and dietary nutrition. The new department would also carry out awareness campaigns, health education programmes and research.
