Park Hospital team sounds alarm on rising heart disease in youth

A team from Park Hospital, Mohali, including Dr HS Bedi, chairman cardio thoracic & vascular surgery; Dr Sachin Bansal, consultant cardiologist; Dr Priyanka Goel, consultant cardiac anaesthesia; and Dr Rohit Jaswal, CEO, addressed a press conference on the rising trend of heart disease among young Indians on Friday.

Dr Bedi shared that now minimally invasive cardiac surgery and robotic surgery techniques are going to be the future of cardiac surgery.

In a press release, Dr Sachin Bansal said, “India will soon have the highest number of cases of cardiovascular disease in the world. Also 27 per cent of deaths in India are caused by cardiovascular diseases.” He shared that this year’s World Heart Day theme ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’ encourages individuals to be proactive and vigilant about their heart health by not ignoring warning signs, getting regular check-ups, and maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Dr HS Bedi said “India tops the world in heart attacks among 35 plus men. Cardiovascular diseases would be the largest cause of death and disability in India by next decade."

They also shared ways to reduce the risk of heart disease and the need for adopting a healthy lifestyle.