Leading cardiologists and experts shed light on lifestyle, diet, obesity, and exercise, offering tools and tips to maintain optimal heart health
Bengaluru, 27th September 2024: Health and wellness knowledge enterprise, Happiest Health hosted the Heart-to-Heart 2024 summit, presenting numerous discussions and hands-on sessions on prioritising cardiac care and raising awareness. The day-long event addressed concerns over cardiovascular health, offered in-depth health tips, and introduced attendees to vital trends and tools in the field. The summit provided a platform to leading experts who provided a comprehensive understanding of heart health by offering insight into diet, lifestyle, women’s health, exercises for a healthy heart, and more. The event held at NIMHANS Convention Centre was graced by the Honourable Minister For Health & Family Welfare, Govt of Karnataka, Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, besides several doctors, specialists, and health enthusiasts. The summit witnessed over 500+ attendees.
As heart disease remains a leading global crisis, Heart-to-Heart 2024 sought to empower all participants with the correct idea about holistic cardiac health. The summit equipped individuals with the knowledge needed to keep cardiac issues at bay, touching on proactive measures that could save lives. Attendees were also able to network with leading cardiologists, familiarise themselves with the latest advances, and receive CPR training. The day concluded with a stand-up performance.
Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister For Health & Family Welfare, Govt Of Karnataka, spoke on the need for preventive care and the government’s initiatives in screening people for early detection. The minister said, “Under the ‘Puneet Rajkumar Hrudaya Jyoti’ scheme, we’ve connected 82 hospitals with a centre in Bangalore. People who come in complaining of issues in the chest get ECGs done, each of which is connected to the Bangalore centre. AI reads the ECG and points out discrepancies, which are referred to a doctor. We’ve been able to save about 75 people through this intervention, helping to get them emergency care on time. With the usage of technology, we’re trying to address problems by preventing and detecting them in advance.”
Mr Anindya Chowdhury, CEO of Happiest Health – Knowledge and Diagnostics, said, “Heart-to-Heart was conceived to create frank, engaging conversations with people and provide them with correct knowledge. There’s plenty of conflicting information regarding the heart, which can be overwhelming and confusing. We’ve sought to cut through that and connect people with just the essentials needed to look after themselves. We’re thankful to the community of experts and individuals that’s come together to make this happen.”
Dr Vivek Jawali, Chairman – Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Council, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, India & Cardiac Sciences and The Executive Council, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru, delivered the keynote address, speaking on heart attacks in young Indians. He said, “the keynote address on ‘Young and Indian: Vulnerability to Heart Attacks. How To Prevent It.’ The session discussed cardiac risk factors influenced by genetics, salt intake, obesity, and more.
Dr Vivek spoke on the dangers of smoking on the heart, saying, “Smoking one puff or two–three full packs is the same. It absolutely accelerates the heart rate and the speed of heart diseases. It will reduce the good cholesterol, increase the bad cholesterol and triglycerides, increase BP by vasoconstriction, and ensure your response to hypertension medication is blunted. You’re either a smoker or a non-smoker—there is no in-between.”
A panel discussion, ‘Diet for the Heart’, featured Dr Ranjan Shetty, HOD & consultant – interventional cardiology, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, Dr Deepak Krishnamurthy, HOD – interventional cardiology, Kauvery Hospital, Bengaluru, and Dr Manjunath N K, vice chancellor, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) Bengaluru. The session focussed on diet practices that can help protect the heart from disease and stress.
Another panel discussion titled Her Heart Matters involved Dr Alben Sigamani, founding partner and chief scientific officer of Numen Health, Dr K S Ravindranath, director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research (SJICR), and Dr Anupama V Hegde, a cardiologist at Ramaiah Memorial hospital, Bengaluru. The panel shed light on topics around women’s cardiac welfare
Heart-to-Heart 2024 and other similar events by Happiest Health seek to create a community of health-conscious individuals who can learn from each other. Shared experiences over health can empower people and change how they view their wellness. Happiest Health will continue to advance this community through its deep expertise and holistic approach to healthcare.
