Experts recommend regular heart check-up
Source: Chronicle News Service
Senapati, October 11 2023:
District Health Society and District Hospital, Senapati on Wednesday observed World Heart Day under the theme "Use Heart, Know Heart" at the District Hospital with Dr Sumpi Percy, CMO/director District Health Society as the chief guest, Dr Helen Shimray, DNO, HNC, Senapati, and Dr M Sokhaa, medical superintendent District Hospital as guests of honour.
During the early part of the session on cardio-vascular disease awareness and education, Dr Mercy, MO, NCD Clinic, Senapati, advised everyone to be mindful of what they eat because it can have a long-term influence on their heart while Dr Helen Shimray, DNO, HNC, Senapati stated that World Heart Day is observed every year to remind everyone of the need to take care of one's heart as well as a call to everyone to go for heart check-up.
Dr Helen Shimray also pointed out that World Heart Day is observed every year to remind everyone of the importance of heart health and inculcate habit of regular heart check-up.
She further said that a person lives through proper functioning of the heart.
There are two kidneys in a person and can live even though one is removed from the body.
However, there is only one heart each and when the heart does not function well, one's life is at risk, she said asking all to come for checkup once in a year.
On the other-hand, Dr M Sokhaa stated that cardio-vascular diseases include those caused by poor heart function, such as stroke, heart failure, high blood pressure etc.
She also emphasised the significance of understanding what is healthy for the heart and what is bad for the heart.
She then explained how one's eating habits, including stress, tension, and sleeplessness, might damage one's heart.
Dr Sokhaa continued that diet is crucial in maintaining heart health.
Heart disease was previously linked with mainly the elderly.
However, there are children who are now suffering from heart problems.
Different children suffer from different ailments as a result of mothers' lack of care and various areas, she added, urging everyone to control their anger, hatred, fear, envy, greediness, and so on in order to keep their hearts healthy.
The doctor also exhorted everyone to love one's neighbour, do well, and live a good life in order to keep a healthy heart.
During her speech, CMO Dr Sumpi Percy asked everyone to develop a caring heart so that they may care for others and understand the value of the heart.
Some pass out while strolling, while others die while sleeping.
All of these occurrences were said to be the result of heart disease.
People with high blood pressure, diabetes, alcoholics, and heavy smokers are more likely to get heart disease, she explained.
The CMO suggested eating different curries cooked in diverse forms to promote a healthy heart rather than sticking to the same variety, while recommending exercising, running, and warming up the body, as well as eating a good diet, to keep the heart healthy.
Regarding hepatitis, the CMO stated that Senapati district ranks first in liver disease caused by alcohol consumption.
While describing the liver as a vital organ in keeping a person healthy, she urged everyone to get tested for hepatitis, noting that all facilities are available at the district hospital on all working days.
She emphasised that by changing one's everyday consuming habits, one's life can be extended without disease.
In her closing remarks, Elizabeth RK, DPM, NHM, Senapati, said that the lec tures provided on such occasions are riot available on the internet, which she described as very significant to all.
The programme followed with a Yoga session and clinical assessment, which included measuring BMI and BP, estimating blood sugar and cholesterol profile, doing an ECG test, and consulting with physicians from the district hospital.
The event was organised by the Non Communicable Disease Cell under National Health Mission, Senapati.
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