Heart diseases are more common than we’d like to admit, and they’re no longer just an “old people’s problem.”
Why are heart diseases so widespread? Sedentary lifestyles, junk food, smoking, high stress, and even genetics all play a role. In India, rising cases of diabetes and high cholesterol make the situation worse.
The good news? Prevention is possible! A healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management, and regular check-ups can go a long way in keeping your heart strong. Small changes today can save you from big problems later—so start taking care of your heart now!
To help increase awareness around heart diseases, Times of India will organise a medithon on March 21, under Amazing Heart, Amazing Life campaign, where leading cardiologists of the country will speak about heart diseases, its occurrence in men and women and youngsters specifically and what can be done to mitigate the risks.
First session: Managing Heart Diseases Amazing Heart, Amazing Life with Expert Insights
Dr. A. Purnanand, Consultant Cardiologist, Purna Heart Institute, Vijayawada.
Dr. Suvro Banarjee, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Apollo Multispecialty Hospital, Kolkata
Dr. Giridhari Jena, Clinical Director, Interventional Cardiologist, Care Hospitals, Bhubaneshwar
Second session: Heart Diseases and youngsters Amazing Heart, Amazing Life with Expert Insights
Dr. Devanu Ghosh Roy, Sr. Cardiologist, Peerless Hospital, Kolkata
Dr. N S Rama Raju, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, KIMS Hospital, Rajahmundry
Dr. Arun Srinivas, Sr. Interventional Cardiologist, Apollo BGS Hospital, Mysore
Third session: Heart Disease in Women: the known and the unknown Amazing Heart, Amazing Life with Expert Insights
Dr. Rajeshwari Nayak, Senior Consultant & Interventional Cardiologist, Apollo Hospital, Chennai
Dr. Nagamani A.C., Professor of Cardiology, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bangalore
Dr. Simmi Manocha, Director - Cardiology, Head - Non-Invasive Cardiology, Accord Super Speciality Hospital, Faridabad
Fourth session: Heart Diseases and youngsters Amazing Heart, Amazing Life with Expert Insights
Dr. J Rajagopal, Chief Interventional Cardiologist, Avant BKG Hospital, Mysore
Dr. Subhash Chandra, Chairman of Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Disease, BLK Max Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi.
Awareness is the key in preventing heart diseases. When people understand the risks—like junk food, smoking, stress, and lack of exercise—they are more likely to make better choices. The more we talk, learn, and act, the fewer heart problems we will see. Prevention starts with knowledge—so let’s spread it!
