Coronary Heart Disorder (CHD) is becoming more common among the Indians especially in the age group below 35-30 years has been affected adversely said Dr Yugal K Mishra, Director, Cardio Vascular Surgery Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (FEHI) while speaking with the media persons at the occasion of the opening of cardiac care facility at Akshay hospital on Sunday.
Dr. Mishra said that a cardiac surgery OPD at Akshay hospital in Bhopal is operational now and he would be visiting every month at the facility. The stressful style of living and unhealthy food habits are the main reason for heart diseases in current scenario.
The rate of prevalence of disease among young as well as old people is increasing at a high pace and requires awareness and addressing the problem properly.
It is recommended that one should undergo regular health check-ups for any possible Coronary Heart Disease and the OPD will provide advanced treatment solutions to heart patients and would also spread awareness about heart ailments related to stress and lifestyle.
The expertise at performing various treatments for heart ailments can now be availed by the people of the city through this OPD, he added.
The highlights of the OPD facility will be creating awareness on the advanced infrastructure and upgraded technology utilized in cardiac treatment and the services that can be availed at Fortis Escorts, Delhi.
Advanced surgeries like minimal invasive valve surgeries, minimal invasive coronary artery surgeries, heart port valve surgeries and ASD closure could be performed by the cardiac team.