Heart disease awareness programme held at Teaching Hospital Loralai

LORALAI: An awareness programme on the prevention of heart disease, early symptoms, precautions and timely medical aid was held under the Department of Cardiology at Teaching Hospital Loralai. Assistant Commissioner Loralai Nadeem Akram was the chief guest. Medical experts, hospital staff and other participants also attended.

Cardiologists said it is extremely important to seek medical help without delay if a person has chest pain or pressure, difficulty in breathing, unusual sweating, nausea or other symptoms. In the case of a heart attack, the patient should be taken to a medical centre as soon as possible, as timely diagnosis and proper medical aid can reduce the risk of complications.

The programme also laid special stress on adopting a healthy lifestyle. Participants were told that a balanced diet, regular exercise, physical activity, avoiding tobacco and healthy daily habits play an important role in reducing the risk of heart disease.

It was stated that expert doctors are available for the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the cardiology department of Teaching Hospital Loralai. They include Dr Zahid Ullah Dad, Dr Muhammad Awais, Dr Ajab Khan Kharoti, Dr Attaullah Kabzai, Dr Najamuddin and Dr Ata Muhammad Nasir.

Assistant Commissioner Nadeem Akram said that creating awareness among the public about Health, to prevent diseases including heart disease, is an important need of the time. He said such programmes help people recognise the early symptoms of diseases, take precautions and get timely medical aid. He praised the efforts of the cardiology department and said more such activities should be held. The Assistant Commissioner also inaugurated new medical equipment and the restored CPC room in the hospital’s cardiology department.

At the end of the programme, awareness material was distributed among the participants. The public was urged to adopt a healthy lifestyle for the sake of heart health and, in case of any worrying symptom, to consult a qualified medical expert at once instead of treating themselves.

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