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Tips to keep healthy

On the occasion of "World Heart Day" I wish you all the readers Healthy Heart for a Healthy Life. Cardiovascular disease are increasing day-by-day in Karnataka. Today Heart Attack (IHD) and Hypertension are common cardiovascular diseases in adults above 40 years. Nearly 11% of the urban population is suffering from Ischaemic Heart Disease and / or Hypertension. Prevalence is increasing year by year. Heart attack is a common cause for death. Prevention is better than cure. Hence, I request every one of you to follow the below mentioned guidelines and help in reducing the cardiovascular diseases in our state.

1. Stop smoking

2. Get your B.P. checked by your Doctor. It should be less than 140/90

3. Get your Blood sugar and Lipid Profile at nearest Laboratory and confirm that they are within normal limits.

4. Get your weight checked. If you are overweight reduce the weight by diet and exercise.

5. Avoid excessive mental stress and strain

6. Excess fat in diet is not good for health

7. Sedentary occupation is not good for health

8. Exercise is good for health

9. When in doubt, consult your Doctor.

By following these life style modifications, you can try to protect your heart from Heart Disease.

By Dr.S.T.Yavagal,

Professor & HoD Cardiology & Medical Superintendent, Sri Jayadeva Institute Of Cardiology, Bangalore.

Mallya Hospital

Mallya Hospital has grown over the years with Ssubstantial increase in bed strength, infrastructure and an assurance of quality. Patient care with human touch state-of-the-art technology.

Today the hospital is managed by Chaparral Health Services Limited with Mr. D.K. Audikesavalu, Honourable Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha as the Managing Director and Commodore Indru Wadhwani as the president and other trained staff of the company.

Today being the World Heart Day, Mallya Hospital Group announces the installation of the latest Philips allura cathlab and the most advanced BV Endura Mobile C-Arm, the Hospital is equipped with two latest tread mill machines and a state-of-art Echo machine. The Cathlab also includes IVUS (Intra Vascular Ultra Sound machine).

They have to their credit several successful coronary bypass surgeries, double valve replacements and a number of open and closed cardiac surgeries.

In short Mallya Hospital is growing to meet the enlarging needs for medical care, in the garden city.

All the facilities that are required to treat a patient are available under one roof of this ultra-modern, high-tech hospital.

By Dr.S.T.Yavagal,

Professor & HoD Cardiology & Medical Superintendent, Sri Jayadeva Institute Of Cardiology, Bangalore.

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