KIMS-Sunshine organizes ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’ walkathon on World Heart Day

Metro India News | Hyderabad : On the occasion of World Heart Day, KIMS-Sunshine Heart Institute organized a 2K Walkathon at the hospital premises in Begumpet to raise awareness about heart health. The program was conducted with the theme ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’ and was inaugurated by Dr. A.V. Gurava Reddy, Managing Director, KIMS-Sunshine Hospitals, along with Dr. A. Bhavani, Senior Gynaecologist, and Dr. Sridhar Kasturi, Director, KIMS-Sunshine Heart Institute. Dr. Sridhar Kasturi advised people not to ignore warning signs such as chest pain or pressure, breathlessness, sudden sweating, unusual fatigue, or pain radiating to the jaw or arm.

He also highlighted advances in cardiac care, including advanced cardiac imaging, interventional cardiology, catheter-based procedures and cardiac surgery. KIMS-Sunshine urged the public to follow a heart-healthy lifestyle through regular walking and exercise, a balanced diet, control of blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol, avoiding tobacco, and regular health check-ups when advised.