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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria Hosts Summit on Timely Cardiac Care
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria held a meeting about keeping hearts healthy.
Patients who had heart procedures shared how they returned to normal life.
Doctors explained that heart problems can sometimes become heart failure.
They said people should notice warning signs and seek help quickly.
The event included CPR training, which teaches people how to help during a heart emergency.
Attendees also asked questions and joined a heart-health quiz.
Doctors discussed newer treatments that may help patients recover faster.
The main message was that every heartbeat matters and early care can protect the heart.
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria held the Heart of Innovation Cardiac Summit ahead of World Heart Day on September 29.
The event brought together cardiac patients, specialists and hospital leaders to discuss recovery and cardiovascular disease.
Experts focused on how heart attacks can progress to heart failure and stressed early treatment.
Attendees received CPR training, joined a question-and-answer session and took part in a cardiac quiz.
Doctors highlighted advances in interventional cardiology, minimally invasive surgery and multidisciplinary cardiac care.
- Who
- Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, its cardiac specialists, hospital leaders and patients who had undergone cardiac procedures.
- What
- The hospital organised the Heart of Innovation Cardiac Summit, featuring patient stories, CPR training, a panel discussion, questions and answers, and a cardiac quiz.
- Where
- Manipal Hospital Dhakuria.
- When
- The summit was held ahead of World Heart Day, observed on September 29; the article identifies the 2026 theme as “Don’t Miss a Beat.”
- Why
- To raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, encourage recognition of warning signs and promote timely medical intervention.
Key facts
- Event
- Heart of Innovation Cardiac Summit
- Organiser
- Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, part of Manipal Hospitals Group
- World Heart Day theme
- “Don’t Miss a Beat”
- Main discussion
- Whether a heart attack can slowly progress to heart failure as an epidemic
- Patient focus
- Recovery stories from patients who returned to normal life after cardiac procedures
- Training and activities
- CPR training, an interactive myth-busting Q&A and a cardiac quiz
- Highlighted care
- Interventional cardiology, minimally invasive cardiac surgery and comprehensive post-operative care
Quotes
Dr Prakash Kumar Hazra
Senior consultant and head of cardiology at Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
“However, the success of any intervention depends equally on recognising symptoms early and ensuring timely treatment. Our focus must be on intervening before a cardiac event causes irreversible damage to the heart and progresses towards heart failure.”
telegraphindia.com
“Yet, despite everything, I am still here and still living life to the fullest.”
telegraphindia.com
Dilip Kumar Roy
Hospital director of Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
“This summit is our endeavour to put the patient at the centre of the conversation around heart health.”
telegraphindia.com
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