Heart Attack is one of the major killers worldwide. Delays in seeking care and failure to provide prompt treatment is to be blamed for a vast majority of these deaths. Around 150 doctors from hospitals within Kathmandu gathered for a day of marathon case presentations, discussions and question answer sessions.
The program was attended by dignitaries, including senior doctors from Nepal and India.
At the core of the program were Dr. Om Murti Anil and Dr. Subhash Chandra, who questioned, answered and at times tested the participants with carefully selected cases to instil skills for practical approach to management of Heart Attack. The participants not only had their insight challenged and refreshed, but also had their confidence in handling cardiac emergencies renewed.
They explored new frontiers in the field of management of Heart Attack. It is expected that program like this will make a lasting impression in ensuring quality health care to anyone who needs it, not only in the urban areas, but also in most difficult terrain. At the program, a fund of Rs 2.5 million was also announced for underprivileged people seeking cardiac care at Grande International Hospital.
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