NE HEALTH BUREAU
CHENNAI, AUG 25
Fortis Malar Hospital on Friday announced it is organizing a special cardiology screening camp for residents in and around Adyar. With the motto ‘Prevention First’, this health camp is scheduled till 31 August, between 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, at Fortis Hospital, Malar. With cases of heart attack incidents on an all-time high among young professionals, it becomes imperative to undergo heart screenings – at regular intervals.
- The screening package will provide doctor consultation, ECG, complete blood count and echocardiography tests
- During the health camp, 5 screenings will be conducted for Rs. 999, and the participants will be given recommendations on lifestyle changes to lower their chance of developing cardiac diseases in the future
- For inquiries and appointments on the screening, please contact at 99625 99933.
After all the relevant diagnosis are conducted, patients will be advised of the next steps based on the results of their diagnosis. Experts from the cardiology department, Fortis Malar Hospital will be present at the camp to answer any queries of the attendees. During the health camp, the following screenings will be conducted for Rs. 999, and the participants will be given recommendations on lifestyle changes to lower their chance of developing cardiac diseases in the future. Appointments must be booked in advance.
- ECG
- Echocardiogram
- Cholesterol
- Complete blood count
- Doctor Consultation
Commenting on this, Chandrasekar, Facility Director, Fortis Malar Hospitals said that “It is disturbing to see cardiac related deaths among young people nowadays. Although a person might externally appear healthy, it is imperative to undergo preventive heart health check-ups regularly – after 30 years of age. As part of our motto ‘prevention first’ and ongoing social welfare initiative, Fortis Malar has initiated the heart health camp to encourage preventative heart health checkups.”
For inquiries and appointments on the screening, please contact Fortis Malar at 99625 99933.
