LTH Holds Awareness Program on Heart Disease Prevention
LORALAI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - September 23, 2026) – An awareness program on cardiovascular health was organized by the Department of Cardiology at Teaching Hospital Loralai, emphasizing the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and timely medical intervention in heart diseases.
Key Takeaways:
- Immediate Action: Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Dr. Ajab Khan Kharoti, stressed the urgency of rushing patients to the nearest medical facility during a heart attack. He highlighted that prompt diagnosis and treatment significantly reduce complications risks.
- Recognizing Symptoms: Dr. Kharoti listed early signs of a heart attack as chest pain or pressure, difficulty breathing, excessive sweating, nausea, dizziness, and unusual weakness. He emphasized these should never be ignored.
- Preventative Measures: The doctor emphasized the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle including balanced diet, regular exercise, maintaining healthy weight, controlling blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol.
- Growing Concern: Cardiovascular problems are no longer limited to the elderly; they're increasingly affecting youth, making preventive care crucial.
Attendees: The program was attended by Assistant Commissioner Loralai Nadeem Akram, cardiologists, doctors, hospital staff, and other participants. Several experts were recognized for their services in cardiac diagnosis and treatment at the hospital.
Outcomes: Awareness material on heart disease prevention and healthy lifestyle practices was distributed. Attendees were encouraged to adopt healthy routines, undergo regular medical check-ups, and seek immediate professional care during alarming cardiac symptoms.