News from NGSMIPS | World Heart Day

The NSS unit of NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences observed World Heart Day on 29th September 2021. A guest lecture on the topic ‘Cardiac manifestations of COVID and Prevention of heart diseases’ by Dr. Subramanyam K, Professor & Head, Dept. of Cardiology, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore was organised on this occasion.

Prof. Dr. R Narayana Charyulu, Vice Principal welcomed and introduced the guest to the audience. Prof. Dr. CS Shastry, Principal addressed the gathering and briefed about the importance of observing the World Heart Day and advised the students to develop and maintain healthy habits to live happily without any ailments. This was followed by a very informative and interactive presentation by Dr. Subramanyam. He discussed a few case studies related to heart problems provoked by COVID-19. He also advised the audience to follow the COVID-19 guidelines to keep themselves healthy & safe. He said, “The secret to good health is a healthy lifestyle achieved through a healthy diet, good sleep, regular exercise and giving up unhealthy habits such as smoking & consuming alcohol”.

Dr. Srinivas Hebbar, proposed the vote of thanks.