World Heart Day Observation 2015

The programme commenced with a role play by students of 4th year B.Sc (N) on how to maintain healthy heart followed by a talk on causes and signs and symptoms of heart disease by Ms Anitha D`Souza of 4th year BSc (N). Mrs Janet Pramila D`Souza briefed on how to differentiate cardiac pain from pain due to heart burn. She asked everyone not to neglect the symptoms. She also explained in detail on the various diagnosis and treatment options for heart disease.

Dr Shashidhara Y N had an interactive session with participants which stressed on the importance of diet, lifestyle changes for preventing cardiac problems. He also educated them to utilize the community facilities available to take the victims to the hospital for fast and prompt care.
After the awareness programme, a risk assessment for cardiovascular problems was done for the participants. Height, weight, BMI and blood pressure were assessed for 28 participants. The risk assessment analysis showed that out of 28 participants 6 had obesity & 5 high blood pressure. Based on their assessed risk, the participants were educated on the care and precaution to be taken to prevent them from becoming worst.

The Programme was organized by the faculty and IV year BSc Nursing students of Manipal College of Nursing and was coordinated by Mrs. Reshma, Lecturer, Department of Community Health Nursing, MCON Manipal