Kolkata: A heart attack may be only the beginning of a longer cardiac battle if warning signs are ignored and treatment is delayed, doctors said at a cardiac health summit organised by Manipal Hospital Dhakuria ahead of World Heart Day. The hospital hosted the ‘Heart of Innovation Cardiac Summit’ on Wednesday, bringing together cardiologists, cardiac […]
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Kolkata : For around 10 heart attack survivors, a gathering at Desun Hospital on Friday was less about medical statistics and more about sharing the journeys that brought them back to normal life. The hospital organised a Heart Attack Survivors’ Meet where survivors interacted with cardiac specialists and spoke about their experiences of diagnosis, treatment […]
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Kolkata: Teachers from across Kolkata were brought together for a health-focused programme on Sunday as Manipal Hospitals Kolkata organised ‘Gurudakshina’, a Teachers’ Health Summit, combining CPR training, preventive healthcare discussions and a special felicitation of educators who had overcome serious health challenges. The programme focused on health concerns particularly relevant to teachers, including emergency preparedness, […]
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Kolkata: A 72-year-old Kolkata woman with a nearly 20-year history of recurrent palpitations has undergone Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) for atrial fibrillation at Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass. According to the hospital, the procedure was performed using Boston Scientific’s FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation System and is the first such use of the technology for atrial fibrillation […]
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By Dr. Suman Mallik, Clinical Director & Senior Consultant – Radiation Oncology, Narayana Hospital, Howrah Howrah : Smoking remains one of the leading causes of preventable diseases and deaths worldwide. It is strongly associated with cancers of the lungs, mouth, throat, voice box, oesophagus, bladder, pancreas and several other organs. While the dangers of smoking […]
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By Dr. Tamal Priya Barman, Consultant – Adult Cardiologist, Narayana Hospital Howrah Rising Blood Pressure Cases Among Young Urban Professionals A concerning trend is increasingly visible in urban healthcare settings across India — more individuals in their 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with high blood pressure, often without any significant prior medical history. Many […]
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Kolkata: Fortis Hospital, Anandapur has launched a six-month free cardiac screening campaign to mark World Heart Day 2025, echoing this year’s theme — “Don’t Miss a Beat.” The initiative underscores the urgent need for preventive action as sudden cardiac arrests increasingly impact young and seemingly healthy individuals. The screening drive, active from 1st October 2025 […]
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