Bengaluru, 23rd September 2024: With the rise of cardiovascular diseases, particularly among younger populations, the inaugural Heart-to-Heart Summit 2024 aims to address these concerning trends. By bringing together leading cardiologists and experts, the summit will provide a comprehensive understanding of how to maintain optimal heart health. It is designed to equip individuals with both the knowledge and practical tools necessary to safeguard their heart well-being. This summit is anticipated to not only inform participants but also inspire them to adopt proactive measures for a healthier heart.

The Heart-to-Heart 2024 summit is scheduled for 27th September 2024, 1pm onwards, at NIMHANS Convention Centre. This summit will cover wide range of topics, including lifestyle, diet, obesity, and exercise, all contributing factors towards maintaining a healthy heart. Additionally, there will be a focus on women’s cardiac health, a critical yet often overlooked area.

The Heart-to-Heart 2024 summit aims to bridge the gap between public and leading cardiac care experts. Recognizing the urgent need for heightened awareness and proactive management of cardiovascular health, this summit presents attendees with an exceptional opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions and participate in informative, hands-on sessions. As heart disease remains a leading global cause of mortality, this event serves as a valuable platform for acquiring practical knowledge and strategies to safeguard cardiovascular well-being.

The day long summit will be filled with enlightening discussions/interactive sessions including CPR training. Here’s a glimpse of those interesting topics:

• Young and Indian: Vulnerability to heart attacks. How to prevent it?: Dr Vivek Jawali, Chairman – Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Council, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, India & Cardiac Sciences and The Executive Council, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru
• A panel discussion, Diet for the heart: Dr Ranjan Shetty, HOD & Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, Dr Manjunath N K, Vice Chancellor, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) Bangalore & Dr Deepak Krishnamurthy, HOD – Interventional Cardiology Kauvery Hospital Marathahalli, Bengaluru
• Interactive session on CPR training: Dr Harshitha Sridhar, HOD & Consultant – Emergency Medicine Physician, Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bengaluru
• A panel discussion, Her Heart Matters: Dr Alben Sigamani, Founding Partner and Chief Scientific Officer, Numen Health, Dr K S Ravindranath, Director, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research (SJICR), Dr Anupama Hegde, Cardiologist, M S Ramaiah Memorial hospital, Bengaluru
• A panel discussion, Exercise for Good Heart Health: Dhanalakshmi V, Chief Physiotherapist, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore, Dr Vinay Kumar Bahl, Director – Cardiac Sciences, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bengaluru