Cardiac Camp at Phaltan is a Grand Success

Dr Shirish MS Hiremath, along with Dr J T Pol at Sona Nikop Heart Care Centre, Phaltan conducted a free cardiac camp on Saturday April 20th 2016. More than 1300 patients had registered for the event. All Patients were screen for potential cardiac problems, out of which Dr Hiremath personally performed 2D-Echo on more than 20 patients. Around 8 Patients were identified and underwent Coronary Angiographies. 1 patient required additional intervention and had to undergo Angioplasty. Thus, the camp was a grand success, with all patients truly benefiting from the camp with Dr Hiremath addressing each and every patient on how to keep their heart fit and healthy. Later in the evening, Dr Hiremath conducted a Continuous Medical Education session for a group of 60 General Practitioners, who were guided on Cardiac Symptoms, Risk Factors, early signs of Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attach) and early management till a Cardiologist attends to the patient. Lastly he also spoke about Dr Pol’s contribution towards health care in rural place like Phaltan and wished him best for the future.