World Heart Day, Sept. 29, raises awareness about Cardiovascular diseases and promotes heart health. Dr. Jared Spitz, joined DC News Now to share some of the major causes of heart disease and how to keep a healthy heart.

Sunday, Sept. 29 is World Heart Day! Each year, the day raises awareness about heart health and shines the light on ways to prevent cardiovascular diseases, also known as CVD. This year’s theme is, “Use Heart For Action.

People need to understand that inherited heart diseases are genetically determined. They are transmitted from parents to their children, and timely checkup is necessary. Here are eight such conditions.

World Heart Day 2024 emphasizes proactive heart health action with a global petition, encouraging lifestyle changes and stronger national cardiovascular policies.

Dr. Mohan Jayatilake Consultant Cardiologist Former President of Sri Lanka Heart Association (The World Heart Day falls 29 Sept.) The theme for World Heart Day 2024 is “Use Heart for Action”. The goal of this theme is to encourage people to take care of their hearts.

Over the past two decades, India has witnessed a remarkable transformation in cardiac care, characterised by the rapid adoption and deployment of cutt.