Walkathon marks National Vascular Day celebrations in city
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Mysuru: A Walkathon was organised in 26 cities across India including Mysuru as part of National Vascular Day on Sunday.
Chief Guest Prof Basavana Gowdappa H, Dean JSS Medical College & Prof Sadananda K S, Medical Superintendent, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular sciences, Mysuru flagged off the walkathon from Mysuru Palace to J K Grounds.
Vascular Society of India, founded on August 6, 1994 in Chennai, celebrated the National Vascular Day across the nation.
The Walkathon was organised to spread awareness by a message of ‘Walk a Mile to Live with a Smile’ with a theme – Amputation FREE India.
The Walkathon started from Mysore Palace passed via Agrahara, Chamarajapuram and Mysore Palace.
Following the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a Fit India, VSI organised WALKATHON with an aim to bring the national focus on promoting healthcare, awareness and timely interventions to prevent conditions that could lead to lower limb amputations (diabetes, smoking, hypertension and high cholesterol).
Dr Shivananda, Senior Vascular Surgeon and Chief Organiser, Mysore – Vascular Society of India said “We are very encouraged to see the amazing response of our campaign in Mysore. Our Mission is to Promote Healthier Communities through comprehensive Vascular Health Care Delivery System resulting in Amputation FREE India. Today on the National Vascular Day, Walkathon has taken place simultaneously in 26 cities across the nation, where over 8,000 enthusiastic participants joined with great fervour.”
Other noted Vascular surgeon present on this occasion to lend their support to the initiative was Dr Ganesh Gowda.
This national drive becomes more relevant in today’s times, when India is becoming the diabetic capital of the world. More and more population is at the risk of preventable amputations because of unhealthy lifestyle and diet. This is an effort to create nationwide awareness, so that these amputations can be prevented by lifestyle changes, and if at all the need arises, treatment can be done early, thus preserving their quality of life.
Vascular Society of India
Vision
• Embrace the latest technology to achieve acceptable standards of complete well-being among patients with vascular ailments.
Objectives
• Spread awareness of Vascular Surgeons and Vascular Diseases: One of the major challenges ahead is to develop awareness among healthcare providers and also the general population.
Common symptoms of vascular diseases are:
• Leg swelling
• Sudden occurrence of pain/discolouration in legs
• Non healing wounds
• Gangrene
• Visible, dilated veins
If you have any of the above symptoms, consult your nearest Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon at the earliest. They know your blood vessels the best and provide the most comprehensive care for your limbs.
For details, please visit https://vascularsocietyofindia.com/
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