Launch of book titled, “heartbeat-attack the heart attack” authored by Dr Vasundhra Atre

Bangalore, September 27, 2019: On the occasion of World Heart Day and with the initiative of creating awareness about healthy heart, Fortis Hospitals, Bangalore supported the launch of the book named, “Heartbeat-Attack the Heart Attack” authored by Dr Vasundhra Atre, Director Medical Operations, Fortis Healthcare. The book was launched by Dr Vivek Jawali, Chief Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, Chairman, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Fortis Hospitals, Bangalore. The book is an eye opener to the ones who have an indifferent attitude towards their health and also a guide to those who make an effort to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr Vasundhra Atre, Director Medical Operations, Fortis Healthcare, said, “ ‘Heartbeat’ is an attempt to answer all the queries related to coronary artery disease and has all the information for anyone and everyone, beginning from the basic structure of the heart to the symptoms that indicate a heart attack. It would help an individual to gain knowledge about the disease process, the risk factors that are involved, as also the importance of preventive routine tests and healthy living.” Dr Vivek Jawali, Chief Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, Chairman, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Fortis Hospitals, Bangalore, said, “In my years of practise, I have come across many patients and also have gauged that the knowledge people have about their heart is very limited. I am delighted that Dr Vasundhra has come up with this book, it gives people a platform to be self aware about their heart and the problems related to it. It helps in imparting the basic yet informative knowledge to the people about certain diseases.” According to the National Health Portal Of India, “Cardiovascular disease is one of the major causes of death and disability worldwide. It has accounted for 17.5 million deaths in a year and over 23 million deaths are predicted by 2030.”