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Heart Health Awareness Booklet Launched;Experts Share Tips on Exercise, Diet, Yoga and Healthy Living

Coimbatore, September 29th, 2026: As part of the World Heart Day observance, G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital (GKNMH), Coimbatore, organized a special Heart Health Awareness activity at the GKNM Integrated Outpatient (IOP) Centre today. The highlight of the event was the launch of a Heart Health Awareness Booklet by Dr. R. Sambasivam, Chairman and Senior Consultant - Cardiology, GKNM Hospital, in the presence of the entire team of cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons of GKNM Hospital. The booklet is designed from a general public perspective, covering the most frequently asked questions about heart health, with simple and practical tips explained by the expert cardiologists of GKNM. The event featured an interactive session with the general public, where doctors answered queries and shared tips for maintaining a healthy heart. As part of the holistic approach to heart care, the program also included expert sessions by: Dr. Mahesh Mitra, HOD - Physiotherapy, GKNM Hospital, on daily exercise routines for a healthy heart. Dr. Subramanian Gandhi, Consultant - Alternative Medicine, on Yoga, breathing exercises and mudras for heart wellness, Ms. Prathiksha, Chief Dietician, GKNM Hospital, on daily diet routine for heart health. The event witnessed active participation from over 150 members of the general public, who benefitted from direct interaction with the Heart Team. GKNM Hospital's Department Of Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery carries a 50-year legacy and is equipped with state-of- the-art infrastructure and advanced technologies to provide comprehensive care for both adult and paediatric heart patients under one roof, making it the first choice for heart care in the Kongu region.