24 May 2023, 06:30 pm
Sudden Cardiac deaths in Young Individuals post COVID-19 – Preventive measures
Programme Type
Talks
Venue
Conference Room I, IIC main building

Speaker: Dr. Azmat Karim, Consultant, Pulmonary, Critical and Sleep Medicine, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

Chair: Dr. Aparna Jaiswal, Director, Cardiology, Fortis Escort Heart Institute

It is a well-known fat that the COVID-19 virus primarily affects the respiratory system. However, recent studies have shown that the virus can also cause severe damage to the cardiovascular system, leading to a rise in heart attacks in young individuals. The talk will examine the risk factors associated with heart attacks in young individuals after COVID – 19 and ways to prevent them. Dr. Karim will share the latest research findings and his own experience and expertise in the field of pulmonology