Ahmedabad, May 19, 2025: HCG Hospitals Ahmedabad, organized a week-long free BP and
ECG free Check-up Drive from May 17 to May 24, 2025, along with a special awareness
Health Talk Session on Blood Pressure and Its Complications to support the objectives of
World Hypertension Day 2025. The drive, conducted within the hospital premises, aimed to
raise awareness about the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring for everyone
above the age of 20 and the imperative need to prevent cardiovascular complications—a
silent and growing health concern, observed across age groups, in recent years.
This initiative featured dedicated booths for comprehensive blood pressure and ECG
screenings. The initiative aimed at raising awareness and encouraging the
public—particularly those with risk factors, or a family history of heart disease—to
proactively assess their cardiovascular health.
Leading interventional cardiologists from HCG Dr. Bhupesh R. Shah and Dr. Jay Shah were
the Chief Speakers at the Health Talk Session held as part of the initiative. They provided
valuable insights and guidance on the theme, “Blood Pressure and Its Complications” and
stressed the importance of ‘knowing your numbers’. Hypertension has emerged as a silent
threat, accompanied by negligible or no noticeable symptoms, but fraught with significant
risks to health and the potential to trigger serious conditions, such as heart attacks, strokes,
and kidney failure.
Dr. Bhupesh R. Shah, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad, said:
“Hypertension isn't just a medical condition—it’s a wake-up call. In today’s fast-paced urban
scenario, stress, improper diet, and inactivity have become part of lifestyle routines. Unless
we make conscious health-monitoring choices and stay aware of our numbers, high blood
pressure will continue to silently erode our health. Awareness is only the first step; taking
charge through regular check-ups and healthier habits is what will induce a tangible
difference.”
At HCG Hospital, preventive care is the cornerstone of our commitment to community
health. Recognizing that conditions, such as hypertension often go undiagnosed until they
cause severe complications, the hospital believes in taking proactive steps to educate the
public. By conducting informative awareness initiatives and offering accessible screening
programs, HCG aims to empower individuals to take charge of their health before problems
arise—especially in fast-paced urban environments, where lifestyle-related health risks are
on the rise.
Dr. Jay Shah, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad shared:
"Hypertension is often called the silent killer because it shows no clear symptoms until
serious damage has occurred. That’s why early detection through regular screenings is not
just important, but life-saving. The large turnout for this initiative demonstrates growing
awareness, and we hope it will encourage more people to proactively monitor their heart
health before complications arise."
Participants who attended the free health screening camp and health talk are eligible for an
exclusive discounted Cardiac Health Check-up package, valid for a period of one week
following the event.
HCG Hospitals Ahmedabad
HCG Hospitals Ahmedabad has dedicated itself to the goal of providing quality healthcare
services to patients to restore their health, as holistically as possible. This multispecialty
hospital unit was established in 2007, inspired by the principles of compassion, caring, and
community partnership. HCG Hospitals strive to find innovative ways to elevate the quality
of patient care by setting exceptional standards, implementing optimal and advanced
treatment protocols, and ensuring both compassion and comfort, while leveraging the latest
technology in executing every aspect of patient care.
At HCG Hospitals, our six Centers of Excellence — Cardiac Sciences, Spine Surgery, Neurosciences,
Bone & Joint Care, Emergency & Critical Care, and Internal Medicine — reflect our unwavering
commitment to quality healthcare. Every step we take is centered around patient care and comfort,
ensuring excellence in every experience.
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