Doctors ask people precautionary measures to prevent fatal cardiac events
Srinagar With Kashmir firmly in the grip of an intense winter, the Department of Cardiology at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has issued an urgent public health advisory, cautioning people against a noticeable surge in heart-related emergencies during the cold season.
Doctors have warned that delays in seeking medical help can prove fatal, stressing that many winter-related cardiac events are preventable with timely care and precautionary measures.
In the advisory cardiac specialists at GMC Srinagar highlighted that extreme cold places additional stress on the human heart, particularly among vulnerable groups.
“Timely medical intervention saves lives. Waiting for symptoms to pass can have irreversible consequences,” the advisory clearly underlined, urging people not to ignore even mild warning signs.
