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Home / Health News / 3000 marathoners back on their feet thanks to Asian Heart Institute

3000 marathoners back on their feet thanks to Asian Heart Institute

Asian Heart Institute has been providing medical aid and helping Mumbai run safe since the last eleven years.

By: Editorial Team   | | Published: January 20, 2014 12:56 pm
Tags: Cardiovascular health  In the news  Marathon  

MarathonAsian Heart Institute has been providing medical aid and helping Mumbai run safe since the last eleven years. Also Read - Common diabetes drug can reduce risk of major heart issues

In order to achieve this, AHI had set up 7 medical aid stations along the route for any first aid required; 2 base camps at the start/finish- equipped to handle all emergencies; deployed 8 ambulances with a doctor and nurse. Also Read - Beware: Red meat seared at high temperatures can increase your risk of heart disease and more



350 doctors, nurses, paramedical and support staff from the hospital were on duty. The team also has 7 medics on motorbikes to patrol every part of the course, to pick up injured runners as soon as possible. Also Read - Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 4 reasons an eco-friendly Ganesha is good for you

This effort was headed by the cool-headed Dr. Vijay D’Silva, Medical Director to Asian Heart Institute, Medical partner to the Standard Chartered Marathon and Dr Aashish Contractor, Medical Director to the marathon itself and Head, Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at Asian Heart Institute. (Read: Training for the marathon (expert tips))

Out of 39510 marathon runners who participated this year, Asian Heart Institute helped almost 3000+ people get back on their feet:

9 hospitalisations pertaining to the marathon were overseen by the medical camp- out of which one marathoner had a cardiac arrest and 8 were down with severe dehydration.

Total marathon runners who needed medical attention were approx. 3000 across both the medical base camps.

In general majority of the cases were of cramps, dehydration and exhaustion. Physiotherapy treatment was also given. (Read: Diet for the marathon: Expert tips)

 Dr. Vijay D’Silva, Medical Director and Director of Critical Care, Asian Heart Institute suggests that just being an enthusiast cannot suffice the purpose of participating but thorough training, medical fitness and following medical guidance are always the better options.

 ‘Adequate preparation under supervision, is key to completing the marathon,’ said Dr D’Silva. 

From Asian Heart Institute, 102 heart patients participated in the marathon including 74 for dream run, 27 for half marathon and 1 for full marathon. None of them needed any kind of medical help.

‘I am proud that our Fit-2-Run (cardiac patients turned marathon runners), were able to complete the marathon.’ said Dr Ramakanta Panda, Vice Chairman and Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeon, Asian Heart Institute. He also added on a jovial note, ‘ I have stopped running now because I cannot compete with my patients.’ (Read: 10 nutrition tips for marathon runners)
 
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Published : January 20, 2014 12:56 pm
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