SHAKE HEART

S H A K E – SAVING HEART ATTACK KEY EFFORTS
CREATING AWARENESS TO PREVENT HEART ATTACKS

Eminent cardiologists present new breakthroughs in managing heart disease

9th edition of Shake Heart Annual Conference 2025 held in Dubai on April 13

At the 9th edition Shake Heart Annual Conference 2025, themed on Saving Deaths and Damages from Heart Attacks was held on April 13 in Dubai, interventional cardiologists and eminent heart surgeons provided a 360-degree perspective on incidence and management of cardiovascular disease. SHAKE is an acronym for Saving Heart Attacks-key Efforts and this year the conference highlighted different aspects including new pathbreaking treatment protocols adopted.

Cardiology experts presented allied impact of heart disease such as cardiovascular metabolic kidney disease, heart disease in women and innovative AI-assisted precision medicine interventions among many other aspects.

Addressing the delegates remotely, Dr Azad Moopen, MD, FRCP, Founder-Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare group and a patron of the initiative, welcomed the doctors. Expressing his pleasure Dr Moopen appreciates the relevance of the theme of the conference this year and commended the efforts of Dr Mittal and his team on their dedication and commitment towards raising awareness. “Early detection and timely treatment of heart attack are critical in saving lives and this conference plays a key role in making a difference in people’s lives.”

Dr Brajesh Mittal, eminent Dubai-based interventional cardiologist, and the architect of this important initiative for the last nine years, has always brought together internationally renowned heart specialists to present the latest research, innovation in the field of coronary artery disease to reduce its incidence in the community. SHAKE HEART, a one-day CME-accredited event, provides an effective platform for all cardiac experts to present their research and findings in this field.

Presiding as session director for the morning session on coronary artery disease, Dr Mittal remarked, “Acute heart attacks, medically termed as Acute ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), can be fatal to people in all age groups. However, if detected in time with the right treatment, thousands of lives can be saved.”

Throughout the conference, attendees were treated to 25 engaging and insightful presentations by esteemed international cardiologists. These included presentations of the latest advances in techniques and interventions in heart failure management supported by compelling case studies, to insights allied diseases impacted by CVD such as cardiovascular metabolic kidney disease, rise of heart disease in women, the impact of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in managing hypertension, tackling triglycerides, to the introduction of Semaglutide in diabetes management among other things.

The highlight of the day were presentations on the advent of precision medicine and personalised care which also unveiled path-breaking AI-powered innovations in heart disease management.

Beyond mere education, the event fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas among medical professionals, paving the way for collaborative discussions on innovative intervention strategies.

As cases of coronary heart disease continue to rise with more and more young adults being diagnosed, this condition is resulting in high incidence of fatalities in UAE and worldwide, SHAKE HEART annual conference provides a unique opportunity for heart specialists of international repute to come together and think of ways to present a joint front to combat it.

FOUNDATION FOR HEART CARE PROPOSED

December 13, 2015 by Source - Khaleej Times
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Dr Brajesh Mittal, head of cardiology department at Al Garhoud Private Hospital, has proposed to set up a non-profit organisation to educate healthcare professionals and the public on the preventive care of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in the UAE.

According to Dr Mittal, cardiovascular diseases are rampant in the UAE and occur in all adult age groups. Even globally, CVDs are the number one cause of death. More people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause.

Data from the World Health Organisation (Who) suggests an estimated 17.5 million people died from CVDs in 2012, representing 31 per cent of all global deaths. Of these, over seven million deaths were due to coronary heart disease and 6.7 million people were due to stroke.

Referring to acute heart attacks, better known as Acute ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (Stemi) in medical parlance, Dr Mittal said acute heart attacks are one of the few life-threatening ailments where life can be saved if recognised and treated on time. There are two methods to treat an emergency angioplasty: to open the blocked artery in the cath lab or through medication.

“Research in the last decade and a half has proved beyond doubt that opening the artery by the cath is a far more superior method. There is no doubt that either of these should be carried out as soon as possible,” he added.

However, in the UAE, many patients suffering a heart attack put themselves in grave danger by delaying treatment. Therefore, there is an urgent need to spread awareness on the importance of early recognition and treatment.

Besides, there is also a parallel need to educate all healthcare personnel involved to quickly identify patients suffering from Stemi and start initial treatment.

“After initial treatment, the hospital staff should then arrange transfer of patients to the next appropriate centre. As a corollary, the population should also be educated to take quick and correct action when they, their kith or kin suffer from Stemi,” added Dr Mittal.

Dr Mittal recently organised a meeting of about 150 to 200 healthcare personnel – emergency room staff, nurses, physicians, internists and cardiologists.

“The meeting had distinguished faculty from the UAE and abroad. Major support was from pharmaceutical companies. I have coined an acronym for the project: Scale – Stemi care for all in emirates.”

Dr Mittal wants to turn the Scale foundation into a permanent, non-profit organisation to educate healthcare professionals and the public, with the support of Sami Al Qamzi, director-general of Dubai Department of Economic Development.