IMPHAL, June 17: A five day free Mega Heart Camp concluded today at the Sky Hospital, Porompat (JNIMS gate).Speaking to media persons Dr L Shyamkishore, MD, DM (AIIMS), MRCP (UK), RCP said the free mega camp has benefited the poor. Within the five days period around 250 patients have been treated, he said.
He further said 18 patients within the age group of 1-10 were checked, while around 145 patients within the age group of 10-60 years had also checked their hearts, pacemakers and INR for the pacemaker. 87 patients above the age of 60 were treated and several others who have problem of heart valve ailments were also consulted, he said.
The camp was organized in association with Manipur Heart Foundation, he continued. Such camps should be organized in every districts of the state so that the poor could benefit from it, he said.