Evercare Hospital Chattogram Marks World Heart Day 2025

Evercare Hospital Chattogram,the port city’s largest healthcare facility, marked World Heart Day 2025 with apatient forum, awareness talks, and a cycle rally. Centered on the theme “Don’tMiss a Beat”, the initiative highlighted the importance of every heartbeat,raising awareness on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and promoting equitableaccess to heart care.

By August 2025, Evercare HospitalChattogram’s Cath Lab hadsuccessfully completed 4,600 procedures,including 2,920 Coronary Angiograms (CAG) and 1,358Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasties (PTCA). Thelab also offers advanced cardiac technologies such as IVUS,Angioplasty, TPM, FFR, and CRT-D, underscoring the hospital’scommitment to cutting-edge cardiac care.

The program brought together some of thecountry’s renowned cardiac specialists including Prof. Dr Shaikh Md HasanMamun, Senior Consultant & Coordinator, Dr. Zahiruddin Mahmud Illius,Senior Consultant, Dr. Md Tarik Bin Abdur Rashid, Senior Consultant, Dr.Samir Kumar Paul, Attending Consultant, Dr. Rakib Chowdhury,Attending Consultant, from Cardiology; Dr. Asif Ahmed Bin Moin, SeniorConsultant,Dr. Md Monzur Hossain, Attending Consultant,from theDepartment of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery. Samir Singh, COO,and    Dr. Hassan Shahriar Kabir, Director,Medical Service, was also present.

Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Dr. Shaikh Md Hasan Mamun,Senior Consultant & Coordinator, Cardiology, emphasized,“Most heart diseases can be prevented if we takethe right steps early by controlling diabetes, avoiding tobacco, eating healthy,and staying active. Let’s make small lifestyle changes today for a healthiertomorrow.”

Dr. Zahiruddin Mahmud Illius, Senior Consultant, Cardiology, said that, “In Bangladesh, cardiovascular diseasesremain a major health challenge, yet most cases are preventable. Adoptinghealthy habits such as staying physically active, eating a nutritious diet, andundergoing regular health screenings can significantly reduce the risk andsafeguard heart health. Our goal is to ensure timely access to treatment and toencourage people not to ignore even the smallest symptoms.”

Dr. Md Tarik Bin Abdur Rashid, Senior Consultant, Cardiology,added that, “Every heartbeat is precious, and protectingit should be a priority not only for ourselves but also for our families andcommunities. Together, through awareness and action, we can build a futurewhere heart health is accessible to all and lives are no longer cut short bypreventable diseases.”

Dr. Asif Ahmed Bin Moin, Senior Consultant, Cardiothoracic &Vascular Surgery, said,”Every heartbeat matters. While procedures like angioplasty help many patients,staying vigilant and acting early can prevent complications and safeguardlong-term heart health."

In the cycle rally, it had some enthusiasticparticipation which was designed to promote the role of physical activity inheart health, attracting participants of all ages, who took to the streets in ashow of solidarity for the cause.