Prevent Heart Attack / Stroke / Cancer

Have an
Executive Medical Check Up

The old adage "Prevention is better than Cure" is more relevant than ever today. The phenomenal increase in cost of patient care, medical & surgical, the man days lost due to sickness and early death in the prime of life have made even the most affluent countries worried and launch preventive programmes on a large scale.

The causes of death and of illness today in all affluent and semi-affluent societies (including India) approximately are: heart disease and stroke 48%, Cancer 22%, accidents 4% and others, including infections 26% in that order below the age of 65. Heart disease and strokes top the list and are far above other causes including cancer. Fortunately, enough is known about these diseases to start preventive programmes even though there is insufficient knowledge for their cure. The trend today is to have frequent simple checkups even when the person is in apparent good health. It is even more relevant in person in the high risk groups- i.e. those with a family history of heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.

Between the age of 20 and 25, there should be a comprehensive physical check up as the person is now an adult, to determine basal data on height, weight, blood pressure levels and bio-chemical parameters of blood sugar, lipids etc. After this a regular checkup once in two years or so is desirable. From the age 40 onwards an annual checkup is recommended so that any undesirable characteristics can be corrected and presence of serious disease detected.

Many types of heart disease and cancer are considered preventable today. A simple elucidation of life style characteristics, smoking, drinking and exercise habits, a complete physical examination, essential bio-chemical and blood tests; X-ray of the chest, ECG, pulmonary function test, ENT and eye tests and PAP smear and mammography in the case of women are all that is needed, and can be completed in 24-48 hours. These simple tests will enable the detection of early signs of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease and cancer. Referral can be made to appropriate authority in case any disease is detected.

The National Heart Institute offers two types of executive check ups – General and Comprehensive. Such checkups relate only to adults and are advised once a year or at least once in two years.

General Executive Check-up includes physical examination, X-ray chest, ECG, essential bio-chemical tests, urine examination, eye, ENT checkup and pulmonary function test.

The comprehensive checkup includes physical examination, X-ray chest, ECG, essential bio-chemical tests, including extended lipid profile, urine examination, Echo, abdominal ultrasound, eye, ENT checkup and pulmonary function test.
• If TMT is also done, it will be charged extra at concessional rate under both schemes.
• PAP smear and mammography in the case of women will be charged extra under both schemes.

Procedure for Check Up

Appointment for executive medical checkup can be fixed over the telephone or by letter at the following address:-

The Medical Superintendent,
National Heart Institute,
49-50, Community Centre,
East of Kailash,
New Delhi – 110065
Phone Nos. 2641-4156, 2641-4157, 2642-8373
between 9a.m. and 5p.m.

The person concerned should come fasting and reach the hospital by 9a.m. sharp. After giving blood and urine in the fasting stage, a complimentary continental breakfast can be had at the National Heart Institute, if requested. Blood and Urine must be given to the bio-chemical laboratory 2 hours after eating. The stress test(TMT) if opted for, will be done on the same day or the next day. The results of all the tests will be ready in 48 hours.

The person will have an interview with the consultant responsible for the medical checkup when the reports are given and necessary advice on changes in life style, if any diet, body weight, exercise and any other aspects given as required.

Please use this facility for a better life.