{"id":41547,"date":"2026-09-30T16:54:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T16:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=41547"},"modified":"2026-10-01T13:36:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T13:36:01","slug":"first-response-urgent-care-organizes-heart-health-camp-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/41547","title":{"rendered":"First Response Urgent Care organizes heart health camp in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: A prominent Pakistani-American cardiologist Dr. Ijaz Ahmed said that heart disease does not develop suddenly; however, a heart attack certainly strikes unexpectedly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking on the occasion of World Heart Day, Dr. Ijaz said that risks to heart health can be significantly reduced by staying informed about blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and cholesterol.<\/p>\n

Dr. Ijaz Ahmed organized a free heart health event at First Response Urgent Care in the Brownsville area of \u200b\u200bNew York on World Heart Day.<\/p>\n

Over a hundred patients were provided with free screening services for blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and cholesterol. Additionally, BMI assessments\u2014which measure the ratio of weight to height, were conducted, and evaluations regarding heart health risks were carried out.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the event, Dr. Ahmed noted that while heart disease does not appear overnight, a heart attack strikes suddenly and is driven by various underlying factors. He emphasized that everyone should be aware of basic information regarding their own health.<\/p>\n

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On World Heart Day, Dr. Ijaz Ahmed briefed journalists and gave them a detailed tour of the medical facilities provided at First Response Urgent Care.<\/p>\n

Responding to questions, he said that the prevalence of heart disease is relatively higher within the South Asian community. Patients were advised to have their blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels checked at least every three months, as doing so can significantly reduce risks to heart health.<\/p>\n

The medical team provided screening services and guidance to patients visiting on World Heart Day, offering useful advice on heart health.<\/p>\n

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First Response Urgent Care staff members including Tahmina Akhtar, Karina Oxtra, and Sukhi Kaur, along with high school student Arisa Ijaz, informed the local community about the free services being offered on the occasion.<\/p>\n

Experts highlighted that many individuals neglect to monitor their blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels, a habit that contributes to heart disease and poses serious health risks.<\/p>\n

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The efforts of the First Response Urgent Care team were highly appreciated for the excellent arrangements and the provision of free medical services.<\/p>\n

The center’s medical staff advised community members and patients that heart health risks can be avoided by abstaining from smoking, consuming cholesterol-raising foods in moderation, and making exercise a regular habit. They said that symptoms of heart disease should not be ignored.<\/p>\n

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