Indo-American filmmaker, Virinchi Hospitals to release documentary on early onset of heart disease among Indians

HYDERABAD: Indo-American filmmaker and physician Dr Nirmal Joshi, alongside renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Prateek Bhatnagar, who is also the chief cardiac surgeon of Virinchi Hospitals, have announced a new documentary exploring the high prevalence of heart disease among Indians worldwide.

Dr Joshi, currently interviewing leading heart specialists across the globe, is now filming in India for his project titled 'The Brown Heart'. Addressing the media on Thursday, he highlighted the unique susceptibility of Indians to early-onset heart attacks, with 50 per cent occurring before the age of 50 compared to the global average.

Motivated by alarming instances like young individuals succumbing to heart attacks, Dr Joshi aims to raise awareness through 'The Brown Heart'. He emphasized the film's focus on real stories and expert insights, aiming to educate and empower viewers.

The final segment of the documentary would delve into preventive measures and solutions. Dr Joshi anticipates its release in June 2024.

He commended Dr Bhatnagar's expertise, particularly in BIMA grafting, a bypass surgery technique offering long-term benefits and minimal trauma. Dr Bhatnagar, featured in the film, advocated BIMA surgery as the preferred option for most bypass cases.

Dr Joshi expressed his satisfaction with India's healthcare advancements and praised the facilities at Virinchi Hospitals.

Dr Bhatnagar elaborated on the advantages of BIMA surgery, highlighting its low-risk nature and significant improvement in patients' quality of life. He encouragesdwidespread adoption of this technique for optimal outcomes.

V Satyanarayana, vice chairman of Virinchi Group, and Dr A Sai Ravi Shanker, president of Virinchi Hospitals, expressed their appreciation for both doctors' dedication to raising cardiovascular disease awareness.

Indo-American filmmaker and physician Dr Nirmal Joshi, alongside renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Prateek Bhatnagar, who is also the chief cardiac surgeon of Virinchi Hospitals, have announced a new documentary exploring the high prevalence of heart disease among Indians worldwide.

Dr Joshi, currently interviewing leading heart specialists across the globe, is now filming in India for his project titled 'The Brown Heart'. Addressing the media on Thursday, he highlighted the unique susceptibility of Indians to early-onset heart attacks, with 50 per cent occurring before the age of 50 compared to the global average.

Motivated by alarming instances like young individuals succumbing to heart attacks, Dr Joshi aims to raise awareness through 'The Brown Heart'. He emphasized the film's focus on real stories and expert insights, aiming to educate and empower viewers.

The final segment of the documentary would delve into preventive measures and solutions. Dr Joshi anticipates its release in June 2024.

He commended Dr Bhatnagar's expertise, particularly in BIMA grafting, a bypass surgery technique offering long-term benefits and minimal trauma. Dr Bhatnagar, featured in the film, advocated BIMA surgery as the preferred option for most bypass cases.

Dr Joshi expressed his satisfaction with India's healthcare advancements and praised the facilities at Virinchi Hospitals.

Dr Bhatnagar elaborated on the advantages of BIMA surgery, highlighting its low-risk nature and significant improvement in patients' quality of life. He encouragesdwidespread adoption of this technique for optimal outcomes.

V Satyanarayana, vice chairman of Virinchi Group, and Dr A Sai Ravi Shanker, president of Virinchi Hospitals, expressed their appreciation for both doctors' dedication to raising cardiovascular disease awareness.