Medeor 24x7 Hospital Abu Dhabi partners with the residents of Abu Dhabi to combat cardiovascular diseases – the number one killer in the UAE

• Cardiovascular diseases account for one in four deaths in the UAE every year
• From September 17th until 19th join Medeor 24x7 Hospital Abu Dhabi team at Marina Mall and Mushref Mall for preventive free health screenings

Abu Dhabi, UAE: 16 September, 2015 –Accounting for one in four deaths in the UAE every year, cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease, stroke, hypertension, heart failure, cardiomyopathy and cardiac tachyarrhythmiaare the number one killer. To raise awareness about this serious health issue, Medeor 24x7 Hospital Abu Dhabi will organise free screenings forresidents of Abu Dhabi at Marina Mall and Mushref Mall from 17-19 September, 2015.

Throughout the three days from 5:00 pm until 9:30 pm visitors of the Medeor 24x7 Hospital Abu Dhabi booth will be able to screen for free their height, weight, BMI (body mass index), RBS (random blood sugar) and cholesterol. To make this healthy Medeor 24x7 weekend exciting, everyone who visits the booth will have the opportunity to participate in the quiz and win interesting prizes.

“A majority of deaths, caused by cardiovascular diseases, in the UAE could be prevented with the right nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices. Medeor 24x7 Hospital Abu Dhabi provides guests with holistic treatment plans, ensuring that they are educated about their dietary needs, lifestyle habits and general heart health,” said Dr Maher Eter, Head of Clinical Excellence at Medeor 24x7 Hospital Abu Dhabi.

Dr Eter continued, “It has been found that heart attacks strike 20 years earlier, on average, in the UAE. This is mainly due to the high prevalence of smoking, obesity and a lack of exercise. Medeor 24x7 Hospital Abu Dhabi partners with its guests to help create preventative plans against each of these risk factors. That is why we always recommend regular preventive checkup, and advise our guests to keep a track of their numbers such as BMI, waist circumference, blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol.”

Medeor 24x7 Hospital Abu Dhabi offers its guests noninvasive cardiac evaluation via ECG, Color-Doppler Echocardiography, Stress tests and Holter. Medeor 24x7 Hospital Abu Dhabi also features state-of-the-art medical technology, including a Cath Lab for diagnostic and interventional treatment of coronary and other vascular diseases.In addition, hospital performs Trans-radial Coronary Angiography and stenting with increased patient comfort and safety. To ensure good health, hospital's world-class team including Dr. Dinesh babu Kizhake Veettil, Dr. Walaa Khalil and Dr. Iman Esmat invite Abu Dhabi residents to visit the hospital in the heart of the city or the booths in Marina Mall and Mushref Mall.