Community & Students Activities

8th World Heart Day

The 8th World Heart Day, conducted at King Faisal Cardiac Centre, is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and the importance of heart disease prevention. In the 8th World Heart Day, echocardiography students highlighted the crucial role of echocardiography in diagnosing and managing heart conditions. It emphasized the need for skilled echocardiographers to ensure accurate assessments, ultimately contributing to better heart health worldwide. This day serves as a reminder of the collective effort needed to combat heart disease through education, innovation, and proactive healthcare practices.

9th World Heart Day

The 9th World Heart was under the title of "Screen Your Heart, Live Long". ECAV students explained echocardiogram screening findings to participants, demonstrating the role of early detection in preventing heart diseases. They educated the public on the significance of regular heart check-ups and how echocardiography can identify potential cardiac issues before they become serious, ultimately encouraging attendees to make heart screenings a regular part of their health routine.

Hypertension Awareness Campaign

The Hypertension Awareness Campaign, organized by ECAV students in collaboration with Clinical Nutrition Department, aimed to educate the community about the risks and prevention of high blood pressure. Through free blood pressure screenings, informational booths, and echocardiography findings in HTN patient, students demonstrated how regular monitoring and early detection can prevent serious cardiovascular issues. The campaign also provided tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including diet, to help patients manage and reduce their risk of hypertension.

10th World Heart Day

The 10th World Heart Day focused on heart failure, a critical aspect of cardiovascular health. The ECAV students highlighted the significant role of echocardiography that play in diagnosing and managing heart failure. Moreover, the ECAV students participated to encourage people to take care of their heart health and control risk factors that may contribute to CVD. Focusing on heart failure, students represented some Echo cases and Echo findings of Heart failure. Echocardiography is essential for evaluating heart function, detecting abnormalities, and guiding treatment decisions. The event emphasized the importance of echocardiography to improve patient outcome and promote better heart health and awareness.

Campaign entilited {ليبقى نابضًا} In conjunction with the Heart Disease International Day.

Heart Disease International Day provides an important platform to raise awareness about heart health and the significance of early detection and management of heart diseases. This campaign will focus on the role of echocardiography as a crucial diagnostic tool. By educating the community about various heart diseases and the benefits of echocardiography, we aim to empower individuals to take proactive steps toward their heart health.