Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- It is regrettable that 80% of heart disease-related deaths worldwide are preventable, says Dr. Sampath Withanawasam, President of the Sri Lanka College of Cardiology.

Speaking at an event held at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, in view of World Heart Day, Dr. Withanawasam emphasized that the day's main objective is to encourage collective action to prevent avoidable heart-related deaths.

He highlighted that maintaining a simple and healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. This includes regular physical activity, a healthy diet, avoiding smoking, managing stress, and undergoing regular health checkups.

Dr. Withanawasam further stated:

"Knowing how to identify a heart attack, its s...