Mangalore :

KMC Hospital Mangalore, part of Manipal Health Enterprises, created history on Sunday by entering the ‘Asia Book of Records’ after completing the Asia’s largest Human Heart Beat Simulation. The sound of being alive resonated like an echo when over 2,000 emulated the sound of heart beat to signify ‘World Heart Day’.

“The team tapped their thighs 72 times per minute, creating the sound of a healthy heartbeat-‘Lub dub’ for five minutes in the simulation process and have created a mark by entering the Asia Book of Records. I would like to congratulate each and every one who was involved in creating this world record” said adjudicator Sunita Dhote, who judged KMC on behalf of Asia Book of Records.

After creating the record, as per the tradition, KMC Hospital conducted the Heart Day Run for the 10th consecutive year in partnership with Event Partner MRPL. Athlete Clifford Joshua was the torch bearer for the event and led the awareness campaign in the form of a rally which started from TMA Pai Convention Centre and reached all the important city junctions, namely-MG Road – PVS Circle – Bunts Hostel Circle before reaching KMC Hospital, Ambedkar Circle for the valedictory function.

Sharmila Mandre, Kannada actor said: It is a great feeling to be part of history and better still when it contributes to the greater cause of the society. I think there can never be a more overwhelming response to put forward an awareness message than this.”

Speaking at the occasion, Dr. Anand Venugopal, Medical Superintendent, KMC Hospital said: “There is not a better sound than that of a beating heart. This year, to celebrate a healthy heart we took up this initiative to set a record of the largest Human Heart Beat Simulation. We are proud to take the brand name in the record books that would be etched forever. It is truly a landmark event for us.”

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Mangalore / by Stanley Pinto, TNN / September 28th, 2014