The cycle rally started at Swamy Sivananda Salai, crossed Napier Bridge, Island Grounds, Anna salai

Speaking on the occasion Dr V.V. Bashi, Director & Senior Consultant, Institute of Cardiac & Aortic Disorders (IC AD) at SIMS Hospital said, “We are extremely delighted to have garnered such great support for this cycle rally. It is very encouraging to see the aortic patients partake in this awareness event, and spread hope and cheer to patients and their families suffering from this medical condition. Studies indicate that approximately 7 lakh pe ople suffer from various types of aortic aneurysm in India. Nearly 30,000 people suffer from aortic dissection with less than 1% getting the right surgical help. Aortic Aneu rysm can affect people of any age and both sexes. Aortic dissection when not treated promptly can cause st roke, kidney failure and death by rupture of the aorta and if left untreated, aortic dissection can lead to death in 1 out of every 3 people in first 24 hours which increa ses to 50% in 48 hours. We hope people use Aortic Dissecti on Awareness Day to kick-start a healthier li