Marathon participants will not run the distance; instead, Nordic walking will be performed. This format was chosen deliberately: it is safe and clearly shows that even after severe cardiac interventions it is possible and necessary to lead an active life.
The participants will be supported by cardiologists and specialists from the Department of Chronic Heart Failure of the City Cardiology Center, who will take part in the marathon. Doctors also invite citizens to support the marathon runners.
Anyone can take part, especially people without cardiovascular diseases – as an example of an active and responsible attitude towards their health and as a sign of support for patients undergoing treatment and rehabilitation.
The marathon will take place on May 3 at 10:00 at the Dynamo stadium. Let us add that the “race” is timed to coincide with the Week of Chronic Heart Failure (CHF), which will be held in Kazakhstan from May 11 to 15. These days, work on early detection of the disease and monitoring of patients will be intensified throughout the country.
Chronic heart failure is a condition in which the heart cannot pump blood. The disease develops gradually and can go undetected for a long time. Unlike a heart attack, which occurs suddenly, CHF is a long-term process, often as a consequence of other heart diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in the world.
According to official data from the Ministry of Health in Kazakhstan, more than 40 thousand people die from them every year – that’s over 100 people a day. Globally, this figure reaches about 17.9 million people per year.
In Almaty, events are already taking place in preparation for CHF Week. On April 23, a round table on the development of a posthumous organ donation system will be held at the City Cardiology Center. Participants will discuss key problems, barriers and proposals for solving them.
Open days, specialist visits to the regions, information and educational projects are also planned.
As noted by the head of the CHF department of the City Cardiology Center, Gulnur Akilbekova, the city has built a patient monitoring system.
— In Almaty, there are 38 CHF rooms in clinics, where patients can go at their place of attachment. At the appointment, the doctor determines the necessary examinations and issues a list of tests. In addition, patient schools are held in clinics, where people are taught to control their condition and live correctly with a diagnosis,” the speaker noted.
According to experts, the key task of the week is not just to inform, but to detect the disease in time and reduce the number of severe cases through systemic monitoring and treatment.
