Porwal's Pavitram Prabha Heart & Eye Care Center

08/02/2026

Received the prestigious title of “Andreas Gruentzig Fellow” for having demonstrated exceptional expertise, commitment and proficiency in the field of Cardiac interventions.

15/01/2026

Even if your cholesterol is normal, your heart isn’t safe!

In India, heart attacks are no longer just an “old-age problem.” Young adults with normal cholesterol reports are also landing in emergency rooms—especially during winter.
Nearly 1 in 2 heart attacks happen in people with normal cholesterol levels. That’s because cholesterol is only one piece of the puzzle—winter triggers multiple hidden risks.

4 Winter Factors That Can Lead To A Heart Attack (Even With Normal Cholesterol):

*Cold-Induced Blood Vessel Tightening
Cold weather causes blood vessels to constrict, forcing the heart to pump harder—raising blood pressure and reducing oxygen supply.

*Reduced Activity & Heavy Winter Diet
Less movement + fried, sugary winter foods = weight gain, insulin resistance, and plaque buildup.

*Higher Risk of Blood Clots
Hormonal and circulation changes in winter increase clot formation, which can block heart arteries.

*Dehydration Without Realizing
Less sweating and low water intake thicken the blood, increasing strain on the heart.

*Protect Your Heart This Winter:
✔ Stay active daily
✔ Drink enough water
✔ Control BP, sugar & stress
✔ Don’t rely on cholesterol numbers alone

⚠️ Remember: A “normal” report doesn’t mean zero risk. Lifestyle and seasonal factors matter more than you think.

17/12/2025

Heart Failure with normal systolic function or Normal Ejection fraction … an often under diagnosed…. Un-recognised disease… Again the importance of regular health checks…

18/08/2025

Moving more, eating well, and limiting or avoiding alcohol are simple but effective ways to manage high blood pressure. The High Blood Pressure Hub offers patients guidance for living with and monitoring high blood pressure, including downloadable infographics on the basics of blood pressure measurements and more.

Visit the hub and share these resources with your patients: https://bit.ly/4lxWqtP

18/05/2025

Hypertension a silent killer… some myths and facts…

26/10/2024

Thankyou Shri Prasad Pandit ji for this

26/10/2024

12/03/2024

Mega Health Check-up Camp Organised by JITO on the Occasion of International Woman's Day. Happy to conduct free Eye check up camp at the event.

12/03/2024

Awareness about Glaucoma.

29/07/2023

29/07/2023

HELLO EVERYONE 👋
DR.Sheetal Porwal
Your Friendly Ophthalmologist here !!
As we all know that in recent days the cases of Conjunctivitis have gone up Rapidly! So here are some simple measures we can take to keep our precious Eyes 👀 SAFE!

For Any assistance contact me @ 9449823639 Consutant Ophthalmologist
PORWALS PAVITRAM PRABHA HOSPITAL BELGAUM.

01/07/2023

“Doctors Day” … a pleasant surprise awaited me at my clinic waiting for my arrival by these nursery children dressed as doctors and nurses , touched my heart… a tribute to our service by my patients who run a nursery ….True to the philosophy of “We treat.. God heals…”