Srinagar, Oct. 1 -- World Heart Day, observed recently on September 29, carries an important message this year: 'Don't Miss a Beat.' The 2026 campaign of the World Heart Federation seeks to draw attention to the warning signs of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular diseases claim more than 20 million lives every year, while a large proportion of premature deaths can be prevented through healthier lifestyles, early detection, timely treatment and better access to care. For Kashmir Valley, the message assumes an added urgency. Heart disease is no longer a concern associated only with old age. Doctors are increasingly seeing younger patients with serious cardiac problems, while the growing problem of substance abuse has added another dange...