“It is my inner calling and inspired by my own findings of how people in rural Karnataka are at a disadvantageous position, in terms of access to cardiology care,” he said.
In many villages, the network already formed by him has ensured that several doctors in these places will maintain a list of patients who require cardiac care.
“A team of 10, including four to five cardiologists and others who are senior residents and junior resident doctors, will visit the selected villages.”
Dr Kamath also explained that the health and wellness centres (HWC) set up by the Karnataka Health department have helped the CAD team reach more people.
Dr Kamath’s current focus is on villages in North Karnataka, with the hope of covering Chikkamagaluru, Hassan and Madikeri districts in the coming months.