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Sunday, 28th September 2008 World heart day is celebrated on the last Sunday of September every year. This year it is 28th September, 2008. The celebrations were initiated [..]

Cardiophile MD is a resource for medical students and professionals interested in the study of the heart and disorders of the cardiovascular system. This site is not meant [..]

Importance of exercise in cardiovascular fitness A regular exercise program is highly essential for general as well as cardiovascular fitness. It is useful for any individual who is [..]

Photo by maessive Babies who are breast fed for at least six months have lower cholesterol levels in adult life, says a multi-author, multi-centre study by Dr Christopher [..]

Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s great fund raising event held annually. The aim is to promote physical activity and heart healthy living in an atmosphere of [..]

Photo by hapal Eating fish twice a week has been a widely accepted way to reduce the burden of coronary heart disease. Fish is a good source of [..]

Coronary steal is the term given to blood being stolen from one region of the coronary tree by another. It is also called coronary steal syndrome. In fact [..]

Photo by greefus groinks Today is World No Tobacco Day. The theme this year is “Tobacco-free Youth”. World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to protect the 1.8 billion young [..]

Photo by denn Angioplasty is a method to remove blocks from important blood vessels. The most common form of angioplasty is coronary angioplasty, the method of removing blocks [..]

Photo by YTaP Every 33 seconds, a person dies of heart disease in America. And smokers have upto 400% greater chance of getting heart disease. The negative impact [..]