Reducing salt intake may better protect your heart - (April 24^th, 2007) - Reducing salt intake lowers risk of heart disease... more

Snoring may increase heart attack risk
(April 17^th, 2007) - Dr Balachander warns that those who show symptoms of sleep apnea should consult a doctor... more

Exercise reduces heart attacks during times of mental stress - (April 3^rd, 2007)
Dr Balachander says exercise is a must for reducing risk for a heart attack during times of stress...

Sunday heart attacks are deadlier - (March 20^th, 2007)
It would be best to have a plan of action to do if a heart attack were to strike, says Dr Balachander...

Cholesterol and garlic - (March 13^th, 2007)
Dr Balachander says a study has proved that garlic does not influence any change in bad cholesterol...

Depression and heart disease - (March 6^th, 2007)
About 30 per cent of patients recovering from heart attack suffer from depression, says Dr Balachander...

Heart health - Fish, fish oil supplements or soybeans? - (Feb 20^th, 2007)
Cardiologist Balachander says fish is good for fighting heart diseases...

Air pollution and heart disease - (Feb 13^th, 2007)
Recent research points to a clear link between the quality of air and increased heart diseases... 

An apple a day - (Feb 6^th, 2007) 
New age research is proving what the old age adage about apple said, writes Dr Balachander...

Peripheral arterial disease - (Jan 29^th, 2007)
This condition is a result of blockages that develop in the arteries that supply blood to the thighs and legs...

To join or not to join a cardiac rehabilitation programme - (Jan 16^th, 2007)
 It is important to have some kind of rehabilitation programme after a heart attack, says Dr Balachander...

The Indian connection to heart attack - (Jan 9^th, 2007)
Indians, wherever they might be, have the highest risks for heart attacks, says Dr G Balachander...

Heart failure - (Dec 26^th, 2006)
One of the major causes for heart failure is heart attack, explains Dr Balachander...

Tips for life after a heart attack - (Dec 19^th, 2006)
There are some do’s and don’ts for patients who are recovering from a heart attack, says Dr Balachander...

Effectiveness of coronary angiogram - (Dec 12^th, 2006)
Coronary angiogram is a useful tool in saving lives, says Dr Balachander...

Clot busters in the treatment of heart attacks - (Dec 5^th, 2006)
For the right patient, clot blusters can work wonders and even save a life...

Impact of smoking on the heart - (Nov 21^st, 2006)
Smoking is a major cause of death even in developing nations like India, says Dr Balachander...

Win over heart attack - (Nov 14^th, 2006)
If you know yourself and know your enemy, you can win everytime, says Dr Balachander...

The role of aspirin in a heart attack - (Nov 7^th, 2006)
The wonder drug can be taken before, during and after a heart attack, says Dr Balachander...