Dr Aashish Contractor is widely recognized as the pioneer of cardiac rehabilitation in India. He is currently head of department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine at the Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai. Prior to this he was the head of department of preventive cardiology and rehabilitation at the Asian Heart Institute from its inception in 2002, till 2014. He had the distinction of being part of the Asian Heart team which treated the Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, after his redo bypass surgery in January 2009, and was in charge of his post-surgery cardiac rehabilitation. Dr Contractor is the vice-chairman of the International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, which includes twenty-five countries. He is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Chester, United Kingdom, and has served as the Certification Director of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) in India since November 2003.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In The Heart Truth, Dr Aashish Contractor, the leading authority in cardiology, describes how you can treat, rehabilitate and prevent heart ailments. From problems of the heart, to tests that one can do, the risk factors, surgery, recovery, reversal of heart disease, medication, nutrition and exercise – this is an exhaustive guide specifically for the layperson. Written in a simple, lucid manner with real life examples, this book will empower you with the knowledge required to take care of your heart. As Dr Contractor – who has over eighteen years of experience and has helped over ten thousand patients – says, taking care of the heart is not rocket science; rather, it’s all about simple steps done consistently. Whether you have suffered from a heart condition, are at high risk, want to prevent heart disease, or just want to keep your heart fit and healthy, this book is a must-read.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6676,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"product_cat":[37],"product_tag":[],"yoast_head":"\n