Take care of your Heart
Dr. George Thayil
MD, FAMA (CARD), FCCP, FICC, FESC, FACC, FRCP
Senior Consultant Cardiologist
“Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness.” (Psalm 115:1)
Dr. George Thayil is one of the most recognized and respected Cardiologists in Kerala. Dr Thayil is the Founder head of the Dept. of Cardiology at Lourdes Hospital, a 650 bedded tertiary care NABH accredited referral hospital situated at the heart of the city of Cochin.
Dr. Thayil received his medical degree, postgraduate and doctorate from the Ludwig-Maximilian University in Munich, Germany, and later trained as a Cardiologist in Austria at the National Specialty Board. He is also Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh, American College of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Thayil was working as Staff cardiologist at German Heart centre, Munich, before returning to India in 1993 to establish the Cardiology Dept. at Lourdes Hospital, which now offers state-of-the-art health care to the heart patients.
After a lifetime devoted to preventive medicine, Dr. Thayil is convinced that a radical change in the lifestyle of people is the only way to prevent the occurrence of heart diseases, which are real epidemics and the major causes of death all over the world. Hence, Dr Thayil is actively involved in the mission to improve people's lives by creating awareness in the field of Cardiology.
Dr. Thayil has won many prestigious "Best Doctor" awards including Global Excellency Medical Award, Chief Minister’s Arogyaratna Award, KCBC award and Lifetime achievement award. He has authored six Bestseller books on heart-care and has published close to 1000 articles on preventive cardiology in various magazines and newspapers. Dr. Thayil is also a familiar face on the Television channels wherein he presents and participates in various medical programs. A philanthropist to the core, Dr Thayil also runs the "SHALOM Charitable Fund" for helping the underprivileged heart patients. Dr. Thayil was the former State President of Indian College of Cardiology and Indian Academy of Echocardiography.
Dr. Thayil received his medical degree, postgraduate and doctorate from the Ludwig-Maximilian University in Munich, Germany, and later trained as a Cardiologist in Austria at the National Specialty Board. He is also Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh, American College of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Thayil was working as Staff cardiologist at German Heart centre, Munich, before returning to India in 1993 to establish the Cardiology Dept. at Lourdes Hospital, which now offers state-of-the-art health care to the heart patients.
After a lifetime devoted to preventive medicine, Dr. Thayil is convinced that a radical change in the lifestyle of people is the only way to prevent the occurrence of heart diseases, which are real epidemics and the major causes of death all over the world. Hence, Dr Thayil is actively involved in the mission to improve people's lives by creating awareness in the field of Cardiology.
Dr. Thayil has won many prestigious "Best Doctor" awards including Global Excellency Medical Award, Chief Minister’s Arogyaratna Award, KCBC award and Lifetime achievement award. He has authored six Bestseller books on heart-care and has published close to 1000 articles on preventive cardiology in various magazines and newspapers. Dr. Thayil is also a familiar face on the Television channels wherein he presents and participates in various medical programs. A philanthropist to the core, Dr Thayil also runs the "SHALOM Charitable Fund" for helping the underprivileged heart patients. Dr. Thayil was the former State President of Indian College of Cardiology and Indian Academy of Echocardiography.
HEART DISEASE
It is the greatest scourge affecting all nations across the world. It not only strikes down a significant number of people without warning but also causes prolonged suffering and disability.
PREVENTION
Early identification of heart disease risk and modification of risk factors reduce the incidence of future cardiovascular events and improve people's quality of life.
Healthy heart tips
Fill half of your plate with colorful fruits and vegetables at each meal to ensure that you are getting a heart healthy portion of them. Read MoreGet in touch with me
- Dr. George Thayil
Palarivattom Byepass.
Ammancherry Road,
Vennala.
Dr. George Thayil
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The Author
Dr. Thayil believes in, and practices spreading of knowledge. As a solid step in this direction, he has also authored quite a few books on heart diseases. Most of his books on heart-care are best sellers as well.
- Swarnam Agniyilennapole”- Memoirs of a Cardiologist
- "Hrudrogam: Munkaruthalum Chikilsayum"
- "Hrudhyapoorvam oru Health Guide"
- "Sthreekalum Hrudrogavum"
- " Hrudrogachikilsa Puthiya Kandethalukalilude"
- " Hrudhayarogyathinu Bhakshanavum Vyayamavum"
- " Heart Attack: Bhayappedathe Jeevikkam"