Doctor Priya Chockalingam

Doctor Priya Chockalingam

Cardiac Wellness Institute, Chennai (India)

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Passionate about adopting and promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours, Dr. Priya is a thought-leader in the prevention and reversal of cardiovascular diseases though lifestyle modification in India. She believes that while diseases such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes, hypertension and obesity are truly global threats, each one of us can prevent and control them if given the right information and guidance. She has been spreading awareness about a heart-healthy lifestyle through television channels, print media, health camps and office programs for corporate companies, educational institutions, government bodies and non-profit organizations. With a strong research background in Cardiogenetics and various publications in national and international journals to her credit, Priya is also keen on better understanding the role of genetic factors in the causation of cardiovascular diseases and sudden cardiac death. Her book titled "Journey to a Hearty Health" was published by Elsevier.