World Congress on Clinical, Preventive and Geriatric Cardiology

Health of millions is at stake – Time to fight against rising menace of premature heart attack in our country is now, before it becomes too late. With this view in mind, the World Congress on Clinical, Preventive and Geriatric Cardiology (WCCPGC 2008) will bring together experts from the field of cardiology across the globe for a comprehensive overview of this rapidly increasing heart problem — says a press release. The conference will be held at the Om Shanti Retreat Centre, Gurgaon from September 19 to 21, 2008. Mrs. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, the President of India, will be presiding as the chief guest. The three day conference will highlight the needs and importance of lifestyle optimisation, aggressive secondary prevention of cardio vascular disease and primary prevention of a high risk group. His Excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India will inaugurate the WCCPGC- 2008.