P.HD IN CARDIOVASCULAR, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM & OTHER DISORDERS:Cardiovascular (hypertension, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, stroke, and thrombosis)

Among the thirty eight laboratories functioning under the wings of CSIR, CDRI is considered as the best one. CDRI uses latest technology and techniques to develop drugs, vaccination and diagnostics.
Scientists are developing animal models and in vitro tests to isolated cells, cell lines and enzymes assays, synthetic compounds, plant and marine extracts to prevent cardiovascular and other diseases. Cardiovascular disease is mainly related to heart. It can be prevented by taking diet high in fibers from vegetables while low in fat and cholesterol; tobacco cessation and avoidance of second-hand smoke; decreased alcohol consumption; lower blood pressures if elevated through the use of antihypertensive medications; strict diabetes management; decrease BMI if overweight or obese; increase daily activity