The Heart Blog

Know Your Heart Blog by Dr. Keyur Parikh, an epic cardiologist in Ahmedabad at CIMS Hospital in Gujarat, India.

Everest Base Camp : Namche Bazaar TO TENGBOCHE:Day 6 April 19

by Dr. Keyur Parikh | Apr 19, 2024 | Travel Blog

Everest Base Camp : Namche Bazaar TO TENGBOCHE:Day 6 April 19 Starting elevation: 11,290 ft / 3,440 m. Ending elevation: 12,687 ft / 3,867 m. Elevation change: +1,397 ft / +427 m. Starting oxygen: 67% of sea level. Ending oxygen: 64% of sea level. Distance covered:...

Trekking Tales: A Cardiologist’s Journey to Everest Base Camp (Monjo to Namche Bazaar)

by Dr. Keyur Parikh | Apr 18, 2024 | Travel Blog

Day 4: Monjo to Namche Bazaar Start: Monjo (9,301 ft / 2,835 m) End: Namche Bazaar (11,286 ft / 3,440 m) Distance: 2.6 mi / 4.13 km. Sleeping elevation change: +1,985 ft / +605 m. Day's elevation change: +2,471 ft / +753 m. Total time: 3:20:40. As I, Dr. Keyur Parikh,...

Trekking Tales: A Cardiologist’s Journey to Everest Base Camp

by Dr. Keyur Parikh | Apr 17, 2024 | Travel Blog

Last year, at the age of 65, I, Dr. Keyur Parikh, dared to dream of conquering the Everest Base Camp at 66. Today, I stand on the threshold of turning that dream into reality. With determination, perseverance, and a passion for adventure, I am embarking on this...

Nurturing Heart Health: A Guide to Healthy Eating for Jain and Swaminarayan Communities by Dr. Keyur Parikh

by Dr. Keyur Parikh | Apr 17, 2024 | Others

As a cardiologist, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that dietary choices can have on heart health. In communities such as Jainism and Swaminarayan, where dietary restrictions are deeply rooted in religious practices, it's essential to find a balance...

A Conversation of Importance of Yoga with Disney Princesses

by Dr. Keyur Parikh | Jul 17, 2023 | Blogs, English, Know Your Heart

YOGA MADE EASYSIMPLY MADE FOR KIDSDr. Keyur Parikh (Dr. Parikh) meets Disney Princesses Dr. Parikh: Hello, Disney Princesses! I heard you all have some magical adventures. But did you know there's a special way to stay fit and healthy that's just as enchanting as your...

Importance of Running – Learning from Tom & Jerry

by Dr. Keyur Parikh | Jul 17, 2023 | Blogs, English

Dr. Keyur Parikh (Dr. Parikh) meets Tom and Jerry Tom and Dr. Keyur Parikh (Dr. Parikh) Tom: Hey, Dr. Parikh! We've been chasing each other around all day. Is that a good way to stay fit? Dr. Parikh: Absolutely, Tom! Chasing and running around like you two do is an...

Recipes for High Cholesterol For Gujaratis!

by Dr. Keyur Parikh | Feb 25, 2021 | Blogs

Before decoding the diets for cholesterol you need to understand the chemical make-up of the cholesterol which is to be incorporated into your diets. There are predominantly three kinds of cholesterol; HDL(High-density Lipoprotein), LDL(Low-Density Lipoprotein), and...

What is the difference between a cardiac surgeon and a cardiologist?

by Dr. Keyur Parikh | Sep 28, 2019 | Blogs, English, Know Your Heart

A lot. Here are two examples to help you differentiate between a cardiac surgeon and a cardiologist. I hope this helps solve a very common, epic yet basic question amongst patients we repeatedly see at CIMS Hospital in Ahmedabad.: Dr. Keyur Parikh - Cardiologist...