PUBLICATION OF JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
To promote research and medical education, publication of a medical journal is started. The Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases (JCVD) is a quarterly published research based medical journal started in 2003. It encompasses contribution in the field of Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
Inaugural Ceremony of The Journal Of Cardiovascular Diseases
The Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases is an important mile stone in the development of research oriented society in this part of the World as the aim of the Journal is, to promote research and medical education in the region. The Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases encompasses contributions in the fields of Adult, Paediatric and Interventional Cardiology and Adult and Paediatric Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. It also presents classic work done in other fields of medicine. The Seminar/Inaugural ceremony of the Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases took place on 26th March 2004 at Al-Hamra Hall Lahore. The ceremony was attended by many ministers of Punjab Government, prominent politicians, eminent scholars and doctors. The Inauguration of The Journal was performed by Dr Tahir Ali Javed, Minister for Health, Government of the Punjab. Prof. Jawad Sajid Khan, Head of the Institution, Punjab Institute of Cardiology, Lahore in his inaugural speech mentioned various research projects going on in the Institute. Dr Ahmad Shahbaz described the introduction and working of the Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases. Dr TS Kler, an invited delegate from India stressed the need for research in Indo-Pak region. Prominent scholar Munnu Bhai appreciated this effort of publication of the Journal from Punjab Institute of Cardiology, he declared it a milestone in medical publication. A famous musical band performed for the audience which was followed by a lavish dinner.
