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  • Heart and Lung Transplant Program Gives Critically Ill Patients a Second Chance at Life
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    India’s most Comprehensive Heart and Lung Transplant Program gives critically ill patients a second chance at life

    Over 600 heart and lung transplants and 1,000 ECMO cases mark a major national milestone in advanced critical careConsistent, high-survival outcomes position Apollo Hospitals, Chennai as India’s leader in advanced heart and lung failure management  Chennai, 22 January 2026: Apollo Hospitals, Chennai continues to set national benchmarks in the treatment of advanced heart and lung disease, driven by one of India’s most comprehensive heart, lung, and ECMO-supported transplant programs. The transplant team, with significant national and international experience, have performed 600+ heart and lung transplants, managed over 2,000 transplant patients, 1,000+ Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) cases, along with 250+ Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD) procedures and 250+ Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) interventions. The multidisciplinary heart-lung transplant and MCS program at Apollo expertly manages patients with end-stage heart and or lung failure, offering personalised solutions for those who no longer respond to maximal medical therapy. Be it a stabilising, bridging or definitive treatment with transplanting   hearts and lungs, or implanting durable mechanical cardiac pumps for failing hearts, our patients are supported through a continuum of focused and evidence-based care. The team also offers comprehensive solutions for even the most complex cardiopulmonary conditions, such as the gold standard treatment of Pulmonary Endarterectomy (PEA) for appropriate patients with CTEPH, where the chronic blood clots in the lung arteries are removed surgically. The press conference held to mark this milestone featured patients from different age groups and levels of illness severity, who shared how their lives were transformed by the program. Among them were Mr. Raja Sivagurunathan (59), who survived a critical phase on ECMO support for 48 days before undergoing an emergency double-lung transplant; Mr. B. Saravanan (45), who developed sudden and severe lung failure and was supported on life-saving machines for two weeks until a successful lung transplant; and Mr. Radhae Shyam Raghuvanshi (72), whose condition worsened abruptly and who was airlifted to Chennai before receiving a double-lung transplant after advanced support.   Commenting about ECMO and Transplantation, Dr. Srinivas Rajagopala, Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead - Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Lung Transplant, Apollo Hospitals Chennai said, “These outcomes demonstrate how early and appropriate use of ECMO can fundamentally alter the course of severe lung failure. It provides a vital bridge allowing time for stabilisation, informed decision-making, and preparation for lung transplantation. Success lies in constant vigilance, multidisciplinary teamwork, and highly personalized care. Our goal is always meaningful recovery, not merely short-term survival.” Dr. R Ravi Kumar, the Clinical Lead for Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals Chennai, described how Apollo Hospitals was achieving superior outcomes for the sickest patients with end-stage heart failure. “The team at Apollo Hospitals, with its evolving national program, is already delivering a unique clinical service that is succeeding in reducing both time to transplant and mortality on the waitlist.  We hope to repeat this at other Apollo Hospitals facilities beyond Chennai and Bangalore”. Dr. Kumud Kumar Dhital, Head of Heart and Lung Transplantation at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, emphasized “Patients suffering from advancing heart and lung failure, with escalating medical therapy and declining quality of life, deserve to be informed of the transplant options at a far earlier stage.  Outcomes improve significantly when patients are referred early and managed with strong, protocol-driven hospital care. Age itself is not a limitation - what matters is careful evaluation, optimization, meticulous surgery, expert after-care in the ICU, and life-long post-discharge continuity of care so as to maximize chances of long-term survivorship.” Dr. IIankumaran Kaliamoorthy, CEO – Chennai Region, Apollo Hospitals also participated in the press conference. As India’s burden of advanced heart and lung disease continues to rise, Apollo Hospitals remains at the forefront of comprehensive cardiothoracic transplantation, combining innovation, expertise, and compassionate care- proving that even the most critical organ failure can be transformed into a second chance at life. Apollo Hospitals delivers 360-degree care through an integrated, multidisciplinary model involving cardiology, pulmonology, cardiothoracic surgery, anaesthesia, critical care, transplant coordination, rehabilitation, and seamlessly coordinates this with post-discharge and long-term follow-up. The program’s focus extends beyond survival to restoring functional independence and quality of life for patients while fully informing and supporting their families. ECMO serves as a vital life-support technology within this ecosystem. This mechanical support temporarily takes over the function of the heart and/or lungs when conventional therapies fail. By oxygenating blood outside the body, ECMO allows failing organs to rest and recover or acts as a crucial bridge to recovery or transplantation. The program integrates VV-ECMO for lung support, VA-ECMO for cardiac and combined heart-lung failure. LVADs in the form of implantable and mechanical heart pumps are offered to suitable candidates as durable alternatives or bridge to heart transplantation.
    DATE: 24, Jan, 2026
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    Apollo Hospitals Announces ₹1,700 Crore Investment to Redefine Telangana’s Healthcare Future

    Apollo Hospitals has announced a transformative investment of over ₹1,700 crore in Telangana, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to building a resilient, future-ready healthcare ecosystem in the state. Unveiled at the Telangana Rising Global Summit, this multi-year initiative aligns with the state’s vision of becoming a global hub for healthcare innovation and medical excellence.  A cornerstone of this investment is the planned introduction of Proton Therapy in Telangana — a first for the Telugu states — which significantly advances precision cancer care and offers patients access to one of the world’s most advanced radiation treatment modalities closer to home. Complementing this is the establishment of a new 40,000-sqft Global Reference Laboratory, equipped with state-of-the-art capabilities in genomics, molecular diagnostics, and AI-enabled research, is strengthening early diagnosis and personalised medicine.Beyond infrastructure, Apollo’s roadmap places strong emphasis on inclusive growth and community impact. In addition, Apollo reaffirmed its focus on medical education and capacity building through the expansion of Apollo Medical College in Telangana. The initiative aims to nurture the next generation of doctors, specialists, and healthcare leaders, while strengthening the academic-clinical integration that underpins high-quality patient care. The initiative is expected to generate significant employment opportunities, empower healthcare professionals, and enhance access through telemedicine and outreach programmes for underserved populations.  Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals, emphasised that this investment reflects Apollo’s purpose-driven mission to make high-quality, technology-led healthcare accessible, compassionate, and sustainable. With this commitment, Apollo Hospitals continues to partner with Telangana in shaping a healthcare ecosystem that delivers excellence today while preparing for the needs of tomorrow. 
    DATE: 26, Dec, 2025
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    Apollo SHINE Teams Up with Tweak & Eat to Combat NCDs in College Students

    In a bold move to safeguard India's youth from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Apollo SHINE Foundation has partnered with US-based Tweak & Eat, an AI-powered nutrition platform. This collaboration targets college students flagged as "at-risk" through Apollo SHINE's nationwide "Catch ’Em Young" initiative, which screens over 100,000 students for early signs of obesity, pre-diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome.  Recent findings paint a concerning picture: 4 in 10 students are overweight or obese, 1 in 50 show elevated blood sugar, 1 in 20 have high blood pressure, and 10% meet metabolic syndrome criteria with significantly raised triglyceride and cholesterol levels. These young adults need more than alerts — they require practical tools to act.Tweak & Eat's EatGPT is a Generative AI coach that offers hyper-personalized guidance. Students can snap meal photos for instant analysis, get "tweaks" on portions and substitutions, personalized meal plans, exercise routines, and tracking for nutrition, hydration, sleep, activity, and overall lifestyle modifications. Backed by a database of 32 million food items, it pairs AI with expert nutritionists for real-time lifestyle shifts.Mr. Kishore Manohar, Director of Apollo SHINE, emphasized, “This bridges the gap between risk identification and daily management, making healthy living practical.” Dr. Indira Jayakumar, Medical Director, added, “Mindful eating and physical activities can prevent escalation.”  Tweak & Eat CEO Narayanan Ram noted, “EatGPT acts as a pocket mentor, focusing not just on counting calories, but on understanding young people's specific metabolic profiles and offering tailored health guidance.This partnership digitizes preventive care in children, turning screening insights into sustainable health habits for a healthier generation.
    DATE: 26, Dec, 2025
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    Apollo Foundation and Billion Hearts Beating Expand Smart Ambulance Emergency Care

    Apollo Foundation, in collaboration with the Billion Hearts Beating Foundation (BHB), has strengthened pre-hospital emergency care with the deployment of seven Smart Ambulances across Bengaluru, New Delhi and Navi Mumbai. Operated by Apollo Hospitals and supported by Marsh McLennan as part of its CSR initiative, the programme marks a significant step towards delivering timely, technology-enabled critical care at the community level.  Designed as mobile intensive care units, the Smart Ambulances bring advanced, connected emergency care closer to patients, ensuring that treatment begins the moment help arrives — not when hospital doors open. Each ambulance is equipped with advanced life-support systems including cardiac monitors, ventilators and defibrillators, along with digital clinical tools that support faster, more accurate decision-making during transit.  A key feature of the Smart Ambulance programme is real-time audio-visual connectivity, enabling Apollo Hospitals’ doctors to be virtually present inside the ambulance. This allows physicians to guide trained paramedics as care is initiated en route, ensuring seamless coordination with hospital emergency teams. Live GPS tracking further keeps hospitals and families informed, allowing emergency departments to prepare in advance for incoming patients and ensuring continuity of care from first response to definitive treatment.These state-of-the-art ambulances were formally unveiled in the presence of leadership from Apollo Foundation, Apollo Hospitals, Billion Hearts Beating Foundation and Marsh McLennan, reinforcing the need to strengthen emergency response capabilities in rapidly growing urban regions. In Bengaluru, the ambulances have already been deployed at community health camps, benefiting over 23,000 people by bringing advanced medical support closer to underserved populations.The initiative was launched in partnership with Marsh McLennan and inaugurated in the presence of Mr. Sanjay Kedia, CEO, Marsh McLennan & President, Marsh India, reinforcing a shared vision to reimagine emergency care through speed, technology and compassion. Together, Apollo Foundation, Billion Hearts Beating Foundation and Apollo Hospitals aim to build a responsive, community-centric emergency healthcare ecosystem that delivers critical care beyond hospital boundaries, when every second truly matters. 
    DATE: 26, Dec, 2025
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    Apollo Hospitals Foundation and WWF, India extend their partnership to provide medical support to forest depar...
    While frontline staff have to brave difficult terrain, harsh weather conditions, wildlife and poachers in their daily lives, forest-fringe communities are also faced with issues of human-wildlife conflict, and extreme climatic events for which medical assistance is required. The tie-up between Apollo Hospitals Foundation and WWF, India continues after one year of partnership. The continuing tie-up, to be effective from April 2017 for a one-year period, will extend immediate medical support to affected frontline staff of forest department and local community members in the states of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. The partnership covers quality medical treatment of patients that also includes air ambulance services in critical and emergency conditions. This unique partnership between the two organizations will cover medical camps and cases including (but not confined to) grievous injury due to attacks by wild animals; fall from elevated areas (like hills or machines); accidents while patrolling in vehicles (collision, falling off etc); burns during fire-fighting operations; injuries in crowd control operations during incidents of human-wildlife conflict ; medical emergencies during extreme climatic events, life threatening diseases like malaria, dengue etc; venomous bites / stings, and electrocution. Speaking on the necessity of enhancing the welfare of brave wildlife protectors and community members, Mr. Ravi Singh, Secretary General and CEO, WWF-India said, “This partnership is a key milestone where WWF-India and the Apollo Hospitals have come together to provide specialized medical care to both the frontline forest staff and members of the local community, who form an important part of our work. Initiatives such as medical treatment and health check-ups will go a long way in ensuring that people have access to medical care.” Ms. Upasana Kamineni Konidela  Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Foundation said, “We at Apollo Hospitals Foundation understand the perils that these frontline staff face and we are always there to support them in their endeavour to help conserve our wildlife”.
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    Apollo Hospitals, Nashik performed a first of its kind ‘Minimal Access Spinal Surgery’
    This minimally invasive surgery could help patients suffering from spine problems like back pain, sciatica, neck pain and tingling numbness. “We are committed to bringing latest procedures, skill and technology for the benefit of population of Nashik and more such procedures will be introduced in future” informed Maj Gen (Dr) Vijay Saraswat, Chief Operating Officer, Apollo Hospital. Dr Shekhar Chirmade, Neurosurgeon, at Apollo hospitals, Nashik, elaborated on the technique, informed that spinal disorder including Lumbar Disc Prolapse, Lumbar Canal Stenosis, Cervical disc prolapse, Injury and fractures of spine frequently require surgery when medical treatment fails. Traditionally, these conditions are treated with open surgery involving long incision, cutting and removal of muscles, ligaments, and some bony parts of spine. It may also involve stabilizing the spine with plates and screws which required more cutting of muscles. All this leads to more pain, long hospital stays and delayed in return of full activity. The scarring of muscles may also lead to long-term spinal pain. Minimal access spinal surgery also known as ‘Key-hole Surgery’ is advanced and innovative technique. It involves smaller skin incision and instead of cutting muscles they are split open with the help of serial dilatation with tubular retractor creating a tunnel. To reach the specific level of spine tube is inserted under X ray fluoroscopy. Once the tube is inserted surgery and decompression of nerves is performed with the help of advanced operating microscope. Spinal fixation, if required, can be performed by fixing screws percutaneously by placing a guide-wire under real time X-Ray guidance and threading the screw over it. The minimally invasive spine surgery offers Very small incision, faster recovery, short hospital stay, no blood loss, less pain and faster return to activity. Dr Chirmade was assisted by team of Anaesthesiologists, Dr. Chetan Bhandare, Dr. Ketan Thombare and Dr. Amita Tipre.  
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    Apollo Hospitals, Nashik awarded with India’s most coveted NABH Accreditation
    The National Board for Hospitals and Health care (NABH) Organization is an institutional member of International Society for Quality (ISQua) in Health Care. This esteemed certification is a landmark in our journey of progress and reaffirms our capability to deliver world-class integrated healthcare services to our patients. This accreditation is considered as a symbol of excellence in Clinical Quality and Safety in Patient Care and Apollo Hospitals, Nashik is proud to be in the league of such exceptional and elite organizations in India. The hospital has undergone almost a year of thorough screening process to receive this honoured accreditation. The 118-bedded facility with 3 state of the art Operation Theatres, Cathlab, exclusive infrastructure, finest doctors and dedicated support staff is intended to deliver the topmost level of specialized medical expertise and care to patients across various specialities. Patients will be the biggest beneficiaries of this accreditation as getting NABH accreditation, fully endorses the fact that the hospital has a 360-degree approach towards patient care which entails ethical & safe practices at par with the National Standards; that patient’s interests are kept foremost and patient and family’s rights are respected. The scope of this extends to a number of super specialities like Neurology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Orthopaedics, Gastroenterology, Paediatrics, Trauma Care etc. This will facilitate the patients especially from North Maharashtra to get lifesaving procedures done like Organ Transplant, Heart/Brain surgeries etc. in a NABH accredited hospital that too locally. With this recognition, Apollo Hospitals is committed to exhibit excellent Quality and medical standards with utmost focus on patient care.  
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    Apollo Hospitals and Jet Airways launched the Fly for Good Health Program and Apollo Connect for Patients from...
    It was a special day when two of India’s largest entities joined hands in the service of the People of Bangladesh – Apollo Hospitals Group and Jet Airways announced their joint service ‘FLY FOR GOOD HEALTH PROGRAM’. This was facilitated by Health Connect International-Bangladesh, a medical consultancy firm. The launch was announced at a joint press meet of Apollo Hospitals and Jet Airways at Dhaka Press Club. The announcement was made by Mr. Rajkumar Bhattacharya, Country Manager – Jet Airways Bangladesh, Mr Jithu Jose, Senior General Manager Apollo Hospitals Group and Mr Shafeeq Azam, Managing Director –Health Connect International, Bangladesh. The program will provide all the guests of Apollo a 10% discount on their flights to Chennai (via Kolkata & Mumbai) and direct flights to Mumbai & Kolkata. The boarding pass will further entail a 10% discount on Apollo’s room rent and health check programs. Speaking at the occasion, Mr Jithu Jose stated that “We are delighted to have this service for our guests from Bangladesh and together with this we are also commencing the Apollo Connect initiative. The Jet offer is a very unique offer and possibly the first of its kind where two major Indian entities have joined hands to provide such a service to our brothers and sisters in Bangladesh, which has become a home away from home. We would also like to announce the Apollo Connect Initiative by our partner Health Connect International and this would be unique service to provide free second medical opinion and I would like to invite all the clinics and doctors to join us in this initiative. Rajkumar Bhattacharya, Country Manager, Jet Airways said, “At Jet Airways, we have always shared a special bond with our guests which goes beyond travel. This unique travel option in collaboration with Apollo Hospitals Group is one more initiative aimed at making air travel more cost-effective for those seeking medical support at a premier institution. This tie up with Apollo seeks to deliver exceptional value while attempting to foster stronger relationships with our guests.” Mr Shafeeq Azam, Managing Director of Health Connect International stated that the service will be offered through their office and in association with Jet airways office at Dhaka Airport. This would help people to have a hassle-free service and absolute handholding right from Dhaka. Mr Md. Abdur Rob, Director of Health Connect International, stated that such initiatives are the need of the hour and especially in healthcare. The established hospitals like Apollo and airline like Jet Airways can help health many lives.
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    Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi successfully performed a liver transplant on 2 children suffering from Cr...
    In Crigler Najjar Syndrome, an essential enzyme GT is absent in the liver at birth. This deficiency results in toxic form of bilirubin to rise in the blood to a very high level, which can cross into the brain and produce irreversible complications. To prevent brain damage and hearing loss from this condition, phototherapy (treatment by the use of special light) is needed for 14 – 16 hours a day. As children grow older, their skin gets thickened and the light penetration decreases making phototherapy less effective. For most of 24 hours, children need to remain under the phototherapy unit, bearing the intense light and the heat for survival. The persistent yellow colour of their eyes and skin begins to bother children over time. Their quality of life suffers as normal activities are severely curtailed. Liver transplant is the only permanent cure for this condition and takes away the need to spend 14 – 16 hours every day under phototherapy. Two children, 13 year old Master Khalid Mohammad from UAE and 4 year old Master Abdul Ahad from Pakistan with Criggler Najjar Syndrome recently underwent a liver transplant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi. Khalid received a part of his father’s liver and Ahad received 30% of his mother’s liver. Master Ayanveer Singh from Kapurthala suffering from Criggler Najjar Syndrome underwent a liver transplant in March 2016 with this mother donating a third of her liver. According to Dr Anupam Sibal, Group medical Director, Apollo Hospitals Group and Senior Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, said, “With the new liver both children have received the enzyme they were not born with and their eyes are pearly white. They have finally bid adieu to their constant companion – the phototherapy unit. We have now performed more than 2800 liver transplants in patients from India and 40 countries. We are privileged to have earned the trust of so many patients over the last 18 years, ever since we performed the first successful liver transplant in India in 1998.”  
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    1st in Maharashtra Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai implanted the smallest and most advanced leadless pacemaker i...
    Mr Akrur N Rana, 85-year-old, from Nepal, a National Badminton Champion had weakness on right side of the body and was rushed to the emergency department at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. He was diagnosed to have stroke for which he was treated by the neurologist after which he recovered instantaneously. However, on evaluation ECG showed rhythm abnormalities for which he was referred to cardiologist. He was further evaluated in details via continuous monitoring of ECG, which showed that his heart rate would suddenly become very slow as low as 25 beats per min and at other times it would become irregular. A diagnosis of sick sinus syndrome (Disease where the heart rate suddenly drops down causing loss of consciousness) with AV nodal disease was made and the Patient needed a pacemaker. After discussing with family, the smallest and most advanced leadless pacemaker was successfully implanted. It offers the advantage of quickness, safety, no cuts, no wires and lasts for more than 12 years. Patient comfort is ensured. The World’s Smallest Leadless Pacemaker Unlike most pacemakers that are placed in the patient’s chest with leads running to the heart, the mini is implanted directly into the patient’s heart. Pacemaker can send electrical pulses when the heart is beating too slowly and can adjust your heart rate based on your physical activity level. The leadless pacemaker is implanted inside the heart and does not require any pacing leads. A traditional pacemaker would require a lead to be inserted into your heart from the pacemaker in your chest. Less invasive – it is placed in the heart via a vein in the leg, thus no chest incision, scar, or bump that results from conventional pacemakers Self-contained – it is completely self-contained within the heart. It eliminates potential medical complications arising from a chest incision and from wires running from a conventional pacemaker into the heart Smaller than conventional pacemakers, about the size of a large vitamin capsule (2 gms in weight) Benefits: Eliminates scar on the chest Eliminates bulge on the chest Able to resume regular activities after implant (no activity restrictions to prevent dislodging of traditional pacemaker leads) No upper chest implant complications (a punctured lung which may require a tube to be inserted into the chest to re-inflate the lung, a blood clot in the subclavian vein) No pacing lead complications (lead moving from original place in the heart, lead breaking, lead infections, and lead not being connected to the device the right way) Mr Akrur N Rana, said, “I’m thankful to the doctors who have saved my life using the most advanced technology to treat me. I feel proud to be the 1st person in this region to receive this treatment.”
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    Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi participated in the Health Tech India Summit organised by Confederati...
    The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering industry, Government, and civil society, through advisory and consultative processes. The Health Tech India Summit is an exhibition on Medical Equipment, Technology, Pharma and Healthcare Services. The main objective behind this Exhibition & Conference is to provide a platform to showcase the latest technology in the Healthcare and Medical Devices industry. It also brings together the key decision makers, manufacturers, suppliers under one roof. Heath Tech India, 2017 aims to educate, inspire and deliver results for the community involved in the design, development, and manufacturing of medical devices and technologies. The 3-day conference was inaugurated by Ms. Shobana Kamineni, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited. Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi provided Emergency Medical cover during the entire conference, with a fully equipped ambulance and Medical team along with a doctor. The event was supported by the Government of India and the Ministry of Health and several associations related to the healthcare sector.  
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    The Heart Failure Association of India in association with HF Association of European Society of Cardiology (E...
    With growing number of heart related ailments in younger population, heart disease is emerging as the number one cause of death among Indians. There is a huge unmet need for managing heart failure in India and the prevalence of heart failure is estimated to be around 4 to 5 million. Heart disease is a growing epidemic in India. However, continuous advancements in treatment, surgical devices, drugs and effective cardiac transplantation methods have been changing the scenario in dealing with heart patients. Highlighting the care provided for heart patients, Dr Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “Heart problems also affect other organs which makes it challenging for a single physician to provide comprehensive care. It is of utmost importance for doctors in other specialties to know about heart failure and administer essential treatments concerning multiple organs.” Heart Failure is fast becoming a staggering public health burden. India is the capital of diabetes & coronary disease across the world, both of which are causes of heart failure. “A failing heart affects all other organs too. No longer is heart failure manageable by a single doctor, making Multi-Disciplinary approach a necessity. Our interdisciplinary team of doctors include cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anaesthetists, intensivists, pulmonologists, nephrologists, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, immunologists and infectious disease specialists. This has led to delivering a very high level of care to our patients, of whom a large number are very young.” says Dr. Sunder T, Senior Cardiothoracic & Heart-Lung Transplant Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals. The risk factors of heart diseases include other physical conditions such as blood pressure, diabetes, kidney related ailments and so on. “A healthcare service doesn’t limit to just completing the heart transplant or surgery successfully, but it also involves post-surgery care and rehabilitation. This involves proper diet regime, psychological counselling and a constant check on organ functions. We have been achieving this through our Multi-Specialty services and will continue to improve this in a cost-effective manner. Such comprehensive care was not available 10 years ago, but with developments in healthcare, we are able to provide interdisciplinary services. Access to such healthcare is improving and will continue to improve in the coming years,” he added. There is an increasing number of heart transplants in Tamil Nadu since 2008. With improved technology, equipments and infrastructural developments, organ donation for transplants across states, has become more effective. On multi-organ transplants, Dr Sunder says, “Heart Failure by its inability to pump blood eventually affects all organs in the body – notably the lungs, kidneys and the liver. In advanced cases, performing a heart transplant alone will not suffice and combined transplants of heart , lung, kidney or liver may be needed.” Apollo Hospitals, Chennai has performed the largest number of multi-organ transplants – combined heart-lung, combined heart-liver and combined heart-lung-kidney transplants in India. “The multi-disciplinary team has looked into ways to contain costs without compromising on patient safety and we would be happy to deliver the same standards of care to patients with heart failure who come under government schemes so that the poor people will be benefited” he added.    
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    Strengthening its commitment to a fitness oriented Lifestyle, Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata supported th...
    Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata, over the years, has associated with and promoted several major sporting events to help inspire the adoption of a fitness oriented lifestyle. Further strengthening this commitment, the Hospitals supported the 5K Run, as a significant part of the IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Full Marathon, 2017. In a society that is increasingly becoming sedentary and ‘desk-bound’, doctors and other healthcare professionals are concerned and worried about the impact of such a lifestyle on the overall health and wellbeing of the populace at large. Ranging from such effects like unwanted and harmful weight gain, to an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, to a host of other complaints – a life devoid of physical activity is therefore a major challenge in the development of a healthy society. Running and jogging, and other exercises that promote good cardiovascular health, have therefore emerged as a viable mode for promoting and ensuring better health outcomes and an overall healthy lifestyle. Flagging off the event with Sporting legend Sachin Tendulkar, Dr Rupali Basu, President and CEO ER, Apollo Hospitals Group, India, observed, “Today’s modern and especially corporate lifestyle is built around the twin ideals of speed and momentum. All are constantly running a race towards our targets. However, this ‘race’ is mostly metaphorical, since a great part of it is run in the confines of our workstations – a scenario that results in an unhealthy lifestyle and poor health outcomes. As the healthcare leaders of the region, the Apollo Gleneagles 5K Run represents our efforts to help you bridge the gap between the metaphorical and the actual. As a corporate leader I urge all corporate professionals to run this 5 km keeping the rising incidence of NCDS which constitute 63% of overall disease and expected to go up to 78% in a decade. We hope that events such as this will help promote an overall healthy lifestyle, and have a significant contribution towards the creation of a healthy society. As the legendary George Sheehan has said “Out on the roads , there is fitness and self-discovery and the persons we were destined to be”.” Speaking on the occasion the cricketing Legend Sachin Tendulkar observed “It is encouraging to see so many corporate professionals run for their health and well–being and take responsibility for their health. If my participation has urged more people to come forward and run, I am happy to be here.”  
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    Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai successfully organised an awareness program in association with Navi Mumbai Traf...
    The Road Safety Week 2017 between 9th January and 23rd January 2017 was inaugurated by Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner, Shri Hemant Nagrale with a walkathon from Vashi to Navi Mumbai sea shore. Policemen, eminent personalities and students participated in the walkathon, making it a great success. Gracing the event Dr. Nitin Jagasia, Head Emergency Medical Services, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai demonstrated the state-of-the-art ambulance services and its facilities to Shri Hemant Nagrale. Awareness Workshops were also organised during the week. Auto rickshaw drivers and bus drivers were trained on road safety and emergency management by Dr. Nitin Jagasia. School and college students were also imparted training on road safety during the entire period. Children and adults were exposed to the first aid demonstration by paramedic staff and facilities available in the ambulance, at Happy Streets on Palm Beach road. An appeal was made to everyone, to ensure that medical emergencies are managed appropriately and 1066 is called in for help immediately. To showcase the significance of Organ Donation, an Organ Donation Awareness Walk was also organised. Professor Darius Mirza, Consultant, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Transplant Surgeon and Dr. Amit Langote, Consultant, Nephrologist from Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai explained the importance of Organ Donation and requested all to be an Organ Donor. During the closing ceremony, Dr. Narendra Trivedi, CEO Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai handed over a state-of-the-art Apollo Hospitals Ambulance to Shri Hemant Nagrale, Commissioner of Police Navi Mumbai and Mr. Nitin Pawar, Deputy-Commissioner of Traffic Police. The dedicated ambulance will help the policemen to rush the accident victims to near-by hospitals during the Golden Hour and to get the emergency treatment on priority. The ceremony also witnessed the presence of Bollywood actor Mr. Boman Irani, who saw the advanced ambulance-1066 and appreciated Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai for the same. Mr. Nitin Pawar, Deputy-Commissioner of Traffic Police thanked Apollo Hospitals for supporting the Road Safety Week and making it a huge success. In its endeavour to create awareness and encourage prevention, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai is giving free health screening for Navi Mumbai Policemen. Similar free health screenings are also provided to auto rickshaw drivers and bus drivers of Navi Mumbai.  
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    Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata announced the introduction of Scarless Surgery for Thyroid Tumours, a fir...
    The thyroid gland, located at the base of the neck, plays a key role in the maintenance of vital hormonal balance in the body. A lump on the thyroid, accompanied by a normal hormonal profile, when detected, is therefore a source of concern, and may have to be biopsied to rule out malignancy. In cases where surgery is advised, existing methods indicate an open surgery for a partial or complete excision of the gland – resulting in significant blood loss, trauma, and permanent and distinct scarring. The procedure, called ‘Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy’, has been successfully undertaken at the Hospital by Dr Shantanu Panja, ENT and Head & Neck Onco-Surgeon and his team, in what is the first instance of its kind in this part of the country. Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy, which involves an approach through the mouth by the use of laparoscopic endoscopes and other instruments, represents a significant improvement over the traditional methods, in all cases where it can be utilized. An opening is created between the lower lip and gum to pass the instruments, and the thyroid gland is reached by going beneath the skin with air insufflation. The gland is then dissected out and removed through the mouth without any external cut, precluding the blood loss, trauma and scarring associated with the open surgical methods. Dr Panja said, “Surgery for thyroid cancer needs to be meticulous and requires considerable experience and expertise. We need to ensure preservation of the key nerves responsible for voice production, and the parathyroid glands responsible for calcium metabolism in the body. With this new technique, we can achieve these vital results, enhance the overall outcome, and ensure the best cosmetic outcome for our patients.” Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rupali Basu, President and CEO ER, Apollo Hospitals Group, India, observed, “Women face a higher risk of developing thyroid cancers, whose incidence is registering an upward trend in recent times. What makes it an even greater challenge is the fact that the disease, whose aggressiveness increases with age, often goes undetected until it is too late. Even in cases where the diseased gland is excised in time, the patient is destined to carry the visible scar of the procedure for a long time, affecting their overall quality of life. As the healthcare leaders of the region, we are therefore happy to introduce this new technique which significantly improves the outcomes for all patients.”  
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    Apollo Hospitals launched ‘Apollo Elder Care’, a dedicated centre for well-being and health of eld...
    As an exclusive center for the elderly, the unique Geriatric Care initiative will be a comprehensive centre for understanding the medical background of an elderly and offer customized care. In the first phase of the launch, the service will be available across Apollo Hospitals in Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Delhi and Bhubaneshwar. Apollo Elder Care will be a one stop service to address physical, psychological, medicinal and financial concerns of a patient and his caregivers. Apollo Elder Care is a specialised geriatric care initiative where proficient geriatricians and allied medical professionals provide comprehensive geriatric assessment to address all-round needs of a patient and recommend the best treatment approach. “Health issues facing the elderly can be very complex and puzzling. The elderly often suffer from more than one medical problem and have conditions that can be obscured by unusual symptoms. At Apollo, we felt that elderly care needs a special environment and attention that can help them improve their functional ability, physical health, cognition and mental health”, said Dr Hariprasad, President, Apollo Hospitals Group. The dedicated Geriatric Care centres have been divided into four zones – Out Patient Care, In Patient Care, Emergency Care and Home Health Care and will offer comprehensive physical, cognitive and psychosocial assessment, a personal care plan, recommendations to improve health and functional ability, rehabilitation, safe use of medicines and will address home and emergency care for the elderly. “Though population ageing is a global phenomenon, India faces a specific demographic challenge with about 8 percent of the population over the age of 65 in 2014, and with this number is expected to grow up to 20 percent by 2050. This necessitates healthy ageing as a chief prerequisite for the Indian population, and a holistic approach to their health needs is one of the current foci of the Indian health sector”, added Dr Hariprasad. As a latest edge of Apollo Hospitals’ constant thrive to innovate healthcare delivery, and dedicated to the overall health and welfare of the elderly, Apollo Elder Care follows a holistic methodology that employs the best ways to maintain or improve functional ability, physical health, cognition and mental health of our senior populace. The core treatment facilities available at the centre includes care towards preventing and managing fractures, dizziness (vision care), memory loss, depression, psychological revitalization, vaccinations, fatigue, unsteadiness or weakness, physiotherapy, diet counselling and medicine management. As an exclusive and holistic care program to geriatric patients from Apollo Hospitals, Apollo Elder Care provides the following comprehensive solutions: Comprehensive physical, cognitive & psycho-social assessment Development of a personal care plan Super-specialists recommended surgical programs Aid in post-operative or post illness recovery (rehabilitation) Recommendations to improve health & functional ability A highly trained multi-disciplinary team at Apollo Elder Care treats and also monitors its implementation – ensuring that the health and social care services are aligned to achieve the best outcomes. The team also coordinates with all the relevant medical caregivers, making the treatment convenient and safe.  

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