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Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi initiates “SAVE” India Campaign and commences a Screening...
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi initiates “”SAVE”” India Campaign and commences a Screening Programme for Stroke, Aneurysm and Vascular disease Evaluation
India’s first comprehensive Vascular screening programme – “”SAVE”” India will be launched by Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals very soon and as a buildup to the launch, the Hospital is starting a low cost screening programme commemorating the ’National Vascular Week’ commencing today.
India’s first comprehensive Vascular screening programme – “”SAVE”” India will be launched by Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals very soon and as a buildup to the launch, the Hospital is starting a low cost screening programme commemorating the ’National Vascular Week’ commencing today.
Facts:
A) Aortic Aneurysm:
More than 15,000 people die due to this each year and nearly 2,00,000 people are diagnosed with Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) annually
It is estimated that more than one million people are living with undiagnosed AAA and at least 95 percent of these can be successfully treated if detected prior to rupture.
B) Carotid Artery Disease (Stroke):
Stroke remains the third leading cause of death with nearly 1, 57,000 people dying annually
A large proportion of strokes are caused by plaque in the carotid arteries
C) Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD):
One in every 20 Indians over the age of 50 has PAD and it is estimated to affect more than 9 million people in India
Individuals with PAD suffer a five-fold increased relative risk of a cardiovascular ischemic event and total mortality that is two to three fold greater than those without PAD
“”SAVE”” India Campaign comprises Stroke, Aneurysm and Vascular disease Evaluation to prevent disability or death due to stroke, aneurysm rupture or leg ulcers or gangrene. Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals offers a one-time Vascular Surgeon Consultation plus Ultrasound Screening examination of Carotid arteries, Abdominal blood vessels and lower limb arteries for qualified seniors as a part of this the screening begins from August 6, 2010 till December 31, 2010. This screening will save over 50% cost to the patients suffering or high risk from peripheral vascular diseases.
High risk groups who will benefit from this screening programme are persons above the age of 50, having diabetes, hypertension, ulcers in legs or gangrene, smokers and patients who have heart disease or stroke. Peripheral vascular disease harms blood flow in arteries throughout our body. As we age, our arteries tend to thicken, get stiff, and narrow because of a build-up of plaque consisting of fat and cholesterol. When this occurs in large and medium-sized arteries, it is called atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). When the narrowing happens in arteries leading to the heart, it can cause a heart attack, when it occurs in neck arteries it causes Stroke (Brain Attack) and when it blocks leg arteries, it causes leg pain or gangrene or ulcers (Leg Attack) especially in patients with Diabetes.
Aortic Aneurysms are a swelling or ballooning of the aorta wall where it has been thinned and weakened from atherosclerosis. If untreated, an aneurysm will eventually rupture, which is usually fatal.
The SAVE campaign has been launched with an initiative to increase awareness regarding vascular diseases in the country. For the first time in India, it aims at widespread population based screening of vascular ailments throughout the nation to achieve early detection of the disease as well as early intervention to prevent the disastrous consequences of Vascular diseases. Expressing concern over growing vascular diseases, Dr. Prof. Ramesh Tripathi, Academic Coordinator and Senior Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital said, “”this innovative and cost-effective screening programme will ultimately help our patients know and prevent many complications thereby avoiding surgery or interventions before the disease is end-stage. It will also show us whether Indian peripheral vascular disease is similar to or different from what we see in the western world, giving us insights into local requirements and treatment modifications needed for Indian patients””.
“”Although Vascular Screening is very big and well established in USA, UK and Australia/New Zealand, it has so far failed to take off in India. In USA, there is legislation making screening for Aortic Aneurysms mandatory for high-risk patients. Although in India, we are far from a legislation for screening to prevent Peripheral vascular disease, SAVE India Campaign is an initial step in the right direction””, says Dr. Prof. Ramesh Tripathi. He added “” With the explosion of Diabetes in India, WHO has estimated that by 2011, India will be the Diabetes Capital of the world with the largest number of patients globally. SAVE Campaign has been launched, with an eye on future challenges of increase in cases of Vascular diseases in the country. Patients should see Vascular surgeons, who are the only physicians treating vascular disease today providing all the treatment options available (including Surgical and Endovascular) with a most balanced perspective””.
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi has taken a first initiative for low cost screening of Stroke, Aneurysm and Vascular disease Evaluation with the slogan – SAVE LIMBS, SAVE LIVES, SAVE INDIA! The screening that was earlier costing Rs. 14,000 is now being offered at Rs. 5,000.
Milestones
First American Gets A Successful Heart Transplant At Apollo Hospitals, Chennai !
First American Gets A Successful Heart Transplant At Apollo Hospitals, Chennai !
Doctors in the US had given Ronald Lemmer, 65, only a year to live and had scoffed at his idea of going to India for a heart transplant. They told him he would return in a coffin. Today, after a successful heart transplant at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, Lemmer is smiling. So is India ’s medical fraternity.
Lemmer was transplanted with the heart of a 36-year-old accident victim in an eight-hour surgery by Dr Paul Ramesh at Apollo Hospitals Chennai . In the process, two records were also created. The patient was not only the first U.S. citizen to undergo a heart transplant in India, but he was also the oldest person to undergo a heart transplant in the country.
“I decided to come to India for the transplant after some research on the internet,” said Lemmer. His wife Shelly, visibly emotional, said, ” My husband is a walking miracle. He looks at least 15 years younger. Earlier his heart was functioning at 20% of its capacity. Now it has gone up to 60%.”
After coming to Chennai in May this year, it was an excruciating wait of three months for the couple before Lemmer found a suitable donor. “He was very lucky as the donor ’s heart did not match with any Indians on the waiting list and hence we selected him,” said Dr Prathap C Reddy, chairman of Apollo Hospitals.
It may be recalled that Dr Prathap C Reddy started Apollo Hospitals in 1983 after a patient of his died because he couldn ’t reach US in time for treatment. Now with the first patient from the US getting a heart transplant in India, we have come full circle.
Milestones
Apollo Hospitals, India offers the Endovascular [Liberation] treatment for CCVSI in Multiple Sclerosis
First American Gets A Successful Heart Transplant At Apollo Hospitals, Chennai !
Doctors in the US had given Ronald Lemmer, 65, only a year to live and had scoffed at his idea of going to India for a heart transplant. They told him he would return in a coffin. Today, after a successful heart transplant at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, Lemmer is smiling. So is India ’s medical fraternity.
Lemmer was transplanted with the heart of a 36-year-old accident victim in an eight-hour surgery by Dr Paul Ramesh at Apollo Hospitals Chennai . In the process, two records were also created. The patient was not only the first U.S. citizen to undergo a heart transplant in India, but he was also the oldest person to undergo a heart transplant in the country.
“I decided to come to India for the transplant after some research on the internet,”” said Lemmer. His wife Shelly, visibly emotional, said, “” My husband is a walking miracle. He looks at least 15 years younger. Earlier his heart was functioning at 20% of its capacity. Now it has gone up to 60%.””
After coming to Chennai in May this year, it was an excruciating wait of three months for the couple before Lemmer found a suitable donor. “”He was very lucky as the donor ’s heart did not match with any Indians on the waiting list and hence we selected him,”” said Dr Prathap C Reddy, chairman of Apollo Hospitals.
It may be recalled that Dr Prathap C Reddy started Apollo Hospitals in 1983 after a patient of his died because he couldn ’t reach US in time for treatment. Now with the first patient from the US getting a heart transplant in India, we have come full circle.
Technology
Apollo Hospitals and CISCO to bridge the Health Divide – ICT solutions to transform healthcare in suburb...
Apollo Hospitals, along with CISCO, the globally renowned networking and telecommunication provider, announced an alliance to help revolutionize healthcare through Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This joint venture will drive inclusive growth and accelerate access to affordable and high quality healthcare via CISCO’s ‘Desktop Solution’ technology.
DATE : MAY 07, 2010
Apollo Hospitals, along with CISCO, the globally renowned networking and telecommunication provider, announced an alliance to help revolutionize healthcare through Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This joint venture will drive inclusive growth and accelerate access to affordable and high quality healthcare via CISCO’s ‘Desktop Solution’ technology.
Speaking about the association, Ms Sangita Reddy, Executive Director – Apollo Hospitals Group, said: “At Apollo Hospitals, we constantly endeavour to introduce new models to help in making quality healthcare accessible to the masses. The alliance with CISCO will revolutionize the delivery of healthcare in India. The CISCO ‘Desktop Solution’ represents significant advances in technology and telecommunication techniques, effectively delivering healthcare 24×7 remotely.”
Healthcare providers face many challenges in the delivery of healthcare services, particularly to suburban and rural areas. During the last decade, Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation – the largest and oldest multi-specialty telemedicine network – has handled some of these issues in an organized, cost-efficient manner. When integrated with Apollo Hospital’s ‘Medintegra’, for the first time CISCO’s ‘Desktop Solution’ will make available a user-friendly, cost-effective telemedicine solution at a significantly reduced initial investment at the remote end.
Telemedicine can now be universally available. Doctors with this technology do not need to visit a telemedicine room to connect with patients and can now interact with patients on a laptop supported with an Internet connection. A detailed “clinical examination” and review of all investigations is possible in a seamless manner with the option of recording the entire interaction. Apollo and CISCO aim to collaboratively create smart connected healthcare communities by using cutting-edge technology in healthcare.
As a first step, Apollo Hospitals Group and Apollo Telemedicine Foundation will be deploying 60 such ‘Desktop Solutions’, thereby enabling a patient to access any doctor, any time across the Apollo system.
Professor K. Ganapathy, President of Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation and President-elect of the Telemedicine Society of India observed that this solution would help telemedicine in India reach the critical mass essential for a successful take-off. “We are looking beyond India in deploying this technology. ‘Doctor anyone, anytime, anywhere’ will be our slogan,” Prof. Ganapathy remarked.
Commenting on the relationship, Wim Elfrink, Chief Globalisation Officer and Executive Vice President, Cisco Services, said: “We are excited to collaborate closely with Apollo Hospitals to create and showcase various healthcare solutions. Information and Communications Technologies play a vital role in improving access to, and providing an affordable and quality healthcare system especially to tier 1 and tier 2 communities. Backed by Apollo’s expertise, I am confident we can transform how doctors practice medicine and how patients experience care – no matter where they are.”
Vishal Gupta, Vice President, CISCO said: “We are certain that with Apollo’s feedback, the product will be refined further to suit specific needs worldwide.”
CISCO Health Presence extended reach solution helps connect patients with medical providers conveniently and efficiently, regardless of distance. Using the network as a platform for telemedicine, it creates an environment similar to what patients experience when they visit their medical provider. It combines high-definition video and audio, end-to-end telemedicine workflow, and remote medical diagnostics to create an affordable, innovative and scalable solution.
Milestones
Apollo Hospitals Ahmedabad completes 20 stem cell transplants successfully
Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad has completed 20 stem cell transplants for different diseases successfully. The hospital has also done the first successful “Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (Stem Cells collected from one’s own body) for Acute Leukemia” in Gujarat.
Dr Chirag Shah, Director, Department of Hematology, oncology, stem cell transplant, Apollo Hospitals, has also performed maximum number of transplants in private sector in the state. Atleast one transplant per month is performed with over 90 per cent success rate with regard to hospital discharges. This is the only private hospital in the region performing regular transplants for conditions.
We are creating a larger 6 bed state-of-the-art stem cell transplant unit, as our work has been growing steadily in this field, including a number of international patients. The Hospital has related diagnostic and therapeutic services under one roof to provide better quality of care and patient convenience, which includes advanced laboratories and radiology services like 1.5 Tesla MRI 64 Slice CT Scan, interventional radiology services and others.
New Initiatives
Apollo Hospitals Group forays into stem cell research
Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Centre (AHERF), under the aegis of Apollo Hospitals, has set up Cell and Molecular Biology Research Center (CMBRC), which will be involved in stem cell research and clinical trials, in its Jubilee Hills campus here.
The Centre plans to initially use bone marrow, placental and umbilical cord-derived stem cells, both for research and for clinical trials in certain key areas like Critical Limb Ischemia, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke.
It also intends to use stem cells in research and in the therapy of several diseases like Cardiovascular, Neurodegenerative disorders and diabetes, a press release here said. CMBRC is collaborating with StemCyte, USA, for the use of umbilical cord blood cells. The Center has all the facilities and equipment for mammalian cell culture, cryopreservation and equipment used in Cell and Molecular Biology Research.
Worldwide, there is an increasing interest in stem cells and their ability to improve diseased conditions in vivo (in animals and in initial human clinical trials).
Milestones
Apollo Hospitals achieves a first-of-its-kind milestone of performing 50 Liver Transplants in Chennai
In less than two years since inception, the team at the Apollo Centre for Liver Disease and Transplantation completed 50 Liver Transplantations, marking a noteworthy first-of-its-kind milestone in the city of Chennai.
DATE : APRIL 15, 2010
In less than two years since inception, the team at the Apollo Centre for Liver Disease and Transplantation completed 50 Liver Transplantations, marking a noteworthy first-of-its-kind milestone in the city of Chennai. Dr. Anand Khakhar, Senior Consultant Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgery and Program Director for the Liver Transplant Program at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai and his highly skilled team have changed the face of liver transplantation in southern India. Addressing the media, Padma Vibhushan Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “With over 400 Liver Transplants performed with a success rate of over 90%, Apollo Hospitals has the leading Liver Transplantation Program in India. We now have established programs at Apollo Chennai and Delhi. Similar transplant programs are being initiated in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahemdabad and Kolkata and they will be managed by our established programs as hubs.
Elaborating on the Organ Transplant Program, Dr. Prathap Reddy added, “A first-of-its-kind Comprehensive Organ Transplant program at Chennai is being established to provide pancreas transplantation, multi-visceral transplantation, islet cell transplantation and a specialized centre dedicated for paediatric organ transplantation. A tie-up up has been established with the University of Pittsburgh, USA for knowledge & information sharing. A commendable aspect is that the Apollo Hospitals Chennai has the biggest cadaver program for liver in India.
Addressing the media, Dr. Anand Khakhar, said, “Awareness of liver ailments is extremely low. In Chennai itself, there would be an estimated 25,000 people in need of Liver Transplants and they would be unaware of the same. The Apollo Liver Transplant Program at Chennai is a complete transplant program with facilities and abilities to undertake cadaveric whole organ, cadaveric split liver as well as living related liver transplants for all age groups from small children to elderly individuals. We have demonstrated successful liver transplants which have been performed under planned and urgent conditions, yet the outcomes have always matched global benchmarks.
Liver failure is a potentially fatal condition in which the liver progressively stops performing its function resulting in episodes of jaundice, accumulation of fluid in the body, blood vomiting and confusion. Conditions such as Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C infection, excess alcohol consumption, diseases such as Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis can cause this state.
Elaborating on the Apollo Liver Clinics, Dr. Anand Ramamurthy, Consultant, Centre for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai said, “The Apollo Liver Clinics offer a 360 degree approach to managing all Liver ailments which is the Apollo Advantage. Through the ‘Apollo Liver Clinics’ we offer a one-stop solution for patients with liver diseases. The patients are simultaneously seen by the team of dedicated liver specialists involving hepatology, liver surgery, interventional radiology and various therapists to appropriately provide multidisciplinary care tailored to the cause and stage of the patients’ liver disease.
Several new initiatives by the Tamil-Nadu State Government and Apollo Hospitals have helped increase the rate of cadaver organ donation. With increasing awareness that organ donation provides a new lease of life to a patient, the cadavers have been coming in from various districts of Tamil-Nadu.
New Initiatives
Apollo Hospitals Launches It’s 50th Hospital At Secunderabad!
The 50th hospital of the Apollo Hospitals Group was launched at Secunderabad on April 2nd, 2010. The 150-bed tertiary care hospital was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri K Rosaiah at Secunderabad. Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Group of Hospitals presided over the function.
The 50th hospital of the Apollo Hospitals Group was launched at Secunderabad on April 2nd, 2010. The 150-bed tertiary care hospital was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri K Rosaiah at Secunderabad. Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Group of Hospitals presided over the function.
Speaking on the occasion Dr Prathap Reddy complimented Sri Rosaiah for taking quality healthcare to large sections of population. He said at Apollo the launch of the 50th Apollo hospitals is a great day. He said, people should empower themselves by insuring for health. Dr Reddy said India is already the Diabetic and Heart disease capital of the world and by 2015 is expected to be the cancer capital of the world with the current cancer incidence of 10mn likely to double. This ignominy can be avoided by spreading awareness that early detection of cancer can cure the disease. He announced Apollo’s initiative in working towards early detection of cancer by offering cancer screening for the next 10 years, 6 days a week, between 5 & 8 pm at two-third of the cost. Dr Reddy said our goal is to touch billion lives, we will be able to make a significant difference through such facilities and keep away such diseases. He added, that India should develop healthcare facilities to proudly announce to the world that India is not only prosperous country but also a healthy country.
Ms Shobana Kamineni, Executive Director, Apollo Group of Hospitals in her welcome address said that Apollo has done the single largest number of free children heart surgeries in the country, the group has conducted 120 clinical trials in a year and is taking further strides to touch many lives through compassion, knowledge and clinical excellence. Ms Sangita Reddy, Executive Director, Apollo Group of Hospitals said Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad is the best healthcare facility with in the reach of the people of Andhra Pradesh. She said the launch of the 50th hospital is a golden moment bringing golden smile on every Apollites face and the efforts need to re-doubled to accelerate the journey to 100 hospitals.
New Initiatives
Apollo Hospitals to set up Central Government health Scheme – Apollo Dialysis Clinics
The Apollo Hospitals Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Union Government to set up “Central Government Health Scheme – Apollo Dialysis Clinics”.
The Apollo Hospitals Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Union Government to set up “Central Government Health Scheme – Apollo Dialysis Clinics”.
The first such unit will be launched at the CGHS wellness centre in Sadiq Nagar here as a pilot project and will provide specialised services to kidney patients enrolled under the CGHS. This centre is expected to become functional by June this year.
The service will be provided by Alliance Medicorp Limited (AML), a joint venture company of Apollo Health and Lifestyle Ltd (AHLL) which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Hospital Group. As per the agreement, AML would be providing state-of-the-art set-up, machinery and expert manpower at CGHS wellness centres spread across the country.
Milestones
Apollo Gleneagles Cancer Hospital Inaugurated
Apollo Gleneagles Cancer Hospital, Eastern India’s first Super Speciality Cancer Hospital, was inaugurated on March 23, 2010. It is the first comprehensive cancer care hospital in Eastern India, equipped with the latest radiotherapy – Novalis Tx Unit, Chemo-therapy Unit, Onco-Surgical Unit, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit with specialized wards.
Milestones
Apollo Medical Centre opens Sultanate’s first liver clinic
Apollo Medical Centre opens Sultanate’s first liver clinic
Apollo Medical Centre, an associate of Apollo Hospitals Group, India inaugurated the first liver clinic in the Sultanate of Oman. The liver clinic was inaugurated by Dr Ghazi Al Zubedi, the director general of Royal Hospital. Also launched on the occasion was the Apollo Liver Check Package.
The event was attended by many dignitaries and staff of Apollo. A specialist team from Apollo Hospitals — Chennai will be in charge of the Apollo Liver Clinic, which will be headed by Dr Anand Khakhar, the chief liver transplant surgeon, Apollo Hospitals — Chennai, in conjunction with Apollo Medical Centre doctors. Dr Anand Khakhar said, “Lack of awareness on liver health and comprehensive screening facility is one main reason for the country registering an increasing number of cases of liver diseases. As part of Apollo’s effort to reach out to the masses on awareness of liver diseases and their prevention, the Apollo Liver Clinic is being launched”. He said that the Apollo Liver Clinic is focused at offering detailed assessment, management and 360 degree liver care.
This model will have specially trained gastroenterologist, hepato-biliary surgeons and oncologist diagnosing patients and putting them in a regime to manage and prevent liver failure. The Apollo Liver Clinic will also clear the myths on liver transplant surgery, organ donation and other queries on liver diseases.
V. T. Saileswaran, MD, Apollo Medical Centre, Muscat, has informed that Apollo in its endeavour to bring world-class healthcare facilities to the Sultanate of Oman has always strived in bringing the very best and first to Oman. Apollo Medical Centre was the first to launch Telemedicine services in Oman thus connecting the patients to the best doctors of Apollo Hospitals Group across 40 hospitals. Apollo in Oman is the only centre which conducts periodical specialised clinics with visiting super specialists from Apollo Hospitals Group. Dr Ghazi Al Zubedi said, “Apollo Liver Clinic in the Sultanate will benefit the people of Oman in creating awareness, assessment and prevention”. The other dignitaries congratulated Team Apollo for this unique achievement which will benefit all.
Leadership
Our Chairman Dr. Prathap C Reddy conferred with the Padma Vibhushan Award !
Our Chairman Dr. Prathap C Reddy conferred with the Padma Vibhushan Award !
We are delighted to say that our Chairman Dr. Prathap Reddy has been conferred with the Padma Vibhushan award by the Government of India, for his excellence and exceptional service in the Healthcare industry in the country.
The Padma Vibhushan award is the second highest civilian honor of India, given for exceptional and distinguished service in any field including service rendered by the government servants. The Padma Vibhushan is a decoration established on the January 2, 1954 by the President of India. It is given by the Government of India to recognize excellence of Indian Citizens in any field and also notable services to the Nation. The award consists of a medal and a citation and is given by the President of India.
Our Chairman says, “I am so pleased that this award is recognition for all the clinicians who have managed to put Indian healthcare on the world map. It makes me all the more committed to bringing excellence in healthcare. We are also now focusing on making quality healthcare available to all with our slogan ‘Touch a billion lives.’”
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