The National Board of examinations, on the occasion of the 19th convocation held in New Delhi on September 21, 2018 saw honors being conferred to many distinguished faculty as well as eminent NBE accredited institutions for their outstanding contribution to the DNB/FNB courses. During the convocation over 300 DNB trainees have been awarded Gold Medals for their outstanding performance in the final examination in various specialties and subspecialties for the AY 2014 to 2017.Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad has been conferred with the award of NBE Scroll of Honor for their outstanding commitment to excellence in Postgraduate Medical Education and clinical research. Dr. T. S. Reddy, Director of Medical Education, Apollo Hospitals received the award from Sri. M. Venkaiah Naidu, Honorable Vice President of India in the presence of Sri. Ashwini Kumar Choubey and Smt. Anupriya Patel, Honourable Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, in a glittering ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.During the 19th convocation Thirteen (13) DNB graduates from Apollo Hospitals group have been awarded Gold Medals in various specialties. Four DNB graduates from Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad have been awarded Gold Medals viz.,G S Karthik received Dr. SamG P Moses Gold Medal in Internal Medicine for AY 2016.Priyanka Patil has been awarded Dr. C S Sadasivam Gold Medal in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery for AY 2016.Nigar Fatima bagged the DNB Presidents Gold Medal in Pathology for AY 2017.Nanditha has been awarded Dr. Satyapal Agarwal Gold Medal in Radiotherapy for AY 2015.On this momentous occasion, we promise to rededicate ourselves to the vision of our Chairman by striving to maintain excellence in Medical Education and Clinical Research for the   

Hon’ble CM of Telangana Sri K. Chandrashekar Rao launches the state-of-the-art next generation healthcare systemHyderabad, August, 2014: Apollo Hospitals announced the launch of ‘eACCESS’ – a new paradigm in the delivery of critical care services, on the occasion of the 26th Anniversary of Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad on Wednesday at Shilpakala Vedika. This cutting edge technology was formally launched by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana, Sri K. Chandrasekhar Rao. Guest of Honour & Hon’ble Dy. Chief Minister & Health Minister, Telangana Dr. T. Rajaiah; Dr Prathap C. Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group; Ms Sangita Reddy, Jt. Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group; Dr Hari Prasad, CEO – Central Region, Apollo Hospitals Group; Consultant Doctors and staff were present on the occasion.After formally launching the ‘eACCESS’, Sri K. Chandrasekhar Rao said Apollo has immense reputation not in India alone but across the globe, even patients I know off come to Apollo Hyderabad from palces like Delhi, despite Apollo existing in Delhi, such is Apollo Hyderabad’s reputation. Even in Karimanagar, Apollo Reach Hospital has been doing excellent work. Hyderabad is going to have ITIR which will attract more people to the city, even the recent survey has pegged Hyderabad’s population at 1.25 crores making it a bigger city than Bangalore or Chennai, therefore I was asking Dr. Prathap Reddy to scale up his services in the city by building more Apollo Hospitals, to meet the needs of the growing populace. Recently during my visit to Malaysia and Singapore, I promised to frame the world’s best industrial policy, Telangana has several other advantages like a 100 lakh acres land bank, corruption free administration etc. People there said if we can implement even 50% of the promises, the investors from all over the world will flock to Hyderabad. All this would need more hospitals in future, he said. The credit of popularising Hyderabad as the medical tourism hub also largely goes to Apollo Hospitals, it played a great role in this, he added.Dr. T. Rajaiah said, Apollo’s moto of serving people has earned it global accolades. He said the populace in the state especially in agency areas is suffering from contamination and spread of viral diseases, due to lack of health awareness and negligence on the part of public servants and paramedic staff. The staff is focusing on treatment rather than prevention. Due to this 60 to 70% of the people resort to superstitious practices and visit the doctor as a last resort after all those have failed. Therefore the new Government in Telangana and the Hon’ble Chief Minister are introducing a new concept called ‘ Mana Vuru Mana Pranalika’ through which will we will create awareness amongst the public about programs of the Government and reach these Government schemes to the people. Through this we can ensure we can ensure people don’t fall victim to diseases. Here my appeal to Apollo, which constantly updates medical community on latest practices through Continous medical programs, to conduct health awareness programs for people in the villages. Apollo should the responsibility of devicing a program to educate people on disease prevention, he said.According to Dr Prathap Reddy, with eACCESS, Apollo has leapfrogged the ICU care to next-generation delivery. The critical care parameters have significantly improved, including a reduction in the average length of stay, decreased patient mortality and reduced patient morbidity. He said Apollo has always been in the lead to bring within the reach of our people the latest technology available anywhere in the world. Because of the latest technology like 2G, 3G, ‘Geography has become history’, he said. Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad today has every single technology the world has. We will shortly bring the latest robotic spine surgery from Israel. Managing critical care patients in the ICUs requires high levels of dexterity 24×7 from the entire ICU team in a clock-like precision. Continuous monitoring and timely interventions by clinical specialists is of paramount importance. This situation becomes grave considering the severe shortage of intensivists. The solution is to innovate and enable the best of critical care to be available even in the areas where critical care specialists are hard to find, Dr Reddy said. Recently ‘Gallup’ recognised Apollo Hospitals as the ‘best place to work in healthcare’ anywhere in the world, he added. Our emphasis is on keeping people well, he said.Ms Sangita Reddy said, when we at Apollo proclaimed our goal was to reach out to ‘Billion lives’ people wondered how it was possible with our existing hospital network. eAccess is precisely an example of this. Through technology we can multiply our reach many times, in the past it was through Telemedicine, Apollo reached out to remote areas. We will be scaling newer frontiers with the launch of ‘m-Health’ in the near future, she added.The state of the art eACCESS initiative of Apollo Hospitals in collaboration with Philips leverages the capabilities of various technologies including two way audiovisual communication, equipment data interface and novel representation of clinical data in various formats along with the added functionality of trends and alarms to facilitate intensivists to provide proactive quality care to the patients remotely.A highly trained critical care team housed at a Command centre can complement the physical activities that happen within an ICU and ensure that patients are monitored continuously on a 24X7 basis through eACCESS. Any deviations in the conditions of patients can be readily picked up by remote monitoring and actions can be initiated promptly, thereby pre-empting possible hazardous complications. Through the eACCESS command centre one Intensivist will be able to monitor 40-50 patients and help the care team onsite to take relevant actions in real-time to prevent complications. This technology has a current capacity of monitoring 500 beds and can be scaled up to 1000 or more beds depending on the need.eACCESS solution enables the establishment of a “hub-and-spoke” model where the command center is the hub and the peripheral ICUs are the spokes. The central command center has multiple “monitoring stations”. Each monitoring station has a high end computer system connected to an array of high resolution computer monitors. Clinical data (coming in from patient monitors / ventilators/ infusion pumps connected to the patient) of patients admitted to the peripheral ICUs is displayed as a “dashboard view”, enabling continuous monitoring of vital data and lab values. The monitoring intensivists/nurse can also triage into the bedside electronic health record system to either view more details than can be seen on the summary screen, or, to place orders for medications and labs.About Apollo Hospitals GroupIn 1983, Dr Prathap C Reddy, the architect of Indian healthcare, launched the first corporate hospital in India, Apollo Hospitals Chennai. Over the years, Apollo Hospitals Group has grown to become one of Asia’s largest integrated healthcare organizations with over 8,500 beds across 54 hospitals, more than 1200 pharmacies and over 100 diagnostic clinics. The Group also offers medical business process outsourcing services, health insurance services and clinical research divisions with a focus on epidemiological studies, stem cell research and genetic research. To develop talent for the burgeoning need of superior healthcare delivery, Apollo Hospitals Group has 11 nursing and hospital management colleges. These achievements have earned Apollo Hospitals Group several accolades, including the Centre of Excellence from the Government of India and recognition from the Joint Commission International (seven of our hospitals are JCI accredited). In a rare honour, the Government of India issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo’s contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan, in 2010. Apollo Hospitals Group, for over 27 years, has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Our hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals globally for advanced medical services and research.

In 2022, Apollo Children’s Hospitals, Chennai turned 13. In this momentous year, Apollo Children’s Hospitals, Chennai has also received Global recognition for the clinical work it has been doing over the years and the trust which it has built amongst its patients.Newsweek is a premier news magazine and website that has been bringing high-quality journalism to readers around the globe for over 80 years. As a part of its commitment to cover all aspects of health, Newsweek partnered with global research firm Statista to rank the world’s best specialized hospitals. The rankings were done in 11 specialties including Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Oncology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Urology and Pediatrics. Hospitals in over 28 countries were considered for the rankings.As a part of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2023, Newsweek in association with Statista has ranked Apollo Children’s Hospitals, Chennai amongst the top 120 Pediatric Hospitals in the World.It is significant to note that Apollo Children’s Hospitals, Chennai is the one of two Indian Private Pediatric Hospitals to be featured in the top 120, which makes it the best Private Pediatric Hospital in Southern India.This global recognition goes on to validate the skilled doctors who are internationally trained, the quality of healthcare provided, the international clinical standards and quality benchmarks followed at the hospital. This also substantiates the trust developed by the millions of satisfied patients who come to the hospital from over 140 countries from across the globe.Apollo Children’s Hospitals, Chennai continues to strive to bring the quality healthcare of international standards to keep our children happy and healthy – because our children deserve the best. 

AirPhysio has partnered with Medsmart to bring the Australian multi-award-winning respiratory devices to India to help change people’s lives. After expanding from 5 countries to over 100 in the past 2 years and helping over half million people to improve their quality of life, AirPhysio is now available in India.In the presence of Ms. Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, Mr. Brett Lee, the Australian Cricketing Legend launched the AirPhysio and Better Breathing product range launched on Saturday the 8th October at Chennai.Mr. Paul O’Brien, Global CEO of the AirPhysio and Better Breathing Group said “This is truly a prestigious occasion and we are proud to be partnering with Medsmart and Apollo Hospitals Group to help change lives in India”.AirPhysio is currently working with the University of Sharjah in the UAE for a clinical trial for helping Long COVID patients. They are also working with MGM College of Physical Therapy in Mumbai for a clinical trial for people who have survived ventilator conditions. Some of these conditions include Post Tuberculosis treatment, ARDS and many other respiratory conditions with mucus dysfunction issues. These trials are designed to see how the AirPhysio device can potentially help expedite people’s recovery from their respiratory condition and release them sooner from hospitals.“We have seen some amazing reviews and results from people using our devices and we want to see how our devices can help make a bigger impact in India” said Paul O’Brien.AirPhysio has also helped release a Sporting Performance Product called Better Breathing Sport which has also helped one of India’s elite swimming champions.

Hyderabad, August 26th, 2018: Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad, the first super-speciality hospital in the combined state of Andhra Pradesh and the first functional Health City in Asia, is celebrating 30 years of world-class care to its patrons, aiding them to traverse the journey from illness to wellness. Launched on 27th August 1988 as a 150 bedded hospital on a hillock in the then outskirts of Hyderabad, Apollo Hospitals has today evolved into a global healthcare destination. Apart from serving the healthcare needs of patients from Hyderabad, neighbouring states and India; Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, now has a footprint across 70 countries.  To commemorate the occasion Apollo Hospitals along with the Hyderabad Police has launched a massive Road Safety Campaign, including ‘Basic Life Support training to a cross-section of the city populace. The Hospital will deploy floats decked with thought provoking messages on road safety, going around the city and a Walkathon from Apollo Hospitals to KBR Park on Sunday, flagged-off by Mr M Mahender Reddy, IPS, DGP, Telangana; Mr Anjani Kumar, IPS, CP, Hyderabad; Ms Prabavati, IAS, Zonal Commissioner, GHMC andDr Sangita Reddy, Jt. Managing Director, Apollo Hospital.Apollo receives several road accident victims and off-late there is an alarming rise in the incidence. Often these victims are in the prime of life and lone breadwinners for the families. Most go back to their routine post-treatment, but with some setback in terms of precious time and money and there are unfortunate few who tend to lose their limb or life. This has spurred the Hospital to initiate a social campaign, as road accidents are totally avoidable with little care and safe driving.To proactively raise awareness and aid victims, Apollo Hospitals will impart training in ‘Basic Life Support (BLS) to the policemen, who are often the first responders and reach out to the accident victims to provide succour. Policemen from across the city will be at their respective police stations. In addition, employees deputed by Corporates will be trained at the BLS Simulation labs at the hospital. These employees would in turn train their colleagues, to achieve a cascading effect in the mission. All those trained in BLS will be designated as “Life Savers” and are competent to aid victims of road accident in their vicinity before the arrival of the ambulance.Apollo’s Journey…Apollo Hospitals has accomplished multiple important milestones during this immensely satisfying journey of thirty years and each one of these milestones provided energy and motivation to move furtherSpeaking on the occasion Dr Sangita Reddy said, Technological supremacy, continuous skill enhancement, an environment of innovation coupled with our patient-centric approach, are the hallmarks to the success of Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. However, we believe that there is a lot more to do and are recommitting ourselves to the challenges ahead. This institution nurtures innovation and I am confident we will see many more path-breaking initiatives from Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad in the years to come, she adds.Apollo Hospitals was the first hospital in Andhra Pradesh to be accredited by the Joint Commission International, USA and was also the first hospital in the world to be certified for the management of stroke. The Hospital was aptly acknowledged for its superior work with several prestigious awards including the Avaya Global Connect Award, G20 Award, Superbrand and a variety of others. The biggest award of all was the trust of our patients, the medical fraternity and the community, which has translated into our being the hospital of choice, saysDr Sangita Reddy.About Apollo Hospitals: It was in 1983, that Dr. Prathap Reddy made a pioneering endeavour by launching India’s first corporate hospital – Apollo Hospital in Chennai. Now, as Asia largest and most trusted healthcare group, its presence includes 8,488 beds across 51 Hospitals, 1,586 Pharmacies, 92 Primary Care and Diagnostic Clinics, 100 Telemedicine units across 10 countries. Health Insurance services, Global Projects Consultancy, 15 colleges of Nursing and Hospital Management and a Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials, epidemiological studies, stem cell & genetic research and the first Proton Therapy Centre across Asia, Africa and Australia.In a rare honour, the Government of India issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo’s contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr. Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010. For more than 28 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Our hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals globally for advanced medical services and research.   

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre has performed two unique robotic assisted surgeries to save lives of two Bangladeshi patients suffering from cancer. Robot-assisted surgery integrates advanced technology with the experience of skilled surgeons to help the patient have a smoother and faster recovery from major operations, reduce instances of infections, and patient’s length of stay at the facility.The first case to be witnessed in India in Pediatric age group was a low grade Mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the lower end of trachea in a 14-year-old boy. He presented with acute respiratory distress and was diagnosed with a tracheal tumor in Bangladesh, which was completely blocking the right main stem bronchus. At Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, under the care of Surgical Oncologist (Thoracic) & Robotic Surgeon, post evaluation with bronchoscopy, results showed residual tumor on the right anterolateral wall of the trachea about 2 cm from the carina. To treat the disease, he underwent robotic-assisted tracheal resection and reconstruction plus comprehensive mediastinal nodal dissection. Post-operatively, he recovered steadily without any complication and post-op bronchoscopy showed complete healing of the surgical site.A 53-year-old gentleman complained of bleeding per rectum with hemoglobin of 4 due to Colon Cancer. He had history of Myocardial Infarction (heart attack) and had an angioplasty done recently in March 2022 with ejection fraction of only 35 percent. Thorough analysis also revealed thyroid cancer. The patient’s current condition posed high risk because of his cardiac status and dual malignancy. After cardiology consultation and anesthesia consultation, he was treated with Robotic Radical Right Hemicolectomy and conventional right Hemithyroidectomy by the Surgical Oncologist & Robotic Surgery team.The Surgical Oncologist and Robotic Surgeon from Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, said, “I am extremely delighted with the recovery of the 53-year-old and glad that our efforts to treat dual cancers were successful. The decision to perform robotic surgery helped with early recovery and less blood loss. At APCC, high-risk cases are managed in a specialized tertiary center with excellent facilities. The advanced surgical techniques and availability of technology have improved the chances of saving a patient’s life at even advanced stages and critical complications. ”The surgeons who had treated the 14 year old at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, said, “The case of the 14-year-old boy was the first one ever witnessed in India in the pediatric age group . The patient had been in a constant struggle due to acute respiratory difficulty. The prior surgery he underwent of intra-bronchial incomplete resection/ lateralization of the tumor made the case more critical and urgent. We decided to go for robotic-assisted tracheal resection, reconstruction with 3 tracheal rings, and comprehensive mediastinal nodal dissection. This robotic treatment enabled us to treat the patient quickly yet with the highest precision to ensure the fastest recovery. On day 10, the tests showed complete healing of the surgical site of the trachea.”On the occasion, Mr Harshad Reddy, Director- Operations, Group Oncology & International, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre said, “At Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, we prioritize our patients over everything. The treatments are well customized to ensure our patients are treated with finesse and recover steadily. When a patient on-boards the journey to lead a cancer-free life, we hold their hands and stand by them. We hope that we continue to touch lives across the world. It is a matter of pride that patients from SAARC put their trust and life in the hands of doctors at Apollo.”In his address Mr Harish Trivedi, Chief Executive Officer, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre mentioned that “The Apollo Proton Cancer Centre has a state-of-the-art dedicated Robot-Assisted Cancer Surgery Unit. It offers specialized 360-degree care with the most advanced robotics system for complex surgeries. The robotic arms with Endowrist have a 360+270 degree maneuverability which is unmatched by the human hand. Robotic Surgery at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre is built on the same platform of excellence and expertise. We are committed to providing patients with an exceptional experience using cutting-edge treatment options. 

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Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) and Ion Beam Applications (IBA), Belgium have signed an agreement to offer proton therapy training and education for clinicians in Asia and across the globe.Apollo Hospitals has acquired IBA’s Proteus®PLUS proton therapy system and has been successfully treating cancer patients for over three years. Now, with this association, APCC will impart knowledge through its advanced training and education program on proton therapy to clinicians.Announcing the partnership, Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Founder & Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, said, “An acute need for high quality cancer care and the increasing prevalence of cancer cases in India, was the reason for the genesis of Apollo Cancer Centers (ACC), about three decades ago. Ever since, ACC has continually introduced the finest and most advanced cancer care into India, with the most recent being, bringing in Proton Therapy into the region. Furthermore, in keeping with its resolute mission to raise the bar in cancer care for all in need, in association with IBA, the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre is becoming the first of its kind training and education program reference center in Asia.”Commenting on the collaboration, Mr. Olivier Legrain, Chief Executive Officer at IBA, said, “In the last few years, Apollo Hospitals has shown its expertise and motivation in organizing successful training symposia for local and international proton therapy experts’ community. We are looking forward to collaborating with Apollo to provide high-quality training and education to Proton Therapy users in Asia without need of traveling to another continent.”Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, said, “It was in 2019 that Proton Therapy was introduced at APCC, it was the first ever in South East Asia and Middle East and this was a definitive step ahead in making the world’s most advanced radiation therapy a lot more accessible to millions of cancer patients. Since then, in delivering care to hundreds of patients, the stellar teams at APCC have demonstrated remarkable expertise in Proton Therapy and the clinical outcomes underline the acumen. Now, with APCC becoming Asia’s first and exclusive Proton Beam Training Institute in association with IBA, it will provide valued access to clinicians across the world and also be a pivotal contributor to research in Oncology and Proton Therapy.”Dr. Rakesh Jalali, Medical Director & Head of Radiation Oncology, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, said, “We started the proton cancer center in India to provide the most advanced cancer treatment available in the world. So far, we have treated patients with various types of tumors. Each patient is selected based on a very intense and rigorous process and approved after discussion in a dedicated site-specific tumor board and peer review process. We have judiciously and consciously made the center on par with any other major international cancer center in terms of care, generation of quality data and several innovative educational initiatives. Now, with this collaboration, we’re providing access to clinicians, physicists and therapists from across Asia and the world to avail the opportunity for training and education on contemporary Proton Beam Therapy Practice.”About IBAIBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.) is the world leader in particle accelerator technology. The company is the leading supplier of equipment and services in the field of proton therapy, considered to be the most advanced form of radiation therapy available today. IBA is also a leading player in the fields of industrial sterilization, radiopharmaceuticals and dosimetry. The company, based in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, employs approximately 1,600 people worldwide. IBA is a certified B Corporation (B Corp) meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. 

An improper management of some of the interactions between diet and drugs may lead to therapeutic failure or cause serious adverse effects to the patientsSome Medications necessary for disease management can simultaneously leads to Drug- Nutrient Interaction. Drugs can affect nutrition as a result of changes in appetite and taste as well as having an influence on absorption or metabolism of nutrients.A CME was conducted in Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad in Collaboration with the Indian Dietetic Association on 26 June 2014 on Drug- Nutrient Interaction.The Chef Guest were Lft Gen Dr. Mandeep Singh, Dr .P.Janaki Srinath President IDA A.P.Chapter, Dr. K.Bhaskarachary senior scientist from NINThe First Speaker Dr. Sanjeev Sharma (Clinical Pharmacologist, Apollo Hospital Jubilee hills, Hyderabad) gave an overview on Drug- Nutrient Interaction, how nutrients and drugs could compete for the same substrate while getting absorbed and emphasised on the common drug nutrient interactions in a hospital like warfarin and vitamin K, antibiotics and milk iron and calcium interactions etcThe Second Speaker Dr. A.V.Sharma (PhD in Pharmacology, Head Regulatory Affairs and R&D, Sanzyme Ltd) spoke about the Drug_ Nutrient Interaction in the Practical use and how simple over the counter medication like lomotil, or meftal spasm can also be lethal if taken on empty stomach or if taken without prior understanding of side effects. He gave examples of drug – nutrient interaction like ace inhibitors could cause high potassium levels diuretics and anti hypertensive can increase blood sugars etc and also enlightened on drug herb interactions.The Third Speaker Ms. D. Swetha Sri (Dietitian Apollo Hospitals) gave a Case study Presentation on Parkinson’s disease with regards to Nutrient- Drug Interaction. The Medicine Syndopa given to treat/ to control the Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease has a great interaction with the protein available in the Diet and it is recommended that the food and the Drug should not be given at the same time a minimum gap should be maintained between the food & the drug

Hyderabad, August 2nd,2023: A team of Cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, led by Dr Ranga Reddy, a renowned interventional cardiologist specialising on structural heart disease, introduced a ground-breaking procedure, the MitraClip, for the first time in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, to treat an 87-year-old woman Ms Leela Nair, with recurrent heart failures. The complex and novel procedure involving unique double MitraClip procedure for this patient with severe mitral valve regurgitation or blood leaking backwards through the mitral valve, was done under the guidance of senior cardiologists Dr Manoj Agarwal, and Dr PC Rath, and senior cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale.Mitral valve regurgitation or leakage of valve, a prevalent heart disease, occurs when the valve between the left heart chambers fails to close properly, leading to the backward leakage of blood. It affects around 24 million people worldwide, ranking as the third most common form of valvular heart disease. Conventional treatment involves minimal-invasive mitral valve surgery, which may be effective but poses high procedural complications for older patients or high-risk patients. The non-surgical MitraClip procedure offers a good alternative, improving patient outcomes for those with severe Mitral valve regurgitation.The MitraClip Procedure is a revolutionary and minimally invasive procedure as it involves a catheter to insert a clip to hold the edges of the mitral valve together, providing a unique and safer treatment option compared to the mitral valve surgery, especially for patients aged 60 and above. This procedure offers better recovery prospects and prolongs the life for patients dealing with mitral regurgitation.The Apollo Heart Institute remains at the forefront of medical advancements, offering new-age treatments such as the MitraClip procedure for elderly patients, providing relief and confidence in healthcare options for a healthier and happier life. With this innovative medical approach, older individuals can find relief and confidence in their healthcare options, says Mr.Tejesvi Rao, CEO, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.The patient Ms Leela presented with recurrent heart failure hospitalizations and was a known case of severe mitral regurgitation. The 2-D echo and TEE investigations done on her indicated severe degenerative prolapse of posterior mitral valve, the cause for severe eccentric mitral regurgitation. She was advised for surgical valve repair/replacement. In view of her advance age and very high risk for open heart surgery, she was advised trans-catheter mitral valve repair with Mitraclip. Coronary angiogram done showed normal coronaries. After a multidisciplinary heart team meeting it was decided to go ahead with Mitraclip. Two Mitra clips were placed in her, which is typically done when a single clip is not sufficient to reduce backward blood flow adequately.The area of the prolapse in her was large and was causing severe mitral regurgitation, hence we used 2 clips and that significantly reduced mitral regurgitation. The procedure done through right femoral vein, went uneventful, the patient recovered well and was ambulated within 12 hours, says Dr Ranga Reddy.About Apollo Hospitals

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai, and Thoothukudi District administration joined hands to launch ‘Screen to Win’, a comprehensive Mobile Health Program. This initiative focuses on the need for regular screening and examination to keep a check on cancers. Apollo Proton Cancer Centre takes pride in being at the forefront in the fight against cancer. In line with its aim to treat cancer patients with best-in-class treatments and technology, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre continues to make a difference with its Mobile Health Program.The Apollo Mobile Health Program was inaugurated and flagged off by Chief Guest Ms. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Member of Parliament-Lok Sabha; Hon’ble Mrs. P Geetha Jeevan, Minister for Social Welfare & Women, Government of Tamil Nadu; Hon’ble Mayor Mr. P Jegan; Thoothukudi Municipal Corporation, Thoothukudi; Dr. K Senthil Raj IAS, District Collector, Thoothukudi; Mr. Harshad Reddy, Director, Apollo Cancer Centres and officials from the Government of TamilNadu.The Mobile Health Clinic will start the journey of covering the entire district from Ashok Nagar Chambar Building, Kovilpatti followed by Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi Corp, Kayamozhi & Meignanapuram. The initiative aims to cover all the areas of the district in a span of 5 days and screen over 250 women each day. The Apollo Mobile Clinic is well equipped with advanced diagnostic equipment such as ECG, ECHO, X- Ray, Digital Mammogram. Basic tests such as BMI, RBS, and BP will also be done BP along with a Doctor consultation to have a complete approach to health checkups.Apollo Proton Cancer Centre offers specialized 360-degree care with the most advanced technology for complex surgeries. ‘Screen to Win’ program will not only focus on identifying people who may need further medical attention but will also create much-needed awareness about non-communicable diseases and the importance of preventive healthcare.  

ACP Traffic Sri Anil Kumar burns a giant cigarette, to symbolically burn tobacco before it burns us.Hyderabad, May 31st, 2018: To commemorate the World Health Organisation designated World No Tobacco day, on May 31st, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, hosted a No Tobacco usage awareness event on Thursday at KBR Park main gate. Chief Guest Sri Anil Kumar, IPS, ACP (Traffic), Hyderabad, burnt a giant cigarette, to symbolically burn tobacco before it burns us and create a smoke free world for us and the future generations. Mr. Y Subramanyam, CEO, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad; Dr. Umanath Nayak, Consultant, Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon, Apollo Cancer Institute & Dr. Sai Praveen Haranath, Pulmonologist & Critical care specialist, Apollo Hospitals, were present on the occasion.  The No Tobacco Usage Program was organised to raise awareness amongst the public about the dangerous health effects and fatal impact of Tobacco on human beings. The wide spread use of bidis, cigarettes, tobacco chewing andhookah, especially among the younger generation is tragic and cause for serious social concern. It is estimated that there are over 20 million adolescents in the age group of 15–20 years who are addicted to some form of tobacco or pan masala in India.Tobacco besides impacting breathing, can worsen asthma, lead to COPD and is also the cause for over a third of all cancers.The focus of World No Tobacco Day 2018 is “Tobacco and heart disease”, as heart and other cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including stroke, are the world’s leading causes of death. Studies in the past indicated that Tobacco use is an important risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.Despite the known harms of tobacco to heart health, and the availability of solutions to reduce related death and disease, knowledge among large sections of the public that tobacco is one of the leading causes of CVD is dismal.Cardiovascular diseases kill more people than any other cause of death worldwide, and tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure contribute to approximately 12% of all heart disease deaths. Tobacco use is the second leading cause of CVD, after high blood pressure.The global tobacco epidemic kills more than 7 million people each year, of which close to 9,00,000 are non-smokers dying from breathing second-hand smoke. Nearly 80% of the more than 1 billion smokers worldwide live in low and middle-income countries, where the burden of tobacco-related illness and death is catastrophic.Apollo Hospitals, as the global leaders in promoting health, has established a comprehensive program to detect, prevent, treat and control all Tobacco related diseases at its dedicated Tobacco and smoking cessation clinics. TheClinics have Pulmonologists, counselors and an entire team of health professionals to manage and stop the tobacco addiction and treat related ailments.About Apollo HospitalsIt was in 1983, that Dr.Prathap Reddy made a pioneering endeavour by launching India’s first corporate hospital – Apollo Hospital in Chennai. Now, as Asia largest and most trusted healthcare group, its presence includes 8,488 beds across 51 Hospitals, 1,586 Pharmacies, 92 Primary Care and Diagnostic Clinics, 100 Telemedicine units across 10 countries. Health Insurance services, Global Projects Consultancy, 15 colleges of Nursing and Hospital Management and a Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials, epidemiological studies, stem cell & genetic research and the first Proton Therapy Centre across Asia, Africa and Australia.In a rare honour, the Government of India issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo’s contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr.Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010. For more than 28 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Our hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals globally for advanced medical services and research.