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| GIFT A HEART |
'Gift
a Heart' is a program conceptualized by DDMM
Heart Institute to make cardiovascular treatment available
to every individual, who is a victim
of coronary disease, AND a victim of the social and economic
strife. There are vast segments most neglected when
it comes to the availability of appropriate treatment for
heart ailments. With a humanitarian objective at heart we
strive to bring a healthy change in many such lives. DDMM
requests for your kind support to help us achieve progress
in this noble cause. |
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We are
a cardiac super-specialty centre with ultramodern, centrally
air-conditioned cardiac operation theatre, critical
care units, and the most recent addition for the first
time in Gujarat, the AXIOM Artis dF with Flat Detector
technology from Siemens, the hi-tech catheterization
laboratory for complete imaging, examination and interventions.
DDMM functions with an altruistic
objective at heart, striving to protect the precious
beat of life. We are grateful for the gracious
support of many organizations and individuals. Each
small act of generosity helps DDMM to realize its vision…
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It has been observed
in the light of various factors that the number of individuals
suffering from cardiac ailments is steadily increasing.
Certain people are more prone to the risk of heart diseases,
and the lack of adequate monetary output may deprive
them from appropriate treatment at the right time.
It is crucial to understand these aspects that endanger
the precious beat of life, and make an effort to extend
a helping hand to such individuals and their families
in such troubled times. |
Sapna
is one of our few infant patients, undergoing treatment
for critical cardiac condition. Timely treatment for
this girl child was possible as Sapna's mother, a cleaning
lady of the hospital, brought it to the notice of one
of the doctors in the Institute. But, there many baby
girls who are not as fortunate as Sapna to get appropriate
treatment for cardiac issues. It is clear from various
surveys that congenital cardiac diseases occur more
in India compared to other countries. Of these young
victims, the number of girls suffering from a cardiac
ailment is much higher compared to that of boys. Yet,
in effect 80% of surgeries are done only on boys. In
many parts of the country, a girl child is still deprived
of her very existence. In adverse financial conditions,
very often the critical condition of young girls is
ignored as it appears to be simply burdensome for the
family. Apart from the discriminative attitude, many
of these young lives do not get a fair chance to survive
due to the lack of adequate monetary resources.
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change in this scenario… |
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Liver
Failure Treatment at Apollo Hospital
- Girls 5% Boys 95% |
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Of 142 babies
assessed for liver transplant, 44
were girls. Families of 40 of these
girls refused to go ahead with treatment |
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Kidney transplant
at AIIMS - Girls 20% Boys 80% |
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Babies operated
at Escorts Heart Institute in 2003
- Girls 34% Boys 66% |
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Male-female
ratio of organ donors at AIIMS: 40:100 |
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Male-female
ratio of recipients at AIIMS: 560:100 |
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According
to World Health Organization (WHO), by 2010, India
will have a staggering
100 million people afflicted
with heart disease |
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Heart attacks,
stroke
and heart disease kill
almost twice as many
women as all forms of
cancer combined |
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In India,
in the past
five decades, rates of
coronary disease among
urban populations
have risen from
4% to 11% |
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| But you can bring hope
to these lives…with 'Gift a Heart'. |
Somaben
hails from Mewad, Saurashtra. She gladly runs the entire
household, never paying much heed to the warning signs
of her cardiac health. This is a characteristic akin
to most of the womenfolk, especially in the rural parts
of the country. Most
of these women do not take their health issues too seriously
for their social upbringing is such, where they are
more concerned about the health and comfort of the other
family members. When these
women suffer from cardiac problems, it is generally
seen that a lot of precious time is lost before they
are finally brought to the hospital for treatment.
It is greatly observed that in many parts of the country,
the proper cardiac treatment of women is ignored as
the absence of the woman member appears more as an inconvenience
to the whole family. Moreover, the non-working women
are considered to make negligible contribution in monetary
aspects, hence the financially pressed families find
the cost of their treatment burdensome. It is important
to bring awareness against such attitude and to provide
certain answers for saving the lives of the numerous
women who are victims of cardiac ailments. |
| Manoj
is 38 years old and has already experienced his first
cardiac arrest. A civil engineer by profession, he is
the sole bread winner, supporting a family of five.
This young professional represents the several young
men and women who are responsible to keep the family
running forward by providing them with all the timely
needs of life. When their health crumbles, the entire
family collapses as well.
Young professionals are increasingly experiencing more
stress with the changing work scenario of the present
times. The professional environment, the working hours,
etc. leads to an altered social lifestyle, where they
fail to pay heed to their health, resorting to ill-timed
and unhealthy eating habits, insufficient sleep and
rest, lack of exercise, etc. Many of these individuals
are prone to experiencing stress and depression and
try to find relief by falling prey to tobacco abuse,
drinking alcohol or smoking leading to a critical deterioration
of their cardiac health.
As Manoj fights his condition in the hospital, his family
struggles to save his life by pooling financial aid
from different resources. It is a tragic situation that
many such families find too difficult to cope with....
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| And you can bring a big difference
even in a small way… with 'Gift a Heart'. |
| How
"Gift A Heart" works? |
With 'Gift
a Heart' people from India and overseas
now have the noble opportunity to make a difference
in the lives of these deprived / neglected cardiac
patients who seek medical treatment, but fall
short in terms of monetary resources. 'Gift a
Heart' strives to replenish this short fall with
your support. |
DDMM
Heart Institute will identify those individuals,
who suffer from cardiac ailments, but due to their
monetary and social shortcomings, are unable to
afford appropriate treatment. Complete
profiles of such individuals would be posted on
the DDMM website with details of the required
treatment. You may select a specific
patient profile and provide a full/partial sponsorship
towards his/her treatment. Even a small contribution
towards our scheme can be a lifesaver.. |
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of donor as well as the patient profile
and complete status report of the concerned
treatment will be updated on the website |
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Your
noble gesture to
help us towards
bringing health and
happiness in the lives
of the needy is all we
ask of you… |
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encourage even the small donations generated
from the collective efforts of individuals
coming together as a group. |
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