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INTRODUCTION:The Wanless Hospital was founded in 1894 in the small town of Miraj, in southwestern India by Sir, Dr. William Wanless,

(1865 to 1933) a missionary physician of the American Presbyterian Church and has served the peopleof this area for over one hundred years.

Today, Wanless Hospital (Miraj Medical Center) is the most fully equipped referral center for anarea of 50,000 square miles with a population of 20 million. It is multi-specialty Charitable Hospital andhas provided low cost care to the very poor and underprivileged sections of society who have no hope ofreceiving treatment for cardiac ailments.

Dr. R. K. Padhi, an Indian Cardiac surgeon trained in Canada, and Dr. A. G. Fletcher, General and Thoracic surgeon from theUSA, performed the first successful Open-Heart Operation in India at Miraj in April 1962.

A Grant from ASHA (American Schools and Hospitals Abroad) awarded in 1994, made possible the construction of abeautiful new building, The Miraj Heart Institute, designed for efficient, coordinated diagnosis, treatment and surgical care of Heartpatients and provides for state of the art Comprehensive Cardiac Care under one roof.

The Miraj Heart InstituteThe Miraj Heart

Institute is a Tertiary referralCentre for Congenital &Acquired Cardiac diseases aswell as Thoracic & Vascularproblems, both Elective asalso Emergent, catering tothe needs of patients fromthe states of Maharashtra,Karnataka and Goa.

INFRASTRUCTURE:The Miraj Heart Institute has Two Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories and Two operating suites.

The Philips Digital Cath Lab Operating Room and Surgical teamWe have and a nine bedded Coronary Care Unit equipped with Multi-para Invasive monitors, Servo ‘S’ Volume Ventilators,

Biphasic Defibrillators with trans-cutaneous pacing capability and Temporary Pacemakers. Furthermore, it has a portable ColorDoppler machine with TEE facility and a portable X-ray machine.

In addition we have a nine bedded Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit well equipped for managing all types of majorCardio-vascular andthoracic cases. It isequipped with Multi-para Invasivemonitors with facilityfor real time 12 leadST segment analyses,Continuous CardiacOutput (PiCCO) andEnd Tidal CO2monitoring. Besidesstate of the art Servo‘I’ ventilators it hasan Intra-aorticBalloon pump,

bedside Blood gas-Electrolyte-Hematocrit analyzer, ACT machine, Ripple beds and Re-warming blankets. Also, it has BiphasicDefibrillators and Dual Chamber pacemakers for Sequential Cardiac temporary pacing and a portable Doppler machine for bedsidevascular evaluation.

Both these ICU’s have well trained and dedicated Medical, Nursing and Para-medical staff competent to manage critical Cardiaccases and handle nearly all cardiac Emergencies proficiently.

MISSION OF THE PROGRAM: CARE – COMPASSION - CHARITYThe cost of Cardiac Surgery in India is very high (Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 300,000 per patient) and such facilities are available at

private Corporate Hospitals, which are affordable only to the upper middle and rich classes. The Government has a few State fundedhospitals in bigger cities like Mumbai, Pune and Kolhapur where Cardiac surgical care is provided at subsidized cost. However becauseof the large number of patients seeking treatment not all patients can avail and benefit form these Government Hospitals.

The Miraj Heart Institute provides subsidized Cardiac surgical care (Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 150,000 per patient) with a very highlevel of professional skill and a compassionate approach.

A small baby being prepared for Surgery 70 years old patient recovering after Bypass SurgeryWe treat almost the whole spectrum of Congenital and Acquired Heart Diseases as well as perform Thoracic and Vascular

Surgery. Cases are as widely ranging as a few days old baby taken up for a Blalock Tausig’s Shunt to a 70 year old man undergoingCoronary Artery Revascularisation. (Bypass Surgery)

Our surgical results are comparable with the best Corporate Hospitals in India but at less than half the cost.

The Miraj Heart Institute has an ongoing Visiting program wherein Cardiac Surgeons, Cardiologists, Cardiac Anesthetists,Perfusionists and Operating room Nurses from the US and Canada regularly visit and provide their professional expertise and help ourteam to improve further and provide better care.

Visiting Overseas Teams

We have very Economical and Cost-effective Package Charges for all the procedures which significantly help the poor andneedy patients to avail of our advanced Cardiac diagnostic and treatment capability.

PACKAGE CHARGES:CORONARY BYPASS SURGERY: RS. 120,000/-VALVE SURGERY: RS. 100,000/- + VALVE COST

(MECHANICAL VALVE -RS. 45,000/- , BIOPROSTHESIS -RS. 75,000/-)HOLE IN HEART (ASD / VSD): RS. 90,000/-COMPLEX HEART DISEASE: RS. 110,000/-CLOSED HEART SURGERY: RS. 40,000/- TO RS. 50,000/-The Government as well as Private Charitable Institutes have recognized this and regularly provide funds for patients

undergoing Cardiac surgery. The Government of Maharashtra has selected the Miraj Heart Institute to provide treatment for patients’below the poverty line who come under the Jeevan Dai Yojana Scheme.

FUNDS AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL CHARITIES AT MIRAJ HEART INSTITUTE:Jeevan Dayee Yojana Fund Prime Minister’s Fund Chief Minister’s FundSir Ratan Tata Trust Fund Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan Fund Mahalaxmi Trust FundSiddhi Vinayak Trust Fund CTS Department Poor Patients’ Fund

Patients needing Cardiac Surgery are helped by the Wanless Hospital to secure the above funds so that their Heart surgery isperformed at a very low cost. Many times the patient does not have to pay anything as we are able to muster sufficient funds fromvarious charities to meet the expenses for the Surgery. Despite this the need is great and funds are limited, hence only a few patients canbe helped.OUR DONORS:We acknowledge the great ongoing help that we continue to receive fromAmerican Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA, USAID),Medical Benevolence Foundation, USA,International Health Ministries / Presbyterian Church USA.Friends and well wishers in USADr. Gil Ashor, Dr. Michael Crouch, Dr. Laurie Harrison, Dr. DonElliott, Ms. Leigh Sinclair, Dr. David Peterseim, Dr. Jerold Veldman,Dr. Richard Bedell, Dr. Chip Lambert, Dr. Bob Fortune, Dr. ArchibaldFletcher, Dr. Dave Anderson, Dr. Paul Jewett, Dr. Ron Seaton,Dr. Alfred Perrin and many othersFriends in CanadaActive Kids Beyond Our Borders (AKBOB), Mr. Roy Romanowicz,Ms. Kathy Burnei)Friends in IndiaSister Raswanti Chavan and Group Wanless U. K.These funds are used for treating needy patients to bridge in the financialdeficit.In addition we receive donations of Equipment / Instruments / Suture from:Project C.U.R.E., USA, Brother’s Brother Foundation, USADirect Relief International, Santa Barbara, CA, USA Global Links, USASt. Jude Medical, USAThese donations not only upgrade our Infrastructure and Equipment and help us provide better care but also keep our working costslow.

Patients of all Age groups especially Children benefiting from the low cost Surgery

The Miraj Heart Institute is committed to provide COMPREHENSIVE CARDIAC CARE WITH COMPASSION ANDCHARITY and present an effective Witness through its Advanced Cardiac Care to the poor and un-affording class of patients.

STAFF:SURGEONS: ANESTHESIOLOGIST:1) Dr. Shirish S. Pargaonkar, MB, MS, MCh, Dip.NB, FIACS 1) Dr. Kailash M. Baride, MB, DA, Dip.NB

Chief Consultant and Head of Cardio-vascular & Thoracic surgeryIncharge, Miraj Heart Institute, 2) Dr. Ram B. Burute, MB, MDMedical Superintendent, Wanless Hospital

2) Dr. Nandkishor B. Agrawal, MB, MS, MCh, FCPS Physiotherapy & Cardiac Rehabilitation:Visiting Cardio-vascular & Thoracic Surgeon 1) Dr. Santosh Kamdolli

2) Dr. Ms. Tejashree S. Etam3) Dr. Sameer S. Bhate, MB, MS, MCh, Dip.NB

Visiting Cardio-vascular & Thoracic Surgeon

4) Dr. Ramchandra Bhide, MB, Dip.NB, MChVisiting Cardio-vascular & Thoracic Surgeon

RESIDENTS: PERFUSIONISTS:1) Dr. Gajanan Patil 1) Mr. Paul Chacko2) Dr. Amarnath Shinge 2) Mr. Prashant R. Londhe3) Dr. Ms. Pratibha Nade 3) Mr. Prajakt B. Chopade

NURSING STAFF: ANESTHESIA TECHNICIANS:1) Mr. Pravin S. Sarvagode, Incharge, Operation Theatre 1) Mr. Vijay R. Kamble2) Mr. Daniel Gopi, Incharge, Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care 2) Mr. Bathuwel I. Londhe

3) Mr. Swapnil Kamble

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING DEPT.: MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER:1) Mr. Samuel Gaikwad, Biomedical Engineer 1) Mr. Eliya D. Pandhare2) Mr. Sunil Kamble, Biomedical Technician 2) Ms. Megha S. Gaikwad

OPD DAYS: OPERATION DAYS:Tuesday 10am to 2pm & 4pm to 6pm Monday 8:00am OnwardsThursday 10am to 2pm & 4pm to 6pm Wednesday 8:00am OnwardsSaturday 10am to 2pm & 4pm to 6pm Friday 8:00am OnwardsSpecial OPD 11am to 1pm (by prior appointment only)(On Sundays and Holidays)

SERVICES OFFERED:A) OPEN HEART SURGERY: B) CLOSED HEART SURGERY:

1) Atrial / Ventricular Septal Defects 1) Patent Ductus Arteriosus closure

2) Complex Congenital defects – Intracardiac repair 2) Blalock Tausig’s shunt

3) Valve Replacement / Repair surgery 3) Coarctation of Aorta surgery

4) Coronary artery bypass surgery 4) Pericardiectomy

C) THORACIC SURGERY: D) VASCULAR SURGERY:

1) Lung Resection 1) Vascular Reconstructions

2) Thymectomy 2) Embolectomy Aneurysm Repair - Abdominal / Thoracic

3) Decortication 3) Arch aneurysm surgery

PROJECT: GIFT OF LIFEChildren and young Adults form an important subset of our patients needing Cardiac surgery. The prevalence of Rheumatic

fever continues to be high in India leading to Rheumatic heart disease in the young patients. So also, Congenital heart disease manifestsitself in early childhood. Both these afflictions of the Heart cripple these children and interfere with their overall mental and physicalgrowth. It also hinders their education and training and deprives them of a chance to take part in society successfully.

Most of these ailments need early surgical correction before the Heart fails otherwise they have a very poor chance of reachingadulthood. Such Cardiac diseases are the stumbling blocks, which cause these children to falter and fall at the very beginning of life’sgreat race. We at the Miraj Heart Institute are committed to change this stumbling block into a stepping stone for these unfortunatechildren and help them run this great race of life successfully, with dignity and grace.

Operated Children at dischargeIf these children receive proper surgical care at the right time they certainly go on to be active and responsible members of their

family and society. It is an investment for the future to build a healthy nation.

The “Gift of Life” Project is the Miraj Heart Institute’s way of involving affluent sections of society to participate in erasing thescourge of cardiac disease in our country. Whether you are an individual, a corporate or an aid foundation, this project helps you reachout to people with heart disorders, especially the young among the rural populace where such incidences are high.Your help empowers our Mission to provide Comprehensive Cardiac Care with Compassion and Charity for the needy andunderprivileged sections of society.HOW YOU CAN HELP:Sponsors and donors can participate in this project by contributing to expenses of critical treatments, medications and surgical supplies.AS AN INDIVIDUAL:

You have had a successful personal and professional life in India or abroad. Now, you want to pay your due to the communityand society. Your contribution can help someone grow up with dignity and grace and be a successful member of his/her family andsociety.

If you are a medical professional we would very much appreciate if you could share your Time, Talent and Skills whenever youvisit Miraj and help us upgrade our knowledge and skills with you rich experience. You can donate teaching Aids (Books, Journals,CD’s), your Hospital Protocols, Flow sheets etc; to educate our staff. This Volunteer help will complement our present ongoingoverseas visiting programs.AS A CORPORATE:

Your corporate mission envisions social responsibility, as a priority need. To fulfill this requirement, you can sponsor specialtycardiac treatment that are out of reach of the poor man.

Also, you can get your employees treated at Miraj Heart Institute. Either way, you contribute to the cause.AS AN AID FOUNDATION:

You have recognized the need for quality cardiac care, and your generous contributions can provide this invaluable “Gift ofLife” to a needy patient.

We believe that GOD’S WORK, DONE ACCORDING TO GOD’S PLAN, DOES NOT LACK GOD’S SUPPLY.Donations to the Wanless Hospital are exempt from Income Tax under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act of India. All such donationsmay be made by Cheque or Demand Draft drawn in favor of “WANLESS HOSPITAL, MIRAJ” and handed over or sent by post to:

Contact details for additional Information / Appointments:DR. SHIRISH S. PARGAONKARChief Consultant and Head of Cardio-vascular & Thoracic SurgeryIncharge, Miraj Heart Institute, & Medical Superintendent, Wanless HospitalMiraj – 416 410 (Maharashtra) IndiaOffice: (91-233) 2223291--5, Ext: 386, 321 & 421Residence: (91-233) 2212717Mobile: +919823066280E-mail: shiripar@hotmail.com, shiripar@gmail.com