Mission

To operate as a world – class heart hospital, incorporating the latest technological advances and ethical practices to provide quality heart care at reasonable cost.

Milestones:

Over a short span of 2 years, Asian Heart Institute which aims to provide world class cardiac care to patients at a reasonable cost has achieved the following list of achievements to its credit:

• Completion (4,00,000 ft2 construction) in record 19 months
• Large number of Complex Angioplasties successfully dealt
• Non-surgical closure of complex heart defects
• 25% of the total cardiac surgeries performed in Mumbai are done at Asian Heart Institute. Over 2000-bypass surgeries in short span of 2 years
• Highest number of Electrophysiology procedures
• Will soon house the first dedicated Pediatric Cardiac Unit in Western India
• AHIRC with futuristic approach, partners in ongoing international trials with WIH, USA and Thrombosis Research Institute, U.K
• AHIRC has recently been recognized for DNB postgraduate study in cardiology

Out of 200 private operators in the Country, Asian Heart Institute stands 5th as compared to other service providers, which are 20 years old. 200 private operators in the Country, Asian Heart Institute stands 5th as compared to other service providers, which are 20 years old

Facilities :

• The 80-bed ICU has latest equipment like ventilators defibrillators, ECG, Intra-aortic balloon-pump. The ICU design at AHI has set a standard in the country. As Dr. D’Silva, Director of ICU points out “This Design coupled with strict aseptic protocol has contributed to AHI achieving the lowest infection rate
• The patient rooms are a harmonious place to recuperate, with soothing lighting and terrace gardens. Relatives can spend time in beautifully appointed waiting rooms that have Internet connection, or visit the prayer room. There’s also a 5-star cafeteria that offers a hygienic multi-cuisine dining experience
• Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation Preventive Cardiology services are aimed at reducing cardiac risk factors and helping a person avoid future heart disease
• The center uses advanced wireless ECG technology to monitor the safety of the patients
• The Physiotherapy department at the institute provides a comprehensive service to the community with high-tech equipment and a skilled staff. Says Dr. Anjana Laungani, Chief Physiotherapist: “The skillful techniques used by the physiotherapists assist the lungs to function better, thereby reducing respiratory complications and enhancing recovery after cardiac surgery
• AHI has also pioneered the first fully digital panel cathlab in Mumbai. The flat panel technology promises highest level of clarity of the angiogram without any loss of detail
• The largest cardiac theatre in Asia. It has a joint less stainless steel structure covered with special antibacterial, anti-fungal paint imported from UK; jointless linoleum flooring imported from Germany on patient floors and OTs to prevent growth of bacteria; imported minipleat filters from France used in the air conditioning to maintain absolute sterility; and a fully computerized automated anaesthesia management system

List of Specialities and Departments:

• Cardiology
• Cardio Vascular Thoracic Surgery
• General surgery
• Director Medical Affairs & Critical Care
• Anaesthesiology
• Pathology
• Physiotherapy
• Rehabilitation and Prevention

• Medical Services
• Cardiac Surgery
• Cardiology
• Laboratory Medicine
• Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation
• Physiotherapy
• Executive Health Check Up
• Children's Heart Centre