Appeal from The Lucknow Heart Mission – Hridayam
Every year, thousands of children and adults lose their lives because they cannot access timely cardiac treatment. Many families from rural and underserved areas face significant challenges in accessing advanced cardiac care, often requiring long-distance travel for treatment. This can result in delays in receiving timely care, increased financial burden, and poorer health outcomes.
The Lucknow Heart Mission – Hridayam was founded with a simple but powerful vision:
Cardiac Surgeon
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Successful Surgeries
International Publications
About Dr. Vijay Agarwal MCh CTVS, FRCS
Dr. Vijay Agarwal is one of India’s leading cardiac and pediatric cardiac surgeons with over 26 years of experience in advanced heart surgery across India and abroad. He completed his MCh CTVS from SGPGI Lucknow and pursued advanced fellowship training in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Over the years, he has worked with some of India’s most respected cardiac institutions including Sathya Sai Hospital Puttaparthy, Madras Medical Mission Chennai, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai & Gurgaon, and Tender Palm Hospital Lucknow. Currently, he is leading The Lucknow Heart Mission – Hridayam.
Dr. Agarwal has authored over 25 international publications in indexed journals and pioneered the use of 3D heart printing technology in congenital heart surgery planning in India. He has also led several international pediatric cardiac surgery charity missions across Sudan, Tajikistan, Egypt, Iraq, UAE, and India, helping underprivileged children receive life-saving treatment.
Career Mission
To make advanced cardiac surgery affordable, accessible, and available in underserved regions of India and developing countries.
About Hridayam
The Lucknow Heart Mission – Hridayam was established with a vision to make quality heart care accessible to all. Beyond providing advanced cardiac diagnosis and treatment, the hospital is committed to supporting patients who may not have the financial means to afford critical care. Through donations and charitable support, Hridayam aims to bridge the gap between medical need and financial limitations, ensuring that no patient is denied the opportunity to receive essential heart treatment.
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Our Achievements
Pediatric & Adult Heart Surgeries
Surgical Success Rate
Surgeries Free or Subsidized for Economically Weaker Families
The Healthcare Challenge
India witnesses nearly 2 lakh children born with congenital heart disease every year, but only a small percentage receive timely surgery.
Lack of trained cardiac teams in Tier-2 & Tier-3 cities.
High setup cost for cardiac surgery programs.
Shortage of trained surgeons, perfusionists, and ICU staff.
Patients forced to travel 500–1000 km for treatment.
Delayed surgeries leading to preventable deaths.
Hridayam Mission Outreach Program
Hridayam aims to strengthen cardiac care services in underserved regions by promoting access to advanced heart treatment, skilled medical expertise, and patient-centered care.
Our expert cardiac team travels to partner hospitals and performs life-saving surgeries while simultaneously training local healthcare staff.
We train surgeons, ICU teams, perfusionists, and nurses at Hridayam and guide them toward establishing independent cardiac surgery programs.
24x7 remote support for ICU management, echo interpretation, patient selection, and post-operative guidance.
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