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Report: Ghana Mission Successful
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Report: Ghana Mission Successful

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Report: Ghana Mission Successful

Dad will live to enjoy son, held by Ghana nurse On April 14th 2013, an all-volunteer team of CardioStart International embarked on its third cardiac surgery mission to the continent of Africa. The Republic of Ghana is in West Africa. Kumasi lays West of Accra, the capital, and this second major historic city was once the capital of the Ashanti Empire. It continues to serve as the cultural centre of the Ashanti people. There is a single cardiothoracic centre in Accra. The National Cardiothoracic Centre [...]

By Janine Henson|2017-02-01T22:14:56-05:00June 12th, 2013|Homepage Featured, News, Past Missions|0 Comments

Uganda Mission: A Volunteer’s View
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Uganda Mission: A Volunteer’s View

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Uganda Mission: A Volunteer’s View

If you put together cardiologists, perfusionists, surgical techs, ICU and pediatric nurses, emergency physicians, respiratory therapists, anesthesiologists, data processors, biomedical techs and all the supplies that they can bring along with two enormous shipments, the result is a well oiled machine. These people come here as strangers and represent the countries of Uganda, Nigeria, UK, Germany, Pakistan and the USA. These volunteers pay their own airfare and use their vacation time to work for the good of the patients and to improve the quality of care. These talented, devoted professionals energetically attacked [...]

By Joyce Major|2017-02-01T22:15:02-05:00November 12th, 2012|Blog1, Homepage Featured, Past Missions|0 Comments

Outreach Health Screenings
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Outreach Health Screenings

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Outreach Health Screenings

As part of the CardioStart surgical mission, several volunteers coordinated a community health screening for diabetes and high blood pressure. Of the 278 people screened, five individuals were diagnosed with diabetes and 17 with severe hypertension. Patients were referred to the local doctor, who was present at the screening venue. One individual was diagnosed with such severe hypertension that the local doctor purchased the medication himself for the patient and referred him to Cardiology the next day. Seriousness of Rheumatic Fever and Strep Throat Undiagnosed and untreated Rheumatic Fever and [...]

By Janine Henson|2017-02-01T22:15:04-05:00October 12th, 2012|Homepage Featured, Past Missions|0 Comments

20 Lives Saved in Peru
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20 Lives Saved in Peru

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20 Lives Saved in Peru

Thirty-four volunteers, skilled in cardiovascular surgery, assessment and post-operative intensive care, ventured to Arequipa, Peru, for CardioStart’s 10th cardiac surgical mission to Honorio Delgado Hospital. Volunteers hailed from across the US, Canada, Italy and Argentina to form a cohesive medical team during the two-week mission, concluding October 6, 2012. Thanks to the leadership of Mission Director and cardiac surgeon, Dr. Mariano Brizzio, the mission was a huge success. Over the previous nine missions to Arequipa, CardioStart strived to implement a sustainable cardiovascular program at Honorio Delgado Hospital. This year, important [...]

By Janine Henson|2017-02-01T22:15:05-05:00October 11th, 2012|News, Past Missions|0 Comments

Vietnam November 2011

CardioStart Volunteers Teach Advanced Cardiac Surgery & Critical Care Twelve patients were recipients of cardiac surgery and 27 patients received pacemaker implementation. This accomplishment and collaborative effort included a mini-symposium, and is on record as by far the largest free implant gift provided to patients in one sitting throughout Vietnam. “These Vietnamese surgeons are already very skilled, doing the simpler procedures and managing them well,” said Janine Henson, Mission Director, and Vice-President of CardioStart. “They asked us to assist in their progression by providing mentoring and teaching new skills to [...]

By Janine Henson|2017-02-01T22:15:05-05:00October 1st, 2012|Past Missions|0 Comments