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• The cardiology department is the center of excellence of the hospital, offering the most advanced heart treatments.
• The center has been a pioneer in adopting new technology and innovation to render the best healthcare in the country.

• The cardiac center is led by a team of internationally acclaimed interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, and pediatric cardiologists, supported by well-trained paramedics and nursing staff.
• The team specializes in open, hybrid, and minimally invasive endovascular procedures for the treatment of blocked arteries, blood clots, varicose veins, etc.

Some commonly performed procedures at cardiology departments include - 

• Carotid Endarterectomy
• CABG-Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
• Treatment of Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection  
• Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)

• The hospital has Hybrid Operating Rooms fully supported with the latest technology.
• The state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization room utilizes a free-moving surgical bed, giving specialists precise maneuverability and ease of control.
• The Hospital provides non-invasive diagnostic services such as echocardiogram, Exercise Stress Test (EST), Exercise Stress Test (EST) or ultrasound of the heart.

• A dedicated assistance staff is available round-the-clock to solve patient’s queries regarding their treatments.
• For international patients, they have a separate team who speaks multiple languages for a streamlined process.

Some facts about the cardiology department -

• The Hospital performs over 350 coronary angioplasty procedures per year.
• Over 600 coronary angiography procedures per year.
• There is a 0% rate of stenosis and balloon ruptures during coronary angioplasty procedures (rates in Thailand overall are 0.22%).
• Over 30 pacemakers are implanted per year, and > 80 electrophysiology studies undertaken per year.
• 0 deaths attributed to AF and VT heart procedures.
• 0 deaths attributed to TAVI heart procedures since 2016.
• Over 70 successful open-heart surgeries per year undertaken at the Heart Institute.

• The department has a team of multidisciplinary specialists, all of whom have a wealth of knowledge in the treatment required for patients with heart disease, especially difficult-to-manage conditions that can be extremely complicated to treat. 
• The team consists of Cardiologists, Cardio-thoracic surgeons, Cardiac rehabilitation specialists, Clinical care team, Clinical pharmacists specializing in cardiology, A specialist nursing team of individuals who have all undergone extensive training and are highly experienced in providing care for cardiac patients.

Given below are some the treatments performed at the Cardiology department of Bumrungrad Hospital -

• Coronary artery disease 
• Cardiac arrhythmia
• Heart failure 
• Structural heart disease 
• Cardiogenetic conditions 
• Congenital heart disease 
• Cardiac prevention and enhancement 

• The Hospital provides excellent cardiac care with the latest advanced technologies and facilities to support operations.
• The Department offers a comprehensive range of treatment for heart problems.

• The team of surgeons consists of thoroughly experienced, dedicated and certified cardiac specialists.
• There is a team of 14 highly experienced Cardiologists providing the best care possible.

Types of treatments performed at Cardiology department includes -

• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
• Valvular Repair / Replacement Surgery
• Congenital Heart Defect Surgery
• Peripheral Angiography
• Percutaneous Coronary Interventions and Stent
• Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
• Electrophysiologic Study and Radiofrequency Ablation
• Atrial Septal Defect Device Closure
• Percutaneous Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty
• Automated Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (AICD)
• Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Insertion (IABP)

Following are the facilities available at Cardiology department -

• Cardiac Computed Tomography
• Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG)
• Ankle-brachial Index
• Exercise Stress Test
• Echocardiogram
• Holter Monitoring
• Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography
• Transesophageal Echocardiogram
• Exercise Stress Echocardiography
• Assessment of Syncope

- The heart institute of Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital is at the forefront in Thailand and overseas.

- The institute serves the medical needs of locals, expatriates and international patients across the globe.

- A team of dedicated adults assists the heart department and pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other paramedical personnel.

- The medical staff continually updates themselves with the latest medical technology.

  - The staff uses the latest, cutting-edge equipment to offer effective treatment to treat various diseases and health conditions like coronary stenosis, aortic aneurysm, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, mitral stenosis, pericardial disease, and cardiac arrhythmia, name a few.

- The department comprises the operating room, cath lab and CCU. 

- The lab has recently added a 640-slice CT scanner that is faster than the conventional ones and displays pictures of the heart in nearly one-third of a second using 80% less radiation, making it appropriate for pediatric patients.

- The institute has a dedicated team that assists international patients in planning their trip, during their stay, and in post-treatment care.

- The team helps in various matters such as insurance, finding the right doctor, appointments, accommodations, language & interpreters, medical records, pharmacy, and more.

Medical travellers from different continents, such as the USA, the UK, Asia, East & West Africa, the Middle East, and Australia, prefer to travel to Thailand for their medical treatment done at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital.