Heart Center

Medical Services

Coronary artery disease

Valvular heart disease

Ischemic heart disease

3D Color Doppler Echocardiogram – assessment of heart function and abnormalities using high-frequency ultrasound and 3D imaging

Multi-Detector CT Scan – advanced 3D cardiac imaging

Holter Monitoring – continuous recording of heart rhythm

Cardiac Surgery

Cardiac Catheterization

Coronary Angiography

Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (P.T.C.A.)

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Lifestyle and health check-up counseling for individuals with cardiac risk factors

Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram uses high-frequency ultrasound waves that are transmitted through the chest wall to the heart. The reflected signals from blood and tissues are processed by a computer to create real-time images of the heart, valves, and septum. Color Doppler can also be applied to visualize blood flow direction and velocity.

This test allows evaluation of:

Heart chamber size

Valve function (stenosis or regurgitation)

Myocardial wall thickness and contractility

Congenital heart disease

Pericardial effusion

Infective endocarditis

Presence of thrombus or tumors inside the heart

Exercise Stress Test (EST) – Treadmill Test

This test assesses coronary artery circulation, cardiovascular fitness, and detects arrhythmias that may appear during exertion.

How it works:

The patient walks on a treadmill that gradually increases in speed and incline while heart rhythm is monitored. If coronary arteries are narrowed, blood supply to the heart muscle becomes insufficient, resulting in ECG changes and sometimes chest pain.

Clinical value:

Differentiates between cardiac and non-cardiac chest pain

Determines severity of coronary artery disease

Monitors treatment outcomes after medical therapy, angioplasty, or surgery

Preparation:

Light meal or fasting at least 2 hours before the test

Duration:

Treadmill exercise: 5–15 minutes

Monitoring and recovery: 5–10 minutes

Total time: ~30 minutes

Cardiac Catheterization and Angiogram

This procedure involves inserting a thin catheter into an artery (groin, arm fold, or wrist) and guiding it to the coronary arteries. A contrast dye is injected and X-ray imaging is performed to detect blockages or narrowing.

Advantages:

Provides precise diagnosis of coronary artery disease

Provides precise diagnosis of coronary artery disease

Identifies exact location, severity, and number of blockages

Helps decide the most appropriate treatment: medication, balloon angioplasty with stent, or bypass surgery

Today, the procedure is safe, requires only local anesthesia, and usually involves just a one-day hospital stay. Patients can even watch the process on a monitor and receive immediate results after completion.

Tilt Table Test:

Syncope (fainting) is a sudden loss of consciousness not related to seizure disorders. The Tilt Table Test is performed in patients with recurrent unexplained fainting, possibly due to cardiac or autonomic nervous system causes.

Procedure:

Conducted in a special room with an adjustable tilt table

The patient is tilted at an angle of 70–80 degrees for about 40 minutes

Continuous ECG and blood pressure monitoring are performed

Sometimes medication is administered to increase diagnostic accuracy

Interpretation:

The physician analyzes changes in heart rate, blood pressure, ECG patterns, and patient symptoms. In typical cases, fainting can be reproduced during the test, helping guide accurate treatment.