Cardiovascular Surgery In Adults

Cardiovascular surgery

The Cardiovascular surgical procedures represent the ultimate solution for cardiovascular conditions. These surgeries are sometimes the only possible solution for increasing the survival rate and improving patients’ quality of life and social integration.

Valvular heart surgery, as an example, is a procedure performed in the Republic of Cuba for over 20 years with satisfactory results.

Program detail :

CONSULTATION/ EVALUATION, LABORATORY TESTS, AND IMAGING:

CONSULTATION AND EVALUATION:

  • This treatment is an inpatient treatment
  • Initial cardiology evaluation and confection of medical records
  • Medical consultation with a cardiology specialist
  • Medical consultation with anaesthesiology specialist

LABORATORY TESTS AND STUDIES:

Laboratory testing and analysis for the following:

  • Haemoglobin test
  • White Blood Count (WBC) test
  • Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (automated method) test
  • Glucose test
  • Coagulation test
  • Creatinine test
  • Glycaemia test
  • Urinalysis test
  • Cholesterol test
  • Triglycerides test
  • Bleeding test
  • Holter for blood pressure
  • Complete lipid profile
  • Coronariography And Myocardial Perfusion

IMAGING:

  • Telecardiogram X rays
  • Echocardiogram (simple) test
  • Doppler Ultrasound
  • Doppler trans-oesophagi
  • Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
  • Electrocardiogram test
  • Ambulatory Electrocardiogram (Holter) test
  • Ergometric stress exam
  • Coronarography exam
  • Myocardial Perfusion exam
  • Coronariography and myocardial perfusion
  • Angio CT scan

OTHER POSSIBLE INVESTIGATIONS:

  • Ergometric test
  • Holter For Blood Pressure test

SURGICAL PROCEDURE

Below, please find a list of some of Cardiovascular surgeries in adults successfully carried in the Republic of Cuba

No.ProcedureHospitalization
1Aortic Valve ReplacementUp to 18 Nights
2Aortic and Mitral Valve ReplacementUp to 18 Nights
3Triple Replacement: Aortic, Mitral and TricuspidUp to 18 Nights
4Surgical Coronary RevascularizationUp to 18 Nights
5Closure of Atrial septal defect (ASD). Interatrial CommunicationUp to 18 Nights
6Closure of Ventricular Septal Defect VSDUp to 18 Nights
7Surgery for Coarctation Of the Aorta: Closure Of ASDUp to 18 Nights
8Surgery for Ductus ArteriosusUp to 18 Nights
9Ascending Aortic Aneurysm with Aortic Insufficiency. (Op. Bentall)Up to 18 Nights
10Desiccant Aortic AneurysmUp to 18 Nights
11Broken Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm: (Right Atrium – Right Ventricle.)Up to 18 Nights
12Uncomplicated Open-Heart SurgeriesUp to 18 Nights
13Surgical Coronary Revascularization with Congenital DisorderUp to 18 Nights
14Surgical Coronary Revascularization with Valve ReplacementUp to 18 Nights
15Surgical Coronary Revascularization With AneurysmectomyUp to 18 Nights
16Cardiac Tumor SurgeryUp to 18 Nights
17CoronariographyUp to 5 Nights
18One Vessel Coronary Angioplasty with Conventional StentUp to 5 Nights
19Two Vessel Coronary Angioplasty with Conventional StentUp to 5 Nights
20Three-Vessel Coronary Angioplasty with Conventional StentUp to 5 Nights

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • The above program (Cardiovascular surgery program) does not include medications for certain conditions such as depression, blood coagulation, etc.
  • Medicaments, fluids, blood and derivatives to be used, as well as additional procedure(s) performed not included in the exact treatment would be invoiced separately on upon the conclusion of said treatment / procedure(s)

ACCOMMODATION:

Private room with the following features:

  • Electronic patient bed
  • Equipment for disabled patient
  • Oxygen hookup
  • Three à la carte meals taking into account the patient’s preferences and / or special diets prescribed by physician
  • Fully equipped private bathroom
  • Infirmary and nursing care
  • Colour TV with national and international channels
  • Local and international phone services (extra cost will apply)
  • Safe box
  • Internet service on every floor
  • Laundry services

ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM:

  • Assistance in visa issuance and extension (If needs be)
  • Each patient/ companion will be assigned a multi-lingual field member with the mandate of attending to all of our patients’ translation and personal needs;
  • 20 hours internet service;
  • Local airport pickup and drop off; and
  • Hospital pickup and drop off (if needed)

References :

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