Cardiology Center
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of global death, claiming the lives of 17.9 million people annually, accounting for approximately 32% of worldwide fatalities. In Thailand alone, over seventy thousand deaths are attributed to cardiovascular disease annually. The mortality rate exhibits an upward trend each year across all age groups. On average, two individuals succumb to cardiovascular disease every hour.
The Cardiology Center at MedPark Hospital recognizes the significance of preserving cardiovascular health. To this end, we have assembled a team of accomplished teaching faculty from noted medical schools and comprised multidisciplinary teams of specialists with expertise in the following disciplines:
Top of Form
- Cardiovascular medicine
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery anesthesiologist
- Heart Radiography with Electromagnetic Wave Computer tomography
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Dietetics
- Cardiovascular Disease Nursing Specialists
Our multidisciplinary team of physicians and staff is committed to providing treatment to patients seeking the expertise of experienced practitioners with a proven track record of managing complex and challenging diseases. The center is outfitted with advanced medical instruments capable of simultaneously administering a range of treatment modalities. Moreover, we consistently update our medical technology to safeguard well-being, enhance the quality of life, and promote longevity for our patients.
Why Cardiology at MedPark Hospital?
- Internationally renowned cardiovascular specialists collaborate seamlessly with an experienced team of multidisciplinary staff and physicians, fostering genuine cooperation. This collaborative approach empowers patients to seek second opinions from other cardiologists, ensuring personalized treatment options that align with individual lifestyles and enhance the quality of life post-treatment.
- Our surgeons boast a record of success in treating a wide range of complex and challenging cases of cardiovascular diseases. Examples include complex coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysm (without open heart surgery), and chronic total occlusion (treated with balloon angioplasty). After treatment, patients experience improved health, enabling them to lead a joyful and extended life with their families.
- The center features a dedicated pathway designed for the optimal benefit of patients. This pathway connects consultation rooms with intervention rooms on the 9th floor, facilitating immediate treatment during the critical golden period.
- The center employs highly efficient medical tools and technology, including hybrid operating rooms with the Artis Icono biplane angiography system. This system enables simultaneous intravascular intervention and surgery, particularly suitable for complex procedures requiring combined and continuous treatment. This streamlined approach saves time and eliminates hassles associated with patient transport, resulting in the most effective treatment outcomes.
- The medical staff at the Cardiology Center undergo regular training at the Simulation Center, honing their potential and refining their skills to be prepared for any conceivable situation.
Diseases and Conditions
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm
- Aortic dissection
- Aortic valvular stenosis
- Aortic valve regurgitation
- Atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis
- Arteriovenous malformation
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial flutter
- Atrial septal defect (ASD)
- Atrial tachycardia
- Bradycardia
- Tachycardia
- Broken heart syndrome (Takotsubo cardiomyopathy)
- Brugada syndrome
- Cardiogenic shock
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid artery disease
- Chest pain
- Congenital heart disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Coronary artery spasm
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Heart attack
- Heart failure
- Heart valve disease
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Kawasaki disease
- Long QT syndrome
- Mitral valve disease
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Mitral valve regurgitation
- Mitral valve stenosis
- Myocardial ischemia
- Myocarditis
- Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
- Pectus excavatum
- Pericardial effusion
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
- Pulmonary atresia
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Pulmonary valve disease
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Small vessel disease
- Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)
- Stroke
- Sudden cardiac arrest
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm
- Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)
- Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)
- Tricuspid atresia
- Tricuspid valve regurgitation
- Ventricular fibrillation
- Ventricular tachycardia
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
- Heart palpitations
Tests and Procedures
- Electrocardiography (EKG/ECG)
- Ankle-brachial index (ABI)
- Echocardiography
- Echocardiography with bubble test
- Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
- Exercise Stress Test (EST) on a treadmill or a bike (suitable for people with difficulty balancing, walking, or running.)
- Stress echocardiography on a treadmill or a bike (suitable for people with difficulty balancing, walking, or running.)
- Dobutamine stress echocardiography: suitable for people who could not exercise, i.e., individuals with knee problems or elderly persons.
- Tilt table test
- Holter monitoring
- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)
- Cardiac event monitoring
- Pacemaker and defibrillator
- Coronary artery calcium scoring by CT scan: a quick procedure with higher accuracy in predicting the risk of developing severe heart conditions.
- CTA coronary artery
- Cardiac MRI
- MIBI stress test
- Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)
Specialties
- Cardiovascular disease
- Treatment for complex coronary artery disease; chronic total occlusion
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
- Rotablator atherectomy
- Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)
- Vascular disease
- Balloon angioplasty and stenting for peripheral artery disease
- Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Electrophysiological test and radiofrequency ablation
- Permanent pacemaker implantation
- Temporary pacemaker implantation
- Automated external defibrillator
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy
- Cardioversion
- Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC)
- Heart valve
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
- Valve repair surgery
- Valve replacement surgery
- Mitral valve clip
- Percutaneous transluminal mitral commissurotomy (PTMC)
- Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS)
- Congenital heart diseases
- Transcatheter ASD closure
- Atrial septal defect closure and ventricular septal defect closure
- Heart surgery for complex congenital heart defects
- Other services
- Video-assisted thoracic surgery
- Open thoracotomy
- Renal denervation
- Balloon angioplasty and stenting for peripheral arterial disease
