Cardiology

The heart disease service at Hygeia Hospital Tirana is one of the Hospital’s Centers of Excellence and among the most elite services in the country. The team of cardiologists offers qualified, high-quality, and professional care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions a full range of medical services: examination, diagnosis, treatment, clinical follow-up, and laboratory tests.

This service is equipped with the latest technology and equipment, and together with a team of experienced specialists, covers the full spectrum of cardiovascular diseases, offering advanced diagnostic and treatment options. This makes it a reference center for cardiac patients not only in the country but also in the region.

This department includes 6 interventional cardiologists and 10 cardiologists, including 1 pediatric cardiologist and 1 arrhythmia specialist, supported by a staff of 13 specialized nurses trained to assist cardiac patients with high-quality care. The medical staff collaborates closely with various specialties and departments within the hospital — such as anesthesiology, radiology, nuclear medicine, vascular surgery, emergency care, and the central laboratory — with the single goal of addressing every cardiac condition presented at the hospital with the most effective medical solution.

For cardiac patients undergoing invasive procedures, there is also a dedicated 16-bed unit where around 850 patients are treated annually under contemporary medical standards and optimal hospitality conditions.

To diagnose heart diseases, the department offers all types of procedures, both non-invasive and invasive, ensuring clear diagnostic differentiation and determining the most efficient treatment for each patient.

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Non-invasive procedures:

  • Cardiac consultations & ECG for adults and children
  • Holter monitoring (24-hour blood pressure and rhythm monitoring)
  • Stress test – a non-invasive test used for diagnosing or monitoring patients with ischemic heart disease or valve disorders
  • Cardiac ultrasound for adults and children – Hygeia Hospital uses the latest echocardiography machines with very high-quality imaging, such as the E Healthcare Vivid 7 Dimension.

In pediatric cardiology, two-dimensional Doppler echocardiography is offered for children — a gold standard test for diagnosing congenital heart defects.

  • Color Doppler echocardiography to evaluate carotid arteries, abdominal aorta & iliac arteries, and the arteries and veins of upper and lower limbs
  • Myocardial scintigraphy – performed with modern Gama-Camera SIEMENS SPECT CAMERA SYSTEM COMPLETE Symbia E Dual
  • CT Angiography – a key imaging exam for assessing blood vessels, especially in vascular trauma cases where ultrasound is not conclusive

This exam is performed with: CORONAROGRAPHY ANGIO CT – SIEMENS

Computerized Remote Control Tilting X Ray Unit with Angiography package complete

  • Invasive procedures:

Cardiac catheterization, electrophysiological procedures — used for interventional treatment of arrhythmias and ablation of atrial fibrillation. This is one of the most advanced investments in Albania, providing leading-edge technology. For the first time, these procedures are performed by professionals specialized in this field, aiming to become a national reference center for arrhythmia care.

  • Heart disease treatment:

Pharmacological and intensive care treatment:
including mechanical ventilation, haemofiltration, intra-aortic balloon pump support.

Interventional procedures:
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), coronary stent implantation, ablations, pacemaker placement, internal defibrillator implantation.