Atherosclerosis care at German Medical Institute (GMI) in Limassol, Cyprus, includes vascular imaging, catheter-based procedures, and open surgery. The hospital has dedicated vascular surgery and cardiology departments, two catheterization laboratories, and accreditations including ISO 9001 and CHKS.
Diagnostic options: CT, MRI and catheterization
Testing can assess cholesterol disorders, artery narrowing, blood flow, and heart function. Available options include:
- Lipidology consultation: Assessment of lipid metabolism disorders and dyslipidemia.
- Vascular imaging: Multislice CT, MRI, advanced ultrasound, and PET/CT are available on-site.
- Heart imaging: 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography assess the heart.
- Invasive assessment: Physiological and hemodynamic tests measure blood flow and pressure.
- Catheterization and angiography: These procedures help diagnose artery disease and can also guide treatment.
- Intracardiac and intravascular imaging: Imaging inside the heart or blood vessels supports assessment during care.
Atherosclerosis treatment: angioplasty, atherectomy and bypass surgery
Cardiovascular care is directed by Dr. Majid Kalani, director of cardiovascular medicine. The multidisciplinary team includes vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, cardiologists, diabetologists, and specialized nurses.
- Endovascular surgery: Catheter-based procedures take place in a catheterization laboratory.
- Angioplasty: A balloon widens a narrowed artery. A stent may also be placed to help keep it open.
- Complex coronary revascularization: Interventional cardiology treats coronary artery disease caused by plaque.
- Rotational atherectomy: This modifies hard, calcified plaque and prepares the artery for stenting.
- Shockwave intravascular lithotripsy: Shockwaves modify calcified plaque to support stent expansion.
- Peripheral artery disease management: Care may include lifestyle changes, medical therapy, or surgery for narrowed leg arteries.
- Aneurysm repair: Thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysms may be treated with an endovascular stent graft or open surgery.
- Cardiac surgery: Open surgery is available for ischemic heart disease, including coronary revascularization and CABG.
Two catheterization laboratories support procedures, including one with biplane imaging and another in a hybrid operating theatre. The cardiac catheterization lab also offers rotational atherectomy and Shockwave lithotripsy for calcified coronary disease. Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss assessment and treatment options.
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