Five cardiac catheterization labs support coronary care at Sheba Medical Center. Its Invasive Cardiology Unit performs 3,000+ catheterizations annually, including balloon angioplasty and cardiac stent insertion. Based in the Leviev Heart Center, the unit offers access to cardiac rehabilitation and the Heart Failure Institute when needed. Sheba is JCI-accredited and ranked No. 7 in Newsweek’s 2026 World’s Best Hospitals list.
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Dr. David Mishaali is the Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating infants and children with high-risk heart anomalies. Dr. Mishaali developed a unique minimally invasive surgical approach for congenital heart defects. He works at Sheba Medical Center, a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.
Sheba Medical Center is the largest hospital in the Middle East and ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026. It treats over 2 million patients annually and is a global leader in CAR-T and TIL immunotherapies. Core specialties include oncology, immunotherapy, precision medicine, and cardiology.
The procedure unclogs heart arteries using a small balloon, reducing heart disease risk and improving blood flow. It\"s minimally invasive with swift recovery.
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