The clinic has two specialists for heart pacemaker installation, including Prof. Giuseppe Speziale, a cardiac surgeon specializing in minimally invasive valve surgery who received the “Top Doctors Awards” in 2021. He is the Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at multiple hospitals and has extensive experience in valve repair and thoracic aortic surgery.
Ospedale Santa Maria is an Italian Health Service-accredited hospital founded in 1969. It is a national reference for male and female infertility treatment and medically assisted reproduction. The hospital also runs a dedicated Breast Unit for breast cancer prevention and treatment.
Prof. Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, performing advanced procedures at Anthea Hospital and Città di Lecce Hospital.
Dr. Giuseppe Speziale is a cardiac surgeon specializing in minimally invasive valve surgery at Ospedale Santa Maria. He is the National Coordinator of Cardiac Surgery for GVM Care & Research. Dr. Speziale earned the Top Doctors Award for his surgical expertise. He co-founded the Mitral Academy to improve restorative heart surgery techniques.
Ospedale Santa Maria is an Italian Health Service-accredited hospital founded in 1969. It is a national reference for male and female infertility treatment and medically assisted reproduction. The hospital also runs a dedicated Breast Unit for breast cancer prevention and treatment.
This operation places a device in the chest to regulate an irregular heartbeat, improving heart efficiency and quality of life.
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