IRCCS Policlinico San Donato performs the most cardiac surgeries in Italy, completing 1,500+ procedures every year. The clinic maintains a 97% success rate for cardiac operations and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. Their Electrophysiology Lab features a specialized robotic room and modern X-ray systems to improve accuracy. Pacemaker installation typically requires only a 1-day hospital stay. The facility provides continuous ECG monitoring and even uses telepresence robots to help patients stay connected with their medical team.
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San Raffaele Hospital performs over 52,000 surgeries annually, with cardiovascular surgery among its strongest specialties. Prof. Alberto Margonato, Head of the Clinical Cardiology Unit, has performed over 3,000 cardiac catheterizations, coronary angiographies, and pacemaker implants.
San Raffaele Hospital is a top European research center with Italy's IRCCS accreditation. It achieved the world's first stem cell therapy for severe combined immune deficiency. Its main specialties are oncology, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgery.
Dr. Alberto Margonato is the Head of the Clinical Cardiology Unit at San Raffaele Hospital. He has performed over 3,000 cardiac catheterizations and coronary angiographies. Dr. Margonato serves as a Full Professor of Cardiology at Vita-Salute University. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and managing complex heart conditions.
San Raffaele Hospital is a top European research center with Italy's IRCCS accreditation. It achieved the world's first stem cell therapy for severe combined immune deficiency. Its main specialties are oncology, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgery.
This operation places a device in the chest to regulate an irregular heartbeat, improving heart efficiency and quality of life.
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