Heart surgery may be scary. But many hospitals in the Philippines are capable of providing the best care for patients. We’ve listed here some of the best institutions for heart treatment.
Is there a “best” hospital for heart procedures?
The notion of best depends on the patient preferences. It may be a factor of the cheapest price, doctors with long years of experience or even having the most modern facilities.
I for example consider a good hospital based on the facilities they have. If the equipment are new and modern, then I’d be more comfortable.
In order to help you decide which hospital could meet your expectations, we have made list for your reference.
De Los Santos Medical Center
De Los Santos Hospital in Quezon City offers packages that cater to heart ailments and conditions. In an example, the hospital has a CABG package or coronary artery bypass surgery which already includes:
- room and accommodation
- operating room
- post operative care
- professional fees
You may avail of the package and even the diagnostic procedures available in the hospital.
Makati Medical Center
A major hospital in Makati, it provides cardiovascular surgery services in both professional and facility aspects.
The hospital also has a dedicated cardiovascular unit called the The Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Section which attends to different needs of the heart, lungs and the chest cavity.
Philippine General Hospital
PGH is a government hospital that cater to different types of heart treatments and procedures. the surgery may be performed in the UP College of Medicine as it is the biggest clinical department of PGH.
It has a dedicated cardiovascular unit which includes 2 operating rooms and 6 recovery rooms for cardiovascular surgeries.
Philippine Heart Center
This government hospital specializes in heart diseases and surgery. As the name implies, it is one of the most commonly selected institutions when it comes to heart problems.
The hospital offers different packages for various surgical procedures which include:
- Pacemaker
- Congenital open and closed heart
- Single and Double valve
- Peripheral bypass
- Aneurysm
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
St. Luke’s Medical Center (Quezon City and BGC Taguig)
The hospital has long been recognized as one of the best in the world. It has a dedicated department for heart concerns through its Cardiovascular units.
Some of the most common surgeries performed at the hospitals include but not limited to:
- Open heart surgery/Closed heard surgery
- Repair of Vascular Anomalies
- Pulmonary vein stenosis
- Arrhythmias
- Shunt Procedures
- Removal of cardiac tumors
How to Choose
With several hospitals probably near your location, it can be difficult to choose the best one for heart surgery. However, let us give you a guide on deciding which hospital suits your needs.
Qualified surgeons and doctors. The hospitals should have resident surgeons and doctors who specialize on heart problems. They must all be licensed and with long years of experience.
Modern facilities. The heart is a very critical organ. Surgical operation should follow careful steps, use of reliable facilities and available after care equipment and devices.
Reputation. The hospital should have a good reputation. It must have been considered as one of the primary providers of services that relate to heart surgery.
Affordable. One of the main concerns of patients is the price of the medical procedure. It may be composed of professional and surgeon’s fees, equipment, devices, operating room, medicines, room and accommodation and all other fees. Choose a hospital that offers a reasonable price.
Cost
As with any other medical procedures, one cannot expect a fixed price. However, you may simply get an estimate based on available info and from patient experiences.
The price of heart surgery can range from Php 120,000 to Php 450,000 or more depending on the patient’s needs. This cost will cover the actual professional fee of doctors, the facilities and equipment, the device is needed and the confinement costs.
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Types of Heart Surgery
Heart surgery is any medical procedure that intends to correct health problems. Different health conditions and diseases require a specific medical attention. The doctor will provide a recommendation if the patient is a candidate for surgery based on medical conditions and history.
Various heart surgeries are performed in different Philippine hospitals. The type of surgery depends on the recommendation of the doctor. Some example of these surgeries and procedures include but not limited to:
- Open heart surgery
- Closed heart
- Heart vale repair/replacement
- Coronary artery bypass grafting
- Aneurysm
- Heart transplant
- Congenital heart
- Bypass
Heart surgeons are widely available in major hospitals which allows you to choose the best one for your needs.
References: ASAHQ
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