The heart and vascular system, or cardiovascular system, is made up of the heart, which functions as a pump, and the blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries) that supply blood to the entire body.
Cardiovascular disease is a general term referring to conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels and cardiology is the medical speciality that treats these diseases.
It is a complex field that needs a range of preventive care, screening, advanced diagnostic tests, invasive and non-invasive procedures, post-operative management, cardiac rehabilitation, and a full range of surgical programmes, post-operative management, cardiac rehabilitation, and a full range of surgical programmes.
Mount Elizabeth Hospitals’ cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons are armed with experience and skills, and supported by a team providing strong nursing care.
Advanced cardiovascular surgical procedures
At Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, we are committed to providing the most appropriate course of treatment for each patient’s cardiovascular condition and ensuring their well-being.
Our facilities are equipped with innovative technology, enabling us to offer our heart patients quality treatment from our specialists. This includes advanced cardiovascular surgical procedures such as: