At the Ichilov Medical Center, patients with cardiosclerosis are guaranteed the most effective assistance. The cardiology center of the medical center employs highly qualified professionals, authors of their own treatment methods used worldwide. After conducting a comprehensive examination using the most modern equipment, doctors collectively determine the treatment methods that best meet the needs of each individual patient. Thanks to the use of a personalized approach, Ichilov doctors always achieve maximum treatment effectiveness and successfully tackle challenges of any complexity.
Reviews of the treatment of cardiovascular pathologies at the Israeli clinic Ichilov are always positive, and they can be found in the corresponding section on this website.
Treatment Methods for Cardiosclerosis
Treatment of cardiosclerosis may vary depending on the form of the disease, localization, and the cause of the pathology in a specific area of the myocardium. Different types of pathology – myocardial post-infarction or autoimmune factors are decisive in choosing the method of therapy, its scale, and duration. In the case of deformation of the heart valve, reconstructive surgery is performed; in cases of severe tachycardia, surgical intervention is also conducted.
Medication Therapy
Depending on the patient's condition, diuretics, metabolic agents, and beta-blockers are prescribed to prevent arrhythmias. Peripheral vasodilators, antiarrhythmic drugs, and others are also used.
Surgical Treatment
- Ablation. In the presence of severe arrhythmia, ablation is prescribed – it stops unusual electrical signals that pass through the heart and cause irregular heartbeat. The doctor uses catheters to deliver radiofrequency energy (similar to microwave heating), performing cauterization of large veins. The procedure is conducted under ultrasound control and eliminates rhythm disturbances that developed during the disease in 90% of cases.
- Balloon valvuloplasty and stenting. The procedure involves passing a thin plastic tube, called a catheter, through a large blood vessel into the heart. A special balloon is delivered to the site of the vessel narrowing, which inflates upon reaching the desired area to open the aortic valve.
- Installation of a pacemaker. When the heart works too fast or too slow, the installation of a pacemaker may be necessary. In the event of heart rhythm disturbances, the device sends an electrical signal to the myocardium, restoring normal rhythm. The installation is performed using minimally invasive techniques, without extensive chest incision.
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement. If a patient is diagnosed with a heart valve problem and standard surgery is considered too risky, Ichilov offers a procedure called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVI). TAVI involves replacing a diseased or damaged heart valve that controls blood flow throughout the body with a new one made from a metal frame (stent). The replacement valve is delivered via a catheter (hollow tube) through which the new valve can be introduced. The surgeon makes a small incision in the groin or shoulder, and the catheter is guided through the artery to the opening of the affected valve. The new valve is carefully expanded inside the damaged one, and the catheter is removed.
Diagnosis in 3 Days
The diagnostic process at the Ichilov clinic is planned even before the patient arrives in Israel during the discussion of a possible visit. Therefore, all necessary examinations and procedures are conducted in a short time frame, and the diagnosis is usually verified within three days.
Meeting with the Attending Cardiologist
Upon arrival at the clinic, the patient meets with a cardiologist. The doctor conducts an examination, clarifies symptoms, collects medical history, including family history, reviews the results of previous examinations, and prescribes procedures necessary to verify the specifics of the disease.
Laboratory and Diagnostic Studies
Cardiovascular diseases are diagnosed using a variety of laboratory tests and imaging studies. Some common tests used for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases include:
- Blood tests (determining fats, cholesterol, and lipid components of blood, including LDL, HDL, triglycerides, blood sugar level, C-reactive protein (CRP), and other protein markers such as apolipoprotein A1 and B, used to detect inflammation that may lead to heart disease).
- ECG / EKG (a simple and painless test that records the electrical activity of the heart. It shows how fast the heart beats and its rhythm. The strength and timing of electrical signals passing through the heart are also visible).
- Echo-cardiography (a painless test that provides information about the shape, size, function, valves, and chambers of the heart).
- Coronary angiography and heart catheterization (an invasive test performed with a contrast agent, using special imaging methods to take detailed pictures of the heart's blood vessels)
- Chest X-ray (shows the shape and size of the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels).
- Cardiac MRI (provides a three-dimensional image of the moving as well as stationary heart).
Consultation
At the final stage of diagnosis, the attending physician gathers a consultation consisting of several specialists who will participate in the patient's treatment. The doctors collectively review the available medical documents and preliminary conclusions, make decisions regarding the choice of further treatment methods, and determine the prognosis.
How Much Does Treatment of Cardiosclerosis Cost in Israel
The price for medical services at the Ichilov clinic is one of the most affordable in the world. Considering the level of the medical institution and the qualifications of the doctors, as well as the quality of the treatment provided, Ichilov can compete with the best clinics in the world, but the cost of treatment is usually 2-3 times lower than in Western Europe or America.
To find out the exact cost of treatment at this Israeli clinic, you can fill out the application form on this website or ask relevant questions in the online chat. Additionally, a consultation regarding prices and treatment is available by phone; for this, you need to call the specified number or request a callback.
Advantages of Treatment at Ichilov
- High treatment effectiveness
- High informativeness and accuracy of diagnostics
- Cardiac surgeons with many years of experience
- Affordable prices for medical services, no advance payments
- The most modern methods and equipment, allowing for optimal treatment results
If you or your loved ones have signs of cardiosclerosis and wish to receive a consultation from an Israeli doctor, order it today. Our medical consultant will do everything possible so that within two to three working days, you can communicate directly with a cardiologist from Ichilov.