Professor Ehud Raananileading cardiothoracic surgeon
The treatment of cardiovascular diseases at the Top Ihilov clinic is handled by specialists of the highest level. In just three to four days, they accurately determine the causes of angina and develop an individual, most effective treatment plan for the patient. In some cases, Israeli doctors manage to rely on conservative therapy methods – at the initial stages of the disease, the so-called angina attacks are well controlled with medications, the quality of which is given special attention here.
However, most patients still require surgical treatment. At Top Ihilov, surgeries for angina are primarily performed using minimally invasive endovascular methods, without pain and any surgical risks. With access to state-of-the-art medical equipment, Israeli cardiac surgeons skillfully eliminate any causes of impaired blood supply to the myocardium, thus quickly returning patients to an active, full life without agonizing chest pain attacks.
Heart Disease Treatment in Israel
How Angina is Treated at Top Ihilov
Since angina most often develops due to impaired coronary vessel patency and, as a result, worsened blood supply to the myocardium, the main goal of its therapy is to normalize blood flow to the heart muscle. Depending on the exact causes and stage of disease progression, both conservative and surgical treatment methods may be used.
- Medication therapy. Nitrates, selective and non-selective beta-blockers, calcium antagonists, statins, vasodilators, anticoagulants, and other medications help to alleviate angina attacks and prevent their recurrence. They are selected individually for each patient based on the causes of the disease. For example, in cases of coronary artery atherosclerosis, the focus is on lowering blood cholesterol levels and suppressing the activity of the specific enzyme HMG-CoA. In combination with medication therapy, patients are also advised to give up harmful habits (smoking, alcohol consumption), adhere to a healthy diet, and lead a physically active lifestyle (walking more, engaging in physical therapy, etc.).
- Balloon angioplasty. If conservative angina treatment in Israeli clinics does not yield the desired results, doctors perform surgeries aimed at restoring coronary vessel patency. The simplest of these is balloon angioplasty. It is performed using an endovascular method, without a single incision – doctors make only one small puncture in the groin or arm, and advance a thin catheter with an expanding balloon to the site of narrowing in the coronary artery through the peripheral vessel. Air is then pumped into it, and the atherosclerotic plaques that were blocking the vessel are instantly broken down. After the balloon is removed and a control examination is conducted, the patient can leave the clinic on the same day – the procedure does not require hospitalization, is not accompanied by painful sensations, and has no complications.
- Stenting. This can be performed either independently or in combination with balloon angioplasty. To restore coronary vessel patency, special mesh structures (stents) are used, which are also introduced using an endovascular method and pressed into the walls of narrowed arteries, thereby restoring their normal lumen. Compared to angioplasty, stenting provides more durable results, as the risks of recurrent vessel stenosis are significantly reduced afterward. At Top Ihilov, innovative bioresorbable drug-eluting stents are also used, which release substances into the bloodstream that prevent the formation of blood clots and atherosclerotic plaques for a certain period, and then dissolve and are eliminated from the body within 1-2 years. The effect remains fully preserved for a long time afterward.
- Coronary artery bypass grafting. A cardiac surgical intervention performed in cases of significant coronary artery damage to create an alternative blood supply route to the myocardium. Fragments of peripheral vessels (most often from the limbs) are taken, which are implanted with one end to the aorta and the other end below the blocked section of the artery. In this way, doctors successfully restore blood flow, and because coronary artery bypass grafting in Israel is predominantly performed using minimally invasive methods, without opening the chest, patients recover quickly.
Transmyocardial laser revascularization. An innovative procedure that helps normalize blood supply to the myocardium by stimulating the formation of new blood vessels. For this, thin laser beams are directed at the heart muscle, resulting in tiny holes being created, which later become the basis for a new vascular network. As reviews of angina treatment in Israel show, for many patients, this procedure has become an optimal alternative to coronary artery bypass grafting and has allowed them to forget about chest pain forever.
- Coronary angioplasty, stenting
- Stenting in Israel
Diagnosis of Angina in Israel
The Top Ihilov Medical Center is equipped with all the necessary equipment to detect cardiovascular pathologies, so it takes doctors no more than three to four days to establish an accurate diagnosis.
For patients from abroad, Israeli specialists also conduct remote video consultations via Skype, which are particularly relevant for those who want to obtain an expert second opinion. Using the service is very simple – just send copies of all available medical documents to a clinic representative, who will then forward them to one of the leading cardiologists at the center. The doctor will carefully analyze the provided information, after which they will announce the proposed diagnosis and answer all questions regarding treatment.
Consultation
Immediately upon arrival in the country, the patient is directed to an appointment with a specialist in the cardiology department. The doctor studies the medical history, clarifies complaints, and then determines the list of additional examinations.
Diagnostic Procedures
At Top Ihilov, you can undergo such highly informative studies
- Echo cardiography.
- Electrocardiography.
- Stress test (ECG with load).
- Holter ECG monitoring.
- Scintigraphy.
- Coronary angiography.
- Comprehensive blood tests.
Medical Council
After establishing the final diagnosis, the attending physician determines the most effective treatment methods for the specific case and, after consulting with colleagues, approves the upcoming treatment plan.
How Much Does Angina Treatment Cost in Israel
The exact price of angina treatment in Israel will only be known after a consultation with a doctor and undergoing all necessary examinations. At the same time, foreign patients choosing Israeli clinics already save about 25-40%. This is explained quite simply. Compared to the costs of medical services in Germany, the USA, or the UK, the cost of angina treatment in Israel is much lower, at least by a third.
Advantages of Treatment at Top Ihilov
- Highly professional doctors.
- Exceptional diagnostic accuracy.
- Conducting examinations in a short time.
- Using the most effective and safe therapy methods.
- Relatively low prices.
- First-class service and support from a personal case manager.
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