International Heart Surgery Center Greece

International Heart Surgery Center Greece was established in 1990 in Athens as a specialized cardiovascular center dedicated exclusively to the diagnosis and surgical treatment of heart disease. With over three decades of focused cardiac care, the center has performed thousands of successful heart operations and has become a reference point for cardiovascular surgery in Greece and the broader Mediterranean region. The 50-bed facility features advanced cardiac operating theaters with intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography, a cardiac catheterization laboratory for diagnostic and interventional procedures, a dedicated cardiac intensive care unit with continuous hemodynamic monitoring, and a cardiac rehabilitation unit. The center's focused approach allows for highly specialized equipment and protocols optimized for cardiovascular care. Core specialties include cardiac surgery encompassing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair and replacement with both mechanical and biological prostheses, interventional cardiology including coronary angioplasty and stenting, cardiovascular medicine with advanced diagnostic capabilities, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery techniques. The center's surgeons have extensive experience in complex redo cardiac operations and combined procedures. The center maintains ISO 9001 certification and follows European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) guidelines for clinical practice and quality assurance. Surgical outcomes are systematically tracked and benchmarked against European cardiac surgery databases. International patients benefit from the center's focused expertise in cardiovascular care, with English-speaking cardiac coordinators who guide patients from initial consultation through surgery and post-operative rehabilitation. Services include remote pre-operative assessment via telemedicine, transparent surgical cost estimates, accommodation assistance, and structured cardiac rehabilitation programs. Greece's competitive healthcare costs and Athens' excellent accessibility make the center an attractive destination for international patients requiring cardiac surgery.