Philippine Heart Center

The Philippine Heart Center (PHC) is the national referral center for cardiovascular diseases in the Philippines, located in Quezon City, Metro Manila. Established in 1975 by Presidential Decree, PHC was created with the specific mandate to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care, conduct cardiac research, and train cardiovascular specialists. With 400 beds dedicated to cardiac patients and a highly specialized medical team, PHC has treated hundreds of thousands of heart patients over nearly five decades. The hospital holds ISO accreditation and operates under the oversight of the Philippine Department of Health. PHC maintains quality certifications for its surgical, catheterization, and diagnostic services and follows international cardiovascular treatment guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA), American College of Cardiology (ACC), and European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Cardiac Sciences is the hospital's core mission, with comprehensive services spanning the full spectrum of cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The center operates multiple cardiac catheterization laboratories, cardiac operating rooms, and dedicated cardiac intensive care units. Cardiovascular Surgery at PHC includes coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair and replacement (mechanical and biological valves), aortic surgery (ascending, arch, and descending), congenital heart disease surgery in children and adults, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and redo cardiac surgery. The surgical team has performed tens of thousands of open-heart surgeries since the center's founding, with outcomes that meet international benchmarks. Interventional Cardiology provides percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stenting, chronic total occlusion (CTO) procedures, structural heart interventions including transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), balloon valvuloplasty, atrial septal defect closure, and patent foramen ovale closure. The catheterization laboratories are equipped with advanced imaging systems for precise procedural guidance. Electrophysiology services include catheter ablation for supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and ventricular tachycardia, as well as implantation of permanent pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices. Vascular Surgery addresses peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysms, deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, and vascular access for dialysis. Both open surgical and endovascular techniques are available. Heart Failure management includes medical optimization with guideline-directed therapy, mechanical circulatory support with ventricular assist devices (VADs), and heart transplantation. PHC is one of the few centers in the Philippines with heart transplant capability. Cardiac Rehabilitation provides comprehensive post-surgical and post-event rehabilitation programs including supervised exercise, nutritional counseling, psychological support, and risk factor modification to help patients recover and prevent future cardiac events. Pediatric Cardiology addresses congenital heart diseases in children, including diagnostic evaluation, interventional catheterization for structural defects, and coordination with the surgical team for complex congenital heart repairs. Heart Transplant capability makes PHC one of the most advanced cardiac centers in the Philippines, with the hospital performing heart transplants for patients with end-stage heart failure who have exhausted all other treatment options. Preventive Cardiology services focus on cardiovascular risk assessment, management of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia, lifestyle modification programs, and screening for subclinical atherosclerosis. International patients seeking specialized cardiac care at affordable prices find PHC an attractive option. The center's experienced cardiac surgeons and interventional cardiologists have trained at leading institutions worldwide. Cardiac surgery costs at PHC are typically 70-85% lower than in the United States, making complex cardiac procedures accessible to international patients. The hospital assists with treatment coordination and accommodation arrangements. PHC is located in Quezon City, approximately 35 minutes from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.