Heart & Vascular Centre
At Caucasus Medical Center, patients have access to the full range of scheduled and emergency cardiology, arrhythmology, and cardiac surgery services. The hospital operates a cardiac intensive care unit and a cardiac surgery department, where treatment is provided by a team of highly qualified specialists.
All diagnostic tools are available 24/7, which is critically important for accurate patient management. Both transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography are performed, along with Holter monitoring. A key component of functional diagnostics—exercise stress testing and stress echocardiography—is also available around the clock.
As part of its outpatient services, the hospital offers CT coronary angiography using a 640-slice CT scanner, allowing for detailed assessment of the heart’s blood vessels—coronary arteries—through computed tomography.
The Heart Center has a capacity of 23 beds and is equipped to manage acute and emergency cardiac cases 24/7.
A full range of planned and emergency cardiology, arrhythmology and cardiac surgery services are available to patients at the Caucasus Medical Centre.
To ensure comprehensive and effective patient management, the Cardiology Department is available 24/7 to provide the following examination methods:
- Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography;
- Holter monitor (24h, 48h)
- Functional tests: Exercise Stress Test, Stress Echocardiography - the modern standard for early detection of coronary disease;
- Furthermore, CT coronarography (coronarography with computed tomography) was introduced in outpatient services, utilising a 640-slice computed tomography scan to assess the blood vessels supplying the heart, i.e. the coronary arteries.
The department's team of highly qualified professionals with Western experience, in accordance with international standards and guidelines, and with the involvement of doctors of all necessary profiles, ensures the management of any cardiological pathologies, for example:
- Coronary artery disease;
- Heart failure;
- Valvular heart disease;
- Arrhythmias;
- Hypertension;
- Cardiomyopathy;
- Congenital heart defect;
- Pericardial diseases;
- Vascular diseases;
- Cholesterol and lipid metabolism disorders.
To prevent or detect the disease at an early stage, screening tests are recommended for men from the age of 40 and for women from the age of 50, with the frequency determined by the doctor based on individual needs.
It is important to be aware of the symptoms that should prompt you to see a doctor, especially if you have had them before:
- Chest pain;
- Increased or rapid heartbeat, sensation of heart pounding;
- The presence of arterial hypertension (high blood pressure);
- Also episodes of low blood pressure and slow heart rate;
- Breathing difficulties and shortness of breath;
- Previous myocardial infarction;
- Episode of loss of consciousness (to exclude cardiological causes)
In order to achieve a substantial reduction in the likelihood of developing cardiovascular pathologies, it is imperative to:
- Adopt a healthy lifestyle;
- Quit smoking;
- Active control of blood sugar and lipid metabolism;
- Weight control, etc.
The direction of cardiac surgery at the Caucasus Medical Center is considered one of the successful directions in the country, which is due to highly qualified staff and the latest material and technical base.
The direction is headed by the president of the Association of Cardio Surgeons of Georgia; Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences Sulkhan Lominadze and in the clinic 24/7 it is possible to receive both outpatient and inpatient diagnostic and treatment cardiointerventional and cardiosurgical services.
Cardiosurgical operations such as:
Coronary bypass
Surgery of congenital and acquired heart defects
Operations on valves, including mini-invasive approach
Coronary bypass
Surgery of heart and mediastinal tumors
Aortic surgery
Endovascular surgery
Peripheral artery surgery
Surgery of the venous system
Rhythm surgery
Caucasus Medical Centre is one of the leading hospitals in Georgia, providing safe and effective treatment for patients using modern interventional cardiology methods. In the catheterisation laboratory of the clinic, according to international guidelines, minimally invasive procedures are successfully performed for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular pathologies.
The catheterisation laboratory is staffed by highly qualified medical personnel with experience in Western healthcare. It is equipped with state-of-the-art materials and technology that meet the latest standards and offers treatment for the following diseases:
- Coronary artery disease;
- Myocardial infarction - an acute disease in which there is partial or complete failure of coronary blood circulation, resulting in irreversible damage to the heart muscle.
- Heart valve diseases;
- Peripheral artery disease;
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Cardiogenic shock, etc.
The department successfully performs the following minimally invasive procedures:
- Coronarography - an accurate method of evaluating the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart;
- Coronoplasty and stent insertion - expansion of the narrowed segment of the coronary arteries and the restoration of blood flow by means of a special stent;
- Ventriculography – visualization of the ventricles of the heart, which facilitates a detailed analysis of cardiac function.
The Arrhythmology Department at Caucasus Medical Center is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, enabling advanced diagnosis and treatment of all types of heart rhythm disorders. Our facilities allow for the implantation of various anti-arrhythmic devices and the performance of radiofrequency and cryoablation procedures using cutting-edge 3D heart reconstruction technology.
The high-precision equipment used in our treatments ensures accurate identification of arrhythmogenic foci, pinpointing irregularities within 1-2 millimeters for the best possible outcomes. Our success is driven by a personalized approach to each patient, combined with the expertise of an experienced and highly skilled medical team.
Who Can Benefit from Arrhythmology Services?
Our department provides medical consultations for individuals experiencing:
- Bradyarrhythmias – slow heart rhythms that may cause dizziness or fainting.
- Tachyarrhythmias – rapid heart rhythms that can lead to palpitations and discomfort.
Diagnostic and Treatment Options
To accurately diagnose and treat arrhythmias, the following procedures are performed at the center:
Diagnostic Tests:
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) – measures the heart’s electrical activity.
- 24-hour and 48-hour Holter monitoring (3-channel and 12-channel) – continuously records heart rhythm.
- Electrophysiological studies – an in-depth assessment of electrical conduction in the heart.
Treatment Methods:
- Implantation of single- and dual-chamber pacemakers for managing slow heart rhythms (bradycardia).
- Implantation of single- and dual-chamber cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) to prevent life-threatening arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrest.
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) and CRT-defibrillators for patients with severe heart failure and electrical conduction disorders.
- Catheter-based radiofrequency ablation – a procedure that eliminates arrhythmogenic foci with high precision.
- Advanced 3D-guided radiofrequency ablation for complex arrhythmias, ensuring highly accurate treatment.
- Balloon cryoablation for atrial fibrillation – a minimally invasive procedure that freezes abnormal heart tissue to restore normal rhythm.
Before any intervention, thorough preoperative evaluations are conducted to ensure the most effective, individualized treatment plan.
Recognizing Arrhythmia Symptoms
Common signs of arrhythmias include:
- Irregular or skipped heartbeats
- Slow or excessively fast heart rate
- Dizziness or fainting episodes
It’s crucial to monitor these symptoms and their frequency. While occasional heart palpitations may not require medical attention, frequent or severe episodes should be evaluated by a specialist. Even a single episode of rapid heart rate can be a warning sign that needs investigation. If dizziness or fainting occurs, immediate medical attention is necessary.
Why Regular Screenings Matter
In some cases, arrhythmias may not cause noticeable symptoms, making routine screening essential—especially for men over 40 and postmenopausal women. Early detection allows for timely intervention, significantly improving treatment success and overall heart health.
Vascular and endovascular surgery is one of the leading directions in the Caucasus Medical Center, diagnosis and treatment of any vascular pathology using the latest methods is carried out on the basis of the center.
The clinic has a strong material and technical base where patients can receive high-quality medical services 24 hours a day, along with traditional surgical operations, mini-invasive (bloodless, less traumatic) manipulations adapted to the world are performed in the clinic.
Recently, hybrid operations in vascular surgery have become more relevant and effective. The hybrid operating room in the clinic allows high-level combined (hybrid) operations to be performed.
The clinic is equipped with disposable, rare consumables and modern computer programs, which enable quick planning of operations and accuracy of measurement data.
Rapid diagnosis and effective treatment of damage to the trunk blood vessels (aortic aneurysm, dissection) is available within 24 hours.
The clinic also successfully implements the diabetic Teri program, which involves a detailed examination of blood vessels and a multidisciplinary method of treatment.
The clinic offers patients treatment of varicose veins with modern, cosmetic, bloodless methods, such as: radioablation of varicose veins, mini-phlebectomy, sclerotherapy of venous capillaries.
