- The largest cardiac surgery center in Cyprus
- Over 1200 surgeries performed in just 3.5 years of operation
- A leader in minimally invasive techniques
- The only center in Cyprus offering cardiac surgery for both children and adults with congenital heart defects
- The only center in Cyprus with a specialized and dedicated Cardiac and Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (Heart ICU)
- Outcomes comparable to—or better than—leading international centers, with low complication and mortality rates across all procedures
- Patient-centered approach
- ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) support
- Excellent collaboration with the hospital’s cardiology and vascular surgery teams offering a multi-disciplinary approach to treament
Cardiac Innovation Center
The Cardiac Innovation Center of Apollonio Private Hospital, since its establishment in July 2021, has emerged as the largest cardiac surgery center in Cyprus.
It is a fully specialized center offering advanced treatments for all conditions affecting the four heart valves, the aorta, and the coronary arteries, as well as all rare cardiac diseases.
It is also the only center on the island that provides therapeutic solutions for patients (children and adults) with congenital heart defects, using innovative techniques and state-of-the-art equipment.
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Why choose the Cardiac Innovation Center?
AWARDS
Triple distinction for the Cardiac Innovation Center of Apollonion at the Cyprus Healthcare Business Awards 2021 - Organized by BOUSSIAS CYPRUS.
Special and honorary award in the categories:
Gold - Innovative equipment or medical service
Gold - Innovative hospital department
Silver - Strategic emphasis and collaboration on internationalization, research, innovative products, or medical services, etc.
These honors that we won are the result of efforts, sacrifices, and hard work of the team of the Cardiac Innovation Center of Apollonion and Apollonion Private Hospital.
TREATMENTS
At the Cardiac Innovation Center, we provide specialized treatments for the management of cardiovascular conditions, using the most advanced technologies and surgical techniques.
Each treatment is tailored to the individual needs of the patient to ensure the best possible recovery and quality of life.
Transparency and Outcomes
The Cardiac Innovation Center leads the way in transparency, fully presenting its data and comparing the results of various surgeries with those of leading cardiac surgery centers in Germany.
- Coronary artery bypass surgeries (Bypass): Mortality rate at 1%, compared to 2.4% in Germany.
- Single valve replacement surgeries: Mortality rate at just 0.7%, while in Germany, it reaches 3.0%.
- Pulmonary valve replacement surgeries: The mortality rate at the Cardiac Innovation Center remains zero (0%), compared to 10.7% in Germany.
- Aneurysm surgeries: Mortality rate at 2.2%, while in Germany it stands at 8.1%.
- Congenital heart disease surgeries: Mortality rates are the same, at 1.6%, both at the Cardiac Innovation Center and in Germany.
With low perioperative and postoperative mortality rates across all procedures, the center offers exceptional safety and top-tier outcomes, on par with major international centers.
Scientific Progress
The work of the Cardiac Innovation Center extends to a humanitarian level.
The team has participated in three humanitarian missions abroad, collaborating with the Kinderherzen organization, while also providing practical support to patients from vulnerable groups, including migrant and refugee children who have faced serious conditions.
Additionally, the recent publication of the book «Congenital Heart Diseases: From Diagnosis to Treatment» provides significant support for patients and healthcare professionals, enhancing knowledge and support for families affected by congenital heart diseases.
