Clinical Cardiology

What Does This Unit Cover?

The Clinical Cardiology Unit is dedicated to the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart and circulatory system diseases. It encompasses a wide spectrum of cardiovascular conditions, from the most common to the most complex.

Related Diseases

Coronary artery disease
Heart failure
Hypertension

Clinical Cardiology Units

To provide specialized care focused on the specific needs of each patient, HM Hospitales’ Clinical Cardiology relies on the following specialized units:

Valvular Heart Disease Unit: Dedicated to the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of heart valve diseases, including the follow-up of patients with prosthetic valves.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit: Offers personalized exercise programs, education, and psychological support for patients recovering from a cardiac event or living with chronic heart disease.
Familial Cardiomyopathy Unit: Focuses on the study and management of hereditary heart diseases, including family screening and genetic counseling.
Heart Failure Unit: Specialized in the advanced management of heart failure, including pharmacological treatment, cardiac resynchronization therapy, and mechanical circulatory support.
Cardiovascular Risk Unit: Focused on the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases, through the identification and management of risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, and smoking.
Cardio-oncology Unit: Addresses cardiovascular complications that may arise in cancer patients, either as a result of oncological treatment or as a consequence of the disease itself.

Who Is It For?

The Clinical Cardiology Unit is aimed at:

Patients: Individuals with symptoms of heart disease, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, or fainting.
Patients with cardiovascular risk factors: Individuals with high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, a family history of heart disease, smoking, or obesity.
Patients with known heart conditions: Individuals who require ongoing monitoring and management of their cardiac condition.
Athletes: Athletes who wish to evaluate their cardiovascular health and optimize their athletic performance.
General public: Individuals interested in learning more about heart disease prevention and promoting cardiovascular health.
Family members and caregivers: Those seeking support, information, and guidance to help their loved ones with heart conditions.