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Programas

Los servicios del Hotel no se están ofreciendo en este momento por remodelación.

​​Hotel services are not being offered at this time due to remodeling.

Programa de Medicina Estructural

Welcome to our Medical Tourism Portal

Este Programa trabaja el reemplazo de válvulas de forma mínimamente invasivas. El programa integra procedimientos diagnósticos con la coordinación de profesionales altamente cualificados y comprometidos con adaptar la mejor terapia de tratamiento según la condición de cada paciente.

Como parte del Programa se realizan procedimientos como Reemplazo de Transcateter de Válvula Aórtica (TAVR), implante de MitraClip para Pacientes con insuficiencia mitral severa, implante de válvula pulmonar percutánea Melody, para pacientes con conductos disfuncionales de la válvula pulmonar e implante del dispositivo Wathman para pacientes con fibrilación atrial no valvular entre otros.

Mission

Deliver health-care services with the utmost quality through the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cardiovascular conditions. Provide patients abroad quality service at a reasonable price with access to excellent professionals; and with the latest cardiovascular technology.  Offer personalized service from the inception of the call from the patient from their country of origin, during their stay in our institution, and subsequently when they return home following their discharge.

RESOURCES WHICH BENEFIT OUR PEOPLE

The Cardiovascular Center of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, offer the following services:
Diagnostic and Treatments Facilities:

  • Ambulatory cardiovascular clinics for pediatric and adult patients
  • Six (6) Cardiac Catheterization Suites
  • Non-invasive Cardiovascular Laboratory
  • Nuclear Medicine Laboratory
  • Non-invasive Vascular Laboratory
  • Six(6) Cardiovascular Surgical Suites, one is a Hybrid Operating Room for endovascular procedures
  • Coronary and Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Units (Pediatric and Adult)
  • Acute and Intermediate Care Units
  • Clinical and Pathology Laboratory
  • Images Center (Diagnostic and Interventional )(CTSCAN​)
  • Specialized Cardiovascular Emergency Room for Adults (24 hours)


Surgical Interventions

  • Coronary by-pass surgery
  • Off-pump coronary by-pass surgery
  • Cardiac valve replacement and repair
  • Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects (pediatric and adult patients)
  • Surgery for Diseases of the Aorta and its branches
  • Peripheral vascular surgery
  • Pacemaker insertions for the treatment of heart block and cardiac arrhythmias
  • Medical Devices-Lead Management
  • Heart Transplant (adult and pediatric patients)


Invasive Procedures

  • Coronary Arteriography
  • Peripheral and cerebrovascular arteriography  with stents implantation
  • Cardiac catheterization, adult and pediatric patients
  • Coronary and peripheral vascular angioplasties
  • Carotid stenting
  • Valvuloplasty
  • Rotational Atheratomy  (Rotablator)
  • Electrophysiological studies for cardiac arrhythmias
  • Cryoablation for atrial fibrillation
  • Implantation of automatic defibrillators (AICD)
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Endovascular Repair
  • Cardiac resynchronization therapy for Congestive Heart Failure
  • Vascular Interventional Radiology
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Myocardial Interaction
  • Percutaneous treatment of Congenital Heart Defects
  • Intravascular Ultrasound
  • Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVR)


Non-Invasive Procedures

  • Transthoracic and Transesophageal  Echocardiography
  • Head-up- Tilt Testing
  • Treadmill  exercise test
  • Ambulatory (Holter) electrocardiographic recordings
  • Electrical Cardioversion
  • Vascular Ultrasound
  • Perfusion Imaging for the diagnosis of coronary Artery Disease
  • Nuclear Cardiology evaluation of cardiac function

SPECIAL SERVICES FOR FOREIGNERS

We Want Your Trip To Improve Quality Of Life To Be a Pleasant Experience
For patients who do not have health insurance, we have individualized special offers based on your medical condition and the procedure you are being intervened for.

  • For patients who do not have health insurance, we have individualized Special offers based on your medical condition and the procedure you are being intervened for.
  • Discount rate at the Howard Johnson Hotel located on the 4th floor in our facility.
  • Hospital suite rooms available
  • Free personal care kit
  • Special menu for the patient and his companion
  • Cable TV service in the room (cnn,fox,etc.)
  • WIFI available in the room
  • Discounts in some of outpatient services (call for details)
  • We provide information about Puerto Rico and the different alternatives for tourist activities
  • Information and Guidance Center with bilingual staff (English / Spanish) seven days a wee
Este Programa trabaja el reemplazo de válvulas de forma mínimamente invasivas. El programa integra procedimientos diagnósticos con la coordinación de profesionales altamente cualificados y comprometidos con adaptar la mejor terapia de tratamiento según la condición de cada paciente.

Como parte del Programa se realizan procedimientos como Reemplazo de Transcateter de Válvula Aórtica (TAVR), implante de MitraClip para Pacientes con insuficiencia mitral severa, implante de válvula pulmonar percutánea Melody, para pacientes con conductos disfuncionales de la válvula pulmonar e implante del dispositivo Wathman para pacientes con fibrilación atrial no valvular entre otros.

Important Links

Physical Address

Americo Miranda
Centro Medico de Rio Piedras
San Juan, 00936 PR

Contact Us

​Medical Tourism and Public Relations Office
Lillian Camacho
787-754-8500 ext. 1144
email: lcamacho@cardiovascular.pr.gov
Patients Services Office
Ariel Pagán
787-754-8500 ext. 3061
email: apagan@cardiovascular.pr.gov
Medical Director Office
Dr. Juan Carlos Sotomonte Ariza

787-754-8500 ext. 3017
email: direccionmedica@cardiovascular.pr.gov ​