Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital develops its Cardiology Department as a reference center for advanced diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases

The Department of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja has established itself as one of the leading centers in the province of Alicante in the comprehensive treatment of cardiovascular diseases, which remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality in developed countries.

The team is headed by Dr. Vicente Massucco. The department bases its activities on a highly specialized multidisciplinary model that integrates prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care in a single coherent system of medical care, supported by state-of-the-art technology and 24-hour cardiac surveillance.

The team, consisting of cardiologists specializing in cardiovascular diseases and experienced cardiac surgeons, operates with a coordinated approach to treat both the most common heart conditions and the most complex cases.

The organization of medical care at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja brings together in one area all the key consultations necessary for the diagnosis and specialized follow-up of patients with cardiovascular disease.

Clinical cardiology

• Specialized outpatient consultations,
• Hospitalization in the cardiology department,
• Intensive Care Unit for high-risk patients, after interventional procedures or after cardiac surgery.

This working model guarantees collaborative therapeutic decision-making based on current medical knowledge and specialized clinical consiliums to select the optimal treatment strategy for each patient.

Advanced cardiac imaging diagnostics and hemodynamics - precision diagnostics

One of the pillars of the department is the Advanced Cardiac Imaging Diagnostics Unit, equipped with:

• transthoracic echocardiography,
• transesophageal echocardiography,
• exercise and contrast echocardiography,
• cardiac computed tomography (coronal and structural),
• cardiac MRI (in preparation).

The Hemodynamics and Interventional Cardiology Laboratory performs both diagnostic and therapeutic coronary angiographies, as well as angioplasties for acute and chronic patients.

Such equipment enables early and highly precise diagnosis, which is crucial to reducing complications and improving patient prognosis.

Cardiac surgery using minimally invasive techniques

the Cardiac Surgery Department** has operating rooms equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to perform, among other things:

• coronary artery bypass surgery (bypass),
• heart valve repair and replacement surgeries,
• minimally invasive valve surgery,
• aortic surgery,
• complex cardiac reoperations.

The team prioritizes minimally invasive techniques whenever medically possible to reduce surgical risks and speed up patient recovery.

An additional asset of the hospital is its Intensive Care Unit with advanced hemodynamic monitoring and the possibility of mechanical circulatory support, which provides specialized supervision around the clock.

Electrophysiology and cardiac arrhythmia treatment unit

The department's structure also includes the Arhythmia Unit, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias through:

• electrophysiological studies,
• radiofrequency current ablation and cryoablation,
• treatment of atrial fibrillation,
• implantation of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs),
• cardiac resynchronization therapy.

Close collaboration between clinical cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, intensive care physicians, specialized anesthesiologists, and highly trained nursing staff enables us to provide comprehensive and safe care to patients.

Sports cardiology - prevention and control in athletes

The development of sports cardiology is another strategic focus of the department. Within this specialty are performed:

• cardiovascular sports medicine research,
• cardiovascular risk assessment and stratification,
• specialized echocardiography for athletes,
• individual control of patients with heart disease.

This approach is particularly important for both professional athletes and recreational athletes who want to train safely.

Alert signs of cardiovascular disease

Recognizing the warning signs can save lives. The hospital's specialists emphasize the need to immediately report to the emergency department if symptoms such as:

Chest pain or pressure

• a feeling of pressure, heaviness, or burning in the center of the chest,
• radiation of pain to the left shoulder, neck, jaw or back,
• persistence of symptoms for more than 10-15 minutes.

Suffocation

• difficulty breathing at rest or with little effort,
• the need to sleep in a semi-sitting position.

Excessive fatigue

• a disproportionate feeling of fatigue,
• constant exhaustion for no apparent reason,
• in women, it may be the only symptom.

Heart palpitations, dizziness or fainting

• rapid or irregular heartbeat,
• a feeling of instability or a brief loss of consciousness.

Swelling in the legs or ankles

• lower extremity edema,
• rapid weight gain.

Leg pain while walking

• pain that occurs when walking and subsides when you stop,
• a possible symptom of peripheral artery disease.

Thanks to its highly specialized team and advanced technological infrastructure, the Department of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja provides comprehensive care for cardiovascular diseases at all stages: from prevention, diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation.

The center's integrated model of care, emphasis on minimally invasive surgery and 24-hour cardiac surveillance make it one of the most important cardiac reference points in the Vega Baja region and the southern part of Alicante province.