Dr. Patricia Barrio, a cardiologist at Quirónsalud Sur Hospital, explains what an exercise echocardiogram is, a test that allows doctors to study how the heart functions when its workload increases and that can provide useful information for the diagnosis and monitoring of various cardiovascular diseases. Many cardiology tests study the functioning of the...
The cardiologist from the Comprehensive Cardiology Unit, along with Dr. Laura Galian Gay, led the meeting held at the Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital, which brought together specialists to analyze the application of the latest advances in cardiovascular imaging to clinical practice. A course on the clinical application of cardiac imaging. Dr.
The Arrhythmia Unit at La Luz University Hospital has begun performing procedures using the Affera™ platform and the Sphere-9™ catheter. These devices allow specialists to map the heart and perform pulsed-field or radiofrequency ablations with a single device during the procedure. Palpitations, a sensation of the heart beating irregularly...
The recognition of the unit, led by Dr. Teresa Alvarado, adds to the accreditations of the Hemodynamics and Arrhythmias Units, while the Cardiac Imaging Unit is currently undergoing the accreditation process. The Heart Failure Unit of the Comprehensive Cardiology Unit (UICAR) has obtained accreditation from the Spanish Society of...
If your cardiologist has ordered a cardiac MRI, it's normal to have questions: What is it for? Do I need to prepare? Is contrast used? How long does the test take? Cardiac MRI is one of the most comprehensive imaging tests for studying the heart and obtaining very precise information about its structure and function.
The procedure, performed by Dr. Jorge Palazuelos, allows for the treatment of very high-risk patients without the need for further open-heart surgery. The Comprehensive Cardiology Unit at La Luz University Hospital has marked a new milestone in interventional cardiology by performing the first implantation procedure of a...
The Comprehensive Cardiology Unit at La Luz University Hospital has renewed the accreditation of its Arrhythmia Unit, awarded by the Heart Rhythm Association of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC). This recognition once again endorses the excellence of its care, the quality of its processes, and the team's commitment to continuous improvement.
It's very common to hear phrases like these in cardiology consultations: "I have a family history of heart disease because my grandfather had a heart attack at 82." "My father had heart problems in his 80s, so I'm at risk too." While this concern is completely understandable, it's important to clarify that not all family histories...
The Heart Failure Unit of the Comprehensive Cardiology Unit at La Luz University Hospital has been certified as a Specialized Heart Failure Unit by the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC), a recognition that accredits compliance with the standards of quality of care, organization, and patient attention established by the leading...
The initiative, led by Dr. Domingo Marzal, will offer a weekly review of the most prominent studies published in the 31 leading cardiology and cardiovascular medicine journals worldwide. The Comprehensive Cardiology Unit has launched Cardio al dIA, a new section of its website designed to provide...
