Cardiovascular Center
Comprehensive cardiovascular care from accurate diagnosis and advanced testing to medication, minimally invasive intervention, cardiovascular surgery, emergency treatment, and long-term follow-up.
The Cardiovascular Center at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital provides specialized care for patients with cardiovascular and vascular diseases. The center focuses on accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment selection, rapid response to acute cardiovascular conditions, and continuous follow-up.
Cardiovascular diseases often require more than a single examination or treatment. Depending on the patient's condition, diagnosis and treatment may involve cardiology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, cardiovascular imaging, anesthesia, emergency medicine, and other medical specialties. As a university hospital, Ilsan Paik Hospital provides an environment in which these specialties can work together when multidisciplinary care is required.
Evaluation and treatment of angina, myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and other conditions caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
Comprehensive evaluation and management of heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and related cardiovascular conditions.
Evaluation of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation, tachycardia, bradycardia, and other arrhythmias.
Appropriate use of electrocardiography, echocardiography, cardiac CT, Holter monitoring, stress testing, and other cardiovascular diagnostic examinations.
When clinically indicated, catheter-based procedures such as balloon angioplasty and coronary stent placement may be considered for coronary and vascular disease.
Patients requiring surgical treatment can be evaluated in collaboration with cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, with treatment selected according to the individual clinical condition.
Some patients with coronary artery disease may require catheter-based treatment to restore or improve blood flow to the heart.
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) may include balloon angioplasty and coronary stent placement. The appropriate treatment depends on the location and severity of the coronary lesion, symptoms, overall health, and other clinical factors.
The Cardiovascular Center also provides specialist evaluation for complex coronary interventions, including chronic total occlusion (CTO) and complex high-risk indicated patients (CHIP), when appropriate.
Depending on the patient's condition, treatment may involve medication, catheter-based intervention, cardiovascular surgery, or a combination of approaches.
Cardiovascular disease can affect multiple organs and may become an emergency. University hospitals can provide access to multiple medical specialties, advanced diagnostic facilities, procedural services, surgery, and emergency care within one medical system.
| Cardiology | Specialist diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and other cardiovascular conditions. |
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| Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery | Surgical evaluation and treatment of selected coronary artery, heart valve, thoracic aortic, and other cardiovascular conditions. |
| Cardiovascular Imaging | CT, MRI, echocardiography, and other imaging examinations can contribute to accurate assessment of cardiovascular anatomy and disease. |
| Nuclear Medicine | Nuclear cardiovascular imaging, including myocardial perfusion evaluation when clinically appropriate. |
| Cardiac Anesthesia and Surgical Support | Specialized anesthesia and monitoring support may be required for cardiovascular procedures and surgery. |
| Emergency Medical Care | Patients with acute cardiovascular symptoms can be evaluated through the emergency medical system when urgent care is required. |
| Multidisciplinary Consultation | When cardiovascular disease is associated with other medical conditions, consultation with relevant specialties can support comprehensive care. |
Records the electrical activity of the heart and helps evaluate rhythm abnormalities and other cardiac conditions.
Uses ultrasound to assess heart structure, function, valves, and blood flow.
Provides detailed images of the heart and coronary arteries when appropriate for the patient's condition.
Continuously records the heart rhythm over an extended period to help identify intermittent arrhythmias.
Evaluates cardiovascular response to exercise and may help assess suspected myocardial ischemia in selected patients.
Uses contrast imaging to visualize the coronary arteries and can help determine whether catheter-based treatment is required.
Severe or persistent chest pain, pressure or tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, cold sweating, sudden weakness, fainting, or other sudden cardiovascular symptoms may require urgent medical evaluation.
In particular, symptoms suggestive of acute myocardial infarction should not be delayed while waiting for symptoms to improve. If a life-threatening emergency is suspected, call 119 and seek emergency medical care immediately.
Cardiovascular treatment does not end with diagnosis or a procedure. Long-term management of cardiovascular risk factors is important for maintaining heart and vascular health.
The center provides care for coronary artery disease, angina, myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, aortic and peripheral vascular disease, cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension, and other cardiovascular conditions.
No. Chest pain can have many causes, including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal conditions. However, new, severe, or persistent chest pain should be medically evaluated.
Cardiac CT provides noninvasive imaging of the heart and coronary arteries in appropriate patients. Coronary angiography is an invasive procedure that directly visualizes the coronary arteries using contrast material and may be followed by an intervention when indicated.
No. Treatment depends on the type and severity of coronary disease, symptoms, test results, and the patient's overall clinical condition. Medication, lifestyle management, catheter-based intervention, or surgery may be considered.
Recurrent or unexplained palpitations may require cardiovascular evaluation, particularly when they are accompanied by dizziness, fainting, chest pain, or shortness of breath.
Follow-up is often an important part of cardiovascular care. The timing and type of follow-up depend on the diagnosis, treatment received, medications, and individual risk factors.
If severe or persistent chest pain or other symptoms suggestive of a cardiovascular emergency occur, call 119 and seek emergency medical attention immediately.
For appointments, examinations, treatment information, and physician schedules, please contact the hospital directly.
* Physician specialties, clinic schedules, available examinations, and treatment options may change depending on the hospital's current operating conditions and the patient's medical condition.