Zion Medic has many years experience guiding patients through the system of selecting the best cardiac center for their particular needs, from the initial phone call all the way through to rehabilitation and recovery. We will ensure that you are matched up with the right specialist for your specific heart condition, and we will accompany you every step of the way, so that all you have to do is concentrate on your health and recovery.

Cardiology is one of the most important fields of medical advancement in Israel. There are several excellent cardiology and cardiothoracic-surgery departments across the major hospitals, including the world-class Olga and Lev Leviev Heart Centre which is part of Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital, and the Sammy Ofer Heart Centre in Tel Aviv Sourasky Hospital.

One of the benefits of modern cardiac medicine is the move towards minimally-invasive procedures, and Israel stands at the forefront of the development of these technologies. This results in less trauma to the body, including less nerve damage, as well as much faster healing time and rehabilitation. 

For those who are coping with more serious heart conditions, the medical teams in the large hospitals are also experienced in performing major open-heart surgery, and are backed up by support teams ensuring patient-centric care. 

Apart from the high level of medical excellence, an important factor in choosing Israel for cardiac procedures is the emphasis placed on rehabilitation and long-term recovery. Several of the major hospitals have adjoining rehabilitation centres where the multi-disciplinary team will tailor-make a programme aimed at optimising the recovery of each individual patient.

The list of cardiac conditions treated in Israel is extensive, from the simplest forms of cardiomyopathy to full transplants. Treatments include:  

• Angiography
• Aortic arch repair surgery
• Aortic valve reconstruction
• Arrhythmia surgery
• Cardiac catheterization
• Combined heart valve replacement and coronary artery bypass surgery
• Complete arterial revascularization
• Complex heart valve repair
• Coronary angioplasty
• Coronary artery bypass graft surgery 
• Defibrillator implantation
• Diagnostic coronary angiography
• Endocardial radiofrequency ablation treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF)
• Laser angioplasty
• Left ventricular reconstruction  (the Dor procedure)
• Minimally invasive heart valve repair
• Mitral valve repair
• Off-pump coronary artery bypass 
• Pacemaker implantation
• Percutaneous aortic valve replacement
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Repair of congenital heart defects in adults
• Repair of thoracic aneurysm
• Structural heart disease interventions
• Treatment for atrial fibrillation
• Valve replacement
• VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) thoracic procedures