Cardiology

The Cardiology Department at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital is headed by Dr Felipe Hernández Hernández and comprises a team of cardiologists who are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and cardiovascular diseases. Cardiological care is conceived as a structured and rigorous process, aimed at understanding each clinical situation with precision and providing an appropriate approach at every stage, with continuity and support over time.

Cardiovascular diseases can develop gradually or suddenly, with symptoms that cause concern and affect quality of life. Conditions such as heart failure, coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease or high blood pressure require expert assessment to identify their cause, establish a reliable diagnosis and determine the most appropriate treatment based on each individual’s specific circumstances.

The Cardiology Department at Memorial Publio Cordón is organised into specialised clinical units that work in a coordinated manner, enabling us to offer a comprehensive, precise and safe approach, avoiding hasty decisions and ensuring continuity of care.

A care process designed to provide reassurance

Cardiological care begins with a detailed clinical assessment, based on listening and the integration of clinical and diagnostic information. The aim is to understand the cardiovascular problem within its overall context and to provide a clear and comprehensible explanation of the situation, without rushing.

The diagnosis is supported by high-precision functional and imaging tests, which enable us to reliably identify the cause of the symptoms and assess their impact on the heart. Based on this information, an individualised treatment plan is drawn up, always prioritising conservative options where indicated and resorting to interventional procedures or devices only when they offer a clear and well-justified benefit.

Clinical follow-up is an essential part of the care process. It enables treatment to be adjusted, progress to be assessed and continuity of care to be provided, instilling a sense of reassurance and security over time.

Clinical Units in Cardiology

The Cardiology Department comprises the following specialist clinical units:

Clinical Cardiology Unit

This unit acts as the point of entry and coordinating hub for the care process. It carries out a comprehensive assessment of patients with cardiovascular symptoms, arranges diagnostic tests and determines the most appropriate follow-up or treatment plan. It has high-resolution diagnostic facilities that facilitate swift and well-informed decision-making, as well as the orderly referral to specialist units when necessary.

Electrophysiology and Arrhythmias Unit

Specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. Its approach focuses on understanding the origin of each arrhythmia and selecting the most appropriate treatment option for each clinical profile. It has extensive experience in managing atrial fibrillation and utilises advanced techniques where indicated, with ongoing clinical follow-up.

Haemodynamics and Interventional Cardiology Unit

This unit treats coronary, valvular and structural heart diseases using minimally invasive procedures, which in many cases make it possible to avoid conventional surgery. Decisions are assessed within the Heart Team, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach focused on safety and a controlled recovery.

Advanced Cardiac Imaging Unit

This unit utilises high-precision non-invasive techniques for the structural and functional assessment of the heart. Three-dimensional echocardiography, coronary CT angiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging enable reliable diagnosis, the monitoring of chronic conditions and the planning of complex interventions, always within the context of the patient’s overall clinical picture.

Advanced care model

The Cardiology Department at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital comprises specialists with specific expertise in the various areas of cardiovascular disease, organised in a structured manner and working in close coordination to ensure an accurate assessment in every clinical situation.

Decision-making is based on the expert interpretation of clinical and diagnostic data, the correct therapeutic approach, and the individualised planning of each intervention or follow-up strategy. The care model combines technical rigour and clear communication, allowing sufficient time to explain each clinical scenario and guide the process with predictability and confidence.