Advanced Cardiac Imaging Unit

Advanced Cardiovascular Assessment

The Advanced Cardiac Imaging Unit at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital forms part of the Cardiology Department and specialises in the detailed analysis of the structure and function of the heart using high-precision imaging techniques.

The unit is headed by Dr Angélica Romero, a cardiologist specialising specifically in cardiac imaging and with experience in the study of various cardiovascular conditions.

Its work is focused on providing reliable and clinically relevant diagnostic information, which is essential for understanding each cardiovascular condition and guiding medical decisions with sound judgement.

When is an advanced cardiac imaging assessment indicated?

The unit cares for people with known heart conditions, as well as patients who require a specialist assessment to clarify a diagnosis, follow up on previous investigations or plan treatment.

The aim of care is to reduce diagnostic uncertainty and provide an accurate picture of the condition of the heart, as part of a structured, safe clinical process tailored to each individual case, whilst always allowing sufficient time for proper information to be provided and for informed decisions to be made.

What advanced cardiac imaging enables us to find out

Imaging techniques enable us to accurately assess various structural and functional aspects of the heart, including:

• The anatomy and condition of the coronary arteries

• Function and morphology of the heart valves

• Changes in the heart muscle and cardiomyopathies

• Ventricular function and assessment of heart failure

• Congenital heart disease in adults

• Pericardial diseases

• Presence of masses, thrombi or other intracardiac abnormalities

• Identification of fibrosis and myocardial damage

These assessments are relevant both in the early stages of the disease and in clinical follow-up, as well as in the planning of interventional or surgical procedures.

Personalised diagnostic planning

The care process begins with a careful clinical assessment and a review of the available information.

Based on this analysis, the most appropriate imaging technique is selected in a reasoned manner, prioritising those investigations that provide the greatest diagnostic value and avoiding unnecessary tests.

The unit is equipped with advanced echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, which enable precise analysis of the heart’s anatomy, function and perfusion. The results are always interpreted within their clinical context, integrating the findings with the patient’s overall condition.

How imaging helps determine the most appropriate treatment

The information obtained in the Advanced Cardiac Imaging Unit plays a key role in determining the need for and planning medical, interventional or surgical treatment. It enables risks and benefits to be assessed, clinical scenarios to be anticipated and treatment strategies tailored to each individual situation to be defined.

In more complex procedures, advanced cardiac imaging is essential for rigorous planning and appropriate follow-up, contributing to safer and more personalised care.

Advanced technology for cardiac imaging

The unit comprises cardiologists with a high level of specialisation in cardiac imaging and experience in a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. They work in close collaboration with the hospital’s other clinical and surgical units, in an environment featuring advanced technology and state-of-the-art facilities, designed to ensure comfort, safety and confidence throughout the diagnostic process.

The care model is based on medical judgement, the correct indication for each examination and the time required to analyse the results, explain them clearly and support the patient at every stage of the diagnostic and therapeutic process.