The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- mineral metabolism analysis (Na, K, Ca, Mg)
- lipid metabolism (HDL/LDL, cholesterol,
triglycerides Lip(a), homocysteine) - inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- blood gas analysis
- chest x-ray examination
- holter monitoring (24h)
- measurement of arterial blood pressure
- electrocardiogram (ECG)
- pulmonary function test
- echocardiography
- doppler echocardiography
- high-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT)/MRI (on indication 950/1200€)
- CT angiography (on indication 1350€)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
(the cost of medicines is not included)
Required documents
- Medical records
- Echocardiography (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Pediatric Cardiology at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa provides the diagnostics and treatment of heart diseases in newborns, children and adolescents, as well as in adults with congenital heart defects. The department has innovative equipment for the accurate diagnostics of cardiac pathologies during prenatal development. The department’s top-class medical services contributed to its recognition not only in Israel, but throughout the world. In addition, the medical staff of the facility regularly takes part in clinical trials, thereby introducing new therapeutic methods and improving the effectiveness of treatment methods. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Abraham Lorber.
The department widely applies tomography for 3D cardiac imaging. This technique serves both for the accurate diagnostics and monitoring of treatment quality. The department also performs comprehensive manipulations, combining cardiac catheterization with X-ray imaging and transesophageal echocardiography. Such procedures often become an alternative to a surgical intervention, thereby saving the patient from open-heart surgery.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics and treatment of heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) in children
- Drug therapy
- Catheter ablation
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Diagnostics and treatment of heart failure
- Drug therapy before or after surgery (diuretics, potassium preparations, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers)
- Diagnostics and treatment of congenital and acquired heart defects, including congenital heart defects in adults
- Diagnostics and treatment of myocarditis
- Diagnostics and treatment of cardiomyopathy
- Diagnostics and treatment of endocarditis, pericarditis
- Diagnostics and treatment of other cardiac pathologies
Curriculum vitae
Prof. Abraham Lorber is the Chief Physician of the Department of Pediatric Cardiology at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa. In addition, Prof. Lorber established a service for treating patients with congenital heart diseases in the remote areas of northern Israel, in conjunction with hospitals in the northern periphery.
Prof. Lorber graduated from the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at the Tel Aviv University. He completed his internship and residency in Pediatrics at the Carmel Medical Center. His clinical fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology for Congenital Heart Diseases took place at Evelina Children's Hospital, Guy's Medical Center in London (under the guidance of Prof. Michael Tynen). He completed his training in Adult Cardiology at the Carmel Medical Center.
Prof. Lorber is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Rappaport Faculty of Medicine at the Technion (Israel Institute of Technology) and actively participates in a wide range of clinical and basic research projects and initiatives. His research interests include interventional management of congenital heart diseases and basic research in life threatening arrhythmia focusing on cellular and tissue models of skin derived heart cells. He is a two-time recipient of a grant from the Israel Science Foundation (2009 and 2013).
Prof. Lorber has been active in a number of humanitarian projects, including the treatment of patients with congenital heart diseases from Iraq during the Gulf War and from the Gaza Strip and West Bank. He also trains and collaborates with physicians in Vietnam, Romania, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan as a proctor in the therapeutic interventions for structural and congenital heart diseases.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa
About hospital
The Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa is the largest and the most progressive hospital in Northern Israel. The medical center was founded in 1938 and nowadays is proud of its long history, rich and successful experience in providing comprehensive medical services in all medical fields. The hospital serves more than 2 million locals, as well as the members of the Israel Defense Forces, UN Peacekeeping Forces and the United States Sixth Fleet. The medical center houses 61 inpatient departments, 73 specialized departments, 10 medical institutes and 25 laboratories. It is also the clinical and academic base of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
The medical center includes the Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital. It is a multidisciplinary medical facility specializing in the diagnostics and treatment of various pathologies, including extremely rare ones, in children of all age groups.
The total number of employees in the medical facility is 4,000 (715 doctors and 1,407 nurses). Many doctors are world-famous in the field of their clinical specialty and participate in advanced research projects in order to offer new treatment methods not only to their patients, but also to the world community.
The medical center is a leader in the field of medical care in emergency cases with a large number of victims. In addition, the hospital is certified in accordance with the strict standards of the Joint Commission International (JCI).
During the long-term and successful clinical practice, the medical center has formed a clear vision of optimal medical support and system of values. These suggest that the primary focus is always on the patient with his individual needs and wishes, while the medical services are professional, high-quality and safe. In addition, the specialists of the hospital apply the most effective and innovative treatment methods, as well as create a favorable environment, which contributes to the improvement of physical and emotional health and well-being of the patient. The key role in the daily work of the hospital is also played by a tolerant attitude towards all patients.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa live in comfortable rooms designed in light colors. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for storing clothes, an armchair and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV, a telephone. Each room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu also includes dietary and vegetarian dishes.
Further details
Standard rooms include: