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
- thyroid function test (TSH-basal, fT3, fT4)
- mineral metabolism analysis (Na, K, Ca, Mg)
- lipid metabolism (HDL/LDL, cholesterol, triglycerides,
Lip(a), homocysteine) - iron content (ferritin, iron)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- metabolic status (uric acid, total glucose, HbA1c)
- inflammatory parameters (CRP, ESR)
- cardiovascular disease risk markers
- lung function test (Spirometry)
- resting and exercise ECG
- Holter monitoring (24h)
- color doppler echocardiography
- transesophageal echocardiography (tee)
- color doppler sonography of cerebral vessels
- heart catheterization
- preparation according to preoperative standard
- coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) and valve replacement
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- ECG (if available)
- Echocardiography (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Cardiac Surgery at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa offers the full range of open and sparing minimally invasive heart interventions. A highly qualified team of professionals takes care of the patients' health. They have in their arsenal operating rooms with state-of-the-art equipment. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Gil Bolotin. He is a highly competent cardiac surgeon who is well-known in Israel and far beyond it.
The most popular interventions include coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve reconstruction and replacement surgery and a combination of these two types of interventions. The priorities of the department's specialization also include surgical correction of congenital heart defects, treatment of arrhythmias, cardiac aneurysms, cardiac remodeling procedures in patients with congestive heart failure.
The department aims to provide medical services in accordance with the very latest achievements in the area of its specialization. It uses state-of-the-art technologies and new surgical techniques, including off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting and new surgical methods for congestive heart failure, including reconstruction of the left ventricle. A number of procedures are performed using minimally invasive techniques. The decision to apply this or that technique is made by surgeons according to the results of the comprehensive preoperative diagnostics. The final decision is made individually for each patient.
It should be noted that the medical facility is the second Heart Surgery Center in the world, which performed a hybrid operation to treat atrial fibrillation.
The department's surgical service range includes:
- Coronary artery bypass grafting, including on a beating heart and using minimally invasive techniques
- Direct coronary artery bypass grafting
- Heart valve replacement and reconstruction surgery
- Angioplasty
- Comprehensive treatment of aortic aneurysms
- Surgical treatment of congenital heart defects
- Hybrid treatment method for arrhythmias
- Surgical treatment of coronary heart disease
- Surgical treatment of heart failure
- Surgical treatment of atherosclerosis
- Surgical treatment of mitral valve defects (innovative MitraClip technique)
- Surgical treatment of cardiomyopathies
- Surgical treatment of aortic dissection
- Surgical treatment of aortic aneurysm
- Surgical closure of the prosthetic fistula
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
- Artificial heart implantation
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Dr. Gil Bolotin is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He completed his clinical training at the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Carmel Medical Center in Haifa. In addition, the doctor was awarded a doctorate degree from the University of Maastricht, Netherlands. Dr. Bolotin underwent training in mitral and robotic surgery (Fellowship in North Carolina (2002 - 2003)), as well as in heart transplant, implantation of assist devices for atrial fibrillation (Visiting Professor at the University of Chicago (2003 - 2004)). He also served as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Academic Hospital Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands (2006 - 2007).
Dr. Bolotin’s main research and clinical interests include heart valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, surgical treatments for heart failure, robot-assisted and minimally invasive cardiac surgery, surgical treatments for atrial fibrillation.
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: