The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- immune status
- x-ray examination of joints
- resting ECG
- echocardiography
- consultation of related specialists
- symptomatic specific treatment
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- control examinations
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
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About the department
The Department of Cardiology at the Samsung Medical Center offers the full range of services in this medical field. It provides comprehensive treatment of ischemic heart disease, heart failure, heart valve diseases, arrhythmia, hypertension, aortic diseases, diseases of the peripheral vessels and other pathologies. In addition, the department has an advanced Imaging Center, which provides accurate diagnosis of all cardiac pathologies. The department is headed by Dr. med. Lee Sang Chol.
In complex clinical cases, the specialists from the Departments of Radiology, Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery are involved in the diagnosis and development of an optimal treatment strategy. Thanks to this, the department constantly shows excellent therapeutic results, for example, it was recognized as the top-class clinic for the treatment of coronary heart disease and acute myocardial infarction (the lowest mortality rates).
One of the most important focuses of the department is the treatment of heart failure. The medical team has the most effective methods for treating this pathology: cardiac resynchronization therapy, implantation of a cardioverter-defibrillator or a left ventricular assist device, heart transplantation. The surgical team annually performs about 25 heart transplantations, and most of them have a successful outcome. Also, patients are offered many innovative treatment methods.
The service range of the department includes:
- Imaging diagnostics (within the framework of the specialized center)
- Diagnosis and treatment of coronary heart disease
- Diagnosis and treatment of heart failure
- Diagnosis (echocardiography, three-dimensional CT, MRI) and treatment of heart valve diseases
- Diagnosis and treatment of heart arrhythmias
- Diagnosis and treatment of aortic aneurysms and diseases of the peripheral vessels
- Coronary artery bypass grafting
- Prevention of heart diseases
- Rehabilitation after heart interventions
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic services
Curriculum vitae
- Study of Medicine at the Seoul National University.
- Fellow of the Medical Center Samsung.
- Residency at the Seoul National University Hospital.
- Internship at the Seoul National University Hospital.
Clinical and Research Interests
- Hyperlipidemia (hypercholesteremia).
- Myocardial diseases.
- Hypertrophic myocardiopathy.
- Heart failure.h
- Heart valve diseases.
- Angina.
- Hypertension.
Membership in the Academic Societies
- Korean Society of Internal Medicine.
- Korean Society of Circulation.
- Korean Society of Echocardiography.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Samsung Medical Center
About hospital
The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds.
The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-channel spiral magnetic resonance tomograph and Somatom computer tomograph), as well as with the picture archiving and communication system that provides the highest level of medical care. In addition, the hospital boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and outstanding medical personnel, which makes every effort to provide the patient with comprehensive first-class medical care, create a friendly attitude, show understanding and sympathy. The hospital constantly develops, monitors all world innovations and is engaged in active research activities.
Thanks to the outstanding treatment results, the hospital has the highest rating and enjoys worldwide popularity. For example, survival rates after liver transplantation and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children are among the best in the world. Also, the clinic demonstrates excellent treatment results for oncological diseases and the best survival rates of very premature babies (born on the 25th week of pregnancy) with a weight of only 380 g. The survival rates of very premature babies exceeds 50%, and this result is considered the best in the world.
Thus, the Samsung Medical Center is one of the best hospitals in South Korea and all over the world, known for its comfort and high-quality treatment. The hospital has received many awards, including the award of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Samsung Medical Center live in comfortable patient rooms made in a modern design. Also specially equipped rooms for patients with disabilities are offered. Each patient room is furnished with a comfortable bed, a bedside table, a telephone and TV. The hospital offers free Internet access.
The medical center has an excellent infrastructure: pharmacies, a gift shop, a beauty salon, a bank, a restaurant, a food court, cafeterias, prayer rooms for representatives of different faiths.
Meals and Menus
The medical center offers patients delicious and healthy three meals a day: buffet breakfast, a nutritious lunch and dinner. The menu features a variety of international dishes, including vegetarian ones. In addition, the hospital has several food courts, cafeterias and a restaurant, where one can also taste delicious food and drink either hot or refreshing drinks.
Further details
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