Cardiology

Summary
Heart operation is a major surgery, techniques have advanced so much that it's now a routine operation, and Thai heart surgeons are among the most accomplished in the world today.
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Why Thailand?
Thailand features internationally accredited medical facilities
Hospitals specializing in cardiac treatment can diagnose precisely what treatment you may need and how to proceed to dramatically extend your life and improve your health. Many Thai hospitals use Hospital Accreditation (HA), a four-stage process that combines self-assessment and peer assessment to judge performance levels against established standards and identify methods of improvement.

Why Thailand?
Thailands medical professionals are highly qualified
The physicians, surgeons and nurses have been meticulously trained to the highest levels, while many specialists have been conducting researches and gaining experiences at the worlds best medical institutes with some even leading the field in which they specialize. Photo provided by Bumrungrad International Hospital Many Thai doctors and surgeons practicing today have won awards for their work and endeavors and more than 500 doctors practicing in Thai hospitals are American Board Certified.

Why Thailand?
Cost saving
 The cost of medical treatments in Thailand is significantly lower compared to identical treatments in the developed world. In fact, treatments in Thailand are typically far less expensive than elsewhere in the world.  In comparison to the US $130,000 cost of a heart bypass in the United States, the procedure can be performed by skilled and qualified doctors at a Thai hospital for only US $11,000.

No waiting lists

Appointments for treatment can be arranged. There are enough qualified surgeons that there is little, if any, waiting for scheduling even the most complex and invasive procedures.

Why Thailand?
Thailands medical technology is state-of-the-art
All of Thailands leading hospitals feature state-of-theart technology that helps them provide the highest degree of medical treatment and service. Technology equipment includes: The da Vinci Surgical System, which uses robotics to translate a surgeons natural hand movements to apply less invasive incisions with unprecedented precision during heart surgery. Endovascular and Interventional Radiology for treatment of veins and arteries using DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography).
Photo provided by Bumrungrad International Hospital

Why Thailand?
Thailand offers excellent service
Thais are proud that their national character has won them a welldeserved reputation for their compassion and warm hospitality, and thats why the country is nicknamed The Land of Smiles. Patients become so much at ease that they feel almost like a guest on holiday from the moment they arrive at the hospital.

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Price Ranges
Treatment Price range (USD)

Coronary Angioplastry Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

1,650-3,350 16,500-33,500

List of procedures
1 2 3 4 5 Acute Coronary Syndrome Acute Myocardial Infarction Program Acute Myocardial Infarction with ST Segment Elevation Balloon Valvuloplasty Cardiac Catheterization

List of procedures
6 7 8 9 10 Carotid Angioplasty Carotid Artery Scan Coronary Angioplastry Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Coronary Artery Stenting

List of procedures
11 12 13 14 Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization Electrocardiogram (EKG) Exercise Stress Test Heart Failure Program

List of procedures
15 Heart Transplant

16

Heart Valve Replacement

17

Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)

Samples of Medical Service Providers

Bangkok Heart Hospital www.bangkokhearthospital.com/ Bangkok Hospital www.bangkokhospital.com Bangkok Hospital Phuket www.phukethospital.com/ Bangkok Hospital Pattaya www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/en/index.php BNH Hospital www.bnhhospital.com/

Samples of Medical Service Providers

Bumrungrad International Hospital www.bumrungrad.com/ Praram 9 Hospital www.praram9.com/ Phuket International Hospital www.phuketinternationalhospital.com/ Phyathai Group of Hospitals www.phyathai.com/phyathai/new/index.php Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital http://www.samitivejhospitals.com/

Medical Tourism Destinations

Bangkok

ChiangMai

Pattaya

Phuket
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Koh Samui

Post Treatment in Thailand

Sightseeing

Shopping

Dining

Beaches
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Spas

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