Heart Center
The Heart Center brings cardiology and cardiac surgery together under one roof to diagnose and treat the full range of heart and vascular conditions — from coronary artery disease and valve disorders to rhythm problems — with a single, coordinated team.
Medically reviewed by the Florence Healthcare medical team · Last reviewed June 2026
One coordinated team, one plan for your care
Heart disease is rarely a single-specialty problem. At the Florence Heart Center, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, vascular specialists and cardiac imaging experts work as one team and review complex cases together, so the plan you receive reflects every appropriate option — medical, catheter-based or surgical — rather than one specialist's view.
Your care spans the full pathway: prevention and screening, advanced cardiac imaging and diagnostics, interventional cardiology, open and minimally invasive heart surgery, electrophysiology for rhythm disorders, and structured cardiac rehabilitation to help you recover well and stay well.
For patients travelling from abroad, a dedicated international coordinator arranges your appointments, a clear treatment plan and a transparent cost estimate before you fly — and our cardiologists can review your reports remotely so you have an expert opinion before you commit to travel.
Programs & sub-specialties
- Cardiology
- Cardiac surgery
- Interventional cardiology
- Electrophysiology & rhythm disorders
- Vascular & endovascular care
- Cardiac imaging & diagnostics
- Cardiac rehabilitation
Why patients choose the Heart Center
One multidisciplinary heart team
Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists and imaging specialists plan your care together in a single weekly heart conference — not in isolation.
Advanced cardiac technology
Hybrid operating rooms, robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery, catheterization labs and advanced cardiac imaging under one roof.
Built for international patients
A dedicated coordinator, care in your language, invitation letters for your visa, airport transfers and a transparent cost estimate before you travel.
Accredited quality & safety
Cardiac care delivered to internationally recognized JCI standards across our Istanbul hospitals, with outcomes tracked and reviewed.
Treatments & procedures we offer
Explore the procedures our team performs. Each has a clear, answer-first guide covering what it involves, recovery and a transparent cost estimate — select any treatment to learn more.
Conditions we treat
Explore related conditions- Coronary artery disease
- Heart valve disease
- Arrhythmia & atrial fibrillation
- Heart failure
- Congenital heart disease
- Aortic disease
- Peripheral vascular disease
Understand your diagnosis
Plain-language, provider-reviewed articles on conditions, tests and procedures in our Health Library.
Where precision meets cardiac care
Modern heart care depends as much on the room as the team. Our cardiac suites bring surgical and catheter-based capabilities together, so a patient can move seamlessly from diagnosis to the least-invasive effective treatment.
- Hybrid operating rooms that combine open surgery with catheter-based procedures
- Robotic-assisted and minimally invasive cardiac surgery for a faster recovery
- Catheterization labs for angioplasty, stenting and structural heart procedures such as TAVI
- Advanced cardiac imaging — echocardiography, cardiac CT and cardiac MRI
- A dedicated cardiac intensive care unit, staffed around the clock
Your journey, supported before, during and after
From your first message to your follow-up back home, a dedicated coordinator handles the details — so you can focus on your treatment, in your language.
Stories & insights from Heart Center
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common circulatory condition where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, most commonly the legs. As a significant form of vascular disease, this reduction in blood supply can cause symptoms like pain during exercise and may lead to
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Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: An Overview
Navigating a heart condition can be daunting, but understanding your treatment options is the first step toward recovery. This guide offers a comprehensive look at Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, often referred to as CABG. This vital heart surgery is a common procedure designed
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA): A Silent but Serious Threat
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening condition if not diagnosed and treated promptly. It occurs when the lower portion of the aorta—the main artery that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, legs, and other parts of the body—enlarges and balloons out. Because
Read moreHeart Center — frequently asked questions
We treat the full range of cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart-valve disorders, arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation, heart failure, congenital heart disease, aortic disease and peripheral vascular disease — in both adults and children.
Yes. Where it is clinically appropriate, our surgeons use minimally invasive, robotic-assisted and catheter-based techniques (such as TAVI for valve disease) that can mean smaller incisions, less time in hospital and a faster recovery.
Yes. Send us your reports, ECG and imaging and our cardiologists provide an independent expert opinion remotely — so you understand your options before you decide on treatment or travel.
Complex cases are reviewed jointly by cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in a heart-team conference, so medical, interventional and surgical options are weighed together and you receive one coordinated plan.
It depends on the procedure. Before you travel, your coordinator gives you the expected number of nights in hospital and in Istanbul, plus any follow-up needed, so you can plan your trip with confidence.
Yes. After reviewing your case we prepare a transparent estimate in USD, EUR or GBP that clearly lists what is included — consultations, tests, the procedure, hospital stay, surgeon and anesthesia fees, and follow-up.
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Accredited to Joint Commission International (JCI) standards
Quality and patient safety reviewed against the JCI 8th Edition — see our accreditations.