The Vinalopó University Hospital, managed by the Ribera healthcare group, has been the first centre in the province of Alicante to implant the new MICRA AV2 leadless pacemaker. A modern device 10 times smaller than a conventional pacemaker and which offers great improvements for patients. This is the second generation of the MICRA AVXNUMX pacemaker. Read more
The Torrejón University Hospital, part of the public network of the Community of Madrid, has taken a step forward in the treatment of poorly controlled or resistant arterial hypertension thanks to the incorporation of ultrasound renal denervation into its wide range of services. This is an innovative minimally invasive technique used to treat patients with hypertension. Read more
The Torrejón University Hospital, part of the public network of the Community of Madrid, has made a significant contribution to the field of cardiology with its participation in a recent publication on Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) in the prestigious Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). This heart condition, also known as 'Takotsubo syndrome', is a condition that affects the heart muscle and the heart muscle … Read more
The Ribera Povisa Hospital has successfully implanted its first leadless pacemaker in a patient who did not have access to the heart through the upper venous system. This is a device that also allows the elimination of complications related to the manipulation of the cables for their connection and represents an improvement due to its … Read more
The Torrejón University Hospital, part of the public network of the Community of Madrid, is holding a Basic Electrocardiography course on November 20 and 21, aimed at health professionals interested in strengthening their knowledge in the interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECG). The Cardiology service of the Torrejón center, in collaboration with the … Read more
Cardiologists from the Ribera healthcare group recommend a healthy diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, proteins and fiber; regular exercise to reduce LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) and increase HDL ("good" cholesterol), as well as to help maintain a healthy weight; and good sleep hygiene. "Sleeping less than 6-7 hours a night on a regular basis... Read more
Heat produces a bodily reaction to promote temperature loss and maintain the proper functioning of metabolic processes. The Cardiology Service of the Torrejón University Hospital, part of the public network of the Community of Madrid, explains that this is achieved through sweating and vasodilation, which … Read more
Thoracic surgery has experienced significant advances in recent years related to prevention, surgery, and management of complications related to the procedure. All of this has allowed us to improve the clinical results of patients undergoing this type of intervention. The thoracic surgery service of the Vinalopó University Hospital, of … Read more
The Electrophysiology service of the Vinalopó University Hospital, of the Ribera health group, has incorporated into its portfolio of services a very rare technique that consists of reducing or eliminating the origin of ventricular tachycardia through the pericardium, that is, the sac that covers the heart, without the need for surgery… Read more
The Ribera Povisa Hospital today presented the “Rhythms of Life” campaign, in which health and music go hand in hand, to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases with a round table in which renowned professionals who are experts in the area of the heart participated, and with the inauguration of a unique exhibition in the lobby of the … Read more