Cardiovascular Pathology

Cardiovascular pathology is
the specialty dealing with disorders of the heart and blood vessels.
Subspecialties include:
- Heart health check (ECG, echography, Holter monitoring,
effort test)
- Coronarography, diagnostic angiography (angio-CT,
angio-MRI)
- Interventional cardiology (angioplasty)
- Pacemaker implantation
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Heart valve replacement
Treatments provided
Our service is tailor suited to
each patient's specific treatment needs. We have listed some of the more common
cardiovascular procedures for illustrative purposes but we can generally offer
a choice of top specialists for virtually any procedure. Please
contact us if you can not see the procedure you are
seeking.
Referrals
As treatments are offered on a privately
funded basis,
no doctor's referral is required. For practical and cost
purposes, the required treament will usually have been predetermined by the
patient's own local practitioner although we can also organise preliminary
diagnosis consultations if required. In all cases, the patient will receive
comprehensive pre-surgical consultations with the surgeon, the anaesthetist and
a cardiologist (if required).
Pricing
With the health sector being highly regulated
by the French government, private medical treatment in France is of excellent
quality and very competitively priced.
SurgeryInFrance charges a fixed
fee for research, advisory and logistical services. We will provide an accurate
budget for the medical treatment which the patient shall pay directly to the
clinic and/or the medical professional. We do not charge a markup or receive a
commission on the cost of the medical treatment. Travel and accommodation costs
are also paid directly by the patient to the relevant service providers.
Though costs may vary depending on the treatment, patient requirements
and healthcare provider, the table below gives a good indication of the savings
to be made by choosing SurgeryInFrance.
| Treatment |
UK |
France |
| Full Arterial
Investigation (Doppler, Angio-CT or MRI) |
£1,800 |
£650 |
| Pacemaker
(single chamber) |
£9,000 |
£3,900 |
| Coronary
Angiography |
£1,300 |
£350 |
| Radio
Frequency Ablation |
£7,000 |
£3,000 |
| Angioplasty with
Stent |
£8,000 |
£1,400 |
| Aorto-bifemoral Bypass |
£11,000 |
£4,800 |
How the process works
Tell us what you need
Hopefully our website has given
you a good idea of what SurgeryInFrance can offer. Now, we need you to
get in touch with us to discuss what surgery you
require, your expectations, any time or budget constraints and any particular
requirements that you may have. We are also happy to discuss your prospective
treatment with your GP if you wish.
A full understanding of your needs
is essential to determining which surgeons are best qualified for your
procedure. These discussions are without charge, confidential and totally
commitment-free.
Choosing your surgeon
The first stage of our
services involves identifying and contacting a shortlist of surgeons
specialised in your required procedure who have an excellent track record and
are recommended by peers and patients alike.
You will receive a
detailed file containing valuable information on each surgeon including
qualifications, professional history, success rates and peer and patient
comments. Each surgeon will indicate the cost of the procedure and associated
clinical costs as well as any timing constraints that need to be taken into
account. We will also provide you with an estimate of the likely ancillary
costs (travel, accommodation, etc).
With the assistance of our medical
director and your own practitioner, you will be able to make an informed choice
of your preferred surgeon. We shall endeavour to supply any additional
information that you feel may help you make your decision.
Organising your trip and treatment
Once you have
selected your preferred surgeon, the second stage of our services consists of
organising your treatment from start to finish, assisting with the logistics
and accompanying and supporting you throughout the whole process.
Based
on your requirements and the surgeon's schedule, we will organise the initial
consultation and any preliminary clinical tests that need to be done. The
initial consultation is important to:
- determine whether your general health
permits surgery
- confirm your full awareness of the
pros and cons of surgery
- establish your confidence and trust
in the surgeon
- agree on realistic expectations of
what surgery will do for you
- discuss a timetable for surgery and
post-operative restrictions
After the initial consultation, any additional questions
that you have will be addressed. It is important that you be fully confident in
your decision to undergo surgery and it is up to you when, or indeed whether,
to proceed. Depending on the complexity of the procedure and the availability
of your chosen surgeon, the lead time between the initial consultation and the
operation will range from a few days to a few weeks at the most.
The
day before the scheduled date, you will have consultations with your
anaesthetist and surgeon in preparation for surgery. After surgery, you will be
taken to your private room for recovery. We will be there to provide moral
support and to try and make your stay as comfortable as possible. Typically
there will be a stay in the clinic (except day cases) followed by a stay in a
nearby hotel or guest house. The durations of each depend on the type of
surgery and post-operative constraints. For example:
| Treatment |
Clinic
Stay |
Outpatient
Stay |
Return Home
after |
Final Checkup
after |
| Full Arterial Investigation |
day case |
1 day |
2 days |
not applicable |
| Pacemaker Implant |
days |
days |
days |
30 - 60 days |
| Angioplasty (single stent) |
1 night |
2 days |
3 days |
30 - 60 days |
| Aorto-bifemoral Bypass |
12 nights |
2 days |
14 days |
30 - 60 days |
During the initial post-operative healing
period, you will have regular consultations with the surgeon to ensure a prompt
and comfortable recovery and you will also be able to relax and enjoy all that
the region has to offer.
There will be a final post-operative
consultation with your surgeon several weeks later. In the meantime, we can
also liaise with your local practitioner if required.
Your next step...
If you are looking for immediate,
top quality, competitively-priced treatment without the risk and inconvenience
of long distance travel,
contact us now for a
friendly, commitment-free chat to discuss how we can help you get the treatment
you deserve.