Jilin Heart Hospital has an international team of medical experts dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, research, and innovation of cardiovascular diseases. It has established departments including Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, and Medical Imaging & Interventional Therapy. The hospital's "Jixin Model" characterized by an integrated heart team approach, breaks down departmental barriers and leverages the strengths of various specialties to provide tailored cardiovascular treatment plans for patients.
The Jixin Imaging Department employs numerous medical specialists in echocardiography and imaging diagnostics, equipped with internationally advanced imaging equipment capable of providing effective imaging support for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Routinely utilizing PHILIPS EPIQ 7C and Brilliance iCT systems, as well as GE Vivid E95 ultrasound systems, the department employs 3D technology and myocardial strain analysis for routine diagnostic studies. The Imaging Department also works closely with Cardiac Surgery and the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory to provide ongoing guidance and training.
Currently, the Jixin Imaging Department performs over 100 transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, vascular Doppler studies, and dobutamine stress tests daily. Using Philips 128-slice 256-layer CT scanners, the department completes more than 6,000 examinations annually including coronary CTA, cardiac and great vessel CTA, pulmonary artery CTA, pulmonary vein CTA, head and neck vessel CTA, and upper and lower limb CTA. Additionally, using Philips 1.5T dual-gradient MR systems, the department performs hundreds of routine cardiac scans and myocardial perfusion scans each year.
