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SMC’s HVS Imaging Center opened in September 2009 and operates in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic. This center is composed of doctors from the departments of cardiac surgery, cardiology, pediatric cardiology, radiology and vascular surgery, and they provide patients with top-class diagnosis and treatment services. Every day, we analyze cardiovascular images and create integrated treatment plans to change how the world treats heart disease.

Major areas of treatment

Specialties: cardiovascular imaging, cerebrovascular imaging

1. One-day Examinations

  • Our one-day examination system ensures patients with cardiac diseases are seen more promptly and accurately.
  • State-of-the-art CT, MRI and echocardiographic imaging ensures better diagnoses.
  • Faculty decide the care plan without requiring the patient to be hospitalized or return.

2. Comprehensive care

  • Faculty from relevant departments participate in post-treatment care for the patient. These departments includecardiology, pediatric cardiology, radiology, thoracic surgery and vascular surgery.
  • Faculty analyze, diagnose and establish comprehensive care plans daily to improve existing diagnosis and care methods.
  • Establishes diagnosis and treatment plans for complex cardiovascular diseases.

Strengths

  • First imaging center in Asia to cooperate with the Mayo Clinic.
  • Provides early screening for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and also provides specialized tests for rare heart and brain diseases.
  • Quick confirmation of diagnosis thanks to a one-day diagnostic process.
  • Provides accurate diagnosis through cutting-edge imaging.
  • Concurrent advanced and internationalized global studies.

Diagnostic tests

Our center is equipped with high-tech facilities, including the 128-slice dual-source CT, which is capable of taking one cardiovascular images per second, while using a small amount of radiation (maximum 1 mSv), making the treatment extremely safe and effective. With the advanced equipment and resources of our echocardiographic imaging department, we have been able to increase the accuracy and speed of diagnosis. We have also installed an MRI device exclusively for the heart. With this advanced equipment, we are now able to diagnose our patients more accurately and more quickly. The following is a list of some of our other diagnostic tools:

  • Echocardiography
  • Transesophageal echocardiography
  • Stress echocardiography
  • Contrast-enhancedechocardiography
  • Computerized tomography (CT)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Recent trends in clinical research

Collaborating with the Mayo Clinic has made SMC’s Heart Vascular Stroke Institute Asia's international hub in the field of Heart Vascular Stroke Institute care.

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Patients' Rights

1. Right to receive medical care

Patients have the right to receive proper care in a safe setting without discrimination nor should their right to care be violated regardless of their gender, age, religion, social status, nationality, language, race, or physical/mental/financial status. Medical teams shall not refuse to provide care without justifiable reason.

2. Right to be informed and to make an autonomous decision

Patients have the right to obtain full and complete information from their medical team, to ask questions, and to determine their agreement or refusal concerning: diagnosis, treatment (purpose, plans and methods), outcomes of care (including unanticipated outcomes), discharge plan, participation in medical research studies, organ transplantation/donation, etc. Within ethical boundaries, patients may discontinue or refuse treatment, request that the medical team explain and suggest alternative treatments, and reserve the right to make their own decisions.

3. Right to confidentiality

Patients' rights to confidentiality regarding their physical/health status and privacy will not be violated. Patients can expect that all medical records/reports and their personal privacy will be kept confidential unless the patient has given consent or disclosure is permitted by law. To ensure their privacy, patients may be informed that Individuals not directly involved in their care may not be present and that the number of guardians accompanying patients to consultation rooms may be limited.

4. Right to request consultation and mediation

In the event of a medical dispute, patients may request consultation and mediation from an internal or external agency (Korea Consumer Agency, Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency).

5. Right to have values and beliefs respected

Patients will not be discriminated against because of their culture, religious values, or beliefs, and their rights will not be violated.

6. Right to receive care in a safe setting

Patients have the right to receive hospital-provided care where the patient’s medical information is protected and patient safety can be assured. In addition, patients have the right to be protected from possible dangers that can occur in a hospital and to have stability of mind and body.

Patients' Responsibilities

1. Responsibility to trust and respect the medical team

Patients must accurately inform the medical team of their health condition and must trust and respect the medical team's treatment plan. Patients may be responsible for consequences that result from not following instructions.

2. Responsibility to not use dishonest methods for medical treatment

Patients must reveal their identity before receiving any medical care and must not use false or dishonest methods, such as seeking medical care under disguised ownership.

3. Responsibility to abide by all hospital regulations

Patients are expected to treat all hospital staff and other patients with courtesy and respect; to abide by all hospital rules; and to earnestly fulfill their financial obligation to the hospital. Also, patients and their family members are expected to participate in all safety regulations.