Tehran Heart Center (THC) is a leading cardiovascular hospital in Iran and the Middle East. Here are some key points about its history and introduction:
- THC was inaugurated in 2001 in central Tehran, Iran. It is affiliated with the Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
- With 470 beds, 11 open heart surgery rooms, and 6 catheterization labs, THC is one of the largest and best-equipped cardiac hospitals in the region.
- The center performs over 3,500 heart surgeries and 15,000 specialized cardiac procedures annually.
- THC offers comprehensive cardiovascular services, including specialized clinics, imaging (echocardiography, CT, MRI, nuclear scans), cardiac rehabilitation, and advanced diagnostic labs.
- It is a major academic center that trains specialized assistants and fellows in various cardiovascular fields each year.
- THC is actively involved in cardiovascular research, with 11 disease-specific databases and facilities for clinical and experimental studies.
- The center publishes over 110 scientific articles annually in international journals.
- THC publishes its quarterly scientific journal indexed in PubMed.
- With about 1,400 staff including doctors, nurses, and technicians, THC follows international quality standards and has obtained ISO 9001:2000 certification.
- The Tehran Heart Center’s Premature Coronary Atherosclerosis Cohort Study (THC-PAC) is the first of its kind in the Middle East to assess major adverse cardiac events in young coronary artery disease patient.
- THC has an International Patient Department to provide services for patients from other countries.