Cardiology

Cardiovascular Services at Al Khalidi Hospital

Al Khalidi Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive cardiovascular centers in Jordan and the region. We combine specialized medical expertise, advanced technology, and modern infrastructure to provide safe, patient-centered cardiac care.

Our comprehensive cardiac services include:

• Early detection and diagnosis of heart disease.
• Interventional cardiology procedures.
• Advanced open-heart surgery and thoracic surgery.
• Customized cardiac rehabilitation programs designed to optimize outcomes and accelerate recovery.

1. Advanced Diagnostic Cardiology

We offer a comprehensive range of cardiovascular diagnostic services using the latest medical equipment:

• Electrocardiogram (ECG) & Echocardiography (Echo)
• Cardiac Stress Testing & Holter Monitoring
• Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA)
• Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
• Nuclear Cardiology Imaging
• Vascular Doppler Ultrasound Studies

2. Cardiac Catheterization & Interventional Cardiology

Our catheterization laboratories are equipped with the latest Philips imaging technology, enabling our specialists to perform advanced interventional procedures:

• Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization & Coronary Angiography
• Radial Access Cardiac Catheterization (Wrist Approach)
• Coronary Artery Stent Placement
• Complex Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Interventions
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
• Electrophysiology (EP) Studies & Cardiac Ablation Procedures
• Pacemaker & Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
• Laser Lead Extraction Using Excimer Technology

3. Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery

Our specialized surgical team performs a broad range of advanced operating procedures:

• Open Heart Surgery
• Heart Valve Repair and Replacement Surgery
• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Aortic Surgery & Thoracic and Lung Tumor Surgery
• Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) & Uniportal Thoracic Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery
• Chest Wall Deformity Correction Surgery

4. Pediatric Cardiology & Congenital Heart Care

We provide highly specialized cardiac care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents:

• Diagnosis and management of Congenital Heart Defects
• Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Procedures
• Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
• Postoperative Follow-Up and Long-Term Care
• Comprehensive Support through our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Why Choose Al Khalidi Hospital for Heart Care?

Advanced Facilities & Infrastructure

Our healthcare infrastructure is designed to support complex cardiovascular care and ensure patient safety at every stage of treatment:

• Modern Inpatient Facilities: Equipped with dedicated cardiac care services.
• 10 Advanced Operating Rooms: Outfitted with the latest global surgical technologies.
• Comprehensive Critical Care System (31 Intensive Care Beds):

• • 20 Adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds.

  • 5 Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) beds dedicated to complex pediatric cardiac cases.

  • 14 Fully equipped emergency beds in the Emergency Department, available 24/7 for rapid response to life-threatening cardiac conditions.

Our Key Achievements & Regional Leadership

• First in the Private Sector: First private hospital in Jordan to successfully perform Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Implantation (TPVI) for complex congenital heart cases.
• Trusted Regional Partner: Preferred partner for international pediatric cardiac missions, including Gift of Life Amman (GOLA), Chain of Hope (COH), and Riley Hospital for Children (USA).
• Leading Referral Center: The top choice for patients from Libya, Iraq, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar seeking world-class cardiac care in Amman, Jordan.
• Extensive Experience: Decades of specialized expertise in the treatment of congenital heart diseases in children.

Quality & Excellence Standards

• Multidisciplinary Heart Team Approach: Complex cardiac cases are reviewed weekly by our multidisciplinary Heart Team to ensure the most appropriate treatment plan for every single patient.
• International Accreditation: Al Khalidi Hospital adheres to internationally recognized healthcare quality and patient safety standards, proudly accredited by:

• • Joint Commission International (JCI)

  • Health Care Accreditation Council (HCAC)

• Cardiac Rehabilitation Program: Supervised by experienced cardiologists and rehabilitation professionals, helping patients safely restore physical fitness and improve long-term heart health following cardiac procedures and surgery.

Medical Expertise

Our department brings together some of Jordan’s leading cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, pediatric cardiologists, and international specialists. The team has extensive experience in managing complex cardiovascular conditions, performing advanced surgical procedures, and caring for critically ill patients.

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