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Colombia hosts international conference to address heart failure challenges in Latin America

According to a study published by the National Library of Medicine (NIH), congenital heart diseases (CHD) affect between 0.8% and 1.2% of live births globally. In Latin America, these conditions are among the top ten causes of infant mortality and represent the fifth leading cause of death in children under one year and under five years who do not receive timely treatment. In Colombia, statistics show that 14% of children with CHD do not survive their first month of life, and 30% die before their first birthday.

Colombian technology transforms pediatric cardiology and reduces infant mortality

According to a study published by the National Library of Medicine (NIH), congenital heart diseases (CHD) affect between 0.8% and 1.2% of live births globally. In Latin America, these conditions are among the top ten causes of infant mortality and represent the fifth leading cause of death in children under one year and under five years who do not receive timely treatment. In Colombia, statistics show that 14% of children with CHD do not survive their first month of life, and 30% die before their first birthday.

From Latin America to the Global Top: The Hospital Internacional de Colombia and its CEO among the best according to Newsweek

La revista estadounidense Newsweek ha incluido al Dr. Víctor Raúl Castillo Mantilla, presidente y CEO del Hospital Internacional de Colombia – FCV, en su lista de los mejores CEOs de hospitales del mundo. Este reconocimiento destaca su influencia en el ámbito de la salud global, demostrando que, a pesar de las dificultades que enfrentan los sistemas de salud en América Latina, es posible alcanzar estándares de excelencia mundial.

Robotic surgery and artificial hearts: Colombia excels in high-complexity procedures

La revista estadounidense Newsweek ha incluido al Dr. Víctor Raúl Castillo Mantilla, presidente y CEO del Hospital Internacional de Colombia – FCV, en su lista de los mejores CEOs de hospitales del mundo. Este reconocimiento destaca su influencia en el ámbito de la salud global, demostrando que, a pesar de las dificultades que enfrentan los sistemas de salud en América Latina, es posible alcanzar estándares de excelencia mundial.

In Bucaramanga, You’ll Find One of Latin America’s Top Cardiovascular Hospitals

Just a few hours away from the Caribbean islands is one of the top Latin American hospitals in cardiology—the Cardiovascular Institute at the Hospital Internacional de Colombia, located in the beautiful city of Bucaramanga. This world-class medical center boasts over 35 years of heart disease experience in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, cutting-edge surgical procedures, and comprehensive rehabilitation programs.