Colombian hospitals achieve milestones in cardiovascular surgery and digital health

Clínica Iberoamérica in Barranquilla has reached a milestone of 1,000 cardiovascular surgeries over the past decade. The institution is expanding its specialized capabilities through the use of wireless pacemaker implantation, ECMO support, and the development of a cardiac transplant program. Medical staff, including cardiovascular surgeons and intensivists, have focused on integrating advanced technology with multidisciplinary care to manage high-complexity cardiac and vascular pathologies.

In Bucaramanga, the Hospital Internacional de Colombia (HIC) has been recognized in the World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2027 ranking by Newsweek and Statista. The HIC ranked first among smart hospitals in Colombia and ninth in Latin America, placing 277th globally. The hospital’s recognition stems from its digital transformation, which includes the implementation of electronic health records, artificial intelligence, robotic surgery, and interoperability to support clinical decision-making.