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Crotone Cardiology Unit Launch

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2026-07-29 08:50 UTC → 2026-07-30 15:13 UTC · added removed

In late July 2026 the San Giovanni di Dio Hospital in Crotone, Calabria, introduced a new opened an Emodinamica (cardiology) department aimed at delivering to provide urgent cardiovascular care locally and reducing curb inter‑provincial transfers. Regional officials highlighted the investment as The unit began operating from 08:00 to 20:00 with a strategic improvement plan for the community. A week later, the unit’s inauguration ceremony was attended by health directors and medical staff. The department, 24‑hour coverage, staffed by five specialist physicians and a dedicated nursing team, began operating from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with plans for 24‑hour coverage. team. Within its the first five days it the department performed 20 life‑saving emergency procedures, including five angioplasties, demonstrating angioplasties. New details confirm that 36 interventional cardiologists were recruited, some from outside the region, to staff the service. Two high‑risk cases were highlighted: a 44‑year‑old man from Turin was transferred to the operating theatre within 30 minutes and successfully treated for a coronary occlusion, and a 36‑year‑old woman who suffered sudden cardiac arrest was stabilised and underwent primary angioplasty. Both patients remain hospitalized and are reported to be improving. Director General Antonio Graziano described the Emodinamica as an indispensable lifesaving presumption for the territory, underscoring its immediate impact on patient safety and regional emergency care. The launch coincided with broader regional performance improvements, as Lazio’s health agency reported high percentages of first‑specialist visits and diagnostic exams being completed within target timeframes, surpassing national averages. response.

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