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14Mar2025

Aortic aneurysms: state of the art – International Day of the Monaco Cardio-Thoracic Center

International Day organized by the Scientific Council of the Monaco Cardio-Thoracic Center on the theme of “Aortic aneurysms: state of the art”.

Internationally renowned experts provided a detailed overview of aortic aneurysms. The epidemiology of aortic aneurysms (frequency, incidence, risk factors, location, evolutionary risks, including rupture) is crucial to a better understanding of these conditions, and to improving their prevention, screening and treatment. A full update was also given on current recommendations for pre- and post-operative monitoring, and medical and surgical treatment of aneurysms.

Detailed presentations on the endovascular aortic repair in a variety of aneurysms, including the most complex, the diagnosis and treatment of endoleaks, the place of laparoscopic or robot-assisted aortic surgery, and an update on AI and digital twin technologies in the planning of aortic stents, were the highlights of this International Day.

A meeting of excellence in the image of the CCM, which has built its reputation for over 35 years on its medical-surgical expertise in the management of cardiac and vascular pathologies.

21Feb2025

International Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Day

To mark this day, which highlights the importance of being well informed about congenital heart disease, the CCM’s paediatric cardiology team gave an informative talk on these conditions to students at the ‘Institut de Formation en Soins Infirmiers’ (IFSI) at Monaco’s Princess Grace Hospital.

The presentation, entitled ‘Congenital heart disease: anatomy, pathophysiology and management’, was given by Professor Sylvie Di Filippo, paediatric and adult congenital cardiology and foetal cardiology, University Professor and practitioner at the Cardio-Thoracic Centre.

It was an instructive and convivial afternoon, reinforcing the collaboration between the Monaco Cardio Thoracic Center and IFSI combining enriching exchanges and the transmission of knowledge!

For further information on congenital heart disease.

13Feb2025

Agreement between the Association Monégasque de l’Ordre de Malte and the Monaco Cardio-Thoracic Centre

On 13 February, the agreement between the Association Monégasque de l’Ordre de Malte and the Monaco Cardio-Thoracic Centre was renewed for a further three years.

The ceremony was attended by the President of the Association Monégasque de l’Ordre de Malte, Jean Kerwat, and the CEO of the CCM, Guy Nervo, as well as by Doctors Filippo Civaia, Bruno Gostoli and Armand Eker and Professor Sylvie Di Filippo of the CCM, and on behalf of the Association Monégasque de l’Ordre de Malte, Laurence Blanchi, Vice-President, Didier Gamerdinger, Secretary General-Chancellor, and Gaia Catelli-Toninelli, Hospitalière.

Since 2011, the Association and the Centre have been engaged in a long-term partnership in the field of humanitarian surgery. Under the terms of this agreement, the Association has undertaken to contribute an annual sum of €30,000 for three years, enabling the Centre to carry out 3 to 5 surgical operations each year for patients from less-favoured countries, from which they cannot benefit in their country of origin.

Since the partnership was set up, more than twenty patients, mainly children and young people, have received medical treatment or undergone surgery at the Centre for cardio-thoracic or vascular pathologies.

Monaco Order of Malte website.

nouveau laboratoire d'échographie et d'épreuve d'effort

29Jan2025

Optimal care for cardiovascular pathologies: a major priority for the CCM.

A major phase of works and renovation, which began in 2021, was completed at the end of 2024, with the complete restructuring of the Centre’s 1st floor.

A new ultrasound and stress test laboratory equipped with the latest technology is now operational, optimizing patient follow-up.

With its innovative space design and contemporary interior decoration, this expert laboratory complements the ongoing development of the Centre’s technological facilities, such as the complete re-equipment of the catheterization rooms, the total renovation of the operating theatres and the sterilization unit.

The patient at the heart of the CCM.