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Kardiolita in Vilnius is the leading multidisciplinary private clinic not only in Lithuania, but in the whole Baltic region.

A range of services are available in this medical institution starting from diagnosis to complex operations and rehabilitation in 45 different areas of medicine.
The Kardiolita Hospital in 2013 was the first in the Baltic and Eastern Europe awarded with the top quality mark in medicine - the certificate of the Joint Commission International JCI. The certification received from such a respected organization in the globe prove the highest level of service, efficiency of work, availability of the latest generation equipment, qualification of employees and many other parameters important for the patient. Moreover, in 2017 the hospital was successfully re-credited to JCI.
The Private Cardiolita Hospital has a polyclinic, 3 operating rooms with modern equipment, an intensive care unit with 10 beds, and an inpatient department with single, double and family rooms.
In 2018, the clinic has celebrated its 20th anniversary since its foundation. During this period, Kardiolita managed to gain recognition in the issue of providing effective medical care to foreign patients, officially confirming compliance with the standards of the Treatment Abroad Code of Practice for Medical Tourism.
MAIN SPECIALTIES OF THE KARDIOLITA:
Cardiovascular and vascular surgery;
Orthopedics and orthopedic surgery (joint replacements);
General and abdominal surgery;
Neurosurgery;
Urology;
Gynecology;
Plastic surgery;
Weight loss surgery.
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This center also has a polyclinic, 3 advanced operational rooms equipped with the latest operative technology, an ICU of 10 beds, a department for inpatient therapy single, double and family rooms.
WHY KARDIOLITA CLINIC IN VILNIUS IS A PRIORITY OF FOREIGN PATIENTS:
In this hospital, there is zero chance of contacting the most frequent deadly hospital infection of MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). Globally this percentage is 8% or more.
Foreign patients are served without a queue and can go directly to the chosen specialist.
Clinic Kardiolita is one of the highly-rated medical centers in Vilnius in terms of the number of positive testimonials. People from across the globe gave positive feedback about their experience in this hospital, which is one of the most valuable indicators of the quality of medical services Kardiolita is providing.
Top experts of the country and the Baltic countries work here and the availability of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment of the latest generation necessary for effective operations.
Therapy is carried out according to the principle of a personalized and multidisciplinary approach at the Kardiolita Hospital. Multilingual speaking staff is available.
The clinic provides an opportunity to undergo rehabilitation after treatment at the best resorts in Lithuania.
FEATURES OF TREATMENT IN LITHUANIA
Convenient flights from any part of Europe to Lithuania. This country has a wonderful nature and rich cultural heritage, and Vilnius is one of the oldest cultural centers of Western Europe. Also, Lithuania is a unique country, where there is an outstanding rehabilitation base for recovery after therapy.
Features of the Clinic
CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY IN KARDIOLITA VILNIUS

In the Kardiolita medical center, all types of cardiosurgical interventions of any complexity are available at affordable prices. The best cardiosurgeons of the clinic have a 40-years of experience in conducting operations and have carried out more than 5000 surgical procedures in their practice.
With coronary heart disease, it is possible to perform angioplasty (expansion of the constriction) of the coronary arteries and stenting procedures. Surgeons also use the procedure of aortocoronary bypass surgery presenting a high level of skill set. The success percentage of the coronary artery bypass grafting operation in the Kardiolita hospital reaches 99%. If the heart valves are damaged, their plastic reconstruction, prosthetics or replacement by Ross method (replacement of the aortic valve with a patient's pulmonary valve) is possible.
The clinic's specialists have made significant progress in the interventions for conditions like myocardial infarction, aortic disorders and heart disease surgery in children older than 3 years.
In clinic Kardiolita, restoration of normal heart rhythm is performed surgically, implantation of cardiac stimulators and defibrillators, as well as minimally invasive procedure MAZE (therapy of atrial fibrillation through small incisions).
COMPLEX MEDICAL EXAMINATION PACKAGES
At Kardiolita, patients can quickly undergo a full general diagnostic, in just 2-3 days. Many overseas patients choose this service because of its moderate prices, convenient location of the clinic, and the quality of provided services.
Upon request, the hospital also organizes individual check-up programs. Kardiolita Medical Centre offers full diagnostics in cardiology, neurology, urology, gynecology, and gastroenterology. The clinic has separate programs for women and men depending on their age, as well as comprehensive check-up programs for the whole body.
ORTHOPEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY IN KARDIOLITA
Specialists of Kardiolita in orthopedic surgery have 35 years of practice and perform over 200 operations each year. In addition, foreign patients are attracted by the lower risk of MRSA infection and competitive prices.
In the operation to replace the knee or hip joint the chance of complications is only 3%. In endoprosthetics, high-quality materials are used: the life of prostheses reaches 18 years. The available prosthesis of the world's best manufacturers: BIOMET, ZIMMER, Johnson & Johnson.
Besides this, the top orthopedists of Lithuania work in this clinic: Prof. Narunas Porvanekkas, Sigitas Ryliskis, Andrius Shaikus, and others.
GENERAL AND ABDOMINAL SURGERY IN KARDIOLITA
Surgeons with over 20 years of practice in general and abdominal surgery work in Kardiolita, who carry out more than 300 surgeries each year. There are video laparoscopic abdominal operations, thyroid surgery (also with navigation), laparoscopic removal of hernia with alloplasty, and microsurgical proctological surgeries in the Center of General and Abdominal Surgery.
The clinic is equipped with germproof, modern operating rooms. Intensive therapy at Kardiolita is at a high level. After the operation, the patient is provided with special care, which helps them quickly recover and return to a full life.
AESTHETIC MEDICINE IN KARDIOLITA AND PRICES
All manipulations of plastic and reconstructive surgery are carried out in the hospital Kardiolita with a high success rate: tummy tuck, upper and lower eyelid plastic, breast augmentation and lifting, reconstructive surgery after mastectomy (removal of the breast), rhinoplasty, liposuction, and other surgical procedures.
Prices for plastic surgery in Kardiolita are much lower than in other European countries. For example, the cost of the procedure for breast augmentation is from 2100 euros, liposuction of the abdomen - from 1150 euros, depending on the area of liposuction.
SURGICAL TREATMENT OF OBESITY IN THE CLINIC KARDIOLITA VILNIUS

All types of bariatric operations are conducted here with laparoscopic techniques: a camera and special instruments are inserted through several small holes without opening the whole abdomen. In the absence of complications (rarely occur), the patient can return home 3 days after surgery.
The result of tubal resection of the stomach there is a decrease in volume by 70%. In the Kardiolita hospital, this type of surgery is conducted by the leading surgeon with specialization in intervention on the stomach and abdominal cavity - Dr. Neryus Kasalis. The percentage of complications for this type of surgical intervention does not exceed 3-5%.
After the plastic surgery of the stomach, the patient is able to lose from 40% to 100% of his excess weight during the first two years after the operation. Complications occur in only 1% of cases.
Based on the patients' reviews, Kardiolita is a #1 hospital for obesity surgical treatment.
UROLOGY AND GYNECOLOGY IN THE KARDIOLITA
The percentage of complications after urological and gynecological operations in Kardiolita does not exceed 8%. A wide range of necessary operations in urology and gynecology is performed by laparoscopic and endoscopic methods.
PACKAGES OF INTEGRATED MEDICAL INSPECTION IN KARDIOLITA
In Kardiolita, patients can undergo a full diagnosis of their health quickly (literally 2-3 days). Many foreign patients choose this service because of moderate prices, convenient location of the clinic and the quality of the services provided.
On request, the center also organizes individual check-up programs. In Kardiolita it is possible to carry out full diagnostics in the field of cardiology, neurology, urology, gynecology, and gastroenterology. The center offers a wide range of check-up programs for men and women of different age groups.
REHABILITATION PROGRAM IN THE KARDIOLITA VILNIUS
Lithuania is famous for its rehabilitation facilities, centers, and sanatoriums. Kardiolita organizes rehabilitation for its patients after surgery in the top centers of restoration and rehabilitation in the country.
Kardiolita deals with the selection of a suitable center in the best resort towns, such as Druskininkai, Palanga, and others. There, the patient will be provided with therapy, food, and accommodation. Moreover, the clinic provides a transfer for the patients to and from the airport.
COST OF TREATMENT IN THE KARDIOLITA CLINIC
Expenses in Kardiolita Hospital is lesser than in many other leading medical institutions of Europe. Foreign patients can pay 40% less of the bill on average, as compared to hospitals in their country. The clinic annually receives over 2000 patients from abroad for diagnostics, various types of treatment and operations of all levels of complexity.
Procedure | Cost |
Laboratory tests | from €60 |
Echocardiography | from €150 |
Coronary angiography | from €1,000 |
Arthroscopy | from €3,000 |
Electrocardiogram (EEG) | from €30 |
Consultation with a surgeon | from €130 |
Procedure | Cost |
Radio frequency ablation (RFA) | from €10,000 |
Coronary stenting | from €5,000 |
Heart valve replacement | from €12,000 |
Heart valve plastic surgery | from €13,000 |
Aortocoronary bypass | from €12,000 |
Pacemaker installation surgery | from €7,000 |
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With Lithuania, there is a convenient flight service from any part of Europe. This country has a particularly beautiful nature and rich cultural heritage, and Vilnius is one of the oldest cultural centers of Western Europe. Also, Lithuania is a unique country, where there is an excellent rehabilitation base for recovery after treatment.
