The Cardiac Innovation Center and the Cardiology Clinic of Apollonion Private Hospital at the forefront of innovation — First use of ECMO for heart and lung support in a patient with fulminant myocarditis in Cyprus A historic milestone for cardiac support innovation in Cyprus was achieved, as our team at the Cardiac Innovation Center of Apollonion Private Hospital  successfully applied for the first time in Cyprus  the method of Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenatio

With the aim of informing, raising awareness, and bringing medical knowledge closer to the public, the The Association of Parents and Friends of Heart Diseased Children  is organizing a special informative presentation on: 🫀 “Congenital Heart Diseases in Children, Adolescents, and Adults” 📅 Date:  Friday, 28 November 2025 🕔 Time:  5:00 p.m. 📍 Venue:  “Ilektro” Hall, EAC Headquarters – Strovolos, Nicosia 🎙️ Speakers: 🔹 Professor Michael Gatzoulis  — Royal Brompton Hospit

Coronary artery disease  is the most widespread heart condition on our island, affecting a large percentage of the population. Many of our patients may remember Dr. Tzanavaros explaining that “the vessels of the heart resemble the trunk of a tree — the branches of the tree are the coronary arteries that supply blood to the entire heart.” When the “trunk” or these major “branches” narrow or become blocked, blood flow to the heart muscle decreases — and in many cases, there is