NAPLES – A fully-fledged cardiology department, with ten high-tech beds and a specialized team, is opening at the CTO hospital in Naples, part of the Colli Hospital Authority.
The activation of the new Complex Operating Unit, which took place this morning, represents a structural strengthening of the city's cardiology network, designed to manage patients with conditions of varying severity, from heart failure to pulmonary hypertension.
A structure for continuity of care
The new Cardiology Unit, headed by Professor Michele D'Alto, a former Monaldi expert in arrhythmias, was created with a specific mission: to avoid transfers and ensure a comprehensive care pathway. Patients assessed in the Emergency Room for non-acute cardiac problems can now be admitted directly to the Cardiology Unit. The ten beds, all already operational, are equipped with continuous monitoring systems that record cardiac activity and vital signs in real time.
Strengthening the "emergency" offering
The opening of the department isn't just a simple expansion, but a significant step toward transforming the hospital's mission. "The CTO has expanded from a mere outpatient service to include inpatient beds," explains Anna Iervolino, General Manager of the Colli Hospital. This move, according to the management team, transforms the CTO into a "strategic hub" for the entire hospital, strengthening its role in managing emergencies and potentially freeing up resources at other hospitals.
The future vision: towards 16 beds and a Hemodynamics room
The project is already looking beyond. The current structure is only the first step in an expansion that, ultimately, aims to reach 16 beds, with the addition of a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CCU) and a Catheterization Lab. This development would complete the offerings, allowing interventional procedures to be performed on-site. Meanwhile, the new unit supports the activities of the Emergency Department headed by Mario Guarino, creating an integrated cardiology hub in the heart of the city.
The statements
"Bringing a structured cardiology unit to the CTO means strengthening the continuity between emergency and hospitalization, improving patient care, and providing a more comprehensive range of services for the most serious conditions," emphasized Director Iervolino. "It allows for faster and more organized responses to a widespread healthcare need," she concluded, highlighting the strengthening of the Colli Hospital's presence in the Neapolitan healthcare landscape.
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The new cardiology unit at the CTO seems like a positive thing for the city, but there are questions about how they will handle the increased patient numbers. We hope the monitoring systems are effective and the team is well-trained.