Baku: At the Central Customs Hospital, under the leadership of the Head of the Cardiology Department, invasive cardiologist Ilgar Tahiroglu, the team of invasive cardiologists successfully performs TAVI procedures, EVAR procedures, Mitral Clip, endovascular closure of thoracic aneurysms and ruptures via femoral access, Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA), stent implantation, cardiac chamber catheterization, coronary angiography, aortography, thoracic and abdominal aortography, peripheral angiography, renal angiography, as well as other modern diagnostic and treatment methods.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the hospital also excels in advanced diagnostic techniques including electrocardiography (ECG), Holter monitoring, stress testing, echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, stress echocardiography, implantation of a temporary pacemaker, and the application of an intra-aortic balloon pump. These procedures are successfully executed under the guidance of Ilgar Tahiroglu and a team of skilled cardiologists, including Dr. Tamilla Aliyeva, Dr. Shahla Aghayeva, Dr. Samir Mustafayev, Dr. Emin Hajibalayev, Dr. Emin Allahverdiyev, Dr. Gunay Mammadova, Dr. Sevinc Mammadova, Dr. Gunay Hatamova, and Dr. Nargiz Akbarova.
Patients benefit from modern diagnostic capabilities and advanced invasive intervention methods, ensuring early detection of cardiovascular diseases, effective treatment, and prevention of complications. The treatment process is organized according to international clinical protocols, with a multidisciplinary approach focused on improving patients' quality of life and restoring health.
Since September 2023, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) has been successfully incorporated into the service package of the State Agency for Compulsory Medical Insurance. The TAVI procedure, performed without general anesthesia or full sedation, marks a significant achievement in modern medicine in Azerbaijan. In November 2023, Central Customs Hospital performed the country's first aortic valve replacement via axillary and subclavian arterial access.
The comprehensive range of cardiological examinations at the hospital includes ECG, Holter monitoring, exercise stress tests, echocardiography, and more. These advancements reinforce the hospital's commitment to delivering cutting-edge care and positioning itself as a leader in cardiology services in Azerbaijan.