Mater Dei Hospital Cardiology Department Recognised As A Centre Of Excellence In Heart Failure Care

The Department of Cardiology at Mater Dei Hospital has been officially recognised as a specialised Centre of Quality Care for heart failure.

The Heart Failure Clinic and the Cardiology Department at Mater Dei Hospital were honoured with ICARE-HF accreditation, a recognition granted by the Heart Failure Association (HFA) as a specialised Centre of Care Quality for heart failure management.

Established in 2008, the Heart Failure Clinic at Mater Dei focuses primarily on patient education and ensuring adherence to therapy through direct medical support in line with clinical guidelines, as well as close monitoring of patients. The clinic plays a vital role in reducing hospital admissions by identifying early signs of decompensation and allowing timely interventions.

Minister for Health and Active Ageing, Dr Jo Etienne Abela, highlighted the clinic’s commitment to improving patient care, noting the recent launch of the Diuretic Lounge, designed to provide patients with tailored therapy.

He explained that the Heart Failure Clinic currently manages the care of more than 4,000 patients annually, ranging from those with mild symptoms to those with advanced disease requiring complex interventions.

Abela concluded, “This clinic aims to enhance patients’ quality of life by delivering effective treatment in an outpatient setting. I congratulate and thank the Department of Cardiology at Mater Dei Hospital for continuously improving the care offered to patients from Malta and Gozo.”

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