NCTC holds festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Staff of the National Cardiothoracic Centre gathered on December 20, 2023 to celebrate their traditional Christmas Nine Lessons and Carols. The celebration was officiated by Rev. Fr. Apaloo of St. Luke Catholic Church, Korle-Bu. In his exhortation, he appealed to...

NCTC celebrates Prof. Frimpong-Boateng

The National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has organised a dinner in honour of celebrated Ghanaian heart surgeon, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, whose exemplary leadership and vision led to the establishment of the centre in 1989. The...

Ghana USA Embassy Health Team visits Cardio

Ghana USA Embassy Health Team visits Cardio. From your Right: Dr. Melissa Wolin (Embassy), Dr Innocent Adzamli (Cardio), Jennifer Kmiecinski (Embassy), Mr. Isaac Arthur(Embassy)

Promasidor Donates to Seven Cardio Patients

Promasidor Ghana, makers of popular food brand Cowbell has entered into a long term partnership with National Cardiothoracic Centre to pay surgery bills of some selected patients who are unable to raise money for their surgery. The company made a donation of GHS...

NCTC Celebrates World Heart Day 2023

National Cardiothoracic Centre celebrated this year's World Heart Day by visiting Media General premises where  performed health screening for all their staff. This year's theme is dubbed ""

Foundation commits to fund hole-in-heart surgeries at Korle Bu for 10 years

There is hope for hole-in-heart patients in the country as the Shen Yano and Shen Yuet Foundation commits to pay for the surgery of 25 patients yearly at the Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra for the next 10 years. Under a memorandum of...

Old Students Association of St.Mary’s Donates to Cardio

Old Students Association of St. Mary’s Donates to the Centre to support children with heart conditions.

NCTC launches World Heart Day 2018

The National Cardiovascular Centre has today launched the 2016 edition of the World Heart Day in Accra. The theme for this year's event is "Creating heart-healthy environment." The call is to create awareness for Ghanaians to make healthy heart choices. World Heart...

Let’s exercise to keep healthy hearts

Mr Emmanuel Kofi Nti, the Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority(GRA), has advised the public to regularly exercise to keep a healthy heart. He explained thatengaging in regular exercises helps the heart muscles to be more efficient andable to pump blood...

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Holter Monitoring

Holter monitor is a medical device that measures hearts activity such as rate and rhythms. Aside this, it may be used

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

An ECG (or EKG) is a quick test where you are hooked up to some wires for a few seconds. It checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart.

Laboratory & Diagnostics

We offer a wide range of high-quality laboratory services. At our facility patient get accurate, precise, relevant and comprehensive results in time for their doctor’s appointment.

Pharmaceutical

At the cardiothoracic center we provide express cardiac consultation direct or to referred patients to the center/our facility.

Exercise Stress Test

In a cardio department, an exercise stress test is used to determine how well the heart responds during times when it works at its peaks.

Cardiac Consultation

At the cardiothoracic center we provide express cardiac consultation direct or to referred patients to the center/our facility.

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NCTC celebrates Prof. Frimpong-Boateng

The National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has organised a dinner in honour of celebrated Ghanaian heart surgeon, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, whose exemplary leadership and vision led to the establishment of the centre in 1989. The...

How to take care of your Heart Health

Heart disease is by far the leading cause of death. Heart problems like high blood pressure can lead to premature heart failure, heart attacks, strokes, and other life-threatening conditions. The good news is about 80 per cent of all cases of cardiovascular disease...

The National Cardiothoracic Centre understates a health screening exercise at the CSIR in a partnership visit

The National Cardiothoracic Centre understates a health screening exercise at the CSIR in a partnership visit
Cardiology Appointment Cheat Sheet: Questions to Ask

Cardiology Appointment Cheat Sheet: Questions to Ask

You’ve done the research and chosen the cardiologist you feel is right for you. Now it’s time for your first appointment – do you know what questions you should ask your heart doctor? We’ve put together a quick cheat sheet below. Before the Cardiology AppointmentWhen...

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The Ten Ways to Improve Your Heart Health

The Ten Ways to Improve Your Heart Health

The Ten Ways to Improve Your Heart Health Balance calories with physical activity. Reach for a variety of fruits and vegetables. Choose whole grains. Include healthy protein sources, mostly plants and seafood. Use liquid non-tropical plant oils. Choose minimally...

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Keep Your Heart Healthy

Keep Your Heart Healthy

The Basics Overview Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Take steps today to lower your risk of heart disease.  To help prevent heart disease, you can:  Eat healthy  Get active  Stay at a...

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