Within the scope of contracted services in the field of <b>cardiology</b>, modern diagnostic and interventional procedures are covered, including coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary interventions with the implantation of one or more stents, balloon dilatations, as well as urgent cardiac procedures. Electrophysiological procedures are also available, including cardiac electrophysiological studies and ablation, as well as radiofrequency ablation, utilizing advanced electroanatomical mapping systems. In the segment of <b>interventional cardiology</b>, procedures for closing atrial and ventricular septal defects are enabled, along with the implantation of modern stents, including metal and drug-eluting stents. Within <b>pediatric cardiac surgery</b>, the contract covers surgical treatment of congenital heart defects across various levels of complexity, including closed-heart and open-heart procedures using a heart-lung machine, for patients of all pediatric ages. <b>Cardiac surgery services for adults</b> include complex surgical procedures, such as operations for congenital and acquired heart defects, implantation of aortocoronary bypass grafts, heart valve surgeries, aortic procedures, as well as treatment of aneurysms and heart tumors. Combined surgical procedures are also available within these services. Furthermore, the contract also covers the availability of blood and blood products, thereby additionally ensuring safety and continuity in the provision of healthcare. It is important to emphasize that insured persons of the Health Insurance Institute of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina <b>are not obligated to go to the Institute</b>, as all procedures are completed by the Medicana Sarajevo Hospital. Patients, with all findings, report directly to the Medicana Hospital, thereby initiating the procedure. <b>Medicana and Cantonal Institutes</b> In addition, <a href="https://www.klix.ba/redirect/260402102?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicana.ba%2F" target="_blank">Medicana Sarajevo Hospital</a> has signed contracts with cantonal institutes as well: - Health Insurance Institute of the Central Bosnia Canton for radiological services, - Health Insurance Institute of the Bosnian-Podrinje Canton for laboratory services, - Health Insurance Institute of the Zenica-Doboj Canton for a portion of secondary and tertiary services, - Health Insurance Institute of the Tuzla Canton for EUS/FNA services – endoscopic ultrasound-linear with fine-needle biopsy, - Health Insurance Institute of the Sarajevo Canton for screening program services. <b>Enhancing the Availability of Healthcare Services</b> By signing this contract, Medicana Sarajevo Hospital confirms its commitment to improving the quality of healthcare services and increasing the availability of modern medical procedures for all insured persons, in accordance with the highest standards of modern medicine. "This is a major step, both for Medicana and for the citizens of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our goal is for modern and quality healthcare to be available to as many people as possible, without unnecessary complications and waiting. Medicana continuously works on connecting citizens with the hospital through cooperation with health insurance institutes in cantons across the FBIH, so that patients can more easily realize their rights and receive the necessary medical service in a timely manner," states Medicana Hospital. Medicana adds that this is just the beginning of a broader process of improving healthcare, and that discussions with numerous funds are still ongoing, aiming to expand cooperation and enable even more insured persons access to modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. "Our mission is not only treatment but also creating a system in which the patient feels safe, cared for, and informed at every moment. We will continue to invest in top-tier equipment, professional staff, and new medical methods to offer citizens healthcare service at the highest level," convey from Medicana. This cooperation represents a significant step towards more accessible and efficient healthcare, bringing concrete benefits to patients while also strengthening the overall healthcare system in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. For more information, contact the Medicana call center: <a href="tel:033 848 888">033 848 888</a>.