EXCELLENCE IN CARE
Situated in the heart of the Liffey Valley, a special area of conservation second to none, the HMC boasts beautiful
views of the River Liffey and rolling parklands. There is a calm, relaxing and friendly atmosphere in the clinic. On entering the large airy foyer, patients and visiting family
members are instantly put at ease in an oasis of complete
tranquillity. In fact, most of the consultant suites at HMC have beautiful views out onto the River Liffey, its valley
and the parklands, which is all conducive to a relaxed and positive atmosphere.
PATIENT CENTRED SERVICES Since its inception in 2006, HMC has operated an exten-
including 3D and transoesophageal echocardiograms. The advanced cardiac imaging programme includes cardiac
MRI, nuclear perfusion scans and cardiac/coronary CT. The state-of-the-art cardiac catheterisation laboratory (cath lab) at HMC performs a comprehensive list of diagnostic and interventional procedures including coronary angiograms using intracoronary pressure and intravascular ultrasound
studies; percutaneous coronary stenting for the treatment of coronary narrowing or blockages; device implantation, i.e.
pacemakers, defibrillators including heart failure therapies and electrophysiology studies and ablation therapy for cardiac rhythm disturbances.
sive, patient-centred cardiology service, providing both
For the last decade, HMC has been the forerunners in or-
team of consultants and staff. The Cardiology Department
there is a vibrant orthopaedic practice. Computer aided
ECG, stress ECG, ambulatory BP and heart monitoring,
carry out minimally invasive joint, knee, and hip replace-
diagnostic and interventional services, led by a dedicated
thopaedics: this is a major area of expertise at HMC where
is a GP-direct access, non-invasive service and includes
technologies are allowing HMC orthopaedic consultants to
pacemaker and defibrillator clinics and echocardiography
ment surgeries with much faster recovery times, and patient
match replacements offer much longer lifespans. HMC also Hermitage Medical Clinic | 5