The Medical City Iloilo (TMC Iloilo) is reshaping the healthcare landscape of Western Visayas by introducing groundbreaking technologies and procedures—some of them the first of their kind in the region. These innovations put Ilonggos at the forefront of advanced medicine, ensuring access to earlier detection, safer treatments, and better patient outcomes without the need to travel far.
First in Western Visayas: Cardiac MRI
One of the most significant milestones is the introduction of the Cardiac MRI, the first in Western Visayas. This non-invasive test provides doctors with detailed and precise images of the heart, allowing accurate diagnosis of heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and congenital heart disease. Patients can now undergo advanced heart examinations right here in Iloilo.
Virtual Colonoscopy: A More Comfortable Screening
TMC Iloilo is also making colon screening easier and less invasive with its Virtual Colonoscopy. Using specialized CT scans to create 3D images of the colon and rectum, the procedure requires no anesthesia and minimal discomfort—patients can quickly return to their normal activities. This modern approach ensures reliable detection while prioritizing patient comfort.
Advanced Options for Heart Patients
Patients with complex heart conditions can now benefit from cutting-edge tools recently introduced at TMC Iloilo:
• Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS): A miniature ultrasound probe inside the arteries gives doctors a precise view of plaque buildup, enabling more accurate treatment planning.
• Rotablator (Rotational Atherectomy): A device designed to treat heavily calcified blockages that standard angioplasty or stents cannot address.
Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)
TMC Iloilo has also become the first hospital in Western Visayas to perform Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL). This breakthrough technology uses sound waves to break down hardened calcium in arteries, making stent placement safer and improving long-term recovery. Once available only in major cities, this life-saving therapy is now accessible to Ilonggos.
By introducing these advancements, TMC Iloilo reinforces its commitment to bringing world-class healthcare closer to the community. These milestones are more than just medical achievements—they represent hope, comfort, and a future where Ilonggos no longer need to travel far for life-saving procedures.
As the first hospital in Iloilo City to embrace the “Patient Partnership” philosophy, TMC Iloilo continues to redefine healthcare by combining innovation with compassion.
For more details on their services, visit www.themedicalcityiloilo.com.
