The Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) has opened a modern hemodynamics suite at the Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI in Mexico City [1].
This expansion allows the hospital to treat more cardiac patients with less invasive techniques, which reduces the recovery time and costs associated with open-heart surgery [2].
Director general Zoé Robledo and cardiologist Joel Estrada oversaw the project, which was inaugurated on Dec. 23, 2025 [1]. The facility focuses on increasing the volume of cardiac procedures while lowering radiation exposure for both patients and medical staff [2].
Operational data from seven months after the inauguration shows the suite is functioning as intended [3]. According to reports, each cardiologist is now able to perform between 30 and 40 procedures per month in the new suite [2].
Beyond the increased capacity, the IMSS said that the new technology costs less than traditional surgery [2]. The shift toward hemodynamics is part of a broader effort to improve survival rates for patients suffering from heart attacks [4].
While some reports suggest these expanded hemodynamics capabilities have reduced heart attack mortality across Mexico, other data focuses specifically on the improvements at the Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI [4]. Regardless of the scale, the facility represents a shift toward the state of the art in cardiology for the public health system [3].
“Each cardiologist attends 30-40 procedures monthly in the new suite”
The integration of advanced hemodynamics suites into the public health system indicates a strategic move by the IMSS to prioritize minimally invasive cardiology. By reducing the reliance on open-heart surgery, the institution can lower operational costs and increase patient throughput, potentially reducing waiting lists for critical cardiac care in Mexico's capital.
