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The Short Stay Unit



Specific Mission

The short stay unit meets the investigation and treatment needs of patients in hemodynamy, electrophysiology and radiology. The unit's personnel provides the necessary care and monitoring of patients following a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure.

The short stay unit has 32 beds, including 16 beds for short duration and 16 beds for one-day admissions.

The short stay unit is open from Monday at 7:00 am to Friday at 7:00 pm.

Services Offered

  • Diagnostic and therapeutic services of tertiary and quaternary levels in cardiology requiring an inscription or a short duration-24 to 72 hours-elective hospitalization
  • Personalized care centered on the patient's needs and self-care
  • A pre-admission clinic for the elective patients
  • Hematology day-care centre
  • Training for health care professionals in tertiary and quaternary cardiology
  • Research development and support

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