Gemelli Hospital Breaks Ground on New €22 Million Cardiovascular Center
Construction has begun on a new 22,000 square meter cardiovascular center at rome’s Gemelli Hospital, spearheaded by Professor Massimo Massetti, Director of the Department of cardiovascular Sciences – Heart. The project, undertaken by Webuild, aims to consolidate all cardiovascular activities into a single, state-of-the-art facility on the Catholic University campus, adjacent to the emergency room, with completion expected within three years.
The initiative responds to the notable impact of cardiovascular diseases in Italy,which account for roughly one in three deaths – approximately 220-230,000 annually - and are the leading cause of mortality nationwide. Hospital officials emphasize the need for dedicated infrastructure and interventions beyond prevention and therapy to address this growing “silent epidemic.”
The new “Cuore Polo” (Heart Pole) is designed to move beyond fragmented care pathways, offering an integrated, personalized, and effective patient experiance. The structure, designed by Binini Partners Studio, will span six floors and encompass 27,000 square meters. It will feature:
* 104 standard hospital beds
* 29 intensive care unit places
* 16 day Hospital stations
* 24 multidisciplinary clinics
* 10 operating rooms (including 2 hybrid rooms)
* A diagnostic department equipped with advanced cardiovascular imaging technology
* Telemedicine clinics
* Eco-enduring, antibacterial, and self-sanitizing materials
Once operational, the center is projected to handle approximately:
* 2,000 angioplasties annually
* 4,000 coronarographies annually
* 800 device implantations annually
* 1,000 cardiac surgeries annually
* 800 electrophysiological studies annually
* 400 transcatheter valve interventions annually
* Tens of thousands of outpatient and telemedicine appointments annually
the Rome private Authority, a non-profit associative organization, has significantly contributed to the funding of the Cuore Polo project.
Professor Massetti described the center as “an innovative care model” built around a technologically advanced hospital within the National Health Service, aiming to improve both the quality and accessibility of cardiovascular care.Regional Council President Antonello Aurigemma highlighted the importance of prevention,noting the regional council’s ongoing “healthy advice” program – a free prevention initiative - and pledged continued support for such projects to promote early diagnosis and well-being.