For over 50 years, the Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine has provided healthcare services at the highest level. The Institute’s main objective lies in continuous improvement of healthcare for patients, refining medical procedures and applying the latest scientific knowledge in our work.
Over the time of its existence, IKEM has become one of the largest specialized clinical and scientific research centres in the Czech Republic, focusing on the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, organ transplants, diabetology, and treatment of metabolic disorders.
Over 400 physicians and 850 nurses care for patients at our three specialized centres. A total of 368 beds are available, of which 131 beds are located in intensive care units.
At IKEM, nearly 1,300 cardiac surgeries, 1,000 catheter ablations, 1,200 angioplasties, and over 800 implantations of ICDs and pacemakers are performed each year. More than 60% of all organ transplants in the Czech Republic take place here. IKEM provides 100% of all transplants of insulin-producing tissues (pancreas, Langerhans islets) and, as the only center in the country, carries out uterus transplants and multivisceral transplants, including small intestine transplantation. Unique programs include paired kidney exchanges and life-saving split-liver transplants—also for the youngest children. Equally unique is the program dedicated to the care of patients with diabetic foot syndrome. IKEM is also the only center in the Czech Republic involved in the development and implantation of HeartMate mechanical circulatory support devices.
The mission of all IKEM specialists is the continuous improvement of patient care, the refinement of treatment methods, and the application of the latest scientific knowledge in practice.
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