The Medical City Iloilo opens new International Cath Lab, expanding specialized care

The new facility adds capacity for image-guided cardiac and neurosurgical interventions in Western Visayas.

(From left to right) Dr. Debbie Noblezada-Uy, TMC Iloilo Chief Medical Officer; Dr. Cornelio Borreros II, Head of TMC Iloilo Cardiovascular Program; Dr. Felix Ray Villa, TMC Iloilo President and CEO; Dr. Kristy Garganera-Tugbang, Head of TMC Iloilo AMI Program; and Dr. Ma. Sylvia Theresa De Pili, President of the Philippine Heart Association Western Visayas–Panay Chapter, lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Interventional Catheterization Laboratory. ILOILO CITY — The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo has opened a second Interventional Catheterization Laboratory, expanding its capacity to provide specialized, image-guided procedures and address complex patient needs closer to home. The new facility combines advanced imaging technology with the expertise of a multidisciplinary team. With two operating Cath Labs, the hospital is strengthening its capabilities in cardiovascular care while supporting a broader range of interventions, including selected neurosurgical procedures.

The laboratory features GE HealthCare’s Allia™ IGS 5 with AutoRight™, an imaging system that uses artificial intelligence to automatically adjust imaging settings in real time, helping balance image quality and radiation dose. Its personalized controls and integration with other imaging sources give clinicians access to tools and information that support procedural planning and treatment. Cardiovascular procedures remain a primary focus of the facility. The additional Cath Lab builds on TMC Iloilo’s existing services, including intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), which provides images from inside blood vessels, and rotational atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), which help treat severely calcified artery blockages.

These capabilities form part of the hospital’s broader heart care services, which include cardiac MRI, cardiac surgery, and an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) pathway for patients experiencing a heart attack. Together with intensive care, diagnostics, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation, they support coordinated treatment from assessment and intervention through recovery. For patients and their families, the expansion strengthens access to specialized care within Western Visayas and may reduce the need to travel outside the region for selected procedures.