One of the leaders in the field of extracorporeal circulation in Europe

About Heartbeat

Heartbeat is a partnership consisting of 33 accreditated clinical perfusionists who are specialized in extracorporeal circulation and all kinds of blood management techniques.

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Oncology

We have built up extensive knowledge in the field of colorectal, gynocologic and gastric HIPEC. We also provide oncologic isolated liver and limb perfusion.

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Training Academy

In addition to ECLS simulation team training and training on our new Quantum, we also provide various customized training courses.

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Mission statement

Heartbeat is fast becoming one of the leaders in the field of extracorporeal circulation in Europe. With dedicated and knowledgeable teams in our centres our main goal is to excel in patient care.

Heartbeat offers a full spectrum of extracorporeal circulation techniques: general heart surgery, thoracic vascular surgery, pediatric heart surgery, heart and lung assist device program, heart and lung transplants, hyperthermic chemotherapy and an extensive range of blood management techniques.

With the above programs spearheading our organisation, we are moving even closer to our objectives and the improvement of existing competence in our research and development programs with new systems such as mini bypass, a hybride system, the artificial heart and autologous platelet gel and glue techniques.

Quality and accreditation

We are submitting ourselves to the reaccreditation programs of both the Dutch Society of ExtraCorporeal Circulation (NeSECC) and the European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusionists (EBCP). The partners are committed to continual professional development and therefore, attend many meetings, courses and seminars to keep abreast of the latest research and techniques.