Hartcentrum Aalst

What Hartcentrum Aalst does

Hartcentrum Aalst (legal name Hartcentrum OLV Aalst) is one of the largest cardiac care centers in Belgium, operating as an integrated department within the OLV Ziekenhuis (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis) hospital network in Aalst, Belgium. Founded more than 70 years ago, the center provides comprehensive cardiac services across the care continuum — from diagnostic imaging and outpatient consultations through interventional procedures (catheterizations, TAVI, ablations, robotic-assisted percutaneous interventions) to cardiac surgery (including minimally invasive valve and beating-heart bypass) and post-acute cardiac rehabilitation. It is staffed by 60 cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and consultants supported by more than 250 paramedics, with subspecialty leadership across heart failure, electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, interventional cardiology, and rehabilitation.

The center delivers care through an extensive regional campus network spanning Aalst (Moorselbaan and Merestraat), Asse, Ninove, Geraardsbergen, and Wetteren, with affiliated locations in Oudenaarde, Dendermonde, Halle, and Ronse. Its technology stack includes the Abbott Navitor Vision TAVI platform (first case in Belgium performed in August 2024), robotic-assisted percutaneous intervention systems, spiro-ergometry testing, and accredited rehabilitation programming (45 training sessions plus 5 information sessions). The cardiac rehabilitation service has held EAPC accreditation since 2020.

Commercially, Hartcentrum operates as a public healthcare provider under the Belgian national health system, generating revenue through reimbursed clinical services — consultations, diagnostics, interventional procedures, surgery, and rehabilitation. Its go-to-market is primarily referral-based via general practitioners and other specialists, supplemented by direct patient intake, with adjacent brand-building activities in sports cardiology (partnerships with RSC Anderlecht, OKAPI Aalstar, UPLACE triathlon team). Research and education are supported by the affiliated Hart voor Research Aalst foundation and academic publication activity on PubMed.

Name

Hartcentrum Aalst

Legal name

Hartcentrum OLV Aalst

Website

https://hartcentrumaalst.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hartcentrum Aalst is one of Belgium's largest cardiac care centers, part of OLV Ziekenhuis, providing interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, and rehabilitation across multiple regional campuses for cardiac patients in Flanders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cardiac Care Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAHAA

Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Specialty Hospitals

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Specialty Hospitals & Inpatient Specialty Care

SECONDARYHLAKABAA

General Cardiology (Consultative)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Cardiology & Vascular Medicine

SECONDARYHLAFAIAI

Cardiovascular / Cath Lab & Electrophysiology Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Surgical Centers & Perioperative Care (ASCs)

SECONDARYHSADAIAK

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise

SECONDARYHLAFAKAE

Cardiac Diagnostic Centers (Echo/Stress Testing/Holter)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Diagnostic & Imaging Centers

Keywords

• Cardiac care services
• Cardiology treatments
• Cardiac surgery
• Interventional cardiology
• Cardiac rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Aalst

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Revenue generated from cardiac consultations, diagnostic procedures, interventional cardiology procedures (catheterizations, TAVI, ablations), cardiac surgery, and cardiac rehabilitation services. Healthcare provider operating within the Belgian national health system framework.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hartcentrum Aalst is a specialist cardiac care center providing comprehensive cardiology, cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and sports cardiology services. Operating as part of the OLV Ziekenhuis network, the center delivers care to patients across multiple campuses in Belgium, supported by 60+ cardiologists and surgeons and 250+ paramedics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hart voor Research Aalst: A research foundation associated with Hartcentrum OLV Aalst for donations and supporting innovative cardiac research and education.

Products and services

• Cardiology Services Comprehensive cardiology diagnostic and treatment services for patients with cardiovascular conditions, including consultations, diagnostic testing, and medical management of heart disease.
• Cardiac Surgery Surgical interventions for structural heart disease, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement, and other open-heart surgical procedures.
• Interventional Cardiology (TAVI) Minimally invasive catheter-based cardiac procedures including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) using advanced devices such as the Navitor Vision system.
• Electrophysiology Diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias through catheter ablation, pacemaker implantation, and other electrophysiology procedures.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Structured post-event and post-surgical rehabilitation programs for patients recovering from cardiac events, heart surgery, or interventional procedures.
• Sports Cardiology Specialized cardiac screening, assessment, and monitoring for athletes and active individuals to evaluate cardiovascular fitness and identify potential cardiac risks related to sports participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1162 persons screened during Week of Heart Rhythm event
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RSC AnderlechtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTopclub RSC Anderlecht works together with Hartcentrum OLV Aalst for incoming transfer cardiac screening and talent screening. Stadium and training complex made heart-safe through AED placement and CPR training.
• OKAPI AalstarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOKAPI Aalstar basketball club partnership for cardiology services for first team and youth, including heart safety project.
• UPLACE Professional Triathlon TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCardiac screening services for professional triathlon team athletes.
• Various Local Sports ClubsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with Eendracht Aalst, athletics clubs (Deinze, Racing Gent), and local football clubs for cardiac screening and heart safety.
• Energy LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStelvio Project collaboration with Energy Lab for sports performance research.
• HARVA (Hartpatiëntenvereniging)coreOthersHeart patients association organizing physical training sessions after cardiac rehabilitation, in both Aalst and Asse campuses.
• AbbottcoreTechnology or IntegrationFirst Navitor Vision TAVI case in Belgium implanted at Hartcentrum Aalst. Abbott provides TAVI devices and new bright markers technology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• UZ Brussel: Brussels university hospital with a strong cardiology program. Comparable as a Belgian tertiary cardiac center with interventional, imaging, and heart failure services; staff overlap (e.g., Guy Van Camp previously led cardiology at UZ Brussel).
• Erasme Hospital (ULB): Brussels academic hospital affiliated with Université Libre de Bruxelles. Comparable as a Belgian tertiary cardiac center offering interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and cardiac surgery in the same Belgian market.
• Jessa Ziekenhuis (Hasselt): Large Flemish hospital network with established cardiology services. Comparable as a Belgian regional cardiac care provider with interventional and rehabilitation programs.
• Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc (UCLouvain): Major Brussels-based academic hospital with a leading cardiology department. Comparable as a Belgian specialty cardiac center with advanced interventional and surgical capabilities.
• University Hospital Antwerp (UZA): Large Flemish academic hospital offering comprehensive cardiology and cardiac surgery. Comparable as a regional Belgian cardiac referral center competing for the same patient pool in Flanders.
• ZOL Genk (Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg): Large regional Belgian hospital with a significant cardiology and cardiac surgery program. Comparable as a non-academic but high-volume Belgian cardiac care provider serving a regional catchment.
• CHU de Liège: Large Belgian academic hospital in Wallonia with comprehensive cardiology and cardiac surgery. Comparable as a multi-site Belgian specialty cardiac center offering interventional and surgical care.
• UZ Leuven (University Hospitals Leuven): Belgium's largest academic hospital with a major cardiology and cardiac surgery department. Directly comparable as a high-volume Belgian cardiac center offering interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, and academic research capabilities.
• AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende: Large Belgian hospital network with cardiac catheterization and surgical programs. Comparable as a non-academic but high-volume Belgian cardiac care provider.

Regional players

• Maastricht UMC+: Dutch academic hospital near the Belgian border with a comprehensive cardiology program including TAVI and electrophysiology. Comparable in service scope but operating in a different national healthcare system (Netherlands) and not directly competing for Belgian patients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=LU6cHRnbMhc
• Xx.com/CardioAalst
• Facebookfacebook.com/hartcentrumaalst
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heartcenteraalst

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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