Medical Flight for Cardiac Patients Cardiac patients are often in a delicate condition, where any delay or unnecessary physical effort can put their lives at risk. In these situations, a medical flight can be a safe and efficient solution for fast transfer between hospitals or countries.
Medassis specializes in arranging medical flights for cardiac patients, both to and from Israel, with full coordination between medical teams, hospitals, and the patient’s family.

When is a medical flight needed for a cardiac patient?

A medical transport may be required when the patient cannot travel on a commercial flight or needs continuous medical supervision, such as:

• In cases of heart failure or sudden cardiac deterioration

• After a myocardial infarction (heart attack) or open-heart surgery

• When the patient is connected to a monitor, oxygen, or IV medications

• When transferring between hospitals for catheterization, surgery, or advanced treatment not available at the current facility

• When urgent evacuation is needed from another country back to Israel for continued cardiac care

Types of medical transport

Air Ambulance

A dedicated aircraft equipped with advanced monitoring and life-support equipment, staffed by a specialized medical crew — such as a cardiologist, critical care nurse, or paramedic.
This option is recommended for patients in unstable condition or after a major cardiac event.

Medical Escort on a Commercial Flight

A more cost-effective option for stable cardiac patients.

A medical escort team accompanies the patient on a regular commercial flight, arranges all necessary approvals, coordinates any required medical equipment, and escorts the patient directly to the receiving hospital.

Medassis medical flight services include
• Full medical coordination with physicians and hospitals in Israel and abroad

• Professional medical escort — cardiologist, registered nurse, or paramedic as required

• Advanced cardiac monitoring equipment

• Ground ambulance transport from the airport to the receiving hospital

• Bed-to-bed service — continuous medical supervision throughout the entire transfer

• Ongoing medical updates for the family

• 24/7 availability for questions, updates, and support in English and Hebrew

Why choose Medassis?
• Extensive experience with hundreds of successful medical flights

• Collaboration with leading hospitals in Israel — Sheba, Hadassah, Rambam, and Ichilov

• Immediate readiness for urgent medical evacuations, including from distant countries
• Professional, personal, and compassionate care — with the patient always at the center