Kazakhstan ranks in top 30 globally for cardiac surgery development
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Kazakhstan performed 13,106 open-heart surgeries in 2025, a 7.2% increase from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Health. The country also surpassed 100 heart transplants. Mortality from cardiovascular diseases has dropped by over a third in five years.
Surgical Volume and Composition
Of the 13,106 open-heart surgeries, coronary artery bypass grafting accounted for 46.1%, while operations for acquired heart defects made up 22.7%, according to Otyrar.kz. The remaining cases included valve repairs and other procedures. The 7.2% year-on-year growth reflects expanding capacity in high-tech cardiac care.
Mortality and Transplant Milestones
Cardiovascular mortality fell by more than a third over five years, Kursiv.kz reported, citing the Ministry of Health. Incidence of circulatory system diseases dropped 15% in the same period. The 100th heart transplant marks a milestone for Kazakhstan's cardiac surgery program, which now ranks among the top 30 globally.
What's Next
The Ministry of Health plans to further expand cardiac surgery centers in regional hospitals. It remains unclear how funding and specialist training will keep pace with rising demand for complex procedures.
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Kazakhstan ranks in top 30 globally for cardiac surgery development
