National Cardiac Research Center

The National Scientific Cardiac Surgery Center (NSCSC), frequently referred to as the National Cardiac Research Center in international press releases, is a premier cardiovascular medical and research institution located in Astana, Kazakhstan. Founded in 2011, the center operates as a Joint Stock Company and is a key clinical and research hub within the Nazarbayev University medical system. It is renowned for its advanced surgical expertise and its role as a global site for first-in-man clinical trials of innovative cardiac technologies. Through a strategic partnership with HeartStitch, Inc., the center has pioneered the use of suture-based devices for structural heart repairs, including the NobleStitch EL for PFO closure and the HeartStitch Access Pro for minimally invasive transapical access.