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Dr. Lorenzo Menicanti

Dr. Lorenzo Menicanti

Cardiac Surgeon ·
, milan, Italy

43 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Italian, French

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Specialises in:

Coronary Artery DiseaseIschemic Heart DiseaseHeart FailureIschemic CardiomyopathyLeft Ventricular Dysfunction

About Dr. Lorenzo Menicanti

  • Dr. Lorenzo Menicanti is the Head of the Department of Adult Cardiac Surgery at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato in Milan, Italy, according to the supplied biography.
  • He also serves as Scientific Director of the Policlinico San Donato Clinical Institute, as stated in the biography.
  • He specializes in cardiac surgery for congenital and acquired heart diseases.
  • His clinical expertise includes coronary artery bypass grafting, surgical treatment of heart failure, and procedures for structural and functional heart conditions.
  • He has reportedly performed more than 16,000 major heart surgeries during his career.
  • He has been associated with Policlinico San Donato since 1988 and was appointed Head of the Cardiac Surgery Department in 1990, according to the supplied information.
  • He has served as a consultant at the Cardiothoracic Center of Monaco since 1987.
  • He has held visiting professorships at institutions including Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, Beijing University, and the University of Tokyo.
  • He has held leadership roles in the Italian Society of Cardiac Surgery (SICCH) and cardiovascular research initiatives.
  • His research includes surgical ventricular reconstruction, coronary revascularization, heart failure, and outcomes after cardiac surgery.
  • He has contributed to more than 230 scientific publications, according to his biography.

Conditions treated by Dr. Lorenzo MENICANTI

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
  • Left Ventricular Dysfunction
  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease
  • Heart Valve Disease
  • Structural Heart Disease
  • Ventricular Aneurysm
  • Left Ventricular Aneurysm
  • Ventricular Remodelling

Area of Interest

  • Adult Cardiac Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Surgical Treatment of Heart Failure
  • Surgical Ventricular Reconstruction
  • Left Ventricular Reconstruction
  • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
  • Coronary Revascularization
  • Congenital Heart Surgery
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease Surgery
  • Cardiac Surgery Outcomes
  • Ventricular Remodelling

Qualification

  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery, with honours – Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy, 1975
  • Specialization in Urology – Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy, 1979
  • Specialization in Paediatric Surgery – Verona, Italy, 1984
  • Specialization in Cardiac Surgery – Padua, Italy, 1989

Work Experiences

  • Has worked at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato since 1988.
  • Was appointed Head of the Cardiac Surgery Department at Policlinico San Donato in 1990.
  • Served as Assistant Chef de Clinique at the University of Marseille in 1980 and the University of Nice in 1988.
  • Has undertaken surgical training at hospitals and universities in the United States and the United Kingdom.
  • Has served as a consultant at the Cardiothoracic Center of Monaco since 1987, according to the supplied biography.

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Procedures Performed

Arterial Switch Surgery
Cardiac Ablation
Cardiac catheterization
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Fontan Procedure
Norwood Procedure

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FAQ's Related to Cardiac Surgeon

Cardiac surgeons treat selected conditions affecting the heart and major blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, certain valve disorders, congenital heart conditions, and some complications of heart failure.

CABG may be recommended for selected patients with significant coronary artery disease. The decision depends on the location and severity of blockages, symptoms, heart function, and other clinical factors.

Surgical ventricular reconstruction reshapes an abnormal or damaged area of the left ventricle in selected patients, often following a heart attack. Suitability depends on the patient's heart anatomy, function, and overall condition.

Tests may include an electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, blood tests, coronary angiography, and other imaging or functional investigations, depending on the planned procedure and the patient's condition.

CABG uses blood vessels from elsewhere in the body to create routes around narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. Coronary angioplasty uses a catheter, usually with a balloon and often a stent, to improve blood flow through a narrowed artery. The suitable option depends on the individual case.

Some patients with reduced left ventricular function may benefit from cardiac surgery. Suitability depends on the underlying cause, coronary anatomy, symptoms, and the expected risks and benefits, assessed by a specialist cardiac team.

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