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Dr. Prof. Alessandro Frigiola

Dr. Prof. Alessandro Frigiola

Cardiac Surgeon ·
, milan, Italy

42+ of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Italian

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Specialises in:

Congenital heart defects in childrenAtrial septal defect (ASD)Ventricular septal defect (VSD)Tetralogy of FallotTransposition of the great arteries

About Dr. Prof. Alessandro Frigiola

  • Dr. Alessandro Frigiola is a Cardiothoracic and Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon specialising in the surgical treatment of congenital heart diseases in children and complex cardiac conditions in adults.
  • He is the Director of the Heart and Paediatric Surgery Unit at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato in Milan, Italy.
  • He has extensive experience in congenital heart surgery, paediatric cardiac surgery, and advanced valve procedures, including the Ross procedure.
  • He has performed more than 12,000 cardiac surgeries involving adults and children, according to his professional biography.
  • His clinical expertise includes the surgical management of congenital heart defects, complex paediatric heart conditions, and selected heart valve disorders.
  • He has significant international experience in humanitarian cardiac surgery, having organised more than 400 humanitarian missions across 27 countries and operated on approximately 3,000 children.
  • In 1993, he founded the Association of Children with Heart Diseases in the World, also known as Bambini Cardiopatici nel Mondo, and became its President.
  • He is involved in international cooperation projects aimed at developing paediatric cardiac surgery services and improving access to treatment for children with congenital heart disease.
  • He has authored approximately 150 scientific articles published in national and international medical journals.

Conditions treated by Prof. Alessandro FRIGIOLA

  • Congenital heart defects in children
  • Atrial septal defect (ASD)
  • Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
  • Tetralogy of Fallot
  • Transposition of the great arteries
  • Complex congenital heart diseases
  • Congenital heart valve abnormalities
  • Pulmonary valve disorders
  • Aortic valve disorders
  • Mitral valve disorders

Area of Interest

  • Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
  • Congenital Heart Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Complex Congenital Heart Defect Repair
  • Aortic Valve Surgery
  • Pulmonary Valve Surgery
  • Ross Procedure
  • Heart Valve Replacement
  • Mitral Valve Replacement
  • Cardiac Surgery in Infants and Children

Qualification

  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery - University of Padua, Italy, 1970
  • Specialisation in Paediatric Surgery - University of Padua, Italy, 1974
  • Specialisation in Cardiac Surgery - University of Bologna, Italy, 1988

Work Experiences

  • Director, Heart and Paediatric Surgery Unit - IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
  • President and Founder - Bambini Cardiopatici nel Mondo (Association of Children with Heart Diseases in the World), founded in 1993
  • Director of International Cooperation Projects - Development of paediatric cardiac surgery services
  • Visiting Professor - Medical centres in Bucharest, Cairo, Damascus, Tunis, Lima, Dubai, and Casablanca

Memberships (1)

  • American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)

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Procedures Performed

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair
Cardiac Valve Replacement
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Heart Double Valve Replacement
Ross procedure
Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Surgery
VSD Closure / Repair (Adult)

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FAQ's Related to Cardiac Surgeon

A paediatric cardiac surgeon specialises in surgical treatment for congenital and acquired heart conditions in infants, children, and, in some cases, adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease. Procedures may involve repairing structural defects, reconstructing heart valves, or correcting abnormalities in the heart and major blood vessels.

A consultation may be recommended when a child has a diagnosed congenital heart defect, an abnormality affecting a heart valve, or a condition that may require surgical correction. A paediatric cardiologist usually evaluates the child and coordinates referral to a cardiac surgeon when needed.

Valve repair preserves the patient's existing valve by correcting its structure or function. Valve replacement involves removing or bypassing the diseased valve and placing a replacement valve. The appropriate approach depends on the type of valve disease and whether a durable repair is feasible.

Many congenital heart defects can be managed effectively through monitoring, medication, catheter-based interventions, or surgery. Outcomes depend on the specific defect, its complexity, the child's overall health, and the timing and type of treatment. Some patients require lifelong follow-up even after successful surgery.

Long-term follow-up helps clinicians monitor heart function, valve performance, heart rhythm, and possible complications as a child grows. Some patients may require additional procedures or ongoing specialist care later in life.

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