Dr. Rimantas Karalius - Popular Cardiac Surgeon

BIOGRAPHY

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Rimantas Karalius is a highly experienced and reputed cardiac surgeon in Lithuania. He has over 48 years of experience. His areas of expertise include cardiac and major vascular surgeries, including heart transplantation, complex left ventricle shape, and geometry restoration surgeries, aortic coronary bypass. He has finished his internships in many European and US centers like Moscow, Munich, Frankfurt, London, Brussels, Madison, Washington, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, etc. Currently, He is the Chief cardio surgeon at Kardiolita Hospital, Lithuania.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Rimantas Karalius is a pioneer in the field of cardiac surgery. He was the first person in Lithuania to perform aortic coronary bypass surgeries, including bypass grafting without artificial blood circulation. He also established the Coronary Surgery Department at VUH Santariškės Clinics. He has over 326 publications to his credit. Dr. Rimantas Karalius is a member of The International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, European Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery, World Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons.

Qualification

1966 - 1972: Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Doctor

Past Experiences

Cardiac surgeon in Cardiac Surgery Clinic at Santari Clinics of Vilnius University Hospital (1972 - 1990)
Head of Congenital Heart Defects Surgery Department in Cardiac Surgery Center at Santari Clinics of Vilnius University Hospital (1990)
Associate professor of Cardiac and Vascular Diseases Clinic at Vilnius University (1997)
Doctor cardiac surgeon at Vilnius, Karidolita Clinics (2003)

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CERTIFICATIONS (2)

In 1988, Vilnius University has defended the dissertation of medical sciences' doctor: âInfluence of pulmonary artery residual stenosis or leakage on hemodynamics during radical tetrada Fallot surgeriesâ (experimental hemodynamics studies)
In 2007, awarded the Title of Associate Professor of Vilnius University

MEMBERSHIPS (5)

Lithuanian Society of Surgeons
The International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
Lithuanian Society of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeons
Lithuanian Society of Cardiology
European Society of Cardiology

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (4)

Training courses at Bakulev's Scientific Center of Cardiovascular Surgery in Moscow, Russia 1979, 1984
Training courses at Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, USA 1992
Training courses at the German Heart Centre Munich, Germany 2001

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PROCEDURES

CABG - Redo
Cardiac Valve Replacement
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Heart Double Valve Replacement
Heart Port Surgery
Heart Transplant
VSD Closure / Repair (Adult)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many years of experience does MD Rimantas Karalius have being a cardiac surgeon in Lithuania?

Dr. Rimantas Karalius has over 45 years of experience as a cardiac surgeon.

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Dr. Rimantas Karaliusâs primary treatment procedures include cardiac and major vascular surgeries, including heart transplantation, complex left ventricle shape, and geometry restoration surgeries, aortic coronary bypass.

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What associations is MD Rimantas Karalius part of?

Dr. Rimantas Karalius is a member of The International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, European Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery, World Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons.

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How many years of experience does Dr. Rimantas Karalius have?

Dr. Rimantas Karalius is one of the most sought after specialists in Lithuania and has over 48 Years years of experience.

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