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Dr. Mario Carminati

Dr. Mario Carminati

Cardiologist ·
, milan, Italy

33 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Italian

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Specialises in:

Congenital heart defects in childrenCongenital heart disease in adultsAtrial septal defect (ASD)Ventricular septal defect (VSD)Perimembranous ventricular septal defect

About Dr. Mario Carminati

  • Dr. Mario Carminati is a senior consultant specializing in pediatric cardiology, interventional cardiology, and congenital heart disease in children and adults.
  • He works at the Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology and Hemodynamics Unit at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato in Milan, Italy.
  • He has extensive experience in the non-surgical treatment of congenital heart defects using catheter-based techniques.
  • His areas of expertise include transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects (ASD) and ventricular septal defects (VSD), stent implantation for coarctation of the aorta, and pulmonary valve interventions.
  • He has been associated with Policlinico San Donato since January 2000, where he has directed a center focused on pediatric and adult congenital heart disease, according to the supplied biography.
  • He has authored or co-authored more than 250 scientific articles and has participated as a speaker and moderator at national and international medical congresses.
  • He previously served as Chairman of the Italian Society of Pediatric Cardiology from 1998 to 2001.
  • He has contributed to international initiatives supporting the prevention and treatment of congenital heart disease in children, particularly in developing countries.

Conditions treated by Dr. Mario CARMINATI

  • Congenital heart defects in children
  • Congenital heart disease in adults
  • Atrial septal defect (ASD)
  • Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
  • Perimembranous ventricular septal defect
  • Coarctation of the aorta
  • Recurrent coarctation of the aorta

Area of Interest

  • Pediatric and adult congenital cardiology
  • Interventional cardiology
  • Cardiac catheterization and hemodynamic assessment
  • Transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects
  • Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defects

Qualification

  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery - University of Pavia, Italy, 1976
  • Specialization in Diseases of the Cardiovascular System - University of Pavia, Italy, 1979
  • Specialization in Pediatrics - University of Milan, Italy, 1994

Work Experiences

  • Senior Consultant - Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology and Hemodynamics Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
  • Director, Center for Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Diseases - Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy; the supplied biography states that he has held this role since January 2000.
  • Chairman - Italian Society of Pediatric Cardiology, 1998-2001
  • Advisor - Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC), 1998–2001
  • Advisor - Association for Children with Heart Diseases in the World, a nonprofit organization supporting programs for the prevention and treatment of congenital heart disease in children in developing countries.

Memberships (3)

  • Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI)
  • Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology (GISE)
  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

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FAQ's Related to Cardiologist

An interventional cardiologist uses catheter-based procedures to diagnose and treat selected cardiovascular conditions. A thin, flexible tube called a catheter is guided through a blood vessel to the heart or a blood vessel that needs treatment. Some congenital heart defects can be treated this way without open-heart surgery.

Transcatheter closure is a minimally invasive procedure in which a closure device is guided through a catheter and positioned over a suitable opening between the upper chambers of the heart. The procedure is appropriate only for selected defects, depending on their size, location, and surrounding tissue.

Some ventricular septal defects can be closed using a catheter-based device. However, suitability depends on the defect's location and anatomy, its proximity to heart valves and electrical conduction tissue, and the patient's clinical condition. Others may require surgery or continued monitoring.

Many adults with congenital heart disease need long-term monitoring, even if they feel well. Follow-up helps assess heart function, valve performance, heart rhythm, and potential complications from the original defect or previous treatment. The frequency of visits depends on the condition and its severity.

For appropriately selected patients, catheter-based treatment may avoid open-heart surgery and can offer shorter hospital stays and recovery periods. However, it is not suitable for every defect, and risks vary by procedure. A congenital cardiologist or interventional cardiologist can explain the most appropriate options for an individual patient.

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