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Dr. Antonio Berruezo

Cardiologist

, Barcelona, Spain

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Spanish , English

 

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Dr. Antonio Berruezo is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Centro Medico Teknon.

Association and Memberships Dr. Antonio Berruezo is part of:

  • Dr. Berruezo is currently a member of the small group of specialists in charge of writing cardiac arrhythmia treatment guidelines for American, European and Asian scientific societies.

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • PhD

Hospital Address :

Centro M

Medical Expertise of Dr. Antonio Berruezo

  • Dr. Antonio Berruezo is well known for his work in the areas of sudden death prevention and treatment, as well as pacemaker and defibrillator implantation.
  • Dr. Berruezo is one of Europe's most experienced arrhythmia specialists in cardiac arrhythmia interventional treatment.
  • At Teknon Medical Centre, he is presently working as an arrhythmia specialist.
  • He has served at Barcelona Hospital Clinic for 15 years, heading and coordinating the Ventricular Arrhythmia Unit's research and scientific activities.
  • Dr. Berruezo is a member of a select group of experts in charge of creating cardiac arrhythmia treatment guidelines for scientific societies in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
  • He teaches ablation treatment procedures and arrhythmia, which causes sudden death, at worldwide conferences.
  • He has published over 200 research papers in the world's most prominent publications.
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Dr. Juli Carballo Garrido

Cardiologist

, Barcelona, Spain

20 Years of experience

 

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Dr. Juli Carballo Garrido is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Centro Medico Teknon.

Association and Memberships Dr. Juli Carballo Garrido is part of:

  • Member of the Spanish Society of Cardiology.
  • Member of the European Society of Cardiology.

Qualifications :

  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 1993.
  • Specialization program in Cardiology in the cardiology service of the General Hospital of the Vall d Hebron being a Resident Internal Physician during the years 1994-1998.

Hospital Address :

Centro M

Medical Expertise of Dr. Juli Carballo Garrido

  • The medical expertise of Dr. Juli Carballo Garrido are in diagnostic cardiac catheterisation, coronary angioplasty with stent insertion, percutaneous treatment for structural heart diseases such as ASD/VSD closure, percutaneous aortic valve replacement, etc.
  • He is Teknon Medical Center's Chief of Cardiology and is a member of the European Society of Cardiology.
  • Dr. Juli Carballo Garrido is an accredited and reaccredited interventional cardiologist by the Section of Hemodynamics and Interventional Cardiology of the Spanish Society of Cardiology.
  • He has been a participant in 1,200 plus annual diagnostic/therapeutic procedures in the field of Hemodynamics and Interventional Cardiology, both in coronary and structural heart disease, through a span of 2 decades.
  • He has contributed to over 40 national and international congress presentations, as well as twenty articles in national and international journals in the field of cardiology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Interventional Cardiologists from other cities?

Following are some of the best Interventional Cardiologists in other cities:

Which are some of the best hospitals Interventional Cardiologists in Barcelona, Spain are associated with?

Following are some of the best clinics in Barcelona, Spain with whom Interventional Cardiologists are associated with:

Which are some of the procedures performed by Interventional Cardiologists in Barcelona, Spain?
Which are some of the conditions treated by Interventional Cardiologist in Barcelona, Spain?

Listed below are some of the most common conditions performed by interventional cardiologists in Barcelona, Spain are:

  • Tachycardia
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bradycardia
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Angina
  • Patent Foramen Ovale
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Atrial Septal Defect
What are the qualifications of an Interventional Cardiologist?

Board certification should be one of the first priorities when choosing an interventional cardiologist. A doctor might practice interventional cardiology without being board certified in the specialty. But, training, education, experience, and certification establish the doctor’s level of competence. A board certification reflects that a doctor has completed a training program and cleared an exam demonstrating their expertise in interventional cardiology.

The general steps for interventional cardiologists include:

  • Graduation from medical school to obtain MBBS degree followed by post graduation in (MD) or osteopathic medicine (DO)
  • Certification exam and residency training in internal medicine
  • Additional certification exams and training in both interventional cardiology and cardiology.
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist treat?

Interventional cardiologists diagnose and treat conditions of the heart and blood vessels, including:

  • Angina (chest pain)
  • Arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm)
  • Cardiomyopathy (weakening or enlargement of the heart muscle)
  • Congenital heart defects including patent foramen ovale and atrial septal defect
  • Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
  • Heart failure
  • Abnormalities of the valves, heart valve disorders
  • Myocarditis or heart inflammation
What diagnostic tests are required by an Interventional Cardiologist?

An interventional cardiologist can order a wide variety of diagnostic and screening tests, such as:

  • General health tests like complete blood count (CBC), chest X-ray, urinalysis, blood glucose test, liver and kidney function tests, thyroid hormone tests, cholesterol panel, and blood pressure screening
  • EKG (ECG or electrocardiogram) to record your heart rhythm
  • Echocardiogram (or ultrasound) to assess the heart structure and function
  • Cardiac stress tests to check if the heart has a decreased blood supply because of coronary heart disease
  • Cardiac enzyme tests to find out if the heart is damaged
When should you visit an Interventional Cardiologist?

Interventional cardiologists take care of patients experiencing the following symptoms:

  • Chest pain, which can move into the arms, shoulders, neck, or jaw
  • Dizziness
  • Palpitations or feeling like the heart is racing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Passing out
  • High blood pressure
What can you expect from your first visit with an Interventional Cardiologist?

Your first visit to an interventional cardiologist will involve a check of your vitals, which is a non-invasive method to measure your heart’s electrical activity. Also, the clinical staff will note all details about your family and health history that a cardiologist or heart specialist should know.

The cardiologist will examine your heart health and might suggest some tests that can include urine or blood tests, an electrocardiogram (EKG), an PET, MRI, or CT scan, or a stress test. An interventional cardiologist can diagnose any existing condition and determine future risks. They will also help create a routine that benefits your overall heart health and reduces your risk of developing heart conditions.

Which are the most common procedures performed by an Interventional Cardiologist?
  • Treatments for arteries (angioplasty and stenting)
  • Hybrid coronary revascularization
  • Balloon aortic valvuloplasty
  • Balloon mitral valvuloplasty
  • Percutaneous coronary intervention
  • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
  • Transcatheter mitral valve repair
  • Complex coronary intervention
  • Heart defect repair
  • Atrial septal defect closure
  • Patent foramen ovale closure
  • Left atrial appendage closure
  • Reduction of stroke risk
  • Heart valve repair or replacement
  • EPS & RFA
  • Heart Port Surgery

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