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Dr. Josep Brugada

Pediatric Cardiologist

, Barcelona, Spain

40 Years of experience

Speaks: Spanish , Catalan , English , French , Italian

 

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Dr. Josep Brugada is a specialized Pediatric Cardiologist in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 40 Years of experience and is associated with Centro Medico Teknon.

Association and Memberships Dr. Josep Brugada is part of:

  • President of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) between 2006 and 2008.
  • Member of the Executive Committee, European Society of Cardiology, 2008-2009.
  • Member of the International Advisory Board of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE), 1998-2002.

Qualifications :

  • Masters degree in Integrated Health Services Management. ESADE Business School (2004 2005).
  • Cardiology Specialist, Montpellier, and Sports Medicine and Biology Specialist, Montpellier (1987 1988).
  • PhD in Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona (1986 1987).
  • Bachelors Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona (1978 1982).

Hospital Address :

Centro M

Medical Expertise of Dr. Josep Brugada

  • Dr. Brugada Terradellas has more than 20 years of experience as a Medical Director of Cardiology.
  • A recognised expert in cardiac arrhythmia and sports cardiology.
  • He has authored numerous national and international scientific articles, and his research contributions include a profile of a sickness that causes abrupt death (Brugada Syndrome).
  • Dr. Brugada has also received numerous awards for professional performance and is a member of the major medical associations in his field.
  • President of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) between 2006 and 2008.
  • Member of the Executive Committee, European Society of Cardiology, 2008-2009, Member of the International Advisory Board of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE), 1998-2002.
  • Rich Research and Teaching Experience with 486 publications in journals with an impact factor, total impact factor: 1,824; citations: 20,903; H-index: 68.
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The Amplatzer Septal Occluder (ASO) is a device designed for the closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs), a less invasive alternative to surgical procedures for closing ASDs that are congenital heart defects characterized by a hole in the septum

  • Atrial Septal Defects (ASDs)
  • Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) A PFO is a small opening in the septum that typically exists in everyone before birth but may not close as it should after birth.
  • Secundum ASD
  • Left-to-Right Shunts