Academic Contributions
- Professor of Cardiology at Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele.
- Founder and Director of the Arrhythmology Academy, providing international training for physicians.
- Organizes and delivers courses and live procedure demonstrations globally.
Areas of Expertise
- Atrial Fibrillation: Advanced catheter ablation techniques.
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome: Identification and treatment of high-risk accessory pathways.
- Brugada Syndrome: Epicardial ablation to reduce arrhythmic risk.
- Heart Failure: Cardiac resynchronization therapy and multipoint catheter systems.
Publications and Research
Prof. Pappone has authored over 180 scientific articles and 30 book chapters, with more than 16,800 citations and an H-Index of 50. He serves as a peer reviewer for leading cardiology journals and has received multiple awards for his research on arrhythmia treatment.
Recent work includes trials on epicardial ablation for Brugada syndrome, mapping of arrhythmogenic mechanisms, and new catheter technologies for ablation procedures.
Patient Care Philosophy
Prof. Pappone emphasizes precision and innovation in patient care. He believes: “We imagine our heart as having an electrical system… anomalous wires can conflict, creating short circuits that cause malignant arrhythmias.”
- Patient-centric approach with clear explanations of procedures.
- Welcomes international patients and coordinates treatment plans globally.
- Focuses on improving patient outcomes and quality of life through advanced therapies.
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow, European Society of Cardiology, American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society.
- Honorary Member, American Heart Association and Russian Society of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology.
- Editorial board member of journals including JACC, Heart Rhythm, and Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine.
FAQs
- Is Dr. Carlo Pappone board-certified?
- Yes, he specializes in Cardiology and holds a PhD in Cardiovascular Diseases. He is a Fellow of multiple international cardiology societies.
- What types of surgeries does he perform?
- He performs catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, WPW syndrome, Brugada syndrome, and device implantations including CRT and pacemakers.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes, his department treats patients from around the world and hosts international trainees through the Arrhythmology Academy.
- How many procedures does he oversee annually?
- Approximately 4,000 arrhythmia-related procedures are performed by his team each year.
- What languages does he speak?
- He practices in Milan, Italy, and provides training and lectures in Italian and English.
