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1st International Congress of Interventional Cardiology – ICE 2022

In the framework of the 1st International Congress of Interventional Cardiology organized by the Hellenic Cardiology Society in collaboration with the Pancyprian Medical Association and held in Heraklion, Crete, on 02-04/12/2022, Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos, as guest of honor, gave a speech in the section Dysfunction of Surgically Placed Bioprosthetic Valve & with a specialized topic from the point of view of the cardiac surgeon: Redo is a Valid Option?

14th Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic Society of Thoracic-Cardiac-Vessels Surgeons

In the framework of the 14th Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic Society of Surgeons (Thoracic – Heart – Vessels), held in Thessaloniki, on 24 – 26/11/2022, Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos, as a guest of honor, gave a speech in the Section Aortic Root Surgery and scientifically analyzed the Management of the Aortic Root in Marfan Syndrome.
International Cardiology Congress
 
In the framework of the International Cardiology Congress, held on 20-22/10 2022, at the Athens Concert Hall, under the auspices of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology in collaboration with the Pancyprian Medical Association, Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos, guest of honor, participated in the Bureau of the Section: Congenital Heart Diseases in Adults.

Cardiology Conference of Elpis
Heart Failure and comorbidities:
Diagnostic approach and treatment options

In the framework of the Cardiology Symposium of Elpis, held at the Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens, on 16-17th of September 2022, under the auspices of the Cardiology Clinic of the General Hospital "Elpis", the Society for the Study of Cardiovascular Diseases, the School of Medicine of the University of Athens and the Society for the Study and Research of Heart Failure, Dr. Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos, guest of honor, participated as a commentator in the scientific lecture session Heart Failure and Valvular Diseases.
20th Cardiology Congress "Cardio-Bridge" with International Participation
 
In the framework of the 20th Congress of Cardiology "Cardio-Bridge" which had been held in Patras City, at the Conference & Cultural Center of the University of Patras on 09-11th of September 2022, under the auspices of the University of Patras Hospital and the Hellenic Institute of Cardiology, Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos, guest of honor, participated as a commentator in the Scientific Lecture Sections Chronic Coronary Syndromes as well as Interactive Conferences with Cardiac Surgeons – Present your case.

6th International Congress of Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery of Congenital Heart Disease

In the framework of the 6th International Congress of Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery of Congenital Heart Disease , which took place in Athens, Greece,
April, 02-03/2022, under the auspices of Cardiology Clinic & A’ & B’ Cardiac Surgery Clinics Pediatric, Adult and Congenital Heart Disease of MHTERA hospital, HYGEIA Group, Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos, member of the presidium and of the Organizing & Scientific Committee,  cited a speech and his scientific approach upon the subject : «Mechanical Circulatory Support in End-Stage Heart Failure as a consequence of Congenital Heart Disease»

Contemporary Neonatal – Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

14th of February, has been established as the special Congenital Heart Defect World Awareness Day. Our heart constitutes the most vital organ in our organism and therefore questions and concerns about an upcoming surgery are numerous and of great importance.  Especially when it comes to neonatal and pediatric cardiac surgery.
Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos, guest upon request to Skai TV program “Today” analyze and provides important information and answers to this sensitive subject.

Healthcare Business Awards
 
In the frameworks of this year’s Greek “Healthcare Business Awards 2021”,
 under the auspices of Boussias Communication Group, held on 20/09/2021,
Dr. Fotios A. Mitropoulos MD, PhD, for a
second year in a row has been recognized and received the honorary distinction of the Bronze Award in the Medical Category- Pioneer in Surgical Treatment of a Disease . 
He was acclaimed for the Surgical Treatment of Infective Endocarditis (Aspergillus Endocarditis). An extremely demanding and complex surgical case of a patient with a severe structural heart disease and multiple (7) reoperations through Classic Medium Sternotomy.
Within the framework of the 19th International Congress of Cardiology-
Cardio-Bridge, which was held in Patras City, 03-05/09/2021, Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos participated and cited his scientific analysis and comments in the Congress Sections:
 
1.) Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery:
Chairmen: G. Chachalis,  D. Iliopoulos, E. Vavounarakis,
• Multivessel coronary artery disease: when should we perform angioplasty
 S. Patsilinakos
• Revascularisation in stable coronary artery disease: is it over- or under-rated
P. Xaplanteris
• TAVI: International advances – where does Greece stand
 K. Toutouzas
• Multivessel coronary artery disease: when should we perform coronary artery bypass
D. Aggouras
• Graft chronic total occlusion: treatment options I. Tsiafoutis
• Coronary angioplasty: where do we stand? M. Hamilos
• Indications, timing, and surgical intervention techniques in patient with infective endocarditis
G. Pattakos
Commentators: K. Theodoropoulos, F. Mitropoulos, I. Panagiotopoulos,
N. Charokopos
 
2.) Interactive Session witn the Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Present your case
Chairmen: G. Chachalis, A. Damelou, I. Goudevenos
• N. Grapsas
• I. Christodoulou
• G. Almpanis
• A. Papageorgiou
• E. Koufou
• V. Blani
Commentators: N. Baikousis, N. Charokopos, D. Iliopoulos, F. Mitropoulos,
I. Panagiotopoulos, G. Pattakos
Upon an invitation within the framework of the 30th Congress «Pulse and Cardioelectrics 2021» which was held on 11-13.06.2021 and under the auspices of Cardiology Clinic of University Hospital Heraklion Crete, Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos
cited a lecture analyzing the theme:
 
Section
Distinguished Lectures

Scientific Mutters of Hilghly Clinical Importance 

 

Congenital Heart Disease Surgical Approach in adults
Important messages from the current experience

The Hellenic Society of Thoracic, Heart & Vessels Surgeons in cooperation with the Cardiac & Thoracic Surgical Clinic Department of Democritus University of Thrace, hosted the 12th Symposium of Work Group, in the city of Alexandroupolis during 25-26 of June 2021.

 

Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos attended and participated the two days workshop after honorary invitation. 
Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos cited a scientific speech after the honorary invitation of Hellenic Institute of Heart & Vessels Disease, of Vascular Surgery Department of Clinic Γ.Ν.Α «ΚΑΤ» and of Cardiology Clinic Γ.Ν.Α «ΚΑΤ» and under the auspices of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology and Hellenic Society of Vascular & Intravascular Surgery, during the conduct of the 2nd two day Conference Heart, Vessels & Current Developments, May 28-29, 2021, in the hotel Semiramis.
Scientific Topic:
THERAPEUTICAL DILEMMAS IN THE CONTEMPORARY TREATMENT OF VALVE DISEASE.
• TAVI is necessary to be performed in hospitals with Cardiac Surgery Clinic. Exaggeration or No?  

Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos participation as a head of the Coordinating Team during the conduct of 11th Congress «Transcatheter Heart Valves 2021», organized and held by the Transcatheter Valves Department & the 2nd Cardiothoracic Clinic of HYGEIA Hospital under the auspices of Heal Academy – 22nd & 23rd of May 2021.

14th of February is the Word Day of Congenital Heart Defects Awareness. Honoring this day, Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos cited an article in the press website skai.gr analyzing the scientific subject of «Minimally Invasive Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects in pediatric patients & adults».

Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos’s tv presentation and interview in the infotainment show «Kalimera Ellada” and to Mr. George Papadakis. Subject of their scientific discussion: «Congenital Heart Defects in Neonatal, Pediatric & Adult Patients-The new era of medical & surgical confrontation».

Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos wants to share with you his discussion with Mr. John Ntsounos & Mr. Christos Koutras, in the Greek tv-show “Oi Atairiastoi” – Skai Channel, date 18/12/2020, with basic axis the nature & the cause of Congenital Heart Diseases and the implementation of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery to their treatment and cure. He analyzes in depth all those advantages and benefits that this new scientific approach provides.

In the framework of the 13th Panhellenic Congress of the Greek Association of Thoracic-Heart-Vessels Surgeons that was held during 05-07/11/2020 online due to the new restrictions to encounter the rapid spread of Covid19, Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos cited a speech upon the following medical case:

Ebstein’s Anomaly

Surgical Repair – Techniques & Results

In the framework of this year’s Healthcare Business Awards 2020, under the auspices of Boussias Communication Group, Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos has been recognized and received the Gold Award in the medical category Pioneer in Surgical Treatment of Diseases for his pioneer Minimally Invasive Surgical Repair of Atrial Septal Defects & of Congenital Heart Diseases Pediatric & Adult.

 

The development in the field of contemporary Cardiothoracic Surgery is continuous and upward. Congenital Heart Diseases and especially those that require surgical rehabilitation can now be treated with Minimally Invasive Techniques.

The advantages are various and numerous:

Minor surgical trauma

Less blood loss during surgery

Low-intensity postoperative pain

Shortening of hospitalization time

Excellent aesthetic result with absolute psychological uplift for the patient

Faster return to normality for the patient

With great appreciation, Dr. Fotios Mitropoulos wants to share with you the recent publication that he and his medical team presented in the “World Journal for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery” where he cites a special case that was successfully treated with the method of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Written article of Dr. F. Mitropoulos in the Esquire magazine Greek Edition (May 2020) with main subject: «Contemporary man’s Decalogue for a healthy heart and a good innings»

Lecture presented by Dr. Fotios A. Mitropoulos, during the 12th Panhellenic. Congress of the Hellenic Society of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons, “Athens Crossroad”, 08/11-10/11 2018, Zappeion Hall, Athens.

Lecture presented by Dr. Fotios A. Mitropoulos during the 39th Panellenic Congress of Cardiology under the auspices of the Panhellenic Society of Cardiology – 18/10/2018 Hilton Hotel.

Gratitude Letter to Mrs. Papamarkou-General Manager of Pr. Hospital MHTERA and to Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Fotios A.Mitropoulos MD, PhD, FACC, FACS & Coeurs Pour Tous Hellas Foundation, dated 30/05/2018 from the North Greece Association for Congenital Heart Diseases.

Coeurs Pour Tous Hellas

Greek Italian alliance for the support of the “Coeurs Pour Tous Hellas” Foundation Nicola Piovani-Stefanos Korkolis Megaron Hall of Music Athens Venue: Christos Lamprakis Tuesday 13th of March 2018, 20:30 Two of the most famous composers of music, Mr. Nikolas Piovani and Mr. Stefanos Korkolis meet in Megaron Hall of Music, for supporting the aims of Coeurs Pour Tous Hellas Foundation – on Tuesday 13th of March.

The complete Interview of Dr. Fotios A. Mitropoulos in the occassion of the International Day of Congenital Heart Defects, to the Medical Internet Channel IATROPEDIA – 14-/02/2018

On the occasion of the National Day of Congenital Heart Defects, dated in 14th of February 2018, Dr. Fotios A. Mitropoulos, Cardiothoracic Surgeon of Children & Adults and Deputy Director of the Congenital & Acquired Heart Disease-Surgical Department-Hospital “MHTERA”, quoted an interview on 15th of February 2018, to the Medical Web Channel Iatropedia.gr. Having a very wide experience in this specific medical section he talked about Congenital Heart Defects for children and adults and described and explained in a very convenient way all of their aspects. He gave a lot of information about the Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis of the C.H.D and also about the procedures and surgical approach, rehabilitation and advices for the families and social environment that deals with this mutter.  Finally he developed the subject of C.H.D in Greece by giving statistics, data and entity that assist their confrontation.

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