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Dr José María Cortina Romero

Advanced Cardiac Surgery

Dr José María Cortina Romero

Specialist in
  • Adult cardiac surgery.
  • Heart transplant.
  • Thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
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Professional profile

A specialist in cardiovascular surgery with a proven track record in inpatient cardiac surgery and the management of complex cardiovascular conditions.

He has practised at leading centres, combining clinical work with leadership roles in cardiac surgery departments and in highly specialised programmes, including heart transplantation and the surgical treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

Education

Medical and specialist training in cardiovascular surgery, with clinical and surgical experience gained at leading hospitals.

1985 | Specialist in Cardiovascular Surgery.
1981–1985 | Training in Cardiovascular Surgery. Jiménez Díaz Foundation.
1979 | Degree in Medicine and Surgery. Complutense University of Madrid.

Professional experience

Clinical work in cardiac surgery, with extensive experience in patient care and leadership roles in specialist centres.

2006 – 2022 | Head of the Cardiac Surgery Department. 12 de Octubre University Hospital.
2000 – 2006 | Head of the Cardiac Surgery Section. 12 de Octubre University Hospital.
1989 – 2000 | Senior Registrar in Cardiac Surgery. 12 de Octubre University Hospital.
1986 – 1989 | Junior Consultant in Cardiac Surgery. La Paz University Hospital.
1986 | Work in Paediatric Surgery. Ramón y Cajal Hospital.
1981 – 1985 | Trainee in Cardiovascular Surgery. Jiménez Díaz Foundation.
1980 | Military Doctor. Central Military Hospital.
1979 | Initial clinical work. Red Cross Central Hospital.

Scientific publications

Research into cardiac surgery, mechanical circulatory support, heart transplantation and complex cardiovascular conditions.

2022 | López-Gude MJ, Blanco I, Benito-Arnáiz V, Cortina-Romero JM, et al. Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: the Spanish experience. Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;11(2):151–160.
2020 | Barajas-Díaz C, López-Gude MJ, Cortina-Romero JM, et al. Acute infectious mitroaortic endocarditis in a patient with a complex cardiac history. Rev Esp Cardiol. 2020.
2017 | García-Gigorro R, Renes-Carreño E, Pérez-Vela JL, Cortina-Romero JM, et al. Mechanical support with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: short- and long-term prognosis after successful weaning. Med Intensiva. 2017;41(9):513–522.

Areas of special focus

Clinical practice focusing on complex cardiovascular conditions, including:

  • Ischaemic heart disease.
  • Valvular heart disease.
  • Advanced heart failure.
  • Pulmonary thromboembolic hypertension.
  • Cardiovascular conditions associated with heart transplantation.

Techniques and procedures

Application of advanced surgical techniques in cardiovascular surgery, including:

  • Adult cardiac surgery.
  • Valvular surgery.
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery.
  • Heart transplantation.
  • Pulmonary endarterectomy.

Accreditations and memberships

Membership of scientific societies in the field of cardiovascular surgery, including:

  • Spanish Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (SECTCV).
  • European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons.

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