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Dr María Jesús López Gude

Advanced Cardiac Surgery

Dr María Jesús López Gude

Specialist in
  • Heart surgery.
  • Congenital heart disease in adults.
  • Pulmonary hypertension.
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Professional profile

A specialist in cardiovascular surgery with extensive experience in the surgical management of complex cardiac conditions. He practises in a highly specialised hospital setting, combining clinical practice with leadership roles in cardiac surgery units.

His clinical practice focuses on the surgical treatment of heart disease in adults, with a particular specialism in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, valve surgery and aortic conditions. He is also involved in research and teaching, contributing to the development of new strategies in cardiovascular surgery.

Education

Medical and specialist training in cardiac surgery, supplemented by training in clinical research, statistics and healthcare management.

2022–2023 | Master’s in Healthcare Administration and Management. Pompeu Fabra University.
2018 | Doctor of Medicine. Complutense University of Madrid.
1995–1999 | Specialised Medical Training in Cardiac Surgery (MIR). 12 de Octubre University Hospital.
1998 | Postgraduate Course in Statistical Methods. Autonomous University of Barcelona.
1988–1994 | Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery. Autonomous University of Madrid.

Professional experience

Clinical work in adult and paediatric cardiac surgery, with ongoing experience in a tertiary hospital.

2020 – Present | Head of the Cardiac Surgery Department. 12 de Octubre University Hospital
2003 – 2021 | Senior Registrar. Adult Cardiac Surgery Department. 12 de Octubre University Hospital.
2000 – 2003 | Senior Registrar. Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Department. 12 de Octubre University Hospital.
2005 | Fellow in Cardiac Surgery. Atrial fibrillation surgery. Barnes Jewish Hospital.
2002 | Medical Assistant. Congenital Cardiovascular Surgeon. Centre Chirurgical Marie Lannelongue.
1995 – 1999 | Junior Registrar in Cardiac Surgery. 12 de Octubre University Hospital.

Scientific publications

Research into cardiac surgery, congenital heart disease in adults, pulmonary hypertension and surgical outcomes.

2024 | Martín de Miguel I, López-Gude MJ, Martínez Meñaca A, et al. Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: When Thrombus Mandates Definite Diagnosis to Occur in the Operating Room. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2024;17:e016543.
2023 | Maneiro Melon NM, Velázquez Martin M, Huertas Nieto S, López-Gude MJ, et al. Effectiveness and Safety of Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty for the Treatment of Patients with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension after Pulmonary Endarterectomy. J Clin Med. 2023;12:905.
2023 | Anguita-Gámez M, Giraldo MA, Nombela-Franco L, López-Gude MJ, et al. Validation of the TRI-SCORE in patients undergoing surgery for isolated tricuspid regurgitation. Heart. 2023;109:1401–1406.
2022 | López-Gude MJ, Blanco I, Benito-Arnáiz V, et al. Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: the Spanish experience. Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;11(2):151–160.
2020 | Jiménez Rivera JJ, Llanos Jorge C, López-Gude MJ, et al. Perioperative management in cardiovascular surgery. Med Intensiva. 2020.

Areas of special focus

Clinical practice focusing on complex cardiovascular conditions, including:

  • Congenital heart disease in adults

  • Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

  • Arrhythmias

  • Valvular disease

  • Acute and chronic aortic conditions.

Techniques and procedures

Application of surgical techniques in cardiovascular surgery, including:

  • Surgery for congenital heart defects in adults.

  • Valve repair surgery using minimally invasive approaches.

  • Surgery for atrial fibrillation using minimally invasive approaches.

  • Pulmonary endarterectomy

  • Complex aortic arch surgery.

Accreditations and memberships

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

  • Spanish Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery.

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