Albert Miralles Cassina
- Specialization: Cardiologist
- 36 years of experience
- accreditations:
- Speaks:Spanish
- Workplace: Spain, Barcelona, Hospital HM Nou Delfos
- Dr. Albert Miralles Cassina is a leading cardiac surgeon, an expert in valvular heart surgery, both reconstructive and replacement (bioprostheses, mechanical prostheses), coronary bypass with arterial grafts without extracorporeal circulation and aortic surgery for aneurysms. He also has extensive experience in heart transplantation, ventricular mechanical assistance, and the artificial heart.
Dr. Albert Miralles Cassina is the Head of Cardiac Surgery at Bellvitge University Hospital in Barcelona. He specializes in valvular heart surgery, heart transplants, and artificial heart treatments. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons.
- Expert in coronary bypass using arterial grafts without extracorporeal circulation.
- Treats aortic aneurysms and performs both reconstructive and replacement valve surgeries.
- Former President of the Catalan Society of Cardiac Surgery.
- Published over 60 articles in national and international medical journals.
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Dr. Albert Miralles Cassina is a cardiac surgeon at Hospital HM Nou Delfos. He specializes in valvular heart surgery and complex aortic procedures for aneurysms. This allows him to treat conditions affecting the heart valves and the body's main artery. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons.
Specialization and Surgical Methods
Dr. Miralles Cassina performs both reconstructive and replacement valvular heart surgery. He uses mechanical prostheses and bioprostheses to restore heart function. The doctor performs coronary bypass surgery using arterial grafts without extracorporeal circulation. This technique allows for heart surgery while the heart continues to beat.
He performs high-complexity procedures including heart transplantation and the implantation of artificial hearts. Dr. Miralles Cassina also uses ventricular mechanical assistance to support patients with heart failure. These devices help the heart pump blood when it is too weak to do so alone.
Work Experience
- Head of the Cardiac Surgery Service at Bellvitge University Hospital, Barcelona
- Assistant Chair of Surgery at Universitat Pierre et Marie Curie Paris VI
- 2009–2011 – President of the Catalan Society of Cardiac Surgery
Education and Training
- 1984 – Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona Autonomous
- 1985–1990 – Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital La Pitié-Salpétrière, Paris
- 1990 – Qualified Specialist in General Surgery, College of Physicians of Paris
- 1991 – Title of the French College of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
- 1993 – Qualified Physician in Thoracic Surgery, College of Physicians of Paris
- 1999 – Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons
Research and Publications
Dr. Miralles Cassina contributes to cardiac research projects. He has authored 44 articles for international medical journals and 22 papers in national Spanish magazines. The doctor frequently presents at professional gatherings. He has delivered more than 150 communications at various medical meetings and congresses.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Miralles Cassina is a member of the following organizations:
- Board Member of the Spanish Society of Thoracic–Cardiovascular Surgery (SECTCV)
- European Association for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
- International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)
- Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC)
- Catalan Society of Cardiology
- Catalan Society of Surgery
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