Antonio Berruezo Sanchez

Dr. Antonio Berruezo Sanchez is a cardiologist specializing in cardiac arrhythmia at Centro Médico Teknon. He has authored more than 200 research papers focused on interventional treatments and sudden death prevention. Dr. Berruezo Sanchez leads international training courses on ablation and arrhythmia techniques.

Specialization and Approach

Dr. Berruezo Sanchez treats heart rhythm disorders through interventional methods. This work includes treating atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. He uses radiofrequency ablation to treat arrhythmias by neutralizing the source of irregular electrical signals. This approach helps prevent sudden cardiac death through precise diagnostic heart check-ups.

Research and Grant Leadership

The doctor conducts research in clinical cardiology and electrophysiology. He was the principal investigator for five grants from the Spanish Fondo de Investigación Sanitaria between 2005 and 2018. Dr. Berruezo Sanchez also led a grant for the ATTRACT project under the Horizon 2020 program. Furthermore, he served as the national coordinator for the PROFID multicenter clinical trial.

Work Experience

• Interventional Cardiologist – Centro Médico Teknon, Barcelona
• Associated Professor – University of Barcelona
• Principal Investigator – PROFID multicentre trial (Horizon 2020)

Education and Training

• Medical Degree – University of Granada, Spain
• PhD in Medicine – University of Barcelona School of Medicine

Professional Memberships

The doctor is a member of the:

• European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)
• European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Spanish Society of Cardiology
• Arrhythmia Section of the Spanish Society of Cardiology