Fausto Castriota

Specialization: Cardiologist
34 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Spanish, Italian
Online consultations: available
Workplace: Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and principal investigator of a recent Protected TAVR study focused on brain protection during aortic valve replacement.
Dr. Fausto Castriota is an interventional cardiologist at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He is the principal investigator for the Protected TAVR study on brain protection. He serves as a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC). Dr. Castriota holds dual specializations in cardiology and radiology.
- Authored over 150 full-length publications and 20 chapters in specialized medical volumes.
- Treats coronary artery disease and performs transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
- Member of the international editorial board for the journal Eurointervention.
- Works at JCI-accredited Maria Cecilia Hospital, which handles 15% of Italy’s cardiac surgeries.

Online consultation with Fausto Castriota

Convenient and easy

100% secure and confidential

Price on request

Doctor's services

How are we doing?

1 of 3

Information about this doctor is full and clear

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

Qualifications

Dr. Fausto Castriota is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and a specialist at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He is the principal investigator for the Protected TAVR study. This research focuses on brain protection during endovascular aortic valve replacement procedures. These methods help shield the brain from injury while the surgeon replaces the heart valve.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Castriota treats complex cardiovascular conditions using minimally invasive techniques. He specializes in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and heart valve replacement. He also treats coronary artery disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and aortic valve insufficiency. His approach emphasizes brain protection during heart surgery to improve patient recovery.

Work Experience

Interventional Cardiologist – Maria Cecilia Hospital, Italy
1995–1996 – Fellow at the Arizona Heart Institute, USA

Education & Training

Degree in Medicine and Surgery – University of Milan
1992 – Specialty in Cardiology – University of Bologna
Specialty in Radiology – University of Bologna
Supervised training under Professor Diethrich – Arizona Heart Institute

Research & Publications

Dr. Castriota is a member of the International Editorial Board of Eurointervention. He has authored about 150 full-length publications in medical journals. Additionally, he has written over 20 chapters in specialized volumes on cardiology. He also serves as a chairman for live surgical cases at international conferences.

Memberships & Awards

2015 – NHMRC Career Development Fellowship – Australian National Health and Medical Research Council
Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI)
Member of the Italian Society of Medical Radiology (SIRM)
Member of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists (ISES)
Fellow of the Scientific College of the Italian Society of Invasive Cardiology (GISE)