Dr. Ovidio A. Garcia-Villarreal is a cardiac surgeon dedicated to the private practice, retired from the social medicine. He is the past president of the Mexican society of cardiac surgery, and the Current President of the Mexican college of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. He has been working on the mitral, aortic and tricuspid reconstruction for more than 25 years. He has been pioneer in the field of cardiac arrhythmia surgery, especially in atrial fibrillation surgery (Cox-maze procedure) as well as in aortic valve sparing operations in Mexico. He has implemented national surgical models for valvular heart reconstruction and maze procedure. He has been also dedicated to clinical research, with more than 50 international publications in PubMed. Editor-in -chief of the journal Cirugia Cardiaca en Mexico, and reviewer in more than 15 international journals. He is active member of the Mexican Society of cardiac Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery, amongst others.

Aortic Arch surgery, Aortic valve surgery, Mini-invasive surgery, Aortic valve-sparing operations, Left atrial reduction CAB, surgery ,Surgery for atrial fibrillation (Cox-Maze III , Cox-Maze IV), Mitral valve reconstruction, Mitral valve surgery

Since 1979 He have been engaged in research in the field of physiology and medicine, as well as medical equipment engineering. From 1980 to 1989. He was engaged in space medicine. Supervised the development of methods and instruments for detecting the psycho-physiological state of spacecraft human operators. In 1990 established a private educational institution “The Institute of Chinese medicine”. Up to 1998 17 professors of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) from China worked in the institute. Excellently mastered the theory and practice of TCM. Wrote several books on TCM and eastern philosophy. Created an educational course for western doctors. In 1991 took an active part in foundation of a private educational institution “Russian New University” (http://www.rosnou.ru) in Moscow. Now 25000 students study there. At the university headed the scientific school of hemodynamic studies of cardiovascular system. The created team continued the cardiological studies started in 1980. In 2010 created a fundamentally new theory of cardiovascular hemodynamics based on an innovative theory of cardiac cycle phase analysis. The published in 2007 book “Theoretical principles of heart cycle phase analysis” is indexed in WoS. In the process of research 9 laws of physiology were revealed. The theory of axiomatics in cardiology and the logical apparatus of cardiological data analysis are based of the laws. It became the basis of a new fundamental science, cardiometry, which is based on laws of natural sciences, that was impossible in cardiology before. It is a unique phenomenon in the history of sciences as it is the first time when it became possible to both describe mathematically the hemodynamics and transfer the proof theory from natural sciences to medicine. It revealed new unique capabilities in cardiology. The cardiometric theory has been practically implemented (http://www.cardiocode.ru) A member of ESC W.G. on e-cardiology, ID439666. Take an active part in the W.G. conferences and meetings. The above discoveries and unique results require to be highlighted in press. In 2012 an electronic open access journal Cardiometry on http://www.cardiometry.net was launched. Now it is popular in 140 countries. The journal’s Editorial board members are prominent researchers from different countries including two Nobel Prize laureates. The journal is thematic. Each issue is devoted to a certain problem that makes the journal more attractive and readable. It is indexed in 20 databases.

• Hemodynamics of the human cardiovascular system • Metabolism in heart muscle fiber cells • Neurons: action potential firing and its role in the heart performance control • Blood system rheology • Development of new methods of effective treatment of cardiovascular diseases • Actions, influences and effects made by electromagnetic field (EMF) on the performance of the heart and circulation • Interplay of the human immune system with the performance of the heart and circulating system • Elaboration of an innovative education system for training medical staff in cardiology in order to meet most advanced requirements • R & D of various medical equipment (eHealth gadgets, mHealth, e-Cardiology etc.)

Dolina Gencheva graduated medicine in 2014 at Medical University – Plovdiv, Bulgaria and is currently in the final year of specializing in the field of Cardiology at the Multi-profile Univesity Hospital “Sveti Georgi” Plovdiv. She has been an assistant professor at the University since 2017. First author of one article, published in a referenced medical journal, co-author of several others in journals with an impact factor. Interests lie in the fields of Heart failure, Cardiomyopathies, Pregnacy-associated hypertension, Echocardiography, Lipidology. Member of the Bulgarian Society of Cardiology, the Bulgarian Medical Association, Member of ACCA, EACVI, HFA and the Council on Hypertension at the European Society of Cardiology.

Heart failure, Cardiomyopathies, Pregnacy-associated hypertension, Echocardiography, Lipidology

Lyudmila Vladimirova-Kitova is an associate professor at the Clinic of Cardiology at the Multi-profile Univesity Hospital “Sveti Georgi” Plovdiv and is a specialist in Cardiology and Lipidology with many publications in Bulgarian and International journals with impact factor. She has been a scientific consultant of three PhD students and a coordinator of several scientific projects within the university. Interests lie in the fields of Lipidology, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Preventive Cardiology, Heart failure, Echocardiography. Member of the Bulgarian Society of Cardiology, the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria, the European Society of Cardiology, the Doppler Sonography Society, the Bulgarian Medical Association, the Echocardiography Group at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Interests lie in the fields of Lipidology, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Preventive Cardiology, Heart failure, Echocardiography

Dr. M Reza Movahed received his MD from Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Germany. He completed his medical residency at the University of Rochester, New York and his cardiology training at the University of South Caroline, Columbia. His final training in interventional cardiology was completed at Yale University Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut in 2000. After his training, he joined University of California Irvine as Assistant Clinical Professor and later joined University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2006 as Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology. In July 2010, Dr. Movahed was promoted to Professor of Medicine, Tenure at the University of Arizona College of Medicine due to his excellent teaching, service and research with over 200 peer reviewed publications. He has been Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Nuclear Cardiology at the University of California, Irvine and Director of Coronary Care Unit and Medical Director of Cardiac Transplantation at the University of Arizona Medical Center. In 2007, he joined the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System for his clinical work and as the Medical Director of Heart Transplantation.

Invasive and interventional Cardiology; Echocardiography; Non-invasive Cardiology; Nuclear Cardiology; Cardiovascular Epidemiology

Dr. Daan Dohmen is entrepreneur as well as scientist. After his Master Industrial Engineering with specialization Management of Medicine and his PhD Cum Laude on implementing eHealth at the University of Twente, Dohmen founded FocusCura. Dohmen is formally appointed as Councilor of the Dutch Council for Healthcare and Society, which advises the Dutch government (Minister of Health) and Parliament. Also more recently Daan joined the board of the Dutch patient association for people with cardiovascular diseases in The Netherlands.

Cardiology, Implementing eHealth

Dr. Ellahham has served as Chief Quality Officer for SKMC since 2009. In his role, Dr. Ellahham has led the development of a quality and safety program that has been highly successful and visible and has been recognized internationally by a number of awards. As Chief Quality Officer and Global Healthcare Leader, Dr. Ellahham had a focus on ensuring that that implementation of these best practices leads to breakthrough improvements in clinical quality, patient safety, patient experience and risk management. Dr. Ellahham is a Board-certified internist, cardiologist and vascular medicine senior consultant and continues to care for patients. He received his undergraduate degree in biology and his M.D. from the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon. Dr. Ellahham did his fellowship in Cardiology at the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) in USA. After completing his fellowship, Dr. Ellahham worked in Washington DC in several clinical and leadership positions before moving to UAE in 2008. He led the First AHA GWTG Heart Failure Initiative outside US and was the recipient of the AHA GWTG Award in Wash. DC. He is the champion of the AHA GWTG in the region. Dr. Ellahham continues to be an active clinician. He is board certified in internal medicine, vascular medicine, cardiology and quality. He was recently recertified in 2017 by the American Board of Cardiology (ABIM). He demonstrated great skill and experience in the management of patients with heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and valvular heart disease and led a multi-disciplinary team in the care and delivery of advanced therapies to these patients. He has unique abilities to partner and engage local and regional referring providers. He is able to work in a highly matrixed environment, possess strong leadership and organizational skills and have experience to working effectively in a large health system. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and key member in Heart Failure and Transplant, Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology, Cardio-oncology and Peripheral Vascular Disease Sections. He is currently Cleveland Clinic Caregiver and cardiology consultant in Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Dr. Ellahham is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Chest Physicians, American College of Physicians, and American Heart Association. Dr. Ellahham is a Distinguished Fellow of the New Westminster College in British Columbia, Canada. Dr. Ellahham is an avid researcher; his research includes heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, second victim phenomenon, innovation, digital healthcare solutions, telemedicine, block chain, patient experience and engagement, lean six sigma, safety, bowtie risk management tool and KPI management. He is a recognized world-leader in these fields. He is the Eminent Editor of The Journal of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Therapy. In addition, he serves on the editorial board of American Journal of Medical Quality, Developments in Clinical & Medical Pathology (DCMP), the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, Telehealth and Medicine Today (TMT), Blockchain journal (BHTY), Medical Science, Open Journal of Cardiatic Research, UPI Journal of Pharmaceutical, Medical and Health Sciences (UPI-JPMHS, Open Access Research in Anatomy, Gerontology & Geriatrics studies and Open Access Journal of Clinical Trials, Hypertension Today Journal and Focus on Hypertension Journal. He is also a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals, including Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, the Journal of American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Journal, Annals of Internal Medicine, Archives of Internal Medicine, Chest, Circulation, Clinical Cardiology, Chest, Lancet ,Diabetes Care, Archives of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, European Journal of Heart Failure, Congestive Heart Failure Journal, Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, the Journal of Transplant Coordination, the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and the Southern Medical Journal, European Journal of Innovation Management and The Anatolian Journal of cardiology. He received several research awards including the DuPont Pharmaceuticals Research Award, ACCP 58th Annual Scientific Assembly, Young Investigator Award; the Alfred Soffer Research Award, ACCP 58th Annual Scientific Assembly, Finalist; the First Young Investigator Award 12th, Annual Meeting of the Mediterranean Association of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, and the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines Award. Dr. Ellahham is a recognized innovative leader in quality, safety, patient experience, risk management, clinical cardiology, telemedicine and the use of robust performance improvement in improving healthcare delivery. He serves on a number of US and international committees and advisory bodies. He is the Middle East Regional Chair of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation. Dr. Ellahham is Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) by The National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ). He is certified in Medical Quality (CMQ) by The American Board of Medical Quality (ABMQ). He is the recipient of the Quality Leadership Award from the World Quality Congress and Awards and the Business Leadership Excellence Award from World Leadership Congress in 2015. He is one the nominees for Safe Care magazine Person of the Year in the United States. He is a Fellow of the American College of Medical Quality. Dr. Ellahham is the recipient of prestigious SKMC Infection Prevention Award in 2011 and 2012. He is recognized worldwide for Excellence in infection prevention and control. Dr. Ellahham is Middle East Representative of the JCI Standards Subcommittee and Member on the Editorial Advisory Board of the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. He is reviewer of HCAC Cardiac Quality and Safety Standards. Dr. Ellahham has been a champion of the use of Lean, Six Sigma and Change Management to improve healthcare quality. He is Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certified. He is an American Society of Quality (ASQ) trainer in lean and six sigma both green and black belt. He was the Leader of the First Pilot International Robust Process Improvement (RPI) project by the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare and several other similar successful performance improvement projects at SKMC. He is Lead Trainer in TeamSTEPPS Lead Trainer. Dr. Ellahham is certified as EFQM 2013 Model assessor and is leading EFQM Excellence Model at SKMC with great success including winning the prestigious Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award in 2014, Dubai Quality Award in 2015 and Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Golden Award in 2015. Dr. Ellahham is the Executive SKMC sponsor of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) the leading US validated, risk-adjusted, outcomes-based program to measure and improve the quality of surgical care. SKMC is the first multispecialty ACS NSQIP center outside the US. Dr. Ellahham led the publication of, first in the region, annual SKMC outcome books since 2011. He is a strong believer in transparency in health care and external reporting. Dr. Ellahham is passionate about innovation, teaching, future health and healthy lifestyle.

Cardiovascular surgery