INVITATION TO INTRODUCTORY LECTURE
Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease – Past, Present and Future
by Dr Ioannis Tzanavaros, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Nicosia Medical School
The lecture will give a brief overview of the history of congenital heart disease surgery. It will describe the most common congenital defects and discuss current treatment options available. Future challenges and opportunities will also be presented.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr Tzanavaros holds an MD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School. He is a cardiac surgeon and board certified congenital and paediatric cardiac surgeon. His Doctorate thesis was completed in Charité-Medical University Berlin.