Head of Heart Center
North Karelia Central Hospital
Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala, Finland
Dr. Tuomas Rissanen received his MD and PhD degrees in 2006 in Kuopio University, Finland. He was graduated as a specialist in cardiology in 2012 in the University of Eastern Finland. He is currently the Head of Heart Center in North Karelia Central Hospital, Joensuu, Finland. He is also the professor of cardiology in the University of Eastern Finland since 2024. Tuomas Rissanen’s clinical skills include interventional cardiology (CHIP/CTO PCI). Tuomas Rissanen has 75 peer-reviewed publications in international journals and over 4000 citations. His h-index is 34. He has supervised 7 hD theses. He’s current research interest include interventional cardiology, especially PCI using drug-coated balloon.
Disclosure(s): Abbott Cardiovascular Systems: Consultant (Ongoing), Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards) (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing); B Braun Medical: Consultant (Ongoing), Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards) (Ongoing), Grant/Research Support (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing); Boston Scietific: Consultant (Ongoing), Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards) (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing); Cordis, Endovascular Division: Consultant (Ongoing), Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards) (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness) (Ongoing)
Live Case from Henry Ford Hospital & Health System | Detroit, MI
Monday, March 10, 2025
10:54 AM – 11:40 AM ET
Drug-Coated Balloon in CTO PCI | The Hybrid Approach or Leaving Nothing Behind?
Monday, March 10, 2025
11:40 AM – 11:48 AM ET
Panel Discussion | Final Issues and Future Directions
Monday, March 10, 2025
12:28 PM – 12:50 PM ET
Live Case from Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington, DC
Monday, March 10, 2025
4:10 PM – 5:00 PM ET