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Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, with a personalised approach.<\/h4>\n

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Cardiology Team<\/h2>\n

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The Cardiology team is dedicated to providing excellent care in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, with Dr. Leopoldo P\u00e9rez de Isla and Dr. Adriana Saltijeral Cerezo bringing their extensive experience.<\/p>\n

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We have a team of highly qualified professionals with a solid track record, ensuring a genuinely personalised approach centred on each patient’s satisfaction and wellbeing.<\/p>\n

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Cardiology tests and services<\/h2>\n

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Cardiology consultation<\/h2>\n

Comprehensive clinical assessment of cardiovascular health, with personalised preventive strategies.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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ECG and exercise stress test<\/h2>\n

Recording of the heart’s electrical activity and assessment of its response to controlled exertion.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Holter and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring<\/h2>\n

Ambulatory monitoring of heart rhythm, from 24 hours to 15 days, and of blood pressure over 24 hours.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Doppler echocardiography<\/h2>\n

Advanced ultrasound assessment of heart anatomy and function.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Cardiology Specialists<\/h2>\n

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Dr. Leopoldo P\u00e9rez de Isla<\/h3>\n

Specialist in Cardiology, Hospital Cl\u00ednico San Carlos<\/p>\n

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Cardiologist of international standing with more than 23 years of experience in the comprehensive management of the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\n

A national and international reference in the management of elevated cholesterol and lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), two of the most relevant cardiovascular risk factors in the prevention of heart attacks and strokes, with expertise spanning advanced diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular risk factors and diseases \u2014 including myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias and hypertension \u2014 as well as advanced cardiac imaging techniques.<\/p>\n

A graduate and PhD in Medicine from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dr. P\u00e9rez de Isla trained as a Cardiology specialist at Hospital Universitario Gregorio Mara\u00f1\u00f3n and now serves as Section Head of Cardiology at Hospital Cl\u00ednico San Carlos and Associate Professor of Cardiology at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, combining clinical practice with teaching and research as the author of more than 300 publications in high-impact international journals.<\/p>\n

Credentials<\/h4>\n
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  • \u2713<\/span>Degree in Medicine and Surgery, 1995.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Specialist in Cardiology, 2002.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>PhD in Medicine, 2005.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Section Head, Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Unit and Cardiovascular Imaging Unit, Hospital Cl\u00ednico San Carlos, Madrid.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Associate Professor of Cardiology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Collaborator, Familial Hypercholesterolemia Foundation.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Coordinator, European Association of Preventive Cardiology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Areas of interest<\/p>\n

    Cholesterol and Lipoprotein(a)<\/span>Cardiovascular prevention<\/span>Advanced cardiac imaging<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Dr. Adriana Saltijeral Cerezo<\/h3>\n

    Specialist in Cardiology, Hospital Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda<\/p>\n

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    Cardiologist of international standing with more than 16 years of experience in the advanced management of cardiovascular conditions.<\/p>\n

    With a particular focus on cardiovascular risk and cardiac imaging techniques, Dr. Saltijeral Cerezo’s clinical practice covers the management of heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular disease and myocardial infarction.<\/p>\n

    A graduate in Medicine from Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de M\u00e9xico and a PhD in Medicine from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dr. Saltijeral Cerezo trained as a Cardiology specialist at Hospital General de M\u00e9xico and now practises at Hospital Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda in Madrid, combining clinical work with research and publications in high-impact international journals focused on cholesterol and lipoprotein(a) abnormalities.<\/p>\n

    Credentials<\/h4>\n
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    • \u2713<\/span>Degree in Medicine, Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de M\u00e9xico.<\/li>\n
    • \u2713<\/span>Specialist in Cardiology, Hospital General de M\u00e9xico.<\/li>\n
    • \u2713<\/span>PhD in Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid.<\/li>\n
    • \u2713<\/span>Cardiologist, Hospital Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Madrid.<\/li>\n
    • \u2713<\/span>Researcher in Cardiovascular Risk and cardiovascular imaging techniques.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Areas of interest<\/p>\n

      Cardiovascular risk<\/span>Cardiac imaging techniques<\/span>Heart failure and arrhythmias<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Need a Cardiology consultation?<\/h2>\n

      Write to us and our team will help you arrange your appointment.<\/p>\n

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