Koutsiari Kassiani

Registrar, Cardiologist, Cardiology Clinic

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Education

Graduated from the 3rd High School of Volos, Grade 19/20 (2000)
Medical Degree – School of Medicine, University of Ioannina; Grade: Very Good (7.5/10) (2009)
Medical studies (2003-2009)

Specialty

Cardiology – Licensed Specialist (2019), Training Hospital: Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center

Subspecialty Training

Advanced echocardiographic techniques (Stress Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography – TOE), Training Hospital: Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center (2021–2022)

Postgraduate Training & Certifications

Accreditation Certificate for EUROCMR/SCMR Level 1, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center (2016)
ALS ERC Qualification, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center (2018)
1st Seminar: Stress Echo in Clinical Practice, Eugenides Foundation, Athens (2018)
2nd Seminar on Advanced Echocardiographic Techniques: “Transesophageal Echocardiography” & Hands-on Practice in Transesophageal Ultrasound, General Military Hospital of Athens (2018)
Hypertension Study Seminars: “Hypertension in Theory and Practice” organized by the Hellenic Society of Hypertension, Athens (2018)
International Training Course on Rare & Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases, Zappeion, Athens (2017)

• Hourly Lecturer at the 2nd Professional Training Institute “Pathology & Pharmacology lessons”, Volos (2009-2010)

• Physician at the Primary Care Unit of Tsagarada – Zagora Health Center, Greece (2010-2011)

• Resident in Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Volos (2011-2013)

• Cardiology Resident, General Hospital of Karditsa (2014-2015)

• Cardiology Resident, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center (2015-2018)

• Physician at the International Greece–Cyprus U18 Athletics Meeting, Volos (2019)

• Cardiologist at General Gynecology Clinic “Lito” (2021-2022)

• Cardiologist at Polyclinic & Diagnostic Center “Mother and Woman Clinic”, Palaio Faliro (2023-2024)

• Cardiologist at Diagnostic Center “Health Spot”, Glyfada (2022-2025)

• Registrar, Cardiologist, Metropolitan Hospital (2019-present)

• Member – Student Volunteer Blood Donation Team, University of Ioannina (2009–2010)

• Anatomy Laboratory Assistant & Surgical Anatomy Seminar Assistant (Hand Anatomy Practical Training), University of Ioannina (2003–2006)

• Volunteer Physician,Social Solidarity Clinic of Volos (2013)

• Participation in the Hypertension Clinic at the General Hospital of Volos (2011-2013)

• Clinical Observer – Emergency Department (Internal Medicine & Surgical Departments at the General Hospital of Volos (2009)

• Member – Volunteer Rescue Team of Magnesia Special Forces Club, Provided medical coverage at concerts and sporting events (water polo, athletics, basketball) (2019-present) 

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Member of scientific societies

1. Greek Society of Cardiology

2. European Society of Cardiology

3. European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI)

4. Greek College οf Atherosclerosis 

5. Young Cardiologists 

6. Young Doctors Association, Medical School, University of Ioannina

Investigator Αt European Infective Endocarditis Registry (ΕURO-ENDO) (2016-2018)

Euroecho Imaging 2018 -ABSTRACT- Indices of noninvasive global left ventricular myocardial work: relationships with regional wall peak systolic strain in a normal population

2017 ABSTRACT Feasibility study using Regadenoson as a stressor agent in conjunction with Gated SPECT MPI - One center experience: at Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Greece

ESC CONGRESS 2016 – POSTER: The impact of ventricular arrhythmias in ventricular assist device supported patient

12th Panhellenic Congress of Gerontology & Geriatrics (Athens, 1–3 November 2012) “Myths and Reality Regarding Hypertension in the Elderly” Article (March 26, 2010)

“The Heart as the Seat of Life Throughout Human History and the Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease up to Modern Times” (Published on: www.perceptum.gr)

Invited Talks & Presentations

Case Report: Familial Hypercholesterolemia, 9th Winter Educational Meeting of the Greek College of Treatment of Atherosclerosis “Women’s Heart” (November 1 2018)

Case Report: Patient with WPW Syndrome, 30th Congress “Advances in Cardiology” – General Hospital “Tzaneio”, Piraeus (November 2–3, 2017)

Lecture: “Medical Photography Now & In the Past” 5th Educational Seminar of the Greek College of Treatment of Atherosclerosis “Recent Advances in the Treatment of Atherosclerosis” (April 21, 2018)

Telephone:+30  210 480 9972