Kallianos Christos

Christos Kallianos is a Cardiologist and Interventional Electrophysiologist who has held a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) Medical School since 2006. He graduated from the NKUA Medical School in 2002 with a degree awarded with a grade of “Very Good.” He has extensive experience in interventional electrophysiology, having pursued advanced clinical training and specialization at Clinique Pasteur in Toulouse, France, and at a University Hospital in Lyon, France, where he completed a hands-on fellowship supported by a scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Cardiology.

He previously served as Head of the Electrophysiology Laboratory at Clinique Saint Esquirol in Agen, France, and at the Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus. He also served as a Consultant Cardiologist in the First Department of Cardiology at Evangelismos General Hospital in Athens.

He has extensive experience in performing the full spectrum of cardiac device implantation procedures, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices, leadless pacemakers, subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (S-ICDs), and implantable cardiac monitors. His expertise also encompasses electrophysiological studies and catheter ablation procedures for all types of cardiac arrhythmias, including supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, as well as accessory pathway-related arrhythmias, using a wide range of advanced electrophysiology technologies and mapping systems, such as AFFERA, NAVx, CARTO, PFA, and RHYTHMIA.

He has participated in numerous scientific conferences and educational events as a speaker and discussant, focusing on cardiac electrophysiology and pacing.

He holds postgraduate qualifications in Interventional Electrophysiology from Claude Bernard University Lyon, Cardiac Intensive Care from the University of Toulouse, and Advanced Echocardiographic Techniques from the University of Bordeaux.

His approach to patient care is holistic and patient-centered, emphasizing comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment. He prioritizes exploring all appropriate pharmacological treatments and lifestyle and dietary interventions before considering any invasive procedure. Decisions regarding interventional treatment are made collaboratively with each patient, ensuring that the chosen approach aligns with their individual needs and clinical condition.

Medical Degree

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece (2002)

PhD

Medicine Interventional Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. Doctoral thesis: “Effectiveness of Drug-Eluting Stents in Patients with Previous Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery” (2006)

Master of Science (MSc)

Molecular Medicine, University of Athens, Greece. Thesis: “Influence of Neonatal Handling on the Levels of the TrkB Receptor of BDNF Neurotrophin in the Hippocampus of Rats”

Master of Science (MSc)

Intensive Care Units, University of Athens, Greece. Thesis: “Risk Factors for Saphenous Vein Graft Disease” (2008)

Master of Science (MSc)

Biostatistics, Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece. Thesis: “Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis of Data from Patients with Occluded Vein Grafts and Stent Implantation” (2009)

Specialty Certification

Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece (2012)

European Accreditation

Transthoracic Echocardiography (2012)

Interuniversity Diploma

Intensive Cardiac Care (USIC), University of Toulouse, France (2015)

Interuniversity Diploma

Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, University of Lyon, France (2015)

Interuniversity Diploma

Cardiac Echocardiography, University of Bordeaux, France – Training in Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography and Stress Echocardiography (September 2015 – October 2018)

Master of Science (MSc)

Health Management, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece (October 2017 – July 2019)

Additional Specialised Training & Certifications

Training in Coronary Angiography, Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, Pacemaker Implantation, Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs), Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) Devices, Electrophysiological Studies and Catheter Ablation Procedures

Emergency Medicine Certifications

ATLS, PHTLS, ACLS

• Consultant Cardiologist - Electrophysiologist, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece (July 2017-present)
• Cardiologist - Electrophysiologist, Head of the Arrhythmia Unit, Clinique Saint Hilaire Esquirol, Agen, France - Independent implantation of pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and CRT devices, catheter ablation procedures and use of the NavX/EnSite 3D Mapping System (January 2017-July 2017)
• Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Electrophysiology, Clinique des Franciscaines, Nîmes, France - Specialised training in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation and atrial tachycardias using the CARTO Mapping System (September 2016-November 2016)
• Resident Fellow in Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France - Training in cardiac device implantation, electrophysiological studies, catheter ablation procedures and transseptal puncture, under the supervision of Dr Serge Boveda (September 2015-August 2016)
• Consultant Cardiologist - Electrophysiologist, Centre Hospitalier de Dax, Dax, France - Training in cardiac device implantation, electrophysiological studies and catheter ablation procedures (July 2014-August 2015)
• Consultant Cardiologist, Centre Hospitalier de Bourg-en-Bresse, Bourg-en-Bresse, France - Training in pacemaker implantation (November 2013-June 2014)
• Private Practice Cardiologist, Private Cardiology Practice, Nafplio, Argolis, Greece (October 2012-October 2013)
• Specialist Registrar in Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece (August 2008-April 2012)
• Specialist Registrar in Internal Medicine, Sismanogleio General Hospital, Athens, Greece (June 2007-August 2008)
• Specialist Registrar in Cardiology, 251 Hellenic Air Force General Hospital, Athens, Greece (January 2007-June 2007)
• Researcher in Interventional Cardiology, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens, Greece – Doctoral research (January 2002-April 2006)
• Physician, Nephrology and Haemodialysis Unit, HYGEIA Hospital, Athens, Greece (September 2004-October 2005)
• Physician in Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Nafplio, Nafplio, Greece (June 2003-August 2004)

1. Participation in the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) Educational Course on Cardiac Pacing and Cardiac Resynchronisation, Vienna, Austria (April 2011)
2. Participation in the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) Educational Course on Basic Cardiac Electrophysiology, Athens, Greece (October 2011)

1. Cokkinos V.D., Voudris V., Kallianos C., Malakos J., Manginas A., Pavlides G., Spargias C., Patsilinakos S. “Effectiveness of Drug-Eluting Stents in the Treatment of Patients with Previous Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.” 54th International Congress of the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, Athens, Greece (May 19–22, 2005)
2. “Influence of Neonatal Handling on the Levels of the TrkB Receptor of BDNF Neurotrophin in the Hippocampus of Rats (Immunohistochemistry).” University of Athens, Greece (June 2008)
3. “Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis of Data from Patients with Occluded Vein Grafts and Stent Implantation.” Department of Biostatistics, Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece (June 2009)

E-mail: chriskal04@yahoo.gr