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Assist. Janez Toplišek, MD, PhD
University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia
Biography
Dr. Janez Toplišek is a distinguished cardiologist and assistant at the University Medical Centre Ljubljana, specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, and vascular medicine. He completed his studies at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana in 1996 and became a specialist in internal medicine in 2002. In 2013, he became a specialist in cardiology and vascular medicine. He continues his scientific and professional development all over the world with training in stress echocardiography (Pisa, Italy), European accreditation of transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, training in the field of diagnostics and treatment of pulmonary hypertension, treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and cardiopulmonary stress testing in Europe and the United States. He received his PhD in 2017. With over 27 publications and 77 citations, he is a leading figure in Slovenia’s cardiology community, focusing on advanced cardiac imaging and diagnostics for conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Dr. Toplišek serves as the main mentor for cardiology specialization at the University of Ljubljana’s Medical Faculty and collaborates with MD Medicina and Diagnostic Center Bled for preventive cardiac care. His expertise in echocardiographic techniques and oHCM diagnostics enhances early detection and patient outcomes, making him a pivotal voice in Slovenia’s cardiovascular landscape. Dr. Toplišek’s dedication to mentorship and research drives innovation in oHCM management.
Key Contributions to oHCM
- Advanced Diagnostics: Pioneered echocardiographic protocols for oHCM, improving accuracy in detecting left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction and septal hypertrophy, critical for early intervention.
- Regional Leadership: Leads Slovenia’s efforts in oHCM diagnostics and HCM outpatient clinic at University Medical Centre Ljubljana, collaborating with MD Medicina and Diagnostic Center Bled to enhance preventive cardiac care in Central and Eastern Europe region.
- Education and Mentorship: Mentors cardiology trainees at the University of Ljubljana, fostering expertise in oHCM and aligning with 2023 European Society of Cardiology Guidelines for standardized diagnostics.