Massimo Tritto

Director of Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing Unit at Humanitas Mater Domini Hospital, Castellanza (VA). HIGHLIGHTS He has a long-term experience in the treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias with catheter ablation procedures. His electrophysiology research focuses on the mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias, catheter ablation of complex arrhythmias, and resynchronization therapy. He regularly carries out teaching activities at University of Insubria – Varese and tutoring activities at several italian and international Institutions. CLINICAL ACTIVITY Main activities are related to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. They include catheter ablation procedures of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutters, supraventricular tachycardias, and ventricular tachyarrhythmias (in patients with normal or structurally diseased heart). Additional activities include device implantation for bradyarrhythmias (pace-makers), sudden cardiac death prevention (automatic defibrillators), and heart failure treatment (cardiac resynchronization therapy). RESEARCH ACTIVITY Research activity in different fields of cardiac electrophysiology including mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias, risk stratification in sudden cardiac death, and outcome of catheter ablation procedures. Involved in published or ongoing multicenter studies. Author or co-author of over 60 peer-reviewed publications on indexed scientific journals. Reviewer for several national and international scientific journals. TEACHING ACTIVITY Contract professor and tutor for the Master in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing – University of Insubria Varese. Proctorship and tutoring activities (atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia ablations, transseptal left atrial catheterization, percutaneous epicardial access, CRT implants) at Humanitas Mater Domini Hospital – Castellanza (VA) and other italian or international Institutions. Invited speaker or chairman in several italian or international scientific congresses and courses.