Carlo Pappone

Professor Carlo Pappone is a Full Professor of Cardiology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (since 2019) and Director of the Arrhythmology Department at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato Hospital (since 2015). He has held previous academic/clinical leadership roles at IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital (2000-2010), Villa Maria Cecilia Hospital (2010-2015), and University of Naples Federico II (1990-2000). With 212 publications in top journals like NEJM, JAMA, and Circulation, he has made significant contributions to cardiac arrhythmia research.

• Current Positions
  • Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (2019-present): Full Professor of Cardiology
  • IRCCS Policlinico San Donato Hospital (2015-present): Director of Arrhythmology Department
• Previous Roles
  • University of Naples Federico II (1990-2000)
  • University of Michigan Ann Harbor (1990-2000)
  • IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital (2000-2010)
  • Villa Maria Cecilia Hospital (2010-2015)

Research Focus: Specializing in cardiovascular diseases, his work spans atrial fibrillation ablation techniques, Brugada syndrome pathogenesis, heart failure device therapy, and ion channel disorders. His H-index of 53 and 18,407 citations reflect his substantial academic impact.

• Notable Scientific Contributions
  • Author of 44 patents
  • Principal Investigator in 14 clinical trials (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • Developed circumferential pulmonary vein ablation technique
  • Innovator in biventricular pacing systems for heart failure
  • Pioneered research on non-excitatory current for cardiac contractility
• Scientific Recognition
  • Awarded as Elite Reviewer of JACC (2005)
  • Editorial Board Member of 6 leading journals
  • Reviewer for NEJM, JAMA, Lancet, and Nature Medicine
• Education
  • Medical Doctorate: University of Naples Federico II