Konstantinos Lambropoulos

Konstantinos Lambropoulos serves as Associate Professor of Pathophysiology and Acting Vice-Chairperson at the Faculty of Medicine, European University of Cyprus. With dual appointments as Interventional Cardiologist-Supervisor at Evangelism General Hospital in Athens and Researcher-Scientific Associate at the Experimental Surgery Center of the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens since 2002, he maintains active clinical and research roles across Cyprus and Greece.

His educational background includes:

• Medical Degree, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1999)
• Specialization in Cardiology, Prefecture of Athens (2009)
• Doctorate, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2007) - Thesis: 'The effect of chronic administration of propranolol on the mechanical behavior of the aorta'
• Fellowship, European Society of Cardiology (2011)

Lambropoulos specializes in interventional cardiology with research focusing on valvular heart disease, aortic biomechanics, and hypertension management. His work bridges experimental vascular research with clinical cardiology, particularly examining the effects of pharmacological interventions on arterial structure. Current research emphasizes multicenter European registry analyses through the EURObservational Research Programme, with recent publications investigating patent foramen ovale closure techniques and fibroblast growth factor 21 in cardio-metabolic disorders.

His publication record demonstrates consistent output in high-impact cardiology journals including Circulation, Metabolism, and European Heart Journal. Recent work shows increasing focus on systematic reviews/meta-analyses of interventional cardiology techniques alongside original clinical research on valvular pathologies and biomechanical properties of vascular tissues.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Bronze Award in Annual Healthcare Business Awards (2019)
• Multiple 'Best Presentation' awards at Greek cardiology congresses (2005-2008)
• Distinguished recognition at AHA Scientific Sessions (2006)

As Principal Investigator for 9 European multicenter studies including EORP-TAVI and EORP-STEMI registries, he directs significant research infrastructure. His editorial roles span 12 international journals including Lancet and New England Journal of Medicine as reviewer, plus editorial board positions at Journal of Case Reports in Clinical Pathology and Interventional Cardiology Journal. Leadership positions include Vice President of the Valvular Heart Disease Working Group at the Hellenic Cardiological Society and membership in multiple European Society of Cardiology working groups.

He directs research activities through the Experimental Surgery Center of the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens and coordinates multicenter clinical trials across European cardiology centers. Current initiatives focus on real-world data collection through the EURObservational Research Programme registries examining transcatheter aortic valve implantation and acute coronary syndrome management.