Matteo Montorfano

Matteo Montorfano is Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Diseases at Università Vita Salute San Raffaele in Milan, where he also serves as Director of the Master's Degree in Interventional Cardiology. Clinically, he leads the Hemodynamics and Interventional Cardiology Laboratory at San Raffaele Hospital, a role he has held since 2000. His work bridges clinical practice and research, with a focus on percutaneous cardiovascular interventions.

• Specialization: Cardiology
• Key Institutions: University of Milan, Sapienza University of Rome, San Raffaele Hospital

Research interests center on interventional cardiology, including:

• Coronary and peripheral vascular interventions
• Structural heart disease treatments
• Cardiac imaging applications (CT/MRI)
• Medical device innovation

Recent publications highlight expertise in TAVR optimization, mitral valve repair, and patent foramen ovale closure. His work combines clinical registries with advanced imaging analysis.

Scientific achievements include:

• Over 450 peer-reviewed publications
• H-index of 59
• International patents in valvular device design
• Co-founder of two medical device startups

Teaching roles include instruction in the Medicine and Surgery degree program and leadership of specialized interventional cardiology training.