Sune Damgaard

Sune Damgaard is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences within the Department of Clinical Medicine. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Rigshospitalet (Copenhagen University Hospital), where he maintains active clinical and research roles. His academic profile is associated with the Department of Clinical Medicine and Rigshospitalet's Heart and Lung Surgery division.

Dr. Damgaard's research focuses on expanding traditional cardiac surgery risk assessment models beyond physiological parameters. His work investigates how social, emotional, behavioral, and functional factors impact surgical outcomes. Key areas include validating modified EuroSCORE systems, developing multidimensional risk prediction tools, and studying echocardiographic techniques during cardiac procedures. He has pioneered research on tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion measurement and coronary bypass graft patency assessment.

His publication trends reveal consistent emphasis on integrating patient-reported outcomes into surgical risk models. Recent work (2018-2022) demonstrates growing focus on psychosocial predictors of cardiac surgery outcomes, with multiple studies examining how non-physiological factors contribute to postoperative complications. Earlier research (2012-2015) centered on technical aspects of graft patency and intraoperative monitoring.

Dr. Damgaard maintains active clinical practice at Rigshospitalet's Cardiothoracic Surgery department while conducting translational research through the University of Copenhagen's medical faculty. His work bridges clinical cardiology, surgical innovation, and health services research with particular relevance to improving risk stratification in cardiac surgery.