Christian Heiss

Christian Heiss is a Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Head of the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine at the University of Surrey, with a joint appointment at Surrey and Sussex NHS Healthcare Trust. He specializes in diagnostic, interventional, and experimental cardiovascular medicine, particularly focusing on vascular homeostasis, peripheral artery disease, and endovascular treatments. His research bridges clinical practice and basic science, addressing mechanisms of atherosclerosis and strategies for improving cardiovascular health and aging.

His clinical expertise includes prevention and endovascular interventions for complex atherosclerosis, with a focus on patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). He has contributed to European Society of Cardiology guidelines on peripheral arterial and aortic diseases and antithrombotic treatment protocols. His work often explores the role of dietary interventions (e.g., flavanols) in vascular health and hypertension management.

• Key Research Themes: Vascular biology, endovascular therapies, biomarker development (e.g., toe brachial index), and translational research.
• Clinical Contributions: Pioneering endovascular techniques, optimizing revascularization outcomes, and managing post-TAVI complications.

Prof. Heiss has published extensively on peripheral vascular disease management, including studies on microvascular tissue oxygenation, OCTAVA imaging tools, and the impact of angioplasty on diastolic function. His work emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, evidenced by co-authored guidelines and open-source software like OCTAVA for OCTA analysis.

Advisory and Grant Activities: Leads departmental strategic initiatives and collaborates on clinical trials evaluating dietary interventions (e.g., cocoa flavanols) and novel vascular imaging techniques. No specific students or grant details are explicitly listed in the provided texts.