Christian Riehle

PD Dr. Christian Riehle serves as Senior Physician of Rhythmology and Electrophysiology at the Department of Cardiology and Angiologie, Hannover Medical School since 2022, holding the academic rank of Privatdozent (equivalent to Associate Professor). His clinical leadership spans cardiac electrophysiology departments across German medical institutions.

His medical education background:

• Human Medicine, Damaskus University, Damascus, Syria (2002-2008)

Specializing in cardiac electrophysiology with subspecialty certification in invasive procedures, Dr. Riehle focuses on complex arrhythmia management and cardiac device therapy. His clinical expertise encompasses catheter ablation techniques, pacemaker/ICD implantation, and advanced rhythm disorder diagnostics. As an EHRA Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (Level 2) and holder of the German Cardiac Society's special qualification in Invasive Electrophysiology, he contributes to evolving standards in cardiac rhythm care through evidence-based practice.

Professional certifications highlight his expertise:

• EHRA Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (ECES) Level 1 (2016)
• EHRA Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (ECES) Level 2 (2018)
• Special Qualification in Invasive Electrophysiology, German Cardiac Society (2018)

His career progression demonstrates consistent advancement in electrophysiology leadership, from assistant physician roles to current senior specialist position directing rhythmology services at a major German academic medical center.