Cianflone Domenico

Cianflone Domenico is an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Diseases at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan, Italy. He serves as Director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at San Raffaele Hospital and has held various clinical and academic positions throughout his distinguished career in cardiology.

His educational background includes:

• Medical Degree with Honors, University of Milan (1980)
• Specialization in Cardiology, University of Milan (1982)
• Research Fellow, Cardiology Division, Royal Post-Graduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, London (1983-1986)
• Honorary Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center, USA (1986)

Professor Cianflone's research focuses on the causal mechanisms and precipitating factors of myocardial infarction and other coronary syndromes, innovative patient stratification models, and the development of Health IT/telemedicine solutions for cardiovascular care. His work bridges clinical cardiology with digital health technologies to improve cardiovascular disease prevention and management, with particular emphasis on cardiac rehabilitation, coronary artery disease mechanisms, and cardiovascular applications of health information systems.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on cardiac rehabilitation, postoperative cardiac complications, and the application of emerging technologies in cardiology. There's a clear trend toward exploring the intersection of traditional cardiology with digital health solutions, rehabilitation protocols, and personalized approaches to cardiovascular disease management, with numerous publications in high-impact journals like the International Journal of Cardiology.

Professor Cianflone has held significant editorial positions including:

• Deputy Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Cardiology (2016-present)
• Deputy Editor, International Journal of Cardiology: Hypertension (2018-present)
• Editorial Board, Italian Heart Journal (1998-2000)
• Editor-in-Chief, Medscape Italia Cardiologia (1999-2001)

Professor Cianflone has supervised 24 degree theses and 12 specialization theses at UniSR, with four of these theses leading to Young Researcher awards and international recognitions from organizations like SISA, GICR, and the American College of Cardiology. He has coordinated or participated in 15 research projects funded by the European Commission, European Social Fund, European Space Agency, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of University and Scientific Research. Additionally, he has served as principal investigator in 15 international clinical trials related to cardiovascular disease and held numerous positions in international commissions at the European Society of Cardiology, American College of Cardiology, International Heart Health Society, and NIH.

As Director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at San Raffaele Hospital, Professor Cianflone leads a multidisciplinary team focused on high-intensity rehabilitative care for patients following advanced cardiac surgery, structural heart procedures, and complex coronary syndromes. His unit provides comprehensive cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation services with a focus on reducing global cardiovascular risk, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes management.