Felix Zijlstra

Felix Zijlstra is a Professor in the Department of Cardiology at Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Faculty of Medicine. He is an active researcher in interventional cardiology, with a strong focus on percutaneous coronary interventions, acute myocardial infarction, and advanced cardiac imaging techniques.

His research interests include:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
• ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
• Intravascular Ultrasound
• Fractional Flow Reserve
• Cardiac Imaging and Patient Outcomes

His recent publications highlight a consistent focus on optimizing treatment strategies in acute coronary syndromes, improving diagnostic accuracy in obese patients, and refining interventional techniques using advanced imaging. His work often involves large clinical trials and collaborative studies across international centers.

He has supervised over 43 research projects, indicating a significant role in mentoring the next generation of cardiovascular researchers. His research is frequently published in high-impact cardiology journals such as EuroIntervention, Journal of Clinical Medicine, and Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions.

Dr. Zijlstra is actively involved in clinical research networks and has collaborated extensively across Europe. His work contributes to evidence-based guidelines in interventional cardiology and acute cardiac care.