Ignacio García Bolao

Dr. Ignacio García Bolao serves as Director of the Department of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery at the University of Navarra Clinic and Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra since 2010, specializing in cardiac arrhythmias with preferential clinical dedication.

His academic qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from University of Navarra Faculty of Medicine (1989)
• Cardiology Specialist (MIR) from University of Navarra Clinic (1994)
• Doctor of Medicine and Surgery from University of Navarra (1994)
• Subspecialization in Cardiac Electrophysiology at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona Arrhythmia Unit (1996)

His research concentrates on advanced electrophysiology interventions, performing over 6,000 invasive procedures as primary operator with expertise in complex ablation techniques, non-fluoroscopic navigation systems, and device implantation. He pioneered pulsed field atrial fibrillation ablation (>600 procedures) and concomitant atrial fibrillation ablation/percutaneous appendage closure techniques since 2012.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow Member of the European Society of Cardiology (2014)
• Accreditation in Invasive Cardiac Electrophysiology (Spanish Society of Cardiology, 2006)
• Cardiac Pacing/ICD Accreditation (ESC/EHRA, 2005)
• Triple six-year research period accreditation (National Commission for Research Evaluation)

He has directed 4 doctoral theses, participated in 36 R&D&I projects, and serves on the Editorial Board of the Spanish Journal of Cardiology since 2012. His global impact extends through supervision in over 100 hospitals across five continents.

Professional affiliations encompass the Spanish Society of Cardiology (full member, multiple section roles), European Heart Rhythm Association, and international electrophysiology societies since 1998.