Philippe Unger

Philippe Unger is an academic physician and researcher in Cardiology at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel) in Belgium. He specializes in cardiovascular diseases with clinical and research activities focused on valvular heart disorders, echocardiography, and transplant-related cardiovascular complications.

His research interests include:

• Valvular heart disease pathophysiology and management (aortic stenosis, tricuspid regurgitation)
• Advanced echocardiography techniques and biomarkers
• Arteriovenous fistula complications
• Cardiovascular issues in transplant recipients
• Multi-modality cardiac imaging integration
• Hemodynamic assessment techniques

Recent publications (2025) demonstrate a strong focus on valvular heart disease diagnostics, echocardiographic innovations, and multi-center clinical studies. His work frequently develops clinical consensus statements and refines diagnostic protocols using advanced imaging modalities.

Dr. Unger actively presents research at international conferences including Singapore LIVE 2024 and specialized echocardiography workshops. He collaborates with extensive research networks across Europe, co-authoring publications with 20+ collaborators per study.