HYBRID EVENT: You can participate in person at Barcelona, Spain from your home or work.

4th Edition of International Heart Congress

June 22-24,2026 | Hybrid Event

June 22 -24, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

Perfusionists

Perfusionists

Perfusionists are specialized healthcare professionals responsible for operating and managing the heart-lung machine during surgeries, particularly those that require cardiopulmonary bypass. These machines take over the functions of the heart and lungs during procedures like heart surgery, allowing the medical team to operate on a still heart. Perfusionists closely monitor the patient's circulation, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, making real-time adjustments to ensure the patient remains stable. Their precision and ability to respond quickly to any changes during surgery are critical to the success of these complex procedures. They must also be prepared for unexpected challenges, ensuring the patient’s safety throughout the operation. Their expertise can often make the difference between life and death in high-risk surgeries.

Apart from the operating room, perfusionists are also involved in managing blood flow during organ transplantation, ensuring that organs are properly preserved and transported for transplant. They play a vital role in supporting the patient’s circulatory needs during high-risk procedures, working in close coordination with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses. With a high level of expertise, perfusionists are instrumental in providing vital support in critical care settings. By continually adapting to evolving medical technologies and techniques, perfusionists ensure that patients receive the best possible care, contributing to improved surgical outcomes and recovery.

Committee Members
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Shuping Zhong

Shuping Zhong

University of Southern California, United States
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Ahdy Wadie Helmy

Ahdy Wadie Helmy

Indiana University School of Medicine, United States
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Federico Benetti

Federico Benetti

Benetti Foundation, Argentina
Heart Congress 2026 Speakers
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Mekhman N Mamedov

Mekhman N Mamedov

National Research Center for Preventive Medicine, Russian Federation
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Miroslav Radenkovic

Miroslav Radenkovic

University of Belgrade, Serbia
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Syed Raza

Syed Raza

Awali Hospital, Bahrain
Speaker at International Heart Congress 2026 - Sergey Suchkov

Sergey Suchkov

N. D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation

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