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VASILIKI TSONONA

CARDIOLOGIST

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
3RD CARDIOLOGY CLINIC & HEART RHYTHM CENTER
  1. General
  • Education & Academic Titles
    • 2008 – 2014: Degree in Medicine (MD - Doctor of Medicine), School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
    • 2014 – 2016: Residency in Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Lamia
    • 2017 – 2018: Compulsory Community Medical Service, Methoni Regional Health Center
    • 2018 – 2022: Residency in Cardiology, 2nd Department of Cardiology, "Attikon" University Hospital
    • 2022: Board Certification in Cardiology (Title of Medical Specialty)
    • 2024: Official Certification in Advanced Echocardiography Techniques (Stress Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography) following a 6-month specialized clinical training. 
  • Professional Experience
    • 2024 – Present: Deputy Director, Department of Echocardiography, IASO General Clinic
    • 2022 – 2024: Consultant Cardiologist, 2nd Department of Cardiology, "Attikon" University Hospital (Clinical Focus: Advanced Echocardiography and Modern Imaging Modalities)
  • Clinical & Research Interests

    Advanced Training in Echocardiography ("Attikon" University Hospital)

    Two years of active participation and fellowships at the Echocardiography Laboratory of the 2nd Department of Cardiology, University of Athens, gaining extensive clinical experience in cutting-edge imaging techniques.

    Clinical Echocardiography (IASO General Clinic)

    Managing the daily program of advanced echocardiographic studies for both inpatients and outpatients. Expertise includes:

    • Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
    • Stress Echocardiography (Stress Echo)
    • Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

    Clinical Support & Research (Heart Rhythm Center)

    Active involvement in the clinical workflow, pre- and post-operative patient care, and clinical trials. Highly specialized in:

    • Echocardiographic guidance and clinical assessment for patients undergoing ablation procedures.
    • Comprehensive management of patients with complex and refractory cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Recent Publications
    • Ioannidis P, Gerontitis D, Tsonona V, Charalambopoulos P, Samara D, Vassilopoulos A, Kouvelas K, Christoforatou E, Katsaras D. Combined Pulsed Field and Radiofrequency Ablation for Coexisting Atrial Tachycardia During or After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation. Interventional and Clinical Outcomes. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 Aug;37(8):1643-1655. doi: 10.1111/jce.70389. Epub 2026 Jun 1. PMID: 42226476.
    • Gerontitis D, Katsaras D, Tsonona V, Christoforatou E, Katsivas A, Ioannidis P. Successful Isolation of Arrhythmogenic Superior Vena Cava via Balloon-in-Basket Pulsed Field Ablation: Overcoming Phrenic Nerve Proximity. HeartRhythm Case Reports, 2026; in press. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2026.06.007.
    • Ioannidis P, Gerontitis D, Katsaras D, Tsonona V, Charalambopoulos P, Samara D, Vassilopoulos A, Kouvelas K, Christoforatou E, Katsivas A. Hybrid Pentaspline Pulsed-Field and Radiofrequency Ablation for Left Atrial Mitral Isthmus Block: Acute and Long-term Outcomes. Heart Rhythm O2. 2026; in press. doi: 10.1016/j.hroo.2026.04.028.
    • Gerontitis D, Katsaras D, Tsonona V, Charalampopoulos P, Kouvelas K, Samara D, Christoforatou E, Ioannidis P. Mitral Isthmus Ablation - Radiofrequency, Pulsed Field Ablation or Both? Acute and Long-term Outcomes [abstract]. Europace. 2026;28(Suppl 1):euag105.182. doi:10.1093/europace/euag105.182.
  • Professional Memberships & Editorial Boards
    • Hellenic Cardiological Society
    • European Society of Cardiology (ESC)