Biography
I am the Founder and Chairman of the humanitarian organization Cardiac Eye International Foundation (CEIF; www.cardiaceye.com). I am a cardiothoracic surgeon by profession and also a clinician scientist with basic, translational and clinical research, from the bench to the bedside. My work in basic and clinical work has ended up over 200 peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals of repute.I bring expertise and skill in general adult cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, complex congenital / paediatric cardiac surgery, surgery for aortic diseases, CCRT placements, MICS aortic and mitral valve, off-pump CABGs, mechanical circulatory support (LVADs, RVADs, ECMO) heart and lung transplant.
Research Interest
adult cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, complex congenital / paediatric cardiac surgery, surgery for aortic diseases, CCRT placements, MICS aortic and mitral valve, off-pump CABGs, mechanical circulatory support (LVADs, RVADs, ECMO) heart and lung transplant.
Biography
Igor Klepikov was born and studied in the USSR.Pediatric surgeon of the highest qualification in Russia and Israel with experience of over 40 years,MD,professor.Currently retired,lives with his family in the United States.
Research Interest
The paradox of the scientific career of highly qualified pediatric surgeon of Russia and Israel lies in the fact that the most impressive result have been achieved in the non-surgical section of the medicine.Work in the Siberian clinic of Pediatric Surgery Included the duty treatment of children with the most agressive forms of acute pneumonia in the early stage of the disease.A large concentration of such patients (up to 10 or more at the same time), the rapid development of purulent complications and high mortality (up to 10% or more) were forced to look for ways to solve this problem.Raising doubts about the high virulence of pathogens as the sole cause of complications and using classical(unclaimed clinicians) pathophysiological studies, the original concept of the pathogenesis of acute pneumonia and their complications was created.New scientific understanding of the dynamics of the inflammatory process in the lung under the influence of different treatments had achieved impressive results and declare a guaranteed prevention of purulent complications. Time has shown that the results obtained by the author remain relevant and can help in solving this problem.
Biography
Ms. Ng Wai Khuan is currently working as Acting Quality Director/Prevention & Control of Infection Manager at Mafraq Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and she has served in health care for more than 20 years. Ms. Ng Wai Khuan started the practice of infection prevention and control in 2005 and quality & patient safety in 2010. She is a Certified in Infection Control (CIC) from American Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology and also a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) from National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ). Ms. Ng Wai Khuan was awarded the 'Medal Champion' of 2013 SEHA Best Employee in Specialized Field.
Research Interest
Healthcare