Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. High blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, and genetic predisposition increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
By supporting the KU Leuven Fund for Cardiac Surgery you advance the knowledge and research for the development of new and innovative cardiac surgical techniques.
The KU Leuven Fund for Cardiac Surgery supports direct research.
Every day, doctors at the department of cardiac surgery work diligently to develop new techniques that can improve surgical treatment options for heart disease. Our ultimate goal is to prolong and improve the quality of life for all of our patients.
To develop new surgical techniques for congenital heart defects, ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, and heart failure.
When it comes to heart research, the cardiac surgery department boasts an impressive track record of achievements. Our team published more then 100 scientific papers in 2022 and our research developments on heart failure, congenital heart defects, and valvular heart disease has profoundly impacted the lives of countless patients.
Prof Paul Herijgers, Prof Steven Jacobs, Prof Bart Meuris,
Prof Bart Meyns, Prof Wouter Oosterlinck, Prof Filip Rega,
Prof Tom Verbelen, Prof Peter Verbrugghe
The KU Leuven Fund for Cardiac Surgery is part of the ‘Dienst Fondsenwerving en Alumnirelaties’.
Donations can be made to KU Leuven account number BE45 7340 1941 7789, BIC code: KREDBEBB, quoting the following structured reference: +++400/0017/37551+++.
