Kyung Hee Kim

Specializzazione: Cardiologist
21 anni di esperienza
Lingue parlate:
English, Korean
Studio medico: Corea del Sud, Incheon, SEJONG HOSPITAL
Nominata nel Comitato per i Membri di Cardiologia Clinica dell'American Heart Association: un ruolo di leadership internazionale per un cardiologo coreano.
La Dott.ssa Kyung Hee Kim è direttrice del Centro di Trapianto Cardiaco presso l'Incheon Sejong Hospital. Fa parte del Comitato per i Membri di Cardiologia Clinica dell'American Heart Association. Si tratta di un ruolo di leadership raro per un cardiologo coreano. La Dott.ssa Kim è specializzata in insufficienza cardiaca, gestione dei trapianti e supporto circolatorio meccanico. Ha conseguito un MD e un PhD presso la Seoul National University.
- Ha completato una borsa di ricerca presso la Mayo Clinic.
- Tratta condizioni complesse come l'ipertensione polmonare e le malattie cardiache genetiche.
- Esperta in dispositivi di assistenza ventricolare (VAD) e supporto ECMO.
- Lavora presso il Sejong Hospital, accreditato KOIHA, che tratta oltre 400.000 pazienti all'anno.

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Formazione accademica

Dr. Kyung Hee Kim is the Director of the Heart Transplantation Center and Head of Cardiology at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She is among the few Korean cardiologists appointed to the American Heart Association Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee. This specialist completed research training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

Clinical Specialization & Treatment

Dr. Kim treats advanced heart failure and performs heart transplant management. She uses mechanical circulatory support including ventricular assist devices (VAD) and ECMO – a machine that takes over the work of the heart and lungs. The specialist treats complex cardiomyopathies, pulmonary hypertension, and genetic heart disorders. Her practice also covers valvular heart disease and adult congenital heart conditions.

The doctor performs diagnostic and interventional procedures:

Coronary angiography
Carotid angioplasty and stenting
Transluminal arterial angioplasty (PTA)
Covered stent placement
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) – a non-invasive therapy that uses pressure cuffs on the legs to increase blood flow to the heart
Advanced echocardiography and carotid ultrasound

Academic Background & International Training

Seoul National University College of Medicine – Medical Degree (MD)
Seoul National University College of Medicine – Master’s Degree (MS)
Seoul National University College of Medicine – Doctoral Degree (PhD)
Mayo Clinic, USA – International Research Fellowship
Advanced clinical training in cardiology at cardiovascular centers

Professional Leadership & Research

Dr. Kim leads multidisciplinary teams at Incheon Sejong Hospital involving cardiac surgery and imaging. She develops clinical protocols and educational programs for critical cardiac care. The specialist contributes to national and international guidelines for heart failure treatment. She also participates in developing practice standards for pulmonary hypertension management.

Memberships

American Heart Association (AHA) – Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee
International professional societies for pulmonary hypertension and heart failure
National cardiology societies in the Republic of Korea